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Ferris IS3000z Series Operator's Manual
Summary of IS3000z Series
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Operator’s manual 23462 revision 01 rev. 11/2004 tp 100-7169-01-3z-f ferris industries 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 is3000z series zero-turn riding mower serial no. 3631 & above model number: is3000zfkav2561 3000zfkav2561ce is3000zxk27/61 is3000zlkav2661.
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Table of contents troubleshooting, adjustments & service .......22 troubleshooting the tractor ...................................22 troubleshooting the mower ...................................23 seat adjustment....................................................24 ground speed control lever adjust...
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2 tp 600-7124-02-uv-f operation 1. Never run an engine in an enclosed area. 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 oper...
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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 this unit is...
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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, and other sources of ignition. 2...
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5 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.: kw: engine rpm: lpa: vibration @ wheels: vibration @ seat:...
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6 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 provide you with the necessary ba...
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7 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 safety checks...
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Features & controls 8 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 use for vario...
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Fuel shut off valve turning the handle to the desired position determines which tank will be supplying fuel. With the handle point- ing left, it will draw fuel from the left-hand tank. With the handle pointing right, it will draw fuel from the right-hand fuel tank. With the handle pointing towards t...
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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 to b...
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11 operation 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. Whi...
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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 familia...
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Operation 13 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 ...
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14 operation (136kg) 300 lbs . 10˚ 3'4" (1m) 20' (6m) figure 9. Trailer weight recommendations a. Clevis pin b. Clip a b attaching a trailer the maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 300 lbs (138kg). Secure the trailer with an appro- priately sized clevis pin (a, figure 9) and clip (...
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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 the unit in any structure used for huma...
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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 elapsed time recorded by the hour meter. ...
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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 and hand tighten the fuel cap. 4. Repe...
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Regular maintenance 18 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 ...
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Lubrication lubricate the unit at the locations shown in figure 13 through 18. 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 (p/n 22285) is recommended, automotive-...
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20 regular maintenance battery maintenance checking the battery fluid 1. Raise the seat plate to access battery. 2. Remove the battery filler cap (a, figure 19). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add distilled water. 3. Reinstall the filler cap. Cleaning the battery and cable...
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21 a b tighten figure 21. Balancing the blade figure 22. 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 following steps. 2. To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrench...
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22 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 the ...
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23 troubleshooting, adjustment & service 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 p...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service 24 seat adjustment see figure 23. The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever forward, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into posi- tion. Ground speed control lever adjustment the control levers can be adjusted in...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service 25 neutral adjustment if the tractor “creeps” while the ground speed control levers are locked in neutral, than it may be neces- sary to adjust the linkage rod. Note: perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. 1. Disengage the pto...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service 26 2" - 2-1/8" (5,0 - 5,4cm) figure 28. Parking brake adjustment a. Upper brake spring a 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 spri...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service a figure 31. Suspension height adjustment a. Height adjustment bolt b. Jam nut b 27 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 t...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service 28 pto clutch adjustment check the pto clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hour break-in period and then after every 100 hours of opera- tion. Also perform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping or will not engage, or if a new clutch has been insta...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service cutting height adjustment the cutting height adjustment pin (a, figure 34) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2” (3,8cm) and 5” (12,7cm) in 1/4” (0,64cm) increments. Depress the deck lift foot pedal (b), placing the m...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service 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 15 psi (1,03 bar); front tires to 25 psi (1,72 bar). 2. To check the inner lift rod timing, ...
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31 troubleshooting, adjustment & service adjust here adjust here figure 39. Deck level & spring length 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, sto...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service 32 hydraulic pump drive 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. Remove the pto drive belt (see mower belt replacem...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service 33 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. Remove the hardware fastening the pto clutch to the rubber anchor...
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34 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 circuit ...
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35 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 than the precedin...
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36 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: 25 hp* kawasaki make kawasaki model fh721v horsepower 25 @ 360...
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Lawn care & mowing information types of grass, climate and conditions a variety of grasses are commonly grown in household lawns, but two main groups known as cool-season grasses (varieties of bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue), and warm-season grasses (typically bermuda, buffalo grass, and zoysia var...
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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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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...
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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. Operator’s manual is3000z series zero-turn riding mower serial no. 2631 & above.