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Ferris 5900619 Operator's Manual - Maintenance
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Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
WARNING
PRESSURIZED SYSTEM
Hot coolant can cause serious burns. Never
open the radiator cap. Wait until the engine is
cool before checking the coolant level or
removing the reservoir cap.
CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
The engine coolant level and quality should be
checked before each use, when the engine is cool
and off.
The cooling system is a closed type. Never open the
radiator cap. Doing so may induce air into the cooling
system and may cause overheating.
1. Check the coolant level only at the overflow
reservoir (A, Figure 18). The coolant level should
be between the “H” and “L” marks.
2. If the coolant level is insufficient, remove the cap
(B) from the reservoir and add coolant to the “H”
mark.
3. Reinstall the cap.
NOTE: Proper coolant mix is a 50/50 mixture of
ethylene glycol and distilled water. See engine
owners manual for engine coolant specifications.
CHANGE ENGINE COOLANT
See engine owners manual for specific engine coolant
change procedures.
CLEAN RADIATOR & SCREEN
Clean the radiator and screen before each use, or as
required (depending on conditions) to allow proper
air-flow through the radiator.
1. To remove the radiator screen, lift the seat.
2. Release radiator screen latch (C), slide towards
the left hand side of the machine. Lift screen
enough to clear radiator cap and slide out the
front.
3. Flush the screen with water or blow clean with air.
Flush the radiator core with water or blow clean
with air. See engine owners manual for proper
radiator cleaning procedures.
4. To reinstall the radiator screen, reverse removal
process.
Figure 18. Radiator, Screen & Overflow Bottle
A. Overflow Reservoir
B. Reservoir Cap
C. Radiator Screen Latch
D. Radiator Screen
D
C
A
B
Summary of 5900619
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5100758 revision 01 rev. Date: 9/2006 tp 100-7299-01-2z-f ferris industries 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 is2000z series zero-turn riding mower operator’s manual model number: description 5900619 is2000zkav2561, 25hp, 61” cut zero-turn riding mower 5901170 is2000zk2761, 27...
Page 2: Thank You
Thank you for purchasing this quality-built ferris product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the ferris brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your ferris product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety ...
Page 3: Safety
1 table of contents safety rules & information ................................2 identification numbers .....................................11 safety decals .....................................................12 safety interlock system....................................13 features & controls .......
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2 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety safety rules & information operating safety congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you ha...
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3 safety safety rules & information slope operation operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope gre...
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4 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety roll bar use keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat belt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down! Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.) lower the roll bar on...
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5 safety safety rules & information enclosed areas only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death. Fuel and m...
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6 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety 2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. 3. Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position. Use seat belts if provide...
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7 safety safety rules & information 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision. 24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry leaves, grass or combustible materials. 25. The engine in thi...
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8 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety safety rules & information service and maintenance to avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Safe handling of gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes...
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9 safety safety rules & information 27. Models equipped with an engine radiator: warning: stored energy device. To prevent serious bodily injury from hot coolant or steam blow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is running. Stop the engine and wait until it is cool. Even t...
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10 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety inspect buckle & latch inspect webbing safety rules & information warning failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death. Inspection and maintenance of the roll bar seat belt • the seat belt like the roll bar, needs to be p...
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Safety identification numbers identification numbers s s a a m m p p llee when contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you must have these numbers. Record your part number, serial number and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. These n...
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Www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety safety decals this unit has been designed and manufactured to provide 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 provi...
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13 safety safety icons & interlock system safety interlock system this unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operational safet...
Page 16: Controls
14 www.Ferrisindustries.Com controls 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 sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls t...
Page 17: Controls
Fuel tank cap to remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. Fuel level gauge displays the fuel level in the tank. Features & controls 15 controls parking brake disengage releases the parking brake. Engage locks the parking brake. Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake. Move the le...
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16 www.Ferrisindustries.Com controls 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 sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls t...
Page 19: Controls
17 controls fuel tank cap to remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. Fuel level gauge displays the fuel level in the tank. Water temperature gauge measures the engine coolant temperature. Features & controls parking brake disengage releases the parking brake. Engage locks the parking brake. Pull the ...
Page 20: Operation
18 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation 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 o...
Page 21: Warning
Warning if you do not understand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the features & controls section, do so now. Do not attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of all controls. Starting the engine 1. While sitting in...
Page 22: Operation
20 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation operation 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 th...
Page 23: Advanced Driving
21 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 left end-of row zero turn: 1. Slow down at the...
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22 www.Ferrisindustries.Com mowing 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the pto switch is disengaged, the motion control levers are locked in the neutral position and the operator is on the seat. 2. Start the engine (see starting the engine). 3. Set the mower cutting height. 4. Set the throttle to...
Page 25: Operation
23 operation when and how often to mow the time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. 2. Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings of grass one inch...
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24 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation proper mulching mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and recuts clippings into tiny particles and which then blows them down into the lawn. These tiny particles decompose rapidly into by-products your lawn can use. Under proper conditions, your mulching ...
Page 27: Warning
25 warning avoid serious injury or death from roll over: keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down lower the roll bar only when necessary and never remove it. Do not use seat belt when the roll bar is down. Raise the roll bar a...
