Lubrication - Ferris IS700Z series Operator's Manual

• High operation temperature and excessive expansion of
oil.
Before starting, make sure the transaxles/transmissions are at
the proper oil levels. If it is not, fill to the specifications outlined
in the Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level procedure.
Purging Air from the Hydraulic System:
1. Chock the front wheels to prevent the machine from rolling.
Raise the rear of the machine so that the vehicle's rear tires
do not contact the ground. Position jack stands under the
rear bumper of the machine to secure it.
2. Open the transaxle's bypass valves (see Pushing the Rider
by Hand for the location and function of the bypass valves),
start the engine, release the parking brake, and slowly move
the zero-turn rider's ground speed control levers in both
forward and reverse directions (5 to 6 times), as air is
purged from the unit, the oil level will drop.
3. Stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
4. Close the transaxle's bypass valves, start the engine,
release the parking brake, and slowly move the zero-turn
rider's ground speed control levers in both forward and
reverse directions (5 to 6 times), as air is purged from the
unit, the oil level will drop.
5. Stop the engine. Remove the jack stands from underneath
the machine.
6. Repeat the process detailed above but with the unit's drive
wheels on the ground. The procedure should be performed
in an area free of any objects or bystanders.
It may be necessary to repeat the process detailed above until
all the air is completely purged from the system. When the
transaxles/transmissions operate at normal noise levels and
move smoothly forward and reverse at normal speeds, then the
transaxles/transmissions are considered purged.

Lubrication

Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in figures 25, 26, and
27 as well as the following lubrication points.
Front caster wheel axles & yokes
Transmission cradle pivots
Deck lift pivot blocks
Mower deck spindles
Mower deck idler arm
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply
grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Red grease (p/n 5022285) is
recommended. Automotive type, high temperature, lithium
grease may be used when this is not available.
Grease
Control handle pivots & linkages
Parking brake shaft pivots
Seat plate pivots
Deck lift pivot points
Discharge chute hinge
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact
is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and
pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both
before and after lubrication.
25
26
Oil
25