Ferris 1000ZK21/48, Operator'S Manual

WARNING

Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Table of Contents

Identification Numbers .......................................2
Safety Rules & Information ................................3
Features & Controls ............................................8

Control Functions....................................................8
Safety Interlock System ..........................................9

Operating the Tractor ........................................10

General .................................................................10
Checks Before Starting .........................................10
Starting the Engine ...............................................11
Stopping the Rider ................................................11
Mowing..................................................................11
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................11
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................12
Storage..................................................................14
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................14

Regular Maintenance ........................................16

Maintenance Schedule .........................................16
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................16
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................17
Fuel Filter ..............................................................17
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................17
Check / Change Air FIlter .....................................17
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................17
Lubrication ............................................................18
Battery Maintenance .............................................20

Checking Battery Fluid ......................................20
Cleaning the Battery and Cables.......................20

Servicing the Mower Blades .................................21

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......22

Troubleshooting the Tractor ...................................22
Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................23
Seat Adjustment....................................................24
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............24
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................24
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................25
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................26
Blade Brake Check ...............................................26
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................27
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment.......27
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................28
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................28
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement..............29
Mower Belt Replacement......................................29
Battery Service .....................................................30

Checking the Battery Voltage ............................30
Charging A Completely Discharged Battery......30
Jump Starting with 

Auxiliary (Booster) Battery .............................30

Lawn Care & Mowing Information ...............LC-1

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.

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TP 100-7006-03-1Z-F

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WARNING

You must read, understand and comply with all safety
and operating instructions in this manual before
attempting to set-up and operate your machine.

Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personal injury to you and / or bystanders,
and risk of equipment and property damage. The
triangle in the text signifies important cautions or
warnings which must be followed.