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Ferris IS3000z Series Operator's Manual With Setup Instructions - Installation

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    Operator’s manual nhsystem number: description: 5600001 is500z, & is1500z, 44” mower deck - 2 bag system 5600002 is1500z & s150x, 48” mower deck - 2 bag system 5600003 is1500z & s150x, 48” mower deck - 3 bag system 5600004 is1500z & s150x, 52” mower deck - 3 bag system (s/n: 2012628762 & below) 5600...

  • 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 safety decals ..........................................................3 general operating instructions ...........4 before operation.....................................................4 mowing with the double / triple catcher ....

  • Page 4: Safety

    2 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety general warnings • know the mower controls, safety rules and how to stop quickly. Read and understand the mower operator’s manual. • read and obey all safety decals. • wear appropriate ear, eye and breathing protection. • only allow responsible adults, who are famil...

  • Page 5: Safety

    3 safety gb 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 provide you with the nece...

  • Page 6: Operation

    4 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation before operation clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris which may be caught or thrown by the mower blades. Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in the day. If grass is wet, the grass catcher is likely to become plugged. For efficie...

  • Page 7: Operation

    5 operation gb after operation remove any debris from the the screen on the underside of the lid. Note: the lid screen can be partially removed for easier cleaning and should be cleaned regularly. The blower housing and tube should be removed for cleaning. Inspect the grass bags for wear or damage. ...

  • Page 8: Installation

    6 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation figure 1. Rear suspension adjustments position #1 (factory set) position #2 (grass bagger) suspension adjustment rear suspension adjustment for is1500z & is2000z models: the upper mounting position #2 (see figure 1) should be used when a rear-mount grass bagge...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation ball joint replacement ball joint replacement for is2000z models with 52” mower deck: the existing ball joint (a, figure 2) on the right-hand front suspension arm has to be replaced with the ball joint provided in the kit. This change is necessary to provide clearance for the blower uni...

  • Page 10: Installation

    8 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation blower assembly blower assembly preparing the mower deck (is4500z models only) 1. Loosen the 3/8-24 hex nut (a, figure 5) that secures the idler arm (c) to the blower assembly. Remove the idler arm assembly from the blower assembly. 2. Loosen the 1/2” hardware...

  • Page 11: Installation

    9 installation gb figure 7. Installing the new support plate a. 3/8-16 hex serrated flange nut b. Support plate c. 3/8-16 x 3/4 bolt d. Adjustable idler pulley e. 3/8” sae washer f. .39 x .75 x .38 spacer g. Belt keep h. 3/8-16 x 2-1/2” bolt a b c d e g h f outer row inner row drill here 8. Loosen t...

  • Page 12: Installation

    10 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation blower assembly blower assembly 1. Remove the existing 5/16-18 x 5/8” flange head bolts (b, figure 9) from the blower housing (a). 2. Install the blower mount plate (c) onto the blower housing and reinstall the 5/16-18 x 5/8” flange head bolts. Tighten secure...

  • Page 13: Installation

    11 installation gb 5. Remove the blower belt guard and set aside. Is500z, 1000z, is1000z, is1500z, is2000z, is3000z, is3100z, s150x, s200x series models: 6. Install the impeller drive pulley (a, figure 11) onto the impeller shaft (b) as described in figure 11. Install the 1/4” x 1-1/2” long key (not...

  • Page 14: Installation

    12 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation a figure 16. Mower pto belt a. Idler arm b. Stationary idler pulley b remove the spindle belt is500z & is1500z series: 1. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in the square hole located in the end of the idler arm (a, figures 16). Carefully rotate t...

  • Page 15: Installation

    13 installation gb is2000z series (52” model): 1. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in the square hole located in the end of the idler arm (a, figures 18). Carefully rotate the breaker bar counter-clockwise, which will relieve the tension on the belt exerted from the idler arm. 2. Slide...

  • Page 16: Installation

    14 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation mower deck preparation is4500z series: 1. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place the square end in the square hole located near the end of the idler arm (a, figures 21). Carefully rotate the breaker bar clockwise, which will relieve the tension on the belt exerted f...

