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Ferris IS2000Z Diesel Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Summary of IS2000Z Diesel

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    5100883 revision 01 rev. Date: 8/2007 tp 100-7313-01-2d-fs briggs & stratton yard power products group 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 is2000z diesel series zero-turn riding mower operator’s manual model number: description 5900627 ferris is2000zy20d48, 20hp, 48” cut side di...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    Thank you for purchasing this quality-built product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the ferris and simplicity brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety...

  • Page 3: Safety

    1 table of contents operator safety ...................................................2 identification numbers ..........................................11 safety decals ........................................................12 safety icons ............................................................

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    2 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety operator safety 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 have been tra...

  • Page 5: Safety

    3 safety operator safety 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 greater than a...

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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 operator safety 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 maintenance ...

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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 operator safety 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 this unit is n...

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    8 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety operator safety 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, and other...

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    9 safety operator safety 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 then, use ex...

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    10 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety inspect buckle & latch inspect webbing operator safety 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 periodically...

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    Safety operator safety 11 mfg. No. Xxxxxxx s/n xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 20xx kg: kw: xxxx xxx x.Xx max xxx briggs & stratton corp. Yard power products group munnsville, ny 13409, usa when contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you must have these numb...

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    1 2 3 4 6 7 5 6 6 2,4 7 7 5 3 2,4 3 5 1 5101233 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 an...

  • Page 15: Safety

    13 safety operator safety 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 techn...

  • Page 16: Controls

    14 www.Ferrisindustries.Com controls 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 che...

  • Page 17: Controls

    Features and controls 15 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 to u...

  • Page 18: Controls

    16 www.Ferrisindustries.Com 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. Always operate the ...

  • Page 19: Warning

    17 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 to become a...

  • Page 20: Operation

    18 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation operation priming the fuel system priming the fuel system removes any air bubbles from the fuel system. The fuel system would only need to be primed under the following conditions: • before starting the engine for the first time. • after running the machine out ...

  • 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. Pushing the rider by hand 1. Disengage ...

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    20 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation operation zero turn driving practice the lever controls of the zero turn rider are responsive. Learning how to gain smooth, efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. Spending some time practicing the maneuv...

  • Page 23: Advanced Driving

    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 e...

  • Page 24: Operation

    22 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. Engage the pto...

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    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 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 ...

  • Page 27: Warning

    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 as s...

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    26 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation 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 stab...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    27 maintenance 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. * change every...

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    28 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance regular maintenance checking / adding fuel to add fuel: note: refer to the diesel fuel specification chart (figure 17) for specific fuel recommendations. 1. Remove the fuel cap (a, figure 18). 2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the fill tube. This will leave ro...

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    29 maintenance figure 20. Drain water separator a. Water separator the water separator is under suction during normal engine operation. Ensure the drain valve is tightened securely to help prevent air from entering the fuel system. A to replace the fuel filter: 1. Turn the engine off, set the parkin...

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    30 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance figure 23. Remove engine access panel a. Thumb bolt b. Engine access panel b check / add / change engine oil and filter refer to rear cover for oil capacity. To check the engine oil level: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Tip the seat forward and l...

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    31 maintenance to change the engine oil and filter: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Start the engine and bring it up to operating temperature. 3. Stop the engine. 4. Remove the dipstick to vent the crankcase and allow the engine oil to drain easily. 5. Position a container under the dra...

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    32 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance figure 26. Checking hydraulic oil level a. Hydraulic oil reservoir b. Reservoir cap b a 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. Ha...

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    33 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 che...

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    34 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance regular maintenance change engine coolant cont'd. 7. Run the engine until it is at operating temperature. Check the level of engine coolant in the reserve tank. When the engine is running and the engine coolant is at normal temperature, the coolant level in th...

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Regular maintenance lubrication lubricate the unit at the locations shown in figures 31 through 35 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. Disassemb...

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    36 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance regular maintenance battery maintenance note: this unit is equipped with a maintenance-free bciu1 battery. Cleaning the battery and cables. 1. Remove the floor pan mounting hardware (c, figure 36) and remove the floor pan (d) to expose the battery. 2. Disconne...

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    37 maintenance regular maintenance figure 38. Balancing the blade on a nail a. Nail figure 39. Tightening the blade for installation a. Blade bolt b. Flat washer servicing the mower blades 1. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in the following ste...

  • Page 40: Bleshooting

    38 www.Ferrisindustries.Com tr o u bleshooting 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 list...

  • Page 41: Bleshooting

    39 tr o u bleshooting 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 be...

  • Page 42: Bleshooting

    40 www.Ferrisindustries.Com tr o u bleshooting 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...

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    41 tr o u bleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service figure 40. Seat adjustment a. Seat adjustment lever figure 41. Control lever adjustment a. Alignment hardware b. Placement hardware c. Ground speed control lever figure 42. Top speed adjustment a. Top speed adjustment bolt b. Control lever ...

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    42 www.Ferrisindustries.Com tr o u bleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service figure 43. Neutral adjustment (rh side shown) a. Adjustment linkage rod b. Nuts a b figure 44. Return to neutral adjustment a. Return spring b. Set collar a b neutral adjustment if the tractor “creeps” while the gro...

  • Page 45: Bleshooting

    43 tr o u bleshooting figure 45. 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 45). 4. With the parkin...

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    44 www.Ferrisindustries.Com tr o u bleshooting 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 f...

  • Page 47: Bleshooting

    45 tr o u bleshooting c figure 47. 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 48. Foot pedal adjustment a. Deck lift foot pedal b. Pedal mount tab c. Pedal mount hardware d. Optional position mowing hei...

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    Www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting, adjustment & service figure 50. Deck lift pedal & pin position measure 1st measure 2nd measure 1st measure 2nd inner rod outer rod inner rod outer rod adjust here figure 49. Measure the inner & outer lift rods figure 51. Adjust the inner & outer lift rods ad...

  • Page 49: Bleshooting

    47 figure 52. 2 x 4 locations (arrow points toward front of the deck) figure 53. Hanger chain adjustment a. Adjustment points 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 ...

  • Page 50: Bleshooting

    48 www.Ferrisindustries.Com tr o u bleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service 8 3/ 8 ” (21,2 cm) figure 55. 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 ...

  • Page 51: Bleshooting

    49 tr o u bleshooting 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...

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    50 www.Ferrisindustries.Com tr o u bleshooting 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 volt...

  • Page 53: Bleshooting

    51 tr o u bleshooting warning any procedure other than the preceding could result in: (1) personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vents, (2) personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion, (3) damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or of the immobil...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    52 www.Ferrisindustries.Com specifications engine: yanmar make yanmar model 2v750v horsepower 20 @ 3200 rpm displacement 45.7 cu. In (750 cc) electrical system 12 volt, 20 amp. Alternator, battery: 340 cca oil capacity 2.4 us pt. ( 2.27 l) chassis: fuel tank capacity: 11 gallons (41.6 l) total rear ...

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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: Product Specifications:

    Product specifications: engine: yanmar diesel make yanmar model 2v750v oil capacity 2.4 us pt. (2.27 l) chassis: fuel tank capacity: 11 gallons (41.6 l) total rear wheels tire size: 22 x 10.00 -10 inflation pressure: 15 psi (1,03 bar) front wheels tire size: 13 x 5.00 - 6 inflation pressure: 25 psi ...