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Ferris 5000 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: IS5000Z SeriesZero Turn Riding Mower

Summary of 5000

  • Page 3: Warning

    1 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 .......30 troubleshooting the rider .....................................30 troubleshooting...

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    2 01 tp 600-7124-01-uv-fd operation • never run an engine in an enclosed area. • mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. • be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from the ope...

  • Page 5: Warning

    3 01 tp 600-7124-01-uv-fd safety rules & information operation - con’t. • turn off the pto switch to disengage the blades when not mowing. • never operate with guards not securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly and functioning properly. • never operate with the disc...

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    00 tp 600-7124-01-uv-fd safety rules & information children tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil- dren will remain where you last saw them. • keep children out of ...

  • Page 7: Warning

    5 00 tp 600-7124-01-uv-fd safety rules & information warning stored energy device: improper release of springs can result in serious personal injury. Spring should be removed by an authorized dealer only. Warning hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and...

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    6 06 decal - warning part no. 20337 safety decals this unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will...

  • Page 9: Llee

    06 7 safety icons / identification numbers identification numbers engine reference data unit model number product reference data unit serial number dealer name date purchased engine make engine model mower deck model number mower deck serial number model no. Model no. Serial no. Serial no. Ferris in...

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    05 features & controls of the zero turn rider a. Ground speed control levers these levers control the ground speed of the rider. The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right rear drive wheel. Moving a lever forward increases the forward speed of the associ...

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    9 00 a. Ignition switch (diesel) the ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has four positions: heat heats the glow plugs. Off stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system. On allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system. Start cranks the engine for starting. Note: neve...

  • Page 12: Safety

    10 00 features & controls safety interlock system this unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are present for your well being, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Oper...

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    11 00 notes.

  • Page 14: Danger

    01 operating the zero turn rider general operating safety before first time operation: • be sure to read all information in the safety and operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower. • become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • drive in an open a...

  • Page 15: Warning

    13 01 operating the zero turn rider priming the fuel system diesel model only priming the fuel system fills the fuel filters and removes any air bubbles from the fuel system. This must be per- formed before the first use, after any fuel filter mainte- nance or if the fuel system is run dry. To prime...

  • Page 16: Warning

    01 starting the engine (diesel model) 1. While sitting in the operators seat, engage the park- ing brake and make sure the pto switch is disen- gaged and the ground speed control levers are locked in the neutral position. 2. Set the throttle to middle position (set throttle to full when starting in ...

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    Operating the zero turn rider 15 05 figure 6. Hydraulic release valve location a. Hydraulic release valve (right-hand side shown) a mowing 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the pto switch is disengaged, the motion control handles are locked in the neutral position and the operator is on the sea...

  • Page 18: Basic Driving

    16 00 operating the zero turn rider zero turn driving practice the lever controls of the zero turn rider are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. Spending some time going through the maneuvers ...

  • Page 19: Advanced Driving

    17 00 advanced driving executing an end-of-row zero turn your zero turn rider’s unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to stop and y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a right end-of-row zero turn: 1. Slow down at...

  • Page 20: Warning

    Note: diesel fuel, if permitted to stand unused for extend- ed periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits which can adversely affect the fuel pump and injector tubes and cause engine malfunction. To avoid this condition, add a diesel fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank and run the engine a f...

  • Page 21: Warning

    Note: gasoline, if permitted to stand unused for extended periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits which can adversely affect the engine carburetor and cause engine malfunction. To avoid this condition, add a gasoline stabilizer to the fuel tank and run the engine a few minutes, or drai...

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    20 05 regular maintenance.

  • Page 23: Diesel Model

    Diesel model checking / adding fuel to add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap. 2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the fill tube. This will leave room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommenda- tions. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. 4. Repeat same pro...

  • Page 24: Gas Model

    22 01 regular maintenance gas model checking / adding fuel to add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (see a, figure 2). 2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion. Note: do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations. 3. Install an...

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    23 01 regular maintenance oil & filter change refer to figure 16 for oil filter, dipstick and filler neck locations. To drain the oil: 1. Place a drain pan below the engine oil pan. 2. Remove the oil drain plug and allow the engine oil to completely drain. 3. Remove and replace the oil filter 4. Rei...

  • Page 26: Warning

    24 05 regular maintenance figure 19. Radiator & oil cooler a. Radiator pressure cap b. Radiator screen c. Screen keeper handle (lh side hidden) d. Hydraulic oil cooler e. Wing bolt check engine coolant level (diesel model) the engine coolant level and quality should be checked before each use, when ...

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    25 05 regular maintenance check engine coolant level (gas model) the engine coolant level and quality should be checked before each use, when the engine is cool and off. 1. Check the coolant in the overflow reservoir (a, figure 21). Coolant should be between the “full” and “low” marks on the tank. 2...

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    26 03 regular maintenance lubrication lubricate the unit at the locations shown in figure 23 through 29 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles • rear suspension a-arms • rear deck mounts • deck lift pivots • deck lift foot pedal • blade spindles use grease fi...

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    27 03 regular maintenance figure 29. Rear suspension lubrication (both upper & lower a-arms) figure 28. Front caster & wheel figure 27. Gearbox drive idler pivot figure 26. Control handle pivots & seat pivots.

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  • Page 31: Warning

    29 05 loosen a c b tighten figure 31. Removing the blade figure 32. Balancing the blade figure 33. Installing the blade a. 4x4 wood block c. Blade bolt b. Flat washer nail servicing the mower blades 1. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in followi...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    30 00 troubleshooting adjustments & service troubleshooting while normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists t...