  • Page 17: Installation

    15 installation gb mower deck preparation remove the spindle pulley is500z series, 1000z series, is1000z series, is1500z, is2000z, is3000zf & zx series, s150x & s200x series: 1. Remove the 3/4-16 hex nut & 3/4” spring washer (a & b, figure 22) securing the spindle pulley (c) to the spindle shaft. Us...

  • Page 18: Installation

    16 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation mower deck preparation reinstall the spindle belt refer to the belt removal instructions on page 10, 11, & 12 and reverse the order for reinstalling the belt. Install the deck guard 1. Install the new deck guard onto the mower deck and secure with the hardwar...

  • Page 19: Installation

    17 installation gb blower installation 1. Install the blower onto the mower deck. Refer to figure 27 for the position of the quick pins in relationship to the chute mount bracket on the mower deck. The quick pins fit into the same holes that the chute mount rod was installed. 2. Install the blower d...

  • Page 20: Installation

    18 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation blower installation 3" - 3-3/8" (7,6 - 8,6 cm) 3. Check the belt tension by measuring the distance from the center of the v-idler pulley (a, figure 29) mounting bolt and the blower housing. This should measure between 3 - 3-3/8” (7,6 - 8,6 cm). 4. If measurem...

  • Page 21: Installation

    19 installation gb collector installation install collector mount plate (1000z & is1000z series) 1. Remove the hardware securing the rear bumper screen (a, figure 31) to the top and bottom bumpers (a, b). Save the 3/8” bolts and washers from the lower bumper. 2 .Install the collector mount plate (a,...

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    20 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation install collector mount plate (is500z series, is1500z series, is2000z series, & is4500z series) important note: if the collector system is being installed on an is4500z series model, the extreme duty rear bumper kit (5600019) must be installed first. 1. Insta...

  • Page 23: Installation

    21 installation gb remove the rear engine shield (is3100z with 4-tube rear bumper) 1. If the engine is hot, allow sufficient time for the muffler to cool to prevent a burn injury during installation. 2. Remove the rear engine shield (c, figure 35) from the top of the rear bumper (d) by removing the ...

  • Page 24: Installation

    22 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation install collector mount plate (is3000z series) 1. Install the collector mount plate (a, figure 38) and mount tabs (b) on to the bumper. Install the 3/8- 16 x 2-3/4” bolts (c) through the mount tabs and loosely secure with the clamp bars (d) and 3/8-16 nylock ...

  • Page 25: Installation

    23 installation es gb install collector mount plate (s150x & s200x series) 1. Remove the carb. Shield plate from top of the rear bumper. 2. Install the collector mount plate (a, figure 40) and mount tabs (b) on to the bumper. Install the 3/8- 16 x 1-1/4” bolts (c) and 3/8” sae washers (f) through th...

  • Page 26: Installation

    24 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation collector installation assemble collector hood 1. Install the inlet tube (b, figure 42) to the collector back plate (a) and secure with the 5/16-18 x 3/4” bolts (c) and 5/16-18 nylock flange nuts (d). 2. Install the mount posts (e) on the back plate and loose...

  • Page 27: Installation

    25 installation es gb collector installation install collector bags 1. Raise the collector hood and slide the collector bags (a, figure 43) onto the frame rails (b). Note: the collector bags are constructed with three mesh panels and one solid panel. Install the bag with the solid panel towards the ...

  • Page 28: Installation

    26 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation collector installation install hose 1. Lower the mower deck to the lowest cutting position. 2. See figure 45. Install the hose (a) onto the blower and secure with the removable clamp (with knob) (b). At least two bands must cover the outlet of the blower (c)....

  • Page 29: Installation

    27 installation es gb weight mount installation (1000z series) install weight carrier 1. Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin and remove the deck lift foot pedal. Lift the floor plate. 2. Install the weight carrier (e, figure 46), mount plates (b & c) and fasten with the 3/8-16 x 3” bolts (a) and ...

  • Page 30: Installation

    28 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation weight mount installation (is1000z series) install weight carriers 1. Install the left-hand and right-hand weight carriers (e & h, figure 47), bar clamps (f) and fasten with the 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” bolts (b) and 5/16-18 nylon lock nuts (g). Make sure carriers ar...

  • Page 31: Installation

    29 installation es gb figure 48. Hole location figure 49. Weight rack installation figure 50. Weight & retainer rod installation 5” (12,7cm) 1-1/4” (3,18cm) install weight mount rack 1. Measure and mark the front main frame tubes to the dimensions shown in figure 48. 2. Using a 3/8” drill bit, drill...

