Ferris IS700Z series Operator's Manual
Zero-turn riding mower
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- Dealer setup & adjustment instructions manual (17 pages) ,
- Operator's manual (48 pages)
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Summary of Contents for Ferris IS700Z series
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Return-to-Neutral Adjustment.........30 Table of Contents: Parking Brake Adjustment..........30 Products Covered by This Manual........3 Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment........31 Identification Tag Location...........3 Deck Leveling Adjustment..........32 Product Identification Tag (Stamped).........3 Deck Lift Assist Springs..........33 Operator Safety..............3 Mower Drive Belt Replacement (S/N: 2016893014 & Safety Decals..............10 Below)................33 Safety Icons..............11... -
Page 3: Products Covered By This Manual
PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA All rights reserved. Unit Model Number: Unit Serial Number: Ferris is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, Mower Deck Model Number: Mower Deck Serial Number: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. Dealer Name: 5375 N. - Page 4 Children The safety alert triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. Operating Safety 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 Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn remain where you last saw them.
- Page 5 Thrown Objects 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 necessary (such as to temporarily clear a low overhanging obstacle) and NEVER remove it.
- Page 6 Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gasoline spills remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire, which can should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins.
- Page 7 the angle at which machine lift-off occurred in static tests. Actual dynamic • Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units. stability may vary depending on operating conditions. • Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.
- Page 8 • Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area. creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated. • Before and during reverse operation, look behind and down for small children. • Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container caps securely. •...
- Page 9 • Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making • Read and follow all of the instructions shown below repairs. regarding the inspection and maintenance of the roll bar structure and the seat belt. • Always comply with factory specifications on all settings and adjustments.
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Page 10: Safety Decals
• If there is any doubt as to the condition of the ROLL BAR, remove the machine from service and contact your dealer Safety Decals for assistance. Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a personal injury or Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat damage to the unit, understand and follow all safety decals. -
Page 11: Safety Icons
Safety Icons Part No.: 5061245 - Decal, Pinch Point * Qty: 1 on models with 52" decks; Qty: 2 on models with 61" decks. Part No.: 5104082 - Decal, Part No.: 5100405 - Decal, Warning, FLDG RL BR Warning, ROPS Callout Description Alert... -
Page 12: Safety Interlock System
Tractor Controls CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE indicates an situation that could result in damage to the product. Safety Interlock System This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. -
Page 13: Instrument Control Panel
Ground Speed Control Levers: These levers control the Removable Floor Plate: The floor plate can be removed for ground speed and direction of the rider. The left lever controls easy access to the mower deck. To remove the plate, remove the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right the retainer hardware and tilt the floor pan up and then remove rear drive wheel. -
Page 14: Operation
Fast throttle speed. Slow throttle speed. Hour Meter: The hour meter measures the number of hours the PTO has been engaged. The hour meter has a self contained power source so the total hours are always visible. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M.I.L.): The malfunction indicator lamp detects problems with the engine. -
Page 15: Checks Before Starting
Starting the Engine - Carbureted Models WARNING WARNING • Never allow passengers to ride on the unit. • If you do not understand how a specific control functions, • Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason, or have not yet thoroughly read the Features & Controls engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, stop the section, do so now. -
Page 16: Stopping The Rider
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 . Stopping the Rider 1. - Page 17 Adjustment in the Adjustments section near the back of this manual. Reverse Travel Practice To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one ground speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat several times. NOTE: Changing the amount each lever is pulled—forward or LOOK DOWN &...
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Page 18: Mowing
As you become more familiar and experienced with operating the Zero Turn rider, you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable. Remember, the more you practice, the better your control of the Zero Turn will be! Mowing 1. - Page 19 • Avoid mowing after rain or even heavy dew, and never The remainder of the mowing should be done in the opposite mulch when the grass is wet (moist grass does not mulch direction so that the clippings are dispersed OUT onto the area well, and clumps beneath the mower deck).
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Page 20: Pushing The Rider By Hand
clippings which decompose properly (much more quickly than Raise and Lower the Roll Bar longer clippings). The ideal cutting height will vary with climate, time of year, and quality of your lawn. We recommend that you WARNING experiment with both the cutting height and ground speed until Avoid serious injury or death from roll over: you achieve the best cut. -
Page 21: Attaching A Trailer
Attaching a Trailer • Keep the unit in an area away from where children may The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 200 come into contact with it. If there’s any chance of lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with an appropriately sized clevis unauthorized use, remove the spark plug (s) and put in a pin (A, Figure 20) and clip (B). -
Page 22: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Procedures 1. Remove any blocks from under the unit. 2. Install the battery if it was removed. Checking / Adding Fuel 3. Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner. 4. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. See engine manual for WARNING recommendations. -
Page 23: Check Engine Oil Level
Fuel Injected Models: The fuel filter is located in the fuel line 3. Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil. between the fuel tank and fuel pump. Using the appropriate tools, remove the oil drain cap from the oil drain hose and drain the engine oil. -
Page 24: Transmission Oil Filter Change
3. Before removing tank caps (C), make sure the area around the tank cap and fill neck of the tank is free of dust, dirt, or other debris. Remove the tank caps. 4. Add oil up to the "FULL COLD" full cold mark. 2. -
Page 25: Lubrication
• High operation temperature and excessive expansion of oil. Control handle pivots & linkages Before starting, make sure the transaxles/transmissions are at Parking brake shaft pivots the proper oil levels. If it is not, fill to the specifications outlined Seat plate pivots in the Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level procedure. -
Page 26: Lubricate The Front Casters
Lubricate the Front Casters Interval: Annually 1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 28) screwed into the caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting. 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... - Page 27 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.
