Ferris IS1500Z Series User Manual

Table of Contents
Operator Safety .................................................. 2
Safety Decals ........................................................11
Safety Interlock System ........................................12
USA Safety Icons ..................................................12
Features & Controls ......................................... 13
Control Functions ..................................................13
Operation ........................................................... 15
General .................................................................15
Checks Before Starting .........................................15
Starting the Engine ...............................................16
Stopping the Rider ................................................16
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................16
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................17
Mowing ..................................................................19
Mowing Reccomendations ....................................19
Mowing Methods ...................................................20
Attaching a Trailer .................................................21
Raise & Lower the Roll Bar ..................................22
Storage .................................................................23
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................23
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Regular Maintenance ....................................... 24
Maintenance Schedule .........................................24
Checking Tire Pressures ......................................25
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................25
Fuel Filter ..............................................................25
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................26
Engine Maintenance .............................................26
Inspect Muffler / Spark Arrester ............................26
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................26
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change ...................................27
Cleaning the Battery and Cables ..........................27
Lubrication ............................................................28
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................29
Seat Adjustment ....................................................31
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............31
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................31
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................32
Rear Suspension Adjustment ...............................33
Return to Neutral Adjustment ...............................34
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................34
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................35
Foot Pedal Adjustment .........................................35
Deck Leveling Adjustment ....................................36
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement .............38
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................39
Battery Service ......................................................41
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service ...... 43
Troubleshooting the Tractor ..................................43
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................44
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........45
Specifications ................................................... 46
Slope Identification Guide ............................... 47
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Not for
Reproduction

Ferris IS1500Z Series Specifications

General

Cutting Width	61 in
Cutting Height	1.5-4.5 in
Transmission	Hydro-Gear ZT-3400 Transaxles
Drive System	Hydrostatic
Engine Type	4-Cycle