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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
IS5000Z Series
Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Tractor Serial No. 1226 & above
Mower Serial No. 1210 & above
Tractor: Mower Deck:
Model Model
IS5000Z/C31D 5000/72
IS5000Z/C31DCE 5000/72R
IS5000ZC31D61CE 5000/72RCE
5000/61R
5000/61RCE
23458
Ferris Industries
Revision 00
5375 North Main Street
Rev. Date: 11/2004
Munnsville, NY 13409
TP 100-7166-00-5Z-F
800-933-6175
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......25 Safety Rules & Information ................................2 Troubleshooting the Rider.....................................25 Identification Numbers .......................................5 Troubleshooting the Mower...................................26 Safety Decals & Icons.........................................6 Seat Adjustment....................................................27 Safety Interlock System.......................
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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. TRAINING OPERATION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the 1. Never run an
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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, leaves tires lose traction (i.e. machine stops forward motion & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry leaves, on a slope), disengage the blade(s) (PTO) and drive grass or combustible materials. slow off the slope. 25. The engine in this unit is not factor
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Safety Rules & Information 10. Let engine cool before storing and do not store near SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE flame. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use 11. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 12. Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. Safe Handling of Gasoline 13. Use jack stands to sup
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Safety Icons / Identification Numbers SAFETY ICONS Warning: Read Operator’s SAFETY INTERLOCK Manual. SYSTEM Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this machine. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not Danger: Thrown Objects. attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper This machine is capable of throwing with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. objects and debris. Keep bystanders away. Oper
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Features & Controls Figure 1. CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of the individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mow- ing 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 Levers Ignition Switch These levers control the ground speed of the rider. The The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has le
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Features & Controls Glow Plug Indicator Indicator Lights & Alarm Indicates that the glow plugs are heating. Holding the The indicator lights will illuminate and the alarm will ignition key in the “HEAT” position until indicator starts to sound when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position glow, then turn the key to start. before cranking the engine. After the engine is running, the indicator lights will illuminate and the alarm will sound when there is either low oil pressure or high coolant
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Operation GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Before first time operation: Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick. Be sure to read all information in the Safety and See the engine Operators Manual for instructions Operation sections before attempting to operate this and oil recommendations. tractor and mower. Check the radiator fluid level. See engine operator’s Become familiar with all of the controls and how to manual for instructions. stop the unit. Chec
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Operation STOPPING THE TRACTOR & ENGINE WARNING 1. Returning the ground speed control levers to the If you do not understand how a specific control middle position will stop tractor movement. Pivot the functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the levers outward and lock them in neutral. FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. 2. Disengage the PTO. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without 3. Engage the parking brake. first becoming familiar with the location and 4. Move the throttle contro
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Operation MOWING 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is on the seat. 2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). 3. Set the mower cutting height. 4. Set the throttle to FULL. 5. Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch. 6. Begin mowing. See the Lawn Care Section for tips on mowing patterns, lawn care, and trouble shooting information. 7. When finished, slow engine down and shu
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Operation STORAGE WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with diesel fuel in engine or Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some fuel, so fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel poorly ventilated enclosures. Diesel fumes may vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure us
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Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL A To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap. 2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the fill tube. This will leave room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommenda- tions. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. 4. Repeat same process for opposite tank. B NOTE: The fuel tanks are tied together through a “tee” in the supply lines. By filling only one tank, the level will Figure 12. Fuel Tank Fill balance between the tw
