Ferris IS2000ZB2852, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...3 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 23 Engine Maintenance 23 Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 23 Check Hydraulic Oil Level 23 Change Hydraulic Oil Filter 23 Checking Tire Pressures 24 Lubrication 24 Lubricate the Front Casters 25 Servicing the Mower Blades 25 Seat Adjustment 27 Seat Adjustment Suspension Seat 27 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 27 Speed Balancing Adjustment 28 Mowing Heigh...

Page 3: ...ccompany Your unit may vary from the images displayed LEFT and RIGHT are as seen from the operator s position 2013 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved Ferris is a trademark of Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC 5375 N Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 4003 800 933 6175 ferrisindustries com Identification Tag Location The Pro...

Page 4: ...of your equipment investment Be sure to completely read the Safety Rules and Information found on the following pages Also completely read the Operation section Children Tragic accidents can occur with children Do not allow them anywhere near the area of operation Children are often attracted to the unit and mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them If there is...

Page 5: ...the system See your dealer immediately if the system does not pass all the safety interlock system tests found in this manual Roll Bar Use Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat belt There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down Do not jump off if the mower tips it is safer to be secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised Lower the roll bar only when neces...

Page 6: ...ded to properly and safely perform the job Use only accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer Wear appropriate clothing including safety shoes safety glasses and ear protection Long hair loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks toys and wire which can be thrown by the machine Use...

Page 7: ...a caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not drive on it WARNING Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 15 Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope Use extra caution when operating on slopes with rear mounted grass catchers Mow across the face of slopes not up and down use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE This limi...

Page 8: ...liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling...

Page 9: ...sonal injury Springs should be removed by an authorized technician Models equipped with an engine radiator WARNING Stored energy device To prevent serious bodily injury from hot coolant or steam blow out never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is running Stop the engine and wait until it is cool Even then use extreme care when removing the cap Roll Bar Instructions For models equ...

Page 10: ... through normal machine use misuse age degradation modifications or a roll over If the seat belt does not pass all of the following tests it should be replaced BEFORE EACH USE Conduct the following inspections maintenance of the seat belt and retraction mechanism 1 Check for dirt or debris in the retraction mechanism If dirt or debris is found it should be removed 2 Check to make sure the retracti...

Page 11: ...he frame of the unit Located near the hydraulic pump fans A Qty 2 Models w 61 Decks Qty 1 Models w 52 Decks B C D F E G Safety Icons Description Callout Alert A Read the Manual B Amputation Rotating Parts C Pinch Point D Fire Hazard E Amputation Hand in Blade F 11 ...

Page 12: ...ion Test 2 Engine SHOULD crank if PTO switch is not engaged AND Parking brake is engaged AND Ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position Test 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged OR Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged Operator moves ground speed control levers out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake Test 4...

Page 13: ...hese levers control the ground speed of the rider The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right rear drive wheel FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed Note The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive whe...

Page 14: ... pointing RIGHT it will draw fuel from the right hand tank With the handle pointing towards the engine it will shut off fuel flow to the engine Fuse Block The fuse block houses fuses for the electrical system Malfunction Indicator Lamp M I L The malfunction indicator lamp detects problems with the engine If the malfunction indicator lamp begins to flash while you are operating the unit see the eng...

Page 15: ... mowing In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP Use this method only in emergency situations For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in Stopping the Rider Starting the Engine Kohler DFI Models WARNING If you do not understand how a specific control functions or have not yet thoroughly read the Features Controls section do ...

Page 16: ...responsive The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers is in three steps as shown in Figure 7 7 FIRST place your hands onto the levers as shown SECOND to go forward gradually push the levers forward with your palms THIRD to speed up move the levers farther forward To slow down smoothly slowly move the levers toward neutral Basic Driving Forward Travel Practice 8 Gradually move both...

Page 17: ... slightly while moving the LEFT ground speed control lever back to center and then slightly back from center 3 Begin mowing forward again This technique turns the rider LEFT and slightly overlaps the row just cut eliminating the need to back up and re cut missed grass As you become more familiar and experienced with operating the Zero Turn rider you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mo...

Page 18: ...ass collection system and starting a compost pile 14 When and How Often to Mow The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you ll get when mowing For the best results follow these guidelines Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high Mow with sharp blades Short clippings of grass one inch or shorter decompose more quickly than longer blades Sharp mower blade...

