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Ferris IS4000Z/D31 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: S4000Z Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Summary of IS4000Z/D31

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    22470 rev. No. 04 rev. Date: 9/2003 tp 100-7002-04-4z-f is4000z series zero-turn riding mower tractor: mower deck: models description models description is4000z/d31 is4000z w/ 31 hp b&s,d engine 4000/72 72” mower deck is4000z/kav27 is4000z w/ 27 hp kawasaki engine 4000/61 61” mower deck ferris indus...

  • Page 2: Ferris Limited Warranty

    Ferris industries 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 www.Ferrisindustries.Com © copyright 2003 ferris industries all rights reserved. Printed in usa. Ferris limited warranty important this warranty shall apply only if the warranty registration form has been completed and return...

  • Page 3: Warning

    1 warning engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Table of contents troubleshooting, adjustments & service .......22 troubleshooting the rider .....................................22 troubleshooting...

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    2 identification tag locations identification numbers when contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you must have these numbers. Identification numbers record your model name/number, unit and mower deck, manufacturer numbers and engine serial number in the spa...

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    Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of con- trol of the unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equip- ment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The ...

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    4 safety rules & information slope operation slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not drive on it. Do • see your autho...

  • Page 7: Warning

    5 safety rules & information warning beware of power driven parts decal - warning part no. 20337 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. Reading this...

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    6 features & controls of the zero turn rider a. Ground speed control levers these levers control the ground speed of the rider. The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right rear drive wheel. Moving a lever forward increases the forward speed of the associa...

  • Page 9: Safety

    7 features & controls safety interlock system this unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are present for your well being, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operatio...

  • Page 10: Warning

    Operating the zero turn rider 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...

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    9 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 ...

  • Page 12: Basic Driving

    10 operating the zero turn rider 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 sho...

  • Page 13: Advanced Driving

    11 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 down at th...

  • Page 14: Warning

    11. Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline stabiliz- er to the fuel system. If you have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system, follow all safety instructions and storage precautions in this manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline...

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    13 notes.

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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 hour meter. See before before every every...

  • Page 17: Warning

    Checking / adding fuel to add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap. 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 recommenda- tions. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. 4. Repeat same process for oppo...

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    16 regular maintenance figure 11a. Engine coolant and overflow (is4000z/d31) a. Coolant overflow reservoir b. Reservoir cap check antifreeze level the engine coolant level and quality should be checked before each use, when the engine is cool and off. 1. Check the coolant in the overflow reservoir (...

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    17 regular maintenance lubrication lubricate the unit at the locations shown in figure 13 through 19 as well as the following lubrication points grease: • front caster wheel axles • motion control pivots • suspension a-arms • rear deck mounts • deck lift pivots • deck lift foot pedal • blade spindle...

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    18 regular maintenance figure 19. Rear suspension lubrication (both upper & lower a-arms) re-pack re-pack bearings bearings anually anually re-pack bearings anually figure 18. Front caster & wheel figure 17. Gearbox drive idler pivot figure 16. Control handle pivots & seat pivots lubrication (con’t....

  • Page 21: Warning

    19 battery maintenance (note: the tractor uses a standard bci58 battery) checking the battery fluid 1. Raise the seat plate to access battery.. 2. Remove the battery filler cap (a, figure 20). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add distilled water. 3. Reinstall the filler cap....

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    20 regular maintenance loosen a b tighten figure 21. Removing the blade figure 22. Balancing the blade figure 23. Installing the blade a. 4x4 wood block b. Flat washer c. Blade bolt nail servicing the mower blades 1. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as descr...

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    21 notes.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    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 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. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See drive belt replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cause below. 4. Brake is ...

  • Page 26: Warning

    24 seat adjustment see figure 24. 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 three ways. The alignment of the cont...

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    25 troubleshooting, adjustment & service front figure 27. Parking brake adjustment a. Upper brake spring a figure 28. Parking brake adjustment a. Lower brake spring b. Adjustment nuts c. Adjustment link a c b parking brake adjustment 1. Disengage the pto, stop the engine, block the front wheels, rem...

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    Troubleshooting, adjustment & service 26 suspension height adjustment if the rider tilts either side-to-side or front-to-rear, this adjustment will level the frame with the ground. Although this adjustment may not be necessary, it may be required if additional weight (ie. A grass catcher) is added t...

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    Mower deck leveling adjustment 1. Place the cutting height quick pin in the 4” setting. 2. Measure the front and back edges of the mower deck. It should measure 4-1/2” (11,4cm) from the ground to the front lower edge of the mower deck and 3-5/8” (9,2cm) from the back lower edge to the ground. These ...

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    28 troubleshooting, adjustment & service warning to avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on level ground. C a b b b a b figure 35. Pto clutch adjustment a. Adjustment window (qty. 3, one shown) b. Adjustment nut figure 36. Adjust pto clutch a. W...

  • Page 31: Warning

    29 figure 37. Neutral adjustment (left-hand side shown) a. Control linkage b. Jam nut neutral adjustment if the tractor “creeps” while the ground speed control levers are locked in neutral, then it may be neces- sary to adjust the control linkage. Note: perform this adjustment on a hard, level surfa...

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    30 troubleshooting, adjustment & service 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 hairpin cli...

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    31 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. Remove the rear skid plate by removing the bolts that fasten the skid plate to the bumper and slide the pl...

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    32 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 clutch belts (see clutch belt removal for instructions). 3. Using a 1/2” breaker bar, place...

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    33 top front figure 43. Gearbox oil level a. Fill plug b. Drain plug a b gearbox maintenance check gearbox oil level 1. Remove fill plug (a, figure 43) on gearbox. 2. Once plug is removed, oil should seep out of fill plug hole. If no oil drains out, fill with sae 80-90 weight gear oil until oil star...

  • Page 36: Warning

    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 ...

  • Page 37: Warning

    35 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) personal injury...

  • Page 38

    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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    Lc-9 notes.