Page 2 - for purchasing this quality-built Ferris product. We’re pleased; This manual contains; safety information to make you aware of the haz-
WARNING Engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known, in certain quantities, to causecancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Ferris product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Ferris brand. When operated andmaint...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information ................................2Identification Numbers .....................................11Safety Decals .....................................................12Safety Icons .......................................................13Safety Interlock ...
Page 4 - Safety; Safety Rules & Information; Operating Safety
2 www.ferrisindustries.com Safety Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawnand garden equipment. Our products are designed andmanufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you ...
Page 5 - Slope Operation
3 Safety Safety Rules & Information Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slopethat is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction(and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, andpossible rollover. You should not operate on a slope gr...
Page 6 - Roll Bar Use
4 www.ferrisindustries.com Safety Roll Bar Use Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten theseat belt. There is no roll over protection when theroll bar is down! Do not jump off if the mower tips (it issafer to be secured by the seat belt with the roll barraised.) Lower the roll bar only w...
Page 7 - Enclosed Areas
5 Safety Safety Rules & Information Enclosed Areas Only operate this unit outdoors andaway from unventilated areas such asinside garages or enclosed trailers. Theengine emits poisonous carbonmonoxide gas and prolonged exposurein an enclosed area can result inserious injury or death. Fuel and Mai...
Page 8 - TRAINING; OPERATION
6 www.ferrisindustries.com Safety 2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hiddenhazards. 3. Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only startengine from the operator’s position. Use seatbelts if provided. ...
Page 9 - SLOPE OPERATION; CHILDREN; CAUTION
7 Safety 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 dryleaves, grass or combustible materials. 25. The engine...
Page 10 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
8 www.ferrisindustries.com Safety Safety Rules & Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE To avoid personal injury or property damage, useextreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline isextremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pip...
Page 11 - ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING
9 Safety Safety Rules & Information 27. Models equipped with an engine radiator: WARNING: Stored energy device. To preventserious bodily injury from hot coolant or steamblow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator capwhile the engine is running. Stop the engine andwait until it is cool. Even t...
Page 13 - LLEE; Identification Numbers
11 Safety All Models CE Models S S A A M M P P LLEE When contacting your authorized dealer forreplacement parts, service, or information youMUST have these numbers. Record your model/serial number and engine serialnumbers on the space provided for easy access.These numbers can be found in the locati...
Page 14 - SAFETY DECALS; Safety Decals; NORTH AMERICAN MODELS
12 SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured toprovide you with the safety and reliability you wouldexpect from an industry leader in outdoor powerequipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safetyinstructions it contains will provide you with thenecessary basic kn...
Page 15 - Safety Icons; DANGER; CAUTION or NOTICE; NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY ICONS
13 Safety Safety Icons Warning: Read Operator’s Manual. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this machine. Danger: Thrown Objects. This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. Keep bystanders away. Warning: Remove Key Before Servicing. Remove the key and consult technica...
Page 16 - Operational SAFETY Checks; Safety Interlock System
14 www.ferrisindustries.com Safety SAFETY INTERLOCKSYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.These safety systems are present for your safety, donot attempt to bypass safety switches, and nevertamper with safety devices. Check their operationregularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Tes...
Page 17 - Ignition Switch; Controls
15 Ground Speed Levers These levers control the ground speed of the rider.The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and theright controls the right rear drive wheel. Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARDspeed of the associated wheel, and pulling back on alever increases the REVERSE sp...
Page 19 - GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY; Operation
17 Operation GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operatethis tractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area without mowing to...
Page 20 - PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM; To prime the fuel system:
18 www.ferrisindustries.com Operation Operation PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM Diesel Model Only Priming the fuel system fills the fuel filters andremoves any air bubbles from the fuel system. Thismust be performed before the first use, after any fuelfilter maintenance or if the fuel system is run dry. To ...
