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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
1000Z Series
Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Model Number:
1000ZKAV21/48
1000ZKAV21/48CE
1000ZKAV23/52
1000ZKAV23/61
1000ZK21/48
1000ZK23/52
1000ZK27/61
Ferris Industries 22728
5375 North Main Street Rev. No. 03
Munnsville, NY 13409 Rev. Date: 9/2003
800-933-6175 TP 100-7006-03-1Z-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 Tractor...................................22 Safety Rules & Information ................................3 Troubleshooting the Mower...................................23 Features & Controls............................................8 Seat Adjustment....................................................24 Control Functions............................
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Identification Numbers IDENTIFICATION TAG LOCATIONS When contacting your Authorized Dealer for replacement parts, service, Tractor identification tag or information YOU MUST HAVE THESE NUMBERS. North American Models CE Models MODEL NO. MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. SERIAL NO. D DATE ATE M MASS (kg) ASS (kg) P POWER (kW) OWER (kW) F FERRIS INDUSTRIES, INC. ERRIS INDUSTRIES, INC. MUNNSVILLE, NY 13409 MUNNSVILLE, NY
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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 unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for TRAINING accidents or injuries occurring to t
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Safety Rules & Information Never operate with guards not securely in place. Be OPERATION sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly Never run an engine in an enclosed area. and functioning properly. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light, Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher. Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is Do not change the engine
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Safety Rules & Information CHILDREN EMISSIONS Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals the presence of children. Children are often attracted to known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil- defects, or other reproductive harm. dren will remain where you last saw them. Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Keep children out of the mowing are
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Safety Rules & Information WARNING WARNING Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may STORED ENERGY DEVICE: Improper release of have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause springs can result in serious personal injury. serious injury. Spring should be removed by an authorized dealer only. If foreign fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result. WARNING Keep body and hands away from pin
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Safety Decals GENERAL This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect messages on your rider and mower should be carefully from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when manufacturing. these instructions are not followed. The information is for your safety and it is important! The safety decals below Although reading this ma
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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 these controls so that you A will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this A manual. B C E H J D K I F G Figure 1. Control Locations CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific seque
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Features & Controls D. Parking Brake Handle SAFETY INTERLOCK The parking brake is applied by pulling UP on the park- SYSTEM ing brake handle until it locks over-center. To release the parking brake, push the handle DOWN. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not E. PTO Switch attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper The PTO (Power Take Off) switch engages and disen- with safety devices. Check their operation regularl
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Before first time operation: Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick. See the engine Operator’s Manual for instructions Be sure to read all information in the Safety and and oil recommendations. Operation sections before attempting to operate this Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in tractor and mower. place and tight. Become familiar with all of the controls and how to Adjust the
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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. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without 2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). first becoming familiar with the location and 3. Set the mower
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider Smooth Travel ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the 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 STORAGE WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may so never store the unit indoors or in any other area reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.) and va
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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 elapsed time recorded by 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 9 X X Check Rider Brakes 22 X X Check Mower Blade Stoppi
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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 (see A, Figure 2). engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not 2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. allow for fuel expansion. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills. NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for Do not remove fuel f
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Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 12 through 16 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: front caster wheel axles deck lift pivots deck lift foot pedal 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. Ferris Red Grease (part #22285) is recommended, automotive-type high-temper- ature, lithium grease m
