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Ferris 5900619 Operator's Manual - Controls

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    5100804 revision 02 rev. Date: 10/2006 tp 100-7301-02-5z-f is5100z series zero-turn riding mower briggs & stratton yard power products 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 operator’s manual models: description: 5900602 33hp caterpillar diesel w/ rops (is5100z/c33d) 5900617 33hp c...

  • 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 & icons...........................................12 safety interlock system ........................................14 features & contro...

  • Page 4: Safety

    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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    6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 12 1 4 9 5 1 5 4 2 3 1 2, 3 4 5 9 12 6 7 8 10 11 10, 11 10 11 12 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety safety decals 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 equipme...

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    Safety 13 safety icons warning: read operator’s manual. Read and understand the operator’s manual before using this machine. Danger: thrown objects. This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. Keep bystanders away. Warning: remove key before servicing. Remove the key and consult technica...

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    14 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety 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 safety check...

  • Page 17: Controls

    15 controls ground speed levers these levers control the ground speed of the rider. The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right controls the right rear drive wheel. Moving a lever forward increases the forward speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back on a lever increases t...

  • Page 18: Controls

    16 www.Ferrisindustries.Com controls features & controls pto (power take off) switch the pto switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull up on the switch to engage the mower, and push down to disengage the mower. Throttle control moving the throttle control fully forward is full throttle position....

  • Page 19: Operation

    17 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 open area without mowing t...

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    18 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation priming the fuel system priming the fuel system fills the fuel filters and removes any air bubbles from the fuel system. This must be performed before the first use, after any fuel filter maintenance or if the fuel system is run dry. To prime the fuel system: on...

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    19 operation starting the engine 1. While sitting in the operators seat, engage the parking brake and make sure the pto switch is disengaged 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 cold weat...

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    20 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation figure 3. Hydraulic release valve location a. Hydraulic release valve (right-hand side shown) a operation pushing the rider by hand 1. Refer to figure 3 for hydraulic release valve location. 2. To open the dump valves, turn the right-hand release valve, which is...

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    21 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 the maneuvers shown and becoming fami...

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    22 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation 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-o...

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    23 operation 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 full. 5. Engag...

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    24 www.Ferrisindustries.Com 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 cl...

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    25 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 mower will virtually elim...

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    26 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation operation 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 wh...

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    27 operation note: diesel fuel, if permitted to stand unused for extended 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...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    28 www.Ferrisindustries.Com 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. * see the...

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    29 maintenance checking / adding fuel to add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (a, figure 13). 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 recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. 4. ...

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    30 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance check / add engine oil refer to figure 15 for dipstick and oil fill locations. Refer to the engine owners manual for specific engine oil check and fill procedures. Also refer to the engine owners manual for specific engine oil and filter change procedures. Che...

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    31 maintenance figure 18. Radiator & oil cooler a. Radiator pressure cap b. Radiator screen c. Hydraulic oil cooler check engine coolant level the engine coolant level and quality should be checked before each use, when the engine is cool and off. 1. Remove the radiator pressure cap (a, figure 18) t...

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    32 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance lubrication lubricate the unit at the locations shown in figure 20 through 24. Grease: 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...

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    33 maintenance regular maintenance battery maintenance (note: the tractor equipped with a maintenance-free bci58 battery) cleaning the battery and cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (b, figure 25). 2. Remove the battery and clean the compartment with a solution of...

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    34 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance 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 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing th...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    35 troubleshooting 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...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    36 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting 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 bel...

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    37 troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service 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. Gr...

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    38 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service seat adjustment see figure 30. 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 lever adjustment the contro...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    39 troubleshooting neutral adjustment if the tractor “creeps” while the ground speed control levers are locked in neutral, then it may be necessary to adjust the control linkage. Note: perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. 1. Disengage the pto, engage the parking...

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    40 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting 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 35) through the opening under t...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    41 troubleshooting rear tire camber adjustment the rubber bushings in the cast a-arms may stretch and wear with time and adversely affect the angle that the rear tire runs against the ground. To evaluate if the rear tire camber should be adjusted, park the machine on a flat and level surface and vie...

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    42 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting warning use two hands when adjusting the shock springs. This will prevent the wrench from slipping while pressure is being applied. Suspension adjustment the shock assembly can be adjusted to vary the amount of pre-load applied to the springs. This allows ...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    43 troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service mowing height adjustment the cutting height adjustment pin (a, figure 39) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2” (3,8 cm) and 6” (15,2 cm) in 1/4” (0,64 cm) increments. 1. Depress the deck lift foot ...

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    44 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting deck lift rod timing adjustment 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the pto, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 18 psi (1,24 bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar). 2. To check the inner lift rod ti...

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    45 troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service 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 tires mus...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    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. Remove the height adjustment pin (a, figure 46) and lower deck....

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    47 troubleshooting 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. Release the hood latch and raise the hood until it l...

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    48 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting 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 pto drive belt from the clutch (see clutch belt re...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    49 troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service top front figure 51. Gearbox oil level a. Fill plug b. Drain plug a b gearbox maintenance check gearbox oil level 1. Remove fill plug (a, figure 51) on gearbox. 2. Once plug is removed, oil should seep out of fill plug hole. If no oil drains o...

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    50 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting 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 voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit w...

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    51 troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service 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 t...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Note: specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * actual sustained equipment horsepower will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors. Engine: 33 hp* caterpillar make caterpillar model 3013e horsepower 33 @ 3600 rpm displac...

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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 56: Is5100Z Series

    Is5100z series zero-turn riding mower operator’s manual briggs & stratton yard power products 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 www.Ferrisindustries.Com product quick specs: engine: 33 hp caterpillar make caterpillar model 3013e oil capacity 11.5 pt. (5.4 l) w/ filter chassis:...