Page 21 - STARTING THE ENGINE
19 Operation STARTING THE ENGINE (Diesel Model) 1. While sitting in the operators seat, engage the parking brake and make sure the PTO switch isdisengaged and the ground speed control leversare locked in the neutral position. 2. Set the throttle to middle position (set throttle to FULL when starting...
Page 22 - DRIVING THE TRACTOR; PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND; DO NOT TOW RIDER
20 www.ferrisindustries.com Operation Figure 3. Hydraulic Release Valve LocationA. Hydraulic Release Valve (Right-hand sideshown) A DRIVING THE TRACTOR 1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can comfortably reach all of the controls and see theinstrument and gauge panels. 2. Engage the p...
Page 23 - BASIC DRIVING; Forward Travel Practice; Smooth Travel
21 Operation Operation ZERO TURNDRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider areresponsive, and learning to gain a smooth andefficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, andturning movements will take some practice. Spending some time going through the maneuversshown and becoming...
Page 24 - ADVANCED DRIVING; Practice Turning Around a Corner; Practice Turning In Place
22 www.ferrisindustries.com Operation Operation ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row ZeroTurn Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turnin place allows you to turn around at theend of a cutting row rather than having tostop and Y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a left ...
Page 25 - ATTACHING A TRAILER
23 Operation Operation Figure 10. Trailer Weight RecommendationsA. Clevis PinB. Clip WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROMROLL OVER: Keep roll bar in the raised position and useseat belt. THERE IS NO ROLL OVER PROTECTION WHENTHE ROLL BAR IS DOWN Lower the roll bar only when necessary andNEVER r...
Page 26 - Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting; MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS; Height of Grass; MOWING
24 www.ferrisindustries.com Operation Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height atmaximum for the first pass, and then reset it to thedesired height and mow a second or third time. Don’t cover the grass surface with a heavy layer ofclippings. Consider u...
Page 27 - When and How Often to Mow; MOWING METHODS; Proper Broadcast Mowing
25 Operation When and How Often to Mow The time of day and condition of the grass greatlyaffect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the bestresults, follow these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. 2. Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings of grass one inch o...
Page 28 - Proper Mulching
26 www.ferrisindustries.com Operation Proper Mulching Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts andrecuts clippings into tiny particles and which thenblows them down INTO the lawn. These tiny particlesdecompose rapidly into by-products your lawn canuse. UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS, your mulchingmower...
Page 29 - DIESEL FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS; Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30
27 NOTE: Diesel fuel, if permitted to stand unused forextended periods (30 days or more), may developgummy deposits which can adversely affect the fuelpump and injector tubes and cause engine malfunction.To avoid this condition, add a diesel fuel stabilizer to thefuel tank and run the engine a few m...
Page 32 - Maintenance; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES; CHECK TIRE PRESSURES; Regular Maintenance; SAFETY ITEMS
30 www.ferrisindustries.com 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...
Page 33 - FUEL FILTER
31 Operation CHECKING / ADDING FUEL (Diesel) To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 13). 2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the fill tube. This will leave room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer toyour engine manual for specific fuelrecommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap...
Page 35 - CHECK / ADD ENGINE OIL
33 Maintenance Regular Maintenance CHECK / ADD ENGINE OIL Refer to Figure 15 for dipstick and oil fill locations. Refer to the engine owners manual for specific engineoil check and fill procedures. Also refer to the engineowners manual for specific engine oil and filterchange procedures. CHECK / CHA...
Page 36 - CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL; CHANGE ENGINE COOLANT; PRESSURIZED SYSTEM
34 www.ferrisindustries.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 18. Radiator & Oil Cooler(Diesel model shown)A. Radiator Pressure CapB. Radiator ScreenC. Hydraulic Oil Cooler CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL The engine coolant level and quality should bechecked before each use, when the engine is c...
Page 37 - LUBRICATION
35 Maintenance Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 20through 25. Grease: Use grease fittings when present. Disassembleparts to apply grease to moving parts whengrease fittings are not installed. Not all greases are compatible. Ferris Red Grease(P/N 502...
