Ferris ISX800 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...........................................7
Safety Decals and Icons(North American Models)........11
Safety Decals and Icons (Export Models)...................... 14
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............................................... 17
Suspension Seat............................................................ 18
Instrument Control Panel................................................19
Operation............................................................................. 20
Before First Time Operation...........................................20
Checks Before Starting.................................................. 21
Starting the Engine - Carbureted Models.......................21
Starting the Engine - Fuel Injected Models with Electronic
Throttle Control...............................................................21
Stopping the Zero-Turn Riding Mower........................... 22
Zero-Turn Riding Mower Driving Practice...................... 22
Mowing............................................................................24
Mowing Recommendations............................................ 24
Pushing the Unit by Hand.............................................. 26
Raise and Lower the Roll Bar........................................ 26
Attaching a Trailer.......................................................... 27
Storage........................................................................... 27
Maintenance Schedule....................................................... 28
Maintenance Procedures................................................... 28
Service and Maintenance Safety................................... 29
Before Maintaining Your Unit......................................... 29
Checking / Adding Fuel.................................................. 29
Replacing the Fuel Filter................................................ 29
Check Engine Oil Level..................................................29
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter................................ 29
Clean the Engine Compartment Area with Pressurized Air
and Water....................................................................... 30
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) System - EFI Models ..... 30
Engine Maintenance.......................................................30
Containing Spilled Fluids and Proper Disposal of
Waste..............................................................................30
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester................................ 30
Fuse Location and Identification.................................... 31
Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level................................31
Transmission Oil Filter Change......................................31
Purging the Air from the Hydraulic System.................... 32
Lubrication...................................................................... 32
Lubricating the ForeFront Suspension Control Arms......33
Lubricating the Front Casters.........................................33
Servicing the Mower Blades...........................................33
Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat).............................. 35
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment...................... 36
Speed Balancing Adjustment......................................... 36
Checking Tire Pressures................................................ 36
Cutting Height Adjustment..............................................36
Foot Pedal Adjustment................................................... 37
Floor Pan Removal & Installation...................................37
Neutral Adjustment......................................................... 38
Return-to-Neutral Adjustment.........................................38
Neutral Lockout Adjustment........................................... 39
Parking Brake Adjustment..............................................39
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment...................................39
Deck Leveling Adjustment..............................................40
Deck Lift Assist Springs................................................. 42
Long Left Hand Deck Belt Replacement........................ 42
Short Right Hand Deck Belt Replacement..................... 43
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement........................... 44
Suspension Adjustment..................................................44
Battery Maintenance.......................................................46
Troubleshooting.................................................................. 47
Troubleshooting Charts.................................................. 47
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems..................48
Specifications...................................................................... 50
Warranty...............................................................................51
Warranty Statement........................................................51

Ferris ISX800 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Ferris
Model	ISX800 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English