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Page 2 - Thank you; you’ve placed your confidence in the Ferris brand.; This manual contains; safety information to make you aware of the

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 willprovide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety i...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

1 Table of Contents SAFETY RULES & INFORMATION .....................2 Safety Decals ..........................................................3 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...........4 Before Operation .....................................................4Mowing with the Double / Triple Catch...

Page 4 - Safety; GENERAL WARNINGS; Safety Rules & Information

2 www.ferrisindustries.com Safety GENERAL WARNINGS • Know the mower controls, safety rules and how to stop quickly. READ AND UNDERSTAND THEMOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL. • Read and obey all safety decals. • Wear appropriate ear, eye and breathing protection. • Only allow responsible adults, who are famili...

Page 5 - SAFETY DECALS; Safety Decals

3 Safety GB 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...

Page 6 - Operation; BEFORE OPERATION; WARNING; General Operating Instructions

4 www.ferrisindustries.com Operation BEFORE OPERATION Clear the lawn of all sticks, stones, wire and otherdebris which may be caught or thrown by the mowerblades. Check grass condition. If wet, wait until later in theday. If grass is wet, the grass catcher is likely tobecome plugged. For efficient b...

Page 7 - AFTER OPERATION; STORING THE GRASS CATCHER; MOWING WITHOUT THE BLOWER

5 Operation GB AFTER OPERATION Remove any debris from the the screen on theunderside of the lid. Note: The lid screen can be partially removed for easier cleaning and should becleaned regularly. The blower housing and tube should be removed forcleaning. Inspect the grass bags for wear or damage. Mak...

Page 8 - Installation; Suspension Adjustment; REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT

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 ba...

Page 9 - Ball Joint Replacement; BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT; To replace the ball joint:

Installation Ball Joint Replacement BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT For IS2000Z Models with 52” Mower Deck: The existing ball joint (A, Figure 2) on the right-handfront suspension arm has to be replaced with the balljoint provided in the kit. This change is necessary toprovide clearance for the blower unit a...

Page 10 - Blower Assembly; BLOWER ASSEMBLY

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 blowerassembly. 2. Loosen the 1/2” hardware t...

Page 14 - Remove the Spindle Belt; Remove the Discharge Chute; Mower Deck Preparation

12 www.ferrisindustries.com Installation A Figure 16. Mower PTO BeltA. Idler ArmB. 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 ...

Page 17 - Remove the Spindle Pulley; Install the Double Spindle Pulley

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 spin...

Page 18 - Reinstall the Spindle Belt

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 thebelt. Install the Deck Guard 1. Install the new deck guard onto the mower deck and secure with the hardw...

Page 19 - Blower 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 inrelationship to the chute mount bracket on themower deck. The quick pins fit into the sameholes that the chute mount rod was installed. 2. Install the blower driv...

Page 21 - Collector Installation; Install Collector Mount Plate

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 bottombumpers (A, B). Save the 3/8” bolts and washersfrom the lower bumper. 2 .Install the collector mount plate (...

Page 23 - Remove the Rear Engine Shield

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 duringinstallation. 2. Remove the rear engine shield (C, Figure 35) from the top of the rear bumper (D) by removing the3/...

Page 26 - Assemble Collector Hood

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 loosel...

Page 27 - Install Collector Bags

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 threemesh panels and one solid panel. Install the bag withthe solid panel towards the fr...

Page 28 - Install Hose

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 (withknob) (B). At least two bands must cover theoutlet of the blower (C). 3...

Page 29 - Weight Mount Installation; Install Weight Carrier

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) a...

Page 30 - Install Weight Carriers

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 withthe 5/16-18 x 2-1/2” bolts (B) and 5/16-18 nylonlock nuts (G). Make sure carriers ...

Page 31 - Install Weight Mount Rack

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, d...

Page 36 - Removal; Blower & Collector 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 fromthe spindle pulley. 3. Reinstall the deck guard top and secure with the knobs. ...

Page 38 - Seguridad; Reglas E Información De Seguridad

36 www.ferrisindustries.com Seguridad ADVERTENCIASGENERALES • Conozca los controles de la podadora, las reglas de seguridad y cómo detenerla rápidamente. LEAY COMPRENDA EL MANUAL DEL OPERADORDE LA PODADORA. • Lea y obedezca todas las calcomanías de seguridad. • Use la protección adecuada para oídos,...

Page 39 - CALCOMANÍAS DE SEGURIDAD; Calcomanías de seguridad

37 Seguridad ES GB CALCOMANÍAS DE SEGURIDAD Esta unidad fue diseñada y fabricada para brindarleseguridad y confiabilidad, características que ustedesperaría de un líder en la industria de la fabricaciónde equipos motorizados para el exterior. Aunque leer este manual, y las medidas de seguridadque co...

Page 40 - Operación; ANTES DE LA OPERACIÓN; ADVERTENCIA; Instrucciones generales de operación

38 www.ferrisindustries.com Operación ANTES DE LA OPERACIÓN Despeje el jardín de las ramas, piedras, alambres yotros despojos que puedan quedar atrapados en lascuchillas de la podadora o que puedan ser lanzadospor las mismas. Revise la condición del pasto. Si está húmedo,espere hasta más tarde duran...

Page 41 - DESPUÉS DE LA OPERACIÓN; PODAR SIN EL SOPLADOR

39 Operación ES GB DESPUÉS DE LA OPERACIÓN Quite cualquier despojo de la pantalla en la parteinferior de la tapa. Nota: puede quitar parcialmente lapantalla de la tapa para limpiarla con mayor facilidady debe hacerlo con regularidad. Debe quitar la caja del soplador y el tubo paralimpiarlos. Inspecc...

Page 42 - Remoción del soplador y receptor

40 www.ferrisindustries.com Operación B A A Figura 59. Remoción de la correaA. PerillaB. Parte superior de la guarda de la cubiertaC. Palanca del brazo tensor 1. Quite las perillas (A, Figura 59) y fije la parte superior de la guarda de la cubierta (B) a laguarda misma. 2. Jale hacia adelante la pal...

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