Ferris IS700Z series User Manual

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Table of Contents:
General Information..............................................................3
Identifying Your Unit ........................................................... 3
Operator Safety..................................................................... 3
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words............................ 3
California Proposition 65.................................................. 4
Operating Safely...............................................................4
Slope Identification Guide................................................ 6
Safety Rules and Information...........................................6
Safety Decals and Icons(North American Models)........11
Safety Decals and Icons (Export Models)...................... 13
Safety Icons for Optional Jack Kit Accessory.................16
Safety Interlock System..................................................16
Features and Controls........................................................16
Control Functions and Locations....................................16
Zero-Turn Rider Controls............................................... 16
Suspension Seat............................................................ 18
Instrument Control Panel................................................19
Operation............................................................................. 19
Before First Time Operation...........................................20
Checks Before Starting.................................................. 20
Starting the Engine.........................................................20
Stopping the Zero-Turn Riding Mower........................... 20
Zero-Turn Riding Mower Driving Practice...................... 20
Mowing............................................................................22
Mowing Recommendations............................................ 22
Pushing the Unit by Hand.............................................. 24
Raise and Lower the Roll Bar........................................ 25
Attaching a Trailer.......................................................... 26
Storage........................................................................... 26
Maintenance Schedule....................................................... 27
Maintenance Procedures................................................... 27
Service and Maintenance Safety................................... 27
Before Maintaining Your Unit......................................... 27
Checking / Adding Fuel.................................................. 27
Replacing the Fuel Filter................................................ 28
Check Engine Oil Level..................................................28
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter................................ 28
Disposing of Used Engine Oil........................................ 28
Engine Maintenance.......................................................28
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester................................ 29
Fuse Location and Identification.................................... 29
Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level................................29
Transmission Oil Filter Change......................................29
Purging the Air from the Hydraulic System.................... 30
Lubrication...................................................................... 30
Lubricate the Front Casters............................................31
Servicing the Mower Blades...........................................31
Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat).............................. 33
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment...................... 33
Speed Balancing Adjustment......................................... 34
Checking Tire Pressures................................................ 34
Cutting Height Adjustment..............................................34
Foot Pedal Adjustment................................................... 35
Operating the Seat Latch............................................... 35
Floor Pan Removal & Installation...................................35
Neutral Adjustment......................................................... 35
Return-to-Neutral Adjustment.........................................36
Neutral Lockout Adjustment........................................... 36
Parking Brake Adjustment..............................................37
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment...................................37
Deck Leveling Adjustment..............................................38
Deck Lift Assist Springs................................................. 39
Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement............................ 39
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement........................... 41
Rear Suspension Adjustment.........................................42
Battery Maintenance.......................................................43
Troubleshooting.................................................................. 44
Troubleshooting Charts.................................................. 44
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems..................45
Specifications...................................................................... 46
Warranty...............................................................................46
Warranty Statement........................................................46

Ferris IS700Z series Specifications

General

Brand	Ferris
Model	IS700Z series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English