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Ferris ISZKAV23/52 Operator's Manual
Summary of ISZKAV23/52
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Ferris operator’s manual 22422 3/2000 f-isz-own-00 isz zero-turn riding mower models: iszkav23/52 iszkav23/61 ferris industries 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 beginning serial no: 2269.
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Warning engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Table of contents identification numbers .......................................2 safety rules & information ................................3 feature...
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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 space ...
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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 unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triang...
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Safety rules & information children tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil- dren will remain where you last saw them. • keep children out of the mowing area and unde...
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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 basi...
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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 controls the right rear drive wheel. Moving a lever forward increases the forward speed of the associated wh...
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Features & controls d. Parking brake handle the parking brake is applied by pulling up on the park- ing brake handle until it locks over-center. To release the parking brake, push the handle down. E. Pto (power take off) switch the pto switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull up on the switch t...
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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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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 in...
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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...
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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...
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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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13 notes.
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14 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. S seeee b beeffo orree b b...
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Checking / adding fuel to add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (see a, figure 2). 2. Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave approximately 1” of room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manu- al for specific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. 4. Repeat same pr...
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16 lubrication lubricate the unit at the locations shown in figures 11 through 13 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 • front pivot frame • blade spind...
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17 regular maintenance battery maintenance checking the battery fluid 1. Raise the seat plate to access battery. 2. Remove the rubber strap and battery box cover. 3. Remove the battery filler cap (a, figure 14). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add distilled water. 4. Reinst...
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Loosen a b tighten figure 15. Removing the blade figure 16. Balancing the blade figure 17. Installing the blade a. 4x4 wood block c. Blade bolt b. Flat washer regular maintenance nail 18 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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19 troubleshooting adjustments & service.
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20 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 below. 4. Brake is no...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service seat adjustment see figure 18. 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 tw...
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22 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. Remove both control covers. 3. Locate the upper brake spring (a, figure 21). 4. With the parking brake engaged, m...
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23 troubleshooting, adjustment & service pto clutch adjustment check the pto clutch adjustment after the initial 50 hour break-in period and then after every 250 hours of operation. Also perform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping or will not engage, or if a new clutch has been install...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service 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 control linkage. Note: perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. 1. Disengage the pt...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service cutting height adjustment the cutting height adjustment pin (a, figure 28) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-3/4” (4.4cm) and 5” (12.7cm) in 1/4” (.64cm) increments. Depress the deck lift foot pedal (b, figure 28), pla...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service 26 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 hairpin clip and clevis pin and remove the deck lift f...
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Troubleshooting, adjustment & service 27 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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28 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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29 notes.