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    31 00 rider troubleshooting continued. Problem cause remedy engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic dump valve(s) 1. Turn dump valve(s) clockwise to close. Not drive. In “open” position. Torque to 80-120 in.Lbs. (9-13.5 n.M.) 2. Belt is broken. 2. See drive belt replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3....

  • Page 34: Warning

    32 00 seat adjustment see figure 34. The seat can be adjusted fore and aft. Move the lever forward, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into position. Ground speed control lever adjustment the control levers can be adjusted in three ways. The alignment of the control...

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    33 00 troubleshooting, adjustment & service neutral adjustment if the tractor “creeps” while the ground speed control levers are locked in neutral, then it may be neces- sary to adjust the control linkage. Note: perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. 1. Disengage ...

  • Page 36: Caution

    34 01 troubleshooting, adjustment & service parking brake adjustment 1. Disengage the pto, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the parking brake. 2. Locate the upper brake spring (a, figure 39). 3. With the parking brake engaged, measure the com- pressed spri...

  • Page 37

    35 00 troubleshooting, adjustment & service front suspension adjustment the shock assembly can be adjusted to vary the amount of pre-load applied to the springs. This allows the oper- ator to customize the ride according to operator’s weight and/or operating conditions. Less pre-load: • light operat...

  • Page 38

    36 00 troubleshooting, adjustment & service mowing height adjustment see deck leveling adjustment to ensure that the actual cutting height is consistent with the cutting height adjust- ment pin placement. The cutting height adjustment pin (a, figure 43) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting...

  • Page 39

    37 00 troubleshooting, adjustment & service 5. See figure 46. Measure the distance between the rear lift pivots and the suspension-mounted lift pivots. Add or remove 5/8” sae washers from in between the deck lift rod and the lift link until measurements are equal..

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    38 05 troubleshooting, adjustment & service belt removal & replacement mower drive belt removal & replacement 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the pto, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. See figure 48. Remo...

  • Page 41

    39 05 troubleshooting, adjustment & service clutch belt removal 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the pto, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Remove the rear skid plate by removing the bolts that fasten the ...

  • Page 42: Warning

    40 00 troubleshooting, adjustment & service pump drive belt removal 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the pto, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Remove the clutch belts (see clutch belt removal for instruct...

  • Page 43

    41 00 troubleshooting, adjustment & service top front figure 54. Gearbox oil level a. Fill plug b. Drain plug a b gearbox maintenance check gearbox oil level 1. Remove fill plug (a, figure 54) on gearbox. 2. Once plug is removed, oil should seep out of fill plug hole. If no oil drains out, fill with...

  • Page 44: Warning

    42 00 troubleshooting, adjustment & service battery service checking battery voltage a voltmeter can be used to determine condition of bat- tery. When engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage, which should be 12 volts. When engine is run- ning, the voltmeter shows voltage of charging circu...

  • Page 45: Warning

    43 00 to starter switch starting vehicle battery to ground to starter switch discharged vehicle battery engine block this hook-up for negative ground vehicles make certain vehicles do not touch jumper cable jumper cable warning any procedure other than the preceding could result in: (1) personal inj...

  • Page 46

    44 01 common replacement parts common replacement parts listed below are parts numbers for the more common replacement parts. Use only genuine ferris replace- ment parts to assure optimum performance and safety. 72” deck belt (gearbox to spindle) .....................22439 72” deck blades (set of 3)...

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    Lc-2 lawn care & mowing information how high to mow the grass often cutting height is a matter of personal prefer- ence. Typically, you should mow the grass when it is is between three and five inches high. The proper cutting height range for a specific lawn will depend upon several factors, includi...

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    Lc-3 lawn care & mowing information where possible, make one or two passes around the outside of the area discharging the grass into the lawn to keep the cut grass off fences and walks. When and how often to mow the time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mo...

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    Lc-4 lawn care & mowing information mowing methods proper broadcast mowing broadcasting, or side-discharging, disperses fine clip- pings evenly over the entire lawn. Many golf courses use this method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allow freer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast evenl...

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    Lc-5 lawn care & mowing information tips on dealing with clippings clippings are beneficial to your lawn. A common mis- conception about clippings is that they automatically lead to thatch—this is untrue. Short clippings produced by broadcasting and clippings produced by mulching methods actually co...

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    Lc-6 lawn care & mowing information stepped cutting stepped cutting is sharp ridges or uneven levels left in the lawn surface. Stepped cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or misadjustment, or damage to mower blades. Cause solution deck is not leveled correctly level the deck correctly tir...

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    Lc-7 lawn care & mowing information stingers stingers are sparse patches of uncut grass left behind the mower. Stingers are usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance. Cause solution blades are not sharp or are nicked sharpen your blades blades are worn down too far replace your blad...

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    Lc-8 common international symbols technical manuals additional technical literature available operators manuals additional copies of this manual are available, (and as part of our product support commitment, we maintain a stock of printed operators manuals going back many years!) parts manuals fully...

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    Lc-9 notes.

  • Page 56: Is5000Z Series

    Ferris industries 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 www.Ferrisindustries.Com © copyright 2004 ferris industries all rights reserved. Printed in usa. Is5000z series zero-turn riding mower operator’s manual ferris limited warranty important this warranty shall apply only if the ...