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Page 28: Seat Adjustment
To Adjust the Handle Placement Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt (B) in or out to properly adjust the lever end spacing. To Adjust the Handle Height Seat Adjustment The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever (A, Remove the mounting hardware and reposition the handle either Figure 35) towards the left, position the seat as desired, and up or down from its original position. -
Page 29: Checking Tire Pressures
1. Remove the foot pedal (A, Figure 39) from the pedal mount WARNING tab (B). DO NOT adjust the tractor for a faster overall speed forward or reverse than it was designed for. Checking Tire Pressures Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the Specifications chart. -
Page 30: Neutral Adjustment
Neutral Adjustment WARNING The neutral system for this mower consists of two neutral linkage rods and a pivot that connect the ground speed control lever to To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine the transmission. The lower rod that connects the transmission stopped, key removed, and tractor parked on level ground. -
Page 31: Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment
the parking brake cables and the compressed length of the 2. To check the lift rod timing, measure and record the distance lower springs located by the transmissions are factory preset between the lift pivots (A, Figure 44) and the rod pivots (B). and should not be changed for parking brake adjustment Repeat for the other side of the unit. -
Page 32: Deck Leveling Adjustment
6. Measure the front tip (A, Figure 47) of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground. 7. Measure the rear tip (A) of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground. 8. Repeat the process on the other side of the machine. •... -
Page 33: Deck Lift Assist Springs
3. Using a 1/2" breaker bar, place the square end in the square • If the mower deck does not measure 4" (10,2 cm) in hole located in the end of the idler arm (A, Figures 50 & the front and 4-1/4" (10,8 cm) in the rear, proceed with 51). -
Page 34: Mower Drive Belt Replacement (S/N: 2016893015 & Above)
in the chart, perform the Adjust the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length procedure. Adjust the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length 1. Loosen the jam nut (C, Figure 54) on the eyebolt (D). 2. Turn the adjustment nut (E) until the measurement as indicated in the chart is achieved. -
Page 35: Transmission Drive Belt Replacement
Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length 1. Set the mower deck to the 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) cutting height. 2. Use the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length chart to determine the correct spring length for your unit. Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length Deck Size Measurement 52"... -
Page 36: Rear Suspension Adjustment
7. Remove the two (2) 5/16" bolts (D), 5/16" flat washers (E), and 5/16" nylock flange nuts (F) that secure the pulley 1. Park the mower on a smooth, level surface such as a support plate to the hydraulic tank mount plate (G). Rotate concrete floor. -
Page 37: Cleaning The Battery And Cables
2. Raise the rear of the machine and secure with jackstands. • Less spring pre-load should be used with light weight The jackstands must under the bumper. Chock the front operators, which will provide a softer, more cushioned ride. wheels to prevent the machine from rolling. •... -
Page 38: Battery Service
4. Coat the cable ends and the battery terminals with charged, is to measure the specific gravity of a cell once petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease. per hour. The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing freely at low charging rate and less than 0.003 Battery Service change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Refer to Maintenance Procedures for instructions on how to 3. Wear safety glasses and shield eyes and face from batteries at all times. Be sure vent caps are tight. Place damp cloth perform most of these minor adjustments and service repairs over vent caps on both batteries. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems
Problem: Engine knocks. Problem: Engine stalls easily with mower engaged. Cause Remedy Cause Remedy Low oil level. Check / Add oil as required. Engine speed to slow. Set to full throttle. Using wrong grade oil. See engine manual. Ground speed too fast. Decrease ground speed. -
Page 41: Specifications
Problem: Scalping Problem: Stringers Scalping is when the mower deck comes close to or hits the ground. Scalping Stringers are sparse patches of uncut grass left behind the mower. Stringers can be caused by the mower deck misadjustment, unevenness in the lawn, are usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance. -
Page 42: Warranty
Fits models: 5901225 & 5901388 Weight 1059 lbs (480 kg) 1113 lbs (505 kg) (apx.): Kawasaki FS730V Make Kawasaki Warranty Model FS730V-ES00-S Warranty Statement Electrical System 12 volt, 15 amp charging coil; Battery: 340 cca BRIGGS & STRATTON WARRANTY POLICY (January 2014) LIMITED WARRANTY Fits models: 5901308 &... - Page 43 Briggs & Stratton products. ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY Warranty service is available only through Ferris Authorized Service Dealers. This warranty only covers defects in materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair, normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel.
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What is the correct angle for my blades on my I S 700 Z Ferris mower
The correct blade angle for the Ferris IS700Z series mower should maintain the original bevel when sharpening. It is important not to change the mower blade bevel while grinding.
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