Ferris Industries IS4500ZC28D61CE - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......26
Troubleshooting the Rider .....................................26
Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................27
Seat Adjustment....................................................28
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............28
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................28
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment.......29
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................29
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................30
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................30
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment..........................31
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................32
Deck Lift Spring.....................................................32
Suspension Adjustment ........................................33
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................34
Blade Brake Check ......................................34
Belt Removal & Replacement ...............................35
Pump Drive Belt ...........................................35
PTO Drive Belt .............................................36
Spindle Drive Belt.........................................36
Battery Service .....................................................38
Checking the Battery Voltage.......................38
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery .................................38
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery......................38
Specifications ....................................................40
Lawn Care & Mowing Information .............LC—1
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Safety Rules & Information ................................2
Identification Numbers .......................................5
Safety Decals .......................................................6
Safety Icons & Safety Interlock System............7
Features & Controls ............................................8
Control Functions....................................................8
Operation ...........................................................10
General .................................................................10
Checks Before Starting .........................................10
Priming the Fuel System (diesel model only) .......11
Starting the Engine ...............................................12
Stopping the Tractor and Engine...........................12
Driving the Tractor .................................................13
Mowing..................................................................13
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................13
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................14
Storage .........................................................16 & 17
Starting After Long Term Storage.................16 & 17
Diesel Fuel Recommendations .............................16
Regular Maintenance ........................................18
Maintenance Schedule .........................................18
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................18
Checking/Adding Fuel (diesel model) ...................19
Fuel Filter (diesel model) ......................................19
Checking/Adding Fuel (gas model).......................20
Fuel Filter (gas model)..........................................20
Check / Add Engine Oil.........................................21
Check / Change Air Filter......................................21
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................21
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change ...................................21
Check Engine Coolant Level.................................22
Change Engine Coolant........................................22
Clean Radiator, Screen & Oil Cooler ....................22
Lubrication ............................................................23
Battery Maintenance .............................................24
Cleaning the Battery and Cables .................24
Anti-Scalp Deck Casters .......................................24
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................25
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all safety
and operating instructions in this manual before
attempting to set-up and operate your machine.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personal injury to you and / or bystanders,
and risk of equipment and property damage. The
triangle in the text signifies important cautions or
warnings which must be followed.