Page 19: ...uires EXCELLENT Mowing Conditions Mulching mowers cannot function properly if the grass is wet or if the grass is simply to high to cut Even more than normal mowing mulching requires that the grass be dry and the appropriate amount is cut Do not use the mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowings in the spring The long grass blades quick growth and often wetter conditions are m...

Page 20: ...ull the hair pin clips A Figure 18 out of the retainer pins B 18 2 Push or pull the top of the roll bar C forward against the rubber stops D and remove the retainer pins B 3 Lower the roll bar and reinstall the retainer pins and hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the down position see insert Figure 18 To raise the roll bar 1 Pull the hair pin clips A out of the retainer pins B and remove the...

Page 21: ...engine is hot and refill with a grade of oil that will be required when unit is used again 2 Prepare the mower deck for storage as follows a Remove mower deck from the unit b Clean underside of mower deck c Coat all bare metal surfaces with paint or light coat of oil to prevent rusting 3 Clean external surfaces and engine 4 Prepare engine for storage See engine owner s manual 5 Clean any dirt or g...

Page 22: ... is still hot from recent operation Do not allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any spills To add fuel 1 Remove the fuel cap A Figure 20 20 2 Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck This will allow for fuel expansion Note Do not overfill Refer to your engine owner s manual for specific fuel recommendations 3 Install and hand tighten the fuel ca...

Page 23: ...e operator s manual in the fill tube F and check the amount of oil in the engine using the engine oil dipstick G 7 Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil Engine Maintenance For engine maintenance schedules and procedures please refer to the engine operator s manual Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Inspect the muffler for cracks corrosion or other damage Remove the spark arrester if eq...

Page 24: ...fications chart Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the Max Inflation stamped on the side wall of the tires The pressures shown provide proper traction and extend tire life Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 24 25 26 and 27 as well as the following lubrication points Grease front caster wheel axles yokes deck lift pivot blocks mower deck spindles mower ...

Page 25: ...r blade from turning as shown in Figure 29 29 2 Using a wrench remove the bolt securing the blade to the spindle Inspecting the Mower Blades DANGER Thrown objects hazard Avoid injury a worn or damaged mower blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s area or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the mower blade every 25 hours or at ...

Page 26: ...r blade bevel 32 4 The mower blade should have a maximum of 1 64 0 40 mm cutting edge B or less Balancing the Mower Blades CAUTION Thrown objects hazard An unbalanced mower blade can create excessive vibration and damage the unit or cause mower blade failure resulting in thrown debris Be sure blade is balanced before installing 1 Clean the mower blade to remove any dried grass or other debris 2 Cl...

Page 27: ...ed and release the lever to lock the seat into position Lumbar Adjustment Turn the lumbar adjustment knob B until the desired amount of lumbar is achieved Back Angle Adjustment Turn the back angle adjustment knob C until the desired amount of back angle is achieved Suspension Adjustment Turn the suspension adjustment knob D until the display scale has a reading that matches the weight of the opera...

Page 28: ...er clockwise to reduce the speed 3 Retighten the securing nut when adjustment is complete WARNING DO NOT adjust the tractor for a faster overall speed forward or reverse than it was designed for Mowing Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment pin A Figure 39 controls the mower cutting height The cutting height is adjustable between 1 3 4 4 4 cm and 5 12 7 cm in 1 4 0 64 cm increments 39 1 D...

Page 29: ...rst two are to be used together to run the rod and the third towards the front of the machine is used to lock the rod in place Loosen the jam nut that locks against the ball joint C and turn the linkage rod A to adjust 42 If the machine creeps forward turn the rod clockwise while standing at the rear of the machine facing forward If the machine creeps backward turn the rod counter clockwise 3 Lock...

Page 30: ...at plate 3 Locate the parking brake springs A Figure 44 44 4 With the parking brake engaged measure the compressed spring length The spring should measure in the range of 1 15 16 2 4 9 5 1 cm when compressed 5 If the spring is not within this range release the parking brake and turn the adjustment nut B to compress or release the spring 6 Engage the parking brake and re measure spring CAUTION Do n...

Page 31: ... the front ball joint C then remove the 1 2 hardware D fastening the ball joint to the lift pivot arm Turn the ball joint clockwise to shorten the distance between the rod pivots or counter clockwise to lengthen the distance between the rod pivots Reinstall the ball joint on the lift pivot arm and secure with the 1 2 hardware previously removed Tighten the jam nut against the lift rod 47 5 To adju...

