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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
IS4500Z Series
Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Model Number: Description
5901178 IS4500ZBL35, 35HP Zero-Turn Riding Mower
5901179 IS4500ZBL3561, 35HP, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower
5901180 IS4500ZC28D61, 28HP, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower
5901181 IS4500ZC28D61CE, 28HP, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower (Export)
5900626 IS4500ZC28D61SDCE, 28HP, 61” Cut Zero-Turn Riding Mower (Export)
5900621 4500/72, 72” Mower Deck
Ferris Industries 5100798
5375 North Main Street Revision 01
Munnsville,
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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 will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the haz- ards and risks associated with this machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the manual and
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Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information ................................2 Identification Numbers .....................................11 Safety Decals.....................................................12 Safety Icons .......................................................13 Safety Interlock System....................................14 Features & Controls..........................................15 Control Functions......
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Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are respo
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Safety Safety Rules & Information Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length (10 degrees). Always mow across slopes, not up and down (to maintain traction on the wheels) and avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes. Reduce speed a
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Safety Rules & Information Roll Bar Use Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat belt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down! Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.) Lower the roll bar only when necessary (such as to temporarily clear a low overhanging obstacle) and NEVER remove it. Do NOT use the seat belt when the roll bar is down. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits. Retaining
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Safety Safety Rules & Information Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel. Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gasoli
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Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control 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 triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. 2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial TRAINING light, keeping away from holes
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Safety Safety Rules & Information 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, Do Not trees or other objects that may obscure vision. 1. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If 24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, tires lose traction (i.e. machine stops forward leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry motion on a slope), disengage the blade(s) (PTO) leaves, grass or combustible materials. and drive slow off the slope. 25. The engine in this unit is not
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Safety Rules & Information mufflers, and engine to prevent fires. Clean up oil SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE or fuel spillage. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use 10. Let engine cool before storing and do not store extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is near flame. extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 11. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Safe Handling of Gasoline 12. Park machine on level ground. Never al
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Safety Safety Rules & Information 27. Models equipped with an engine radiator: Never alter the ROLL BAR by welding anything to WARNING: Stored energy device. To prevent it or by drilling additional holes. serious bodily injury from hot coolant or steam BEFORE FIRST TIME USE - Inspect the ROLL blow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator cap BAR structure and mounting hardware for: while the engine is running. Stop the engine and 1) Check to make sure the machine GVW (Gross wait until it is
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Safety Rules & Information INSPECT BUCKLE WARNING & LATCH Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL BAR SEAT BELT The seat belt like the ROLL BAR, needs to be periodically inspected to verify that the integrity has not been compromised through normal machine use, misuse, age degradation, modifications, or a roll over. If the seat belt does INSPECT WEBBING not pass all of the following tests, it should be rep
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Safety S SA AM MP PL LE E S SA AM MP PL LE E Identification Numbers Identification Numbers All Models Identification Tag CE Models When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model/serial number and engine serial numbers on the space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations shown. NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owner’s manual. CE IDENTIFICATION
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Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to NORTH AMERICAN MODELS provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. 1 Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety 2 labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while y
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Safety Safety Icons Warning: Read Operator’s Danger: Fire Hazard. Manual. Keep unit free of grass, leaves and Read and understand the excess oil. Do not add fuel while Operator’s Manual before using engine is hot or running. Stop this machine. engine and allow to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel. Do not add fuel Danger: Thrown Objects. indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage or other This machine is capable of enclosed areas. Clean up spilled fuel. Do not smoke throwing objects a
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Safety Interlock System SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if: PTO switch is engaged, OR Parking brake is not engaged, OR Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL position, OR Operator is not on the seat. Test 2 — Engine S
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Controls Features & Controls Figure 1. CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of the individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. Ignition Switch Ground Speed Levers The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has These levers control the ground speed of the rider
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Features & Controls PTO (Power Take Off) Switch Glow Plug Indicator (diesel model only) The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull UP on the switch to engage the mower, and push Lamp that indicates that the glow plugs are heating. DOWN to disengage the mower. Hold the ignition key in the “HEAT” position until indicator lamp turns off, then turn the key to start. Throttle Control Voltage Indicator Moving the throttle control fully forward is FULL throttle position. Always operate the u
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Operation Operation GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Before first time operation: Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on Be sure to read all information in the Safety and dipstick. See the engine Operators Manual for Operation sections before attempting to operate instructions and oil recommendations. this tractor and mower. Check the radiator fluid level. See engine Become familiar with all of the controls and how to operator’s manual for instructions. stop the un
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Operation PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM B A Diesel Model Only Priming the fuel system fills the fuel filters and removes any air bubbles from the fuel system. This must be performed before the first use, after any fuel filter maintenance or if the fuel system is run dry. WARNING Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire. To help prevent possible injury, turn the ignition switch off when changing fuel filter or water separator element. Clean up fuel spills immed