  • Page 32: Installation

    30 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation install weight carrier 1. Install the weight carrier (a, figure 51) onto the front of the unit and secure with the 1/2-20 x 1- 1/4” bolts (b), 1/2” washers (c) and 1/2-20 nylon lock nuts (d). Note: use outer holes in the weight carrier for the is1500z series ...

  • Page 33: Installation

    31 installation es gb weight mount installation (is2000z series) install weight carrier 1. Install the weight carrier (a, figure 52) onto the front of the unit and secure with the 3/8-16 x 1- 1/4” bolts (c), 3/8” washers (b) and 3/8-16” nylock flange nuts (g). Note: use top holes in the weight carri...

  • Page 34: Installation

    32 www.Ferrisindustries.Com installation install weight carrier 1. Support the front of the frame in the center of the unit with a jackstand. 2. Remove the 1/2-13 x 5” bolts (b, figure 53) and 1/2-13 nylon lock nuts (c) securing the front suspension arms to the frame. 3. Install the weight carrier (...

  • Page 35: Installation

    33 installation es gb install weight carrier 1. Install the weight carrier (a, figure 54) onto the front of the unit and secure with the 3/8-16 x 1- 1/4” bolts (c), 3/8” washers (b) and 3/8-16” nylock flange nuts (g). Note: use top holes in the weight carrier for the is2000z series (as shown in figu...

  • Page 36: Removal

    34 www.Ferrisindustries.Com removal 1. Remove the knobs (a, figure 55) securing the deck guard top (b) to the deck guard. 2. Pull the blower idler arm lever (c) forward to release the belt tension and remove the belt from the spindle pulley. 3. Reinstall the deck guard top and secure with the knobs....

  • Page 37: Removal

    35 removal es gb figure 58. Remove the hitch pins a. Mount post b. Hitch pin a b a c b c figure 57. Reinstall the discharge chute a. Discharge chute b. Quick attach rod c. Hairpin clip 6. Reinstall the discharge chute (a, figure 57) and secure with the supplied quick attach rod (b) and hairpin clips...

  • Page 38: Seguridad

    36 www.Ferrisindustries.Com seguridad advertencias generales • conozca los controles de la podadora, las reglas de seguridad y cómo detenerla rápidamente. Lea y comprenda el manual del operador de la podadora. • lea y obedezca todas las calcomanías de seguridad. • use la protección adecuada para oíd...

  • Page 39: Seguridad

    37 seguridad es gb calcomanÍas de seguridad esta unidad fue diseñada y fabricada para brindarle seguridad y confiabilidad, características que usted esperaría de un líder en la industria de la fabricación de equipos motorizados para el exterior. Aunque leer este manual, y las medidas de seguridad qu...

  • Page 40: Operación

    38 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operación antes de la operaciÓn despeje el jardín de las ramas, piedras, alambres y otros despojos que puedan quedar atrapados en las cuchillas de la podadora o que puedan ser lanzados por las mismas. Revise la condición del pasto. Si está húmedo, espere hasta más tarde d...

  • Page 41: Operación

    39 operación es gb despuÉs de la operaciÓn quite cualquier despojo de la pantalla en la parte inferior de la tapa. Nota: puede quitar parcialmente la pantalla de la tapa para limpiarla con mayor facilidad y debe hacerlo con regularidad. Debe quitar la caja del soplador y el tubo para limpiarlos. Ins...

  • Page 42: Operación

    40 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operación b a a figura 59. Remoción de la correa a. Perilla b. Parte superior de la guarda de la cubierta c. Palanca del brazo tensor 1. Quite las perillas (a, figura 59) y fije la parte superior de la guarda de la cubierta (b) a la guarda misma. 2. Jale hacia adelante la...

  • Page 43: Operación

    41 operación es gb figura 62. Remoción de los pasadores de enganche a. Poste de soporte b. Pasador de enganche a b 6. Instale nuevamente la tolva de expulsión (a, figura 61) y sujétela con el brazo de sujeción rápida (b) y los pasadores de horquilla (c), incluidos. 7. Vacíe las bolsas del receptor d...

  • Page 44: Fast-Vac

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