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FERRIS
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
ISZ
Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Models:
ISZKAV23/52
ISZKAV23/61
Beginning Serial No:
2269
22422
Ferris Industries
5375 North Main Street
3/2000
Munnsville, NY 13409
F-ISZ-OWN-00
800-933-6175
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Identification Numbers IDENTIFICATION TAG LOCATIONS When contacting your Authorized Dealer for Tractor replacement parts, service, identification tag or information YOU MUST HAVE THESE NUMBERS. FERRIS FERRIS INDUSTRIES, INC. MUNNSVILLE, NY 13409 MADE IN THE USA SERIAL NO. MODEL NO. 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 Numb
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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. GENERAL OPERATION WARNING • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the Never operate on
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Safety Rules & Information • Never run a unit in an enclosed area. CHILDREN • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil- • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper dren will remain where you last saw them. operation regularly. • Keep unit free of grass, le
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Safety Rules & Information All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional SAFETY DECALS messages on your rider and mower should be carefully This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect these instructions are not followed. The information is for from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment your safety and it is important! The safety decals below manufacturing. are o
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Features & Controls D. Parking Brake Handle SAFETY The parking brake is applied by pulling UP on the park- INTERLOCK 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 and other safety devices. These safety systems are present E. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switch- The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. es, and never tamper with safe
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY WARNING Before first time operation: Never allow passengers to ride on the unit. • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this Before leaving the operators position for any tractor and mower. reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to PTO, stop the engine and remove the key. stop the unit. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engi
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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 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, so poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the u
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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. S Se ee e B Be ef fo or re e B Be ef fo or re e E Ev ve er ry y E Ev ve er ry y E Ev ve er ry y S Sp pr riin ng g S SA AF FE ET TY Y I IT TE EM MS S P Pa ag ge e F Fiir rs st t U Us se e E Ea ac ch h U Us se e 5 5 H Ho ou ur rs s
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Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL WARNING To add fuel: Gasoline is highly flammable and must be 1. Remove the fuel cap (see A, Figure 2). handled with care. Never fill the tank when the 2. Fill the tank. engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not Do not overfill. Leave approximately 1” of room in the allow open flame, smoking or matches in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manu- area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills. al for specific fuel recommendation
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Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 11 through 13 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 • front pivot frame • blade spindles Figure 11. Suspension Lubrication Top & Bottom, Left & Right Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not ins
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Regular Maintenance BATTERY MAINTENANCE WARNING Checking the Battery Fluid Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid 1. Raise the seat plate to access battery. spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery. 2. Remove the rubber strap and battery box cover. 3. Remove the battery filler cap (A, Figure 14). Fluid When removing or installing battery cables, must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect distilled wat
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Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES 1. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. 2. To remove blade for sharpening, use a wood block to hold blade while removing the blade mounting bolt (Figure 15). 3. Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely damaged, it should be replaced. 4. Balance the blade as shown in Figure 16. Center the LOOSEN blade’s hole on a nail
