Ferris IS3100Z Series - User Manual

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5100310
Rev. Date: 03/2008
TP 300-7247-H-3Z-F
Dealer Setup
& Adjustment Instructions
Ferris IS3100Z Series - 4 Wheel IS - 26HP - 30HP - 32HP - 37HP
61”& 72” Mower Deck
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
SETUP PROCEDURES
Quick Setup List................................................................2
Uncrating............................................................................3
Connect Battery.................................................................3
Tractor Assembly ..............................................................4
Motion Control Handle Assembly ....................................4
Seat Assembly.................................................................4
Roll bar Assembly.............................................................5
Assemble Retainer Pins ..................................................5
Assemble Top Loop.........................................................5
Install the Roll Bar............................................................5
Check Fluid levels.............................................................7
Check Engine Oil Level ...................................................7
Check Hydraulic Oil Level................................................7
Check Engine Coolant Level ...........................................7
Check Tire Pressure..........................................................8
Mower Assembly ...............................................................8
Check Torque - Mower Blades........................................8
Install Deck Pusher Bars ..................................................9
Install the Mower Deck....................................................10
Check & Adjust the Deck Lift Rod Timing....................11
Check & Level the Mower Deck .....................................12
Deck Lift Spring...............................................................13
Check Deck Drive Belt ....................................................14
Lubrication.......................................................................15
Adding Fuel......................................................................16
Starting The Engine ........................................................16
Perform Safety Checks...................................................17
Functional Tests.............................................................17
Safety Interlock System.................................................17
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
Seat Adjustment ..............................................................18
Motion Control Handle Adjustment...............................18
Speed Balancing Adjustment.........................................19
Neutral Adjustment .........................................................19
Return-To-Neutral Adjustment.......................................20
Parking Brake Adjustment .............................................20
PTO Clutch Adjustment..................................................21
Blade Brake Check..........................................................21
Suspension Adjustment .................................................22
Sections and items denoted by the Setup symbol
provide the information necessary to fully assemble,
test, and prepare the units described above for
delivery to your customers.
A Quick Setup List
is provided on page 2 of this booklet
to help you identify and check that the items