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26 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation storage temporary storage (30 days or less) remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store t...
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27 maintenance maintenance schedule 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. * refer to engine ...
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28 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance regular maintenance tire pressure front 25 psi (1,72 bar) rear 15 psi (1,03 bar) figure 14. Checking tire pressure check tire pressures tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may...
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29 maintenance figure 16. Checking hydraulic oil level a. Hydraulic oil reservoir b. Reservoir cap a b change hydraulic oil filter change interval: every 250 hours filter part number: 1719168 note: removing the oil filter from the filter base will drain the oil reservoir. Have a suitable container r...
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30 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance regular maintenance warning pressurized system hot coolant can cause serious burns. Never open the radiator cap. Wait until the engine is cool before checking the coolant level or removing the reservoir cap. Check engine coolant level the engine coolant level ...
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31 regular maintenance lubrication lubricate the unit at the locations shown in figures 19 through 23 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes • deck lift pivot blocks • mower deck spindles • mower deck idler arm use grease fittings when present. Disass...
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32 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance regular maintenance battery maintenance note: this unit is equipped with a maintenance-free bciu1 battery. Cleaning the battery and cables - air cooled models. 1. Remove the hydraulic oil reservoir mounting hardware (c, figure 24) and move the reservoir (d) fo...
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33 maintenance regular maintenance figure 26. Balancing the blade figure 27. Installing the blade a. 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 the following steps. 2. To remove blade for sha...
Page 36: Troubleshooting
34 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting 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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35 troubleshooting rider troubleshooting continued. Problem cause remedy engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valve(s) 1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. Not drive. In “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See drive belt replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cause below...
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36 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting common cutting problems problem cause remedy streaking. 1. Blades are not sharp. 1. Sharpen your blades. 2. Blades are worn down to far. 2. Replace your blades. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 3. Always mow at full throttle. 4. Ground speed is...
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37 troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service figure 28. Seat adjustment figure 29. Control lever adjustment a. Alignment hardware b. Placement hardware c. Ground speed control lever figure 30. Top speed adjustment a. Top speed adjustment bolt b. Control lever base b a a b c seat adjustme...
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38 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service figure 31. Neutral adjustment (rh side shown) a. Adjustment linkage rod b. Nuts a b figure 32. Return to neutral adjustment a. Return spring b. Set collar a b neutral adjustment if the tractor “creeps” while the ground...
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39 troubleshooting figure 33. Parking brake adjustment a. Brake spring b. Adjustment nut a b parking brake adjustment 1. Disengage the pto, engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the ignition key. 2. Raise the seat plate. 3. Locate the brake spring (a, figure 33). 4. With the parking b...
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40 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service warning use two hands when adjusting the shock springs. This will prevent the wrench from slipping while pressure is being applied. Suspension adjustment to adjust the upper mounting position: 1. Park machine on a flat...
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41 troubleshooting c figure 35. Mowing height adjustment a. Cutting height adjustment pin b. Deck lift foot pedal c. Deck lift lock lever b a optional position a b c figure 36. Foot pedal adjustment a. Deck lift foot pedal b. Pedal mount tab c. Pedal mount hardware mowing height adjustment the cutti...
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Www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting, adjustment & service figure 38. Deck lift pedal & pin position measure 1st measure 2nd measure 1st measure 2nd inner rod outer rod inner rod outer rod adjust here figure 37. Measure the inner & outer lift rods figure 39. Adjust the inner & outer lift rods ad...
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43 figure 40. 2 x 4 locations figure 41. Hanger chain adjustment deck leveling adjustment note: before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted. 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the pto, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear t...
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44 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service 8 3/8” (21,2 cm) figure 43. Hydraulic pump drive belt replacement a. Pump drive belt b. Crankshaft pulley c. Pump pulley d. Idler pulley e. Idler arm f. Spring g. Spring anchor hook b d a c c f g e hydraulic pump drive...
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45 troubleshooting mower belt 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. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in the square hole located in the end of...
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46 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service battery service checking battery voltage a voltmeter can be used to determine condition of battery. When engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage, which should be 12 volts. When engine is running, the voltmet...
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47 troubleshooting 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)...
Page 50: Specifications
48 www.Ferrisindustries.Com specifications engine: 25 hp kawasaki make kawasaki model fh721v horsepower 25 @ 3600 rpm displacement 41.2 cu. In (675 cc) electrical system 12 volt, 13 amp. Alternator, battery: 340 cca oil capacity 4.0 us pt. ( 1.9 l) w/ filter 26 hp kawasaki make kawasaki model fh731v...
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Thank you for purchasing ferris commercial mowing equipment. Please take a few minutes to read this limited warranty information. It contains all the information you will need to have your ferris mower repaired in the unlikely event that a breakdown covered by this limited warranty should occur. Own...
Page 52: Is2000Z Series
Is2000z series zero-turn riding mower operator’s manual ferris industries 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 www.Ferrisindustries.Com product quick specs: engine: 25 hp kawasaki make kawasaki model fh721v oil capacity 4.0 us pt. ( 1.9 l) w/ filter 26 hp kawasaki make kawasaki m...