Table Of Contents - Ferris IS5100Z Series Operator's Manual

Operator Safety .................................................. 2
Identification Numbers ..........................................11
Safety Alert Symbol & Signal Words ....................11
Safety Decals ........................................................12
Safety Icons ..........................................................13
Safety Interlock System ........................................13
Features & Controls ......................................... 14
Control Functions and Locations ..........................14
Operation ........................................................... 16
General .................................................................16
Checks Before Starting .........................................16
Priming the Fuel System .......................................17
Starting the Engine ...............................................18
Stopping the Tractor and Engine ..........................18
Driving the Tractor ................................................18
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................19
Mowing ..................................................................21
Mowing Recommendations ...................................21
Mowing Methods ...................................................22
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................24
Attaching a Trailer .................................................24
Raise & Lower the Roll Bar ..................................25
Storage .................................................................26
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................26
Diesel Fuel Recommendations .............................26
Regular Maintenance ....................................... 27
Maintenance Schedule .........................................27
Checking Tire Pressures ......................................27
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................28
Fuel Filter ..............................................................28
Check / Add Engine Oil ........................................29
Check / Change Air Filter .....................................29
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................29
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change ...................................29
Check Engine Coolant Level ................................30
Change Engine Coolant ........................................30
Clean Radiator, Screen & Oil Cooler ....................30
Lubrication ............................................................31
Cleaning the Battery & Cables .............................32
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................33

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Repair ....... 34
Troubleshooting the Rider ....................................34
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................35
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........36
Hood Latch Operation ...........................................37
Floor Pan Removal & Installation .........................37
Seat Adjustment ....................................................37
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................38
Deck Lift Lock Lever Lockout Plate Operation .....38
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............39
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................39
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................40
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment .......40
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................41
Rear Tire Camber Adjustment ..............................42
Suspension Adjustment ........................................43
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment .........................44
Deck Leveling Adjustment ....................................45
Belt Removal & Replacement ...............................46
Gearbox Maintenance ...........................................50
Fuse Location .......................................................50
Deck Shut Down Module ......................................51
Battery Service ......................................................52
Specifications ................................................... 54
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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