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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
IS1500ZX Series
Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Model Number: Description:
5900822 IS1500ZXBV2861
5900823 IS1500ZXBV2861 AUS/NZ
5900900 IS1500ZXBV2861 CAL
5900902 IS1500ZXKAV2661
5900955 IS1500ZXKAV2652
5900876 IS1500ZXKAV2252
5900906 IS1500ZXKAV2252 CAL
5900535 IS1500ZXKAV2461
5900567 IS1500ZXKAV2352
5900568 IS1500ZXKAV2452
5900572 IS1500ZXB2861
5900590 IS1500ZXB2652
This manual is available in Spanish. For a copy, contact your Ferris dealer or www.ferrisindustries.com.
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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 hazards 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
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Table of Contents Regular Maintenance ....................................... 25 Operator Safety .................................................. 2 Maintenance Schedule .........................................25 Identification Numbers ..........................................11 Checking Tire Pressures ......................................25 Safety Alert Symbol & Signal Words ....................11 Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................26 Safety Icons ..............
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Operator Safety 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 respon
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Operator Safety 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 5.4 foot rise over a 20 foot length (15 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 and use ext
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Operator Safety 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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Operator Safety 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. Gasoline spills
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Operator Safety 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 and
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Operator Safety 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, 5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other trees or other objects that may obscure vision. attachments. These can change the stability of 24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, the unit. leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry 6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and leaves, grass or combustible materials. gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. 7. See your authorize
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Operator Safety where there is an open flame, such as in a water EMISSIONS heater. Allow unit to cool before storing. 1. Engine exhaust from this product contains 5. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause store fuel near flames or drain indoors. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 6. Keep all hardware, especially blade attachment 2. Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period bolts, tight and keep all
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Operator Safety leaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections To maintain operator roll over protection and roll bar are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in effectiveness: good condition before applying pressure to the � If a ROLL BAR becomes damaged for any reason, system. If leaks occur, have the unit serviced such as a collision, roll over or impact, the ROLL immediately by your authorized dealer. BAR must be replaced. Small undetectable 26. WARNING: Stored energy de
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Operator Safety 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, INSPECT WEBBING modifications, or a roll over. If the seat belt does not pass all of the following tests, it should be repl
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SAMPLE SAMPLE Operator Safety Identification Numbers Identification When contacting your authorized dealer for Tag replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. SAFETY ICONS Record your part number, serial number and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. A B C D These numbers can be found in the locations shown. NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owner’s manual. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL AND E F G H SIGNAL WOR
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Operator Safety SAFETY DECALS A Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a personal injury or damage to the unit, understand and follow all the safety decals. WARNING B F If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot be read, order replacement decals from your dealer. A C B * B D E C C D ** D ** E F * This decal is used on models equipped with 61” mower decks. ** This decal is located behind the ROPS on the
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Operator Safety 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 � Ground speed control levers are not in the NEUTRAL position. Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if: � PTO swi
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Features & Controls CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of 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. Ground Speed Control Levers Seat Adjustment Lever These levers control the ground speed of the rider. The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the The
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Features & Controls Parking Brake Fuel Tank Cap To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake. ENGAGE Locks the parking Fuel Level Gauge brake. Displays the fuel level in the tank. Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage the parking brake. NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull UP on
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Operation CHECKS BEFORE STARTING GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY � Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on Before first time operation: dipstick (C, Figure 1). See the engine Operator’s � Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Manual for instructions and oil recommendations. Operation sections before attempting to operate � Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in this tractor and mower. place and tight. � Become familiar with all of the controls and how to � Adju
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Operation PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND WARNING If you do not understand how a specific control DO NOT TOW RIDER functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump and wheel motor damage. Do not use FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. another vehicle to push or pull this unit. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls. 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the i
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Operation Smooth Travel ZERO TURN The lever controls of DRIVING PRACTICE the Zero Turn rider are The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive. responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and The BEST method of efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and handling the ground turning movements will take some practice. speed control levers Spending some time going through the maneuvers is in three steps — as shown and becoming familiar with how the unit shown in Figur
