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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
IS4000Z Series
Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Tractor: Mower Deck:
Models Description Models Description
IS4000Z/D31 IS4000Z w/ 31 HP B&S,D Engine 4000/72 72” Mower Deck
IS4000Z/KAV27 IS4000Z w/ 27 HP Kawasaki Engine 4000/61 61” Mower Deck
Ferris Industries 22470
5375 North Main Street Rev. No. 04
Munnsville, NY 13409 Rev. Date: 9/2003
800-933-6175 TP 100-7002-04-4Z-F
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FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT This warranty shall apply ONLY if the warranty registration form has been completed and returned to Ferris Industries, Inc. within 20 days from the date of delivery. Ferris Industries, Inc. (Ferris) warrants, in accordance with the provisions below, to the original purchaser for the period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of delivery of a Ferris mower that the mower is free from defects in material or workmanship. Ferris’ obli- gation under this warranty
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......22 Identification Numbers .......................................2 Troubleshooting the Rider.....................................22 Safety Rules & Information ................................3 Troubleshooting the Mower...................................23 Features & Controls............................................6 Seat Adjustment....................................................24 Control Functions............................
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Identification Numbers IDENTIFICATION TAG LOCATIONS When contacting your Authorized Dealer for Tractor identification tag replacement parts, service, or information YOU MUST HAVE THESE NUMBERS. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name/Number Record your model name/number, unit and mower deck, manufacturer numbers and engine serial number in the Unit MFG Num
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Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of con- trol of the unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equip- ment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The trian- gle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. OPERATION TRAINING Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the Never
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Safety Rules & Information SLOPE OPERATION CHILDREN Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or the presence of children. Children are often attracted to death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil- back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not drive dren will remain where you last saw them. on
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Safety Rules & Information Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam- WARNING age, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may components and replace with manufacturer’s recom- have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause mended parts, when necessary. serious injury. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the If foreign fluid is injected into the skin it must be blade(s) or wear
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Features & Controls of the Zero Turn Rider Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of the following. This will enable you to understand the safety and oper- ating instructions provided in this manual. B A A C E H I J K L D M F N G O Figure 1. CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of the individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mow- ing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific seque
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Features & Controls E. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch SAFETY The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. INTERLOCK SYSTEM Pull UP on the switch to engage the mower, and push DOWN to disengage the mower. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and F & G. Deck Lift Pedal & Cutting Height other safety devices. These safety systems are present Adjustment Pin for your well being, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check These control the cu
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY DANGER Before first time operation: OPERATING ON SLOPES CAN BE Be sure to read all information in the Safety and DANGEROUS Operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower. Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent Become familiar with all of the controls and how to (16.7°) which is a rise of three feet vertically in 10 stop the unit. feet horizontally. Drive in an open area without mowing to become accustom
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider MOWING WARNING 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO If you do not understand how a specific control switch is disengaged, the motion control handles are functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. on the seat. 2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and 3. Set the mower
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider Smooth Travel ZERO TURN The lever controls of the DRIVING PRACTICE Zero Turn rider are The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive, RESPONSIVE . and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the The BEST method of rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take handling the ground some practice. speed control levers is in Spending some time going through the maneuvers three steps — as shown shown and becoming familiar with how the un
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one ground return back toward neutral. Repeat several times. speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat several times. NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward. NOTE: Changing the am
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider 11. Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline stabiliz- STORAGE er to the fuel system. If you have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system, follow Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) all safety instructions and storage precautions in this Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel of gasoline fum
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Notes 13
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Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the hour meter. See Before Before Every Every Every Spring SAFETY ITEMS Page First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours & Fall Check Safety Interlock System 7 X X Check Rider Brakes 23 X X Check Mower Blade Stopping Time 24 X X See Before Bef
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Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL WARNING To add fuel: Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the 1. Remove the fuel cap. engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not 2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the fill tube. This will allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. leave room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills. your engine manual for specific fuel recommenda- tions. Do not remove
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Regular Maintenance CHECK ANTIFREEZE LEVEL The engine coolant level and quality should be checked before each use, when the engine is cool and off. B 1. Check the coolant in the overflow reservoir (A, Figures 11A & 11B). Coolant should be between the “FULL” and “LOW” marks on the tank. 2. If coolant level is below the “LOW” on the overflow A reservoir, add coolant by shutting off the engine, allowing the engine to cool, removing the reservoir cap (B, Figures 11A & 11B) and adding coolant. Refer
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Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in FIgure 13 through 19 as well as the following lubrication points Grease: front caster wheel axles motion control pivots suspension a-arms rear deck mounts deck lift pivots deck lift foot pedal blade spindles Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed. Figure 13. Deck Lift Pedal & Pivots Not all greases are compatible. Ferris R
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Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION (CON’T.) Figure 16. Control Handle Pivots & Seat Pivots Figure 17. Gearbox Drive Idler Pivot R RE-P RE-P E-PA A AC C CK K K B BEARINGS BEARINGS EARINGS A ANU ANU NUALL A ALL LLY Y Y Figure 18. Front Caster & Wheel Figure 19. Rear Suspension Lubrication (Both upper & lower a-arms) 18
