Ferris 1000ZK27/61 - Manuals

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 triangl...

4 00 Safety Rules & Information OPERATION • Never run an engine in an enclosed area.• Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. • Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start enginefrom...

00 Safety Rules & Information CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert tothe presence of children. Children are often attracted tothe 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 ...

7 00 GENERAL This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-vide you with the safety and reliability you would expectfrom an industry leader in outdoor power equipmentmanufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructionsit contains will provide you with the necessary basicknow...

Features & Controlsof the Zero Turn Rider CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowingrequire the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequenceof con...

Features & Controls SAFETY INTERLOCKSYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.These safety systems are present for your safety, do notattempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamperwith safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Test 1 — Engi...

Operatingthe 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 thistractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area w...

WARNING If you do not understand how a specific controlfunctions, or have not yet thoroughly read theFEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor withoutfirst becoming familiar with the location andfunction of ALL controls. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. While sitting in...

Operating the Zero Turn Rider ZERO TURNDRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive,and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of therider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will takesome practice. Spending some time going through the maneuversshown and b...

ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row ZeroTurn Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turnin place allows you to turn around at the endof a cutting row rather than having to stopand Y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a right end-of rowZero Turn: 1. Slow down at the end of...

Operating the Zero Turn Rider 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 areawhere fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuelvapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit ina...

16 00 RegularMaintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record ofyour operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded bythe hour ...

17 03 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 forspecific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. 4....

18 03 Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 12through 16 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles• deck lift pivots• deck lift foot pedal• mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to...

19 03 Regular Maintenance Figure 16. Front Caster & Wheel Figure 15. Control Handle Pivots & Seat Pivots RE-PACK RE-PACK BEARINGS BEARINGS ANUALLY ANUALLY RE-PACK BEARINGS ANUALLY

20 00 BATTERY MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid 1. Raise the seat plate to access battery. 2. Remove the battery filler cap(s) (A). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add distilledwater. 3. Reinstall the filler cap(s). Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cab...

21 00 A B TIGHTEN Figure 19. Balancing The Blade Figure 20. Installing The Blade A. Blade BoltB. 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 followingsteps. 2. To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrenc...

22 00 TroubleshootingAdjustments & Service TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance will extendthe life of your equipment, prolonged or constant usemay eventually require that service be performed toallow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists t...

23 00 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...

25 00 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 24. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake SpringB. Adjustment Nut PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage theparking brake. 2. Jack up the rear of the machine and se...

26 00 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments onlywith engine stopped, key removed and tractor onlevel ground. B A C A B B B Figure 26. PTO Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown)B. Adjustment Nut Figure 27. Adjust PTO Clutch ...

27 00 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 28. Neutral Adjustment (LH side shown with battery removed)A. Adjustment Linkage RodB. Nuts Figure 29. Neutral Spring Return Adjustment A. Reverse Return BoltB. Reverse Return SpringC. Spring Position NutD. Jam Nut NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the trac...

28 00 47138 C Figure 30. Cutting Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin B. Deck Lift Foot Pedal C. Cutting Height Selection Decal Figure 31. Mower Deck Adjustment 12-1/4” (31,1cm) Adjust deckheight here B CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 30) controls...

29 00 Figure 34. Mower PTO Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley C. Spring-loaded Idler Pulley B. PTO Drive Belt D. Stationary Idler Pulley C B D A A A D A Figure 33. Mower PTO Belt A. Belt Tension SpringB. Spring Compression Nut HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELTREPLACEMENT 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level s...

30 00 BATTERY SERVICE Checking Battery Voltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of bat-tery. When engine is off, the voltmeter shows batteryvoltage, which should be 12 volts. When engine is run-ning, the voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuitwhich normally is 13 to 14 volts. A dea...

31 00 To StarterSwitch StartingVehicleBattery To Ground To Starter Switch DischargedVehicle Battery EngineBlock THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Jumper Cable Jumper Cable WARNING Any procedure other than the preceding couldresult in: (1) personal injury ca...

Lawn Care & Mowing Information TYPES OF GRASS, CLIMATE ANDCONDITIONS A variety of grasses are commonly grown in householdlawns, but two main groups known as cool-seasongrasses (varieties of bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue),and warm-season grasses (typically bermuda, buffalograss, and zoysia vari...

LC-2 Lawn Care & Mowing Information HOW HIGH TOMOW THE GRASS Often cutting height is amatter of personal prefer-ence. Typically, you shouldmow the grass when it is isbetween three and fiveinches high. The propercutting height range for aspecific lawn will dependupon several factors,including the...

LC-3 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Where possible, make one or two passes around theoutside of the area discharging the grass INTO the lawnto keep the cut grass off fences and walks. WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affectthe results you’ll get when m...

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 usethis method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allowfreer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast even...

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 automaticallylead to thatch—this is untrue. Short clippings producedby broadcasting and clippings produced by mulchingmethods actually c...

LC-6 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Stepped Cutting Stepped cutting is sharp ridges or uneven levels left inthe lawn surface. Stepped cutting is usually caused bymower deck damage or misadjustment, or damage tomower blades. CAUSE SOLUTION Deck is not leveled correctly Level the deck correctly Ti...

LC-7 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Stingers Stingers are sparse patches of uncut grass left behindthe mower. Stingers are usually caused by operatorerror or poor blade maintenance. CAUSE SOLUTION Blades are not sharp or are nicked Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your bl...

LC-8 Common International Symbols Technical Manuals Additional Technical Literature Available Operators Manuals Additional copies of this manual are available, (and as partof our product support commitment, we maintain a stock ofprinted operators manuals going back many years!) Parts Manuals Fully i...