Page 32: ...the process for the other side of the unit 4 Remove all the blocks from under the mower deck 5 Perform the Determining if the Deck Leveling Needs to Be Adjusted procedure to verify that the deck has been levelled correctly If the measurements are greater than 1 8 3 17 mm of what they should be perform the Fine Adjustment procedure Fine Adjustment 1 Loosen the jam nut A Figure 49 and turn the fine ...

Page 33: ...the parking brake turn off the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position and remove the mower deck guards WARNING Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with the breaker bar due to the increased tension in the spring as the idler arm is being rotated Injury may result if the breaker bar is prematurely released while the spring is under tensio...

Page 34: ... 5900980 3 Measure the coil length A Figure 57 of the mower belt idler tensioner spring B The measurement should equal the measurement as designated in the chart If the measurement does not equal the measurement as designated in the chart perform the Adjust the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length procedure 57 Adjust the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length 1 Loosen the jam nut C 2 Turn th...

Page 35: ...he pre load adjuster C While holding the wrench with both hands Turn clockwise to decrease the pre load Turn counter clockwise to increase the pre load Make sure that for each pair of shocks that the left hand and right hand are set to the same amount of pre load NOTE Spanner wrench is located under the seat Rear tires must be removed to adjust the rear suspension To adjust the upper mounting posi...

Page 36: ...WARNING Do NOT charge battery with key switch ON Never use a quick battery charger to start engine Always disconnect negative battery cable before charging battery 1 Be aware of all the safety precautions you should observe during the charging operation If you are unfamiliar with the use of a battery charger and hydrometer have the battery serviced by your dealer 2 Add distilled water sufficient t...

Page 37: ...ke final connection on engine block of stalled vehicle away from battery Do not lean over batteries 8 Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery Wait a few minutes then attempt to start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery 9 If the vehicle does not start after cranking for ten 10 seconds STOP PROCEDURE More than ten 10 seconds seldom starts the engine unless some mec...

Page 38: ...nction Indicator Lamp M I L is flashing Fuel Injected Models only Troubleshooting the Rider Turn valves clockwise to close Hydraulic release valves s in disengaged position Engine runs but mower will not drive See Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Belt is broken See problem and cause below Drive belt slips See authorized service dealer Brake is not fully released Clean as required Pulleys or b...

Page 39: ...es are damaged Repair or replace the deck Deck shell is damaged Problem Stepped Cutting Repair or replace the spindle Mower spindle is bent or loose Reinstall the blades correctly Blades are installed incorrectly Problem Uneven Cutting Remedy Cause Level the deck correctly Deck is not leveled correctly Sharpen or replace the blades Blades are dull or worn Replace the blades Blades are damaged Clea...

Page 40: ...amp alternator Battery 340 cca Electrical System 2 4 US qt 2 3 L w filter Oil Capacity Fits models 5900807 34 Gross HP Kawasaki Kawasaki Make FX921V Model 61 Cu in 999 cc Displacement 12 volt 15 amp alternator Battery 340 cca Electrical System 1 8 US qt 1 7 L w filter Oil Capacity Power Ratings All power levels are stated gross horsepower per SAE J2723 as rated by Kawasaki and tested per the SAE J...

Page 41: ...IONS Pump Wheel Motor Serial Number Side PG 3H HGM 12E 3131 2014450933 Below LH RH PG 3H TF0240LS080AAKZ 2014450934 2015714710 LH PG 3H TF0240LS081AAKZ RH PK 3HCQ TF0240LS080AAKZ 2015714711 Above LH PK 3KCQ TF0240LS081AAKZ RH Pump and Wheel Motor Type Mobil 1 15W 50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec 5W 50 oil Hydraulic Fluid Forward 0 10 MPH 0 16 09 km h Reverse 0 5 MPH 0 8 05 km h Speeds 3400 rpm D...

Page 42: ...ANTY We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being inconvenienced Warranty service is available only through FERRIS Authorized Service Dealers Most warranty repairs are handled routinely but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate This warranty only covers defects in materials or workmanship It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse improper mainte...

Page 43: ... that it is identical in all material respects to the engine described in the manufacturer s application for certification The warranty period begins on the date the engine is originally purchased The warranty on emissions related parts is as follows Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the owner s manual supplied is warranted for the warranty period ...

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