Page 38 - BATTERY MAINTENANCE; Cleaning the Battery and Cables; ANTI-SCALP DECK CASTERS
36 www.ferrisindustries.com Maintenance Regular Maintenance BATTERY MAINTENANCE NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-freeBCI58 battery) Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (A, Figure 26). 2. Remove the battery retainer strap (C). ...
Page 39 - SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
37 Maintenance Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES 1. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described infollowing steps. 2. To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing theblade mounting bolt with ...
Page 40 - Troubleshooting; TROUBLESHOOTING; TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
38 www.ferrisindustries.com Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance willextend the life of your equipment, prolonged orconstant use may eventually require that service beperformed to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the ...
Page 41 - Rider Troubleshooting Continued.; TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
39 Troubleshooting 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. Torque to 80-120 in.lbs. (9-13.5 N.m.) 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive b...
Page 42 - TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service 40 www.ferrisindustries.com Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Streaking. 1. Blades are not sharp. 1. Sharpen your blades. 2. Blades are worn down to far. 2. Replace your blades. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 3. Alway...
Page 43 - SEAT ADJUSTMENT; Handle Alignment; SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT
41 SEAT ADJUSTMENT See Figure 31. The seat can be adjusted fore andaft. Move the lever forward, position the seat asdesired, and release the lever to lock the seat intoposition. GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVERADJUSTMENT The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. Thealignment of the control levers,...
Page 44 - Neutral Position Adjustment; NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
42 www.ferrisindustries.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service NEUTRAL POSITION AND RETURNSPRING ADJUSTMENT To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutralposition, perform the following steps. 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine. 2. Mo...
Page 45 - PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT; MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
43 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engagethe parking brake. 2. Jack up the rear of the machine and secure with jackstands. Remove both drive tires. 3. With t...
Page 47 - DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT; DECK LIFT SPRING
45 Troubleshooting DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Before adjusting the deck level, the deck liftrod timing must be checked and/or adjusted. 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parkingbrake. Rear tires must be inflated to 18 psi (1,24bar); front...
Page 48 - SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
46 www.ferrisindustries.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT This unit is equipped with adjustable shockassemblies. The shocks can be adjusted to vary theamount of pre-load applied to the springs. This allowsthe operator to customize the ride according ...
Page 49 - PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT; Blade Brake Check
47 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustmentsonly with engine stopped, key removed andtractor on level ground. B A C A B B B Figure 47. PTO Clutch AdjustmentA. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown)B. Adjustment Nut Figure 48. Adjust...
Page 50 - BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT; Pump Drive Belt Removal
48 www.ferrisindustries.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Pump Drive Belt Removal 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engagethe parking brake, turn off the engine, and removethe ignitio...
Page 51 - PTO Drive Belt Removal
49 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service PTO Drive Belt Removal 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engagethe parking brake, turn off the engine, and removethe ignition key. 2. Release the hood cam latches and raise the hood...
Page 53 - BATTERY SERVICE; Checking Battery Voltage
51 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BATTERY SERVICE Checking Battery Voltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition ofbattery. When engine is off, the voltmeter showsbattery voltage, which should be 12 volts. Whenengine is running, the voltmeter shows voltage ofcharg...
Page 55 - Specifications
53 Specifications ENGINE: 28 HP* Caterpillar Make Caterpillar Model 3011C Horsepower 28 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 69 Cu. in (1131 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 40 amp. Alternator, Battery: 500 CCA Oil Capacity 5.2 US qt. (4.9 L) w/ Filter 35 HP* Briggs Make Briggs & Stratton Model 613177 Horsepow...
Page 57 - Zero-Turn Riding Mower; OPERATOR’S; TRACTOR
Ferris Industries 5375 North Main StreetMunnsville, NY 13409800-933-6175www.ferrisindustries.com IS4500Z Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower OPERATOR’S MANUAL BELTS AND BLADES: TRACTOR Pump Drive Belt 5023388 61” SIDE DISCHARGE MOWER DECK -DIESEL MODELS Deck Drive Belt 5023297 PTO Drive Belt 5023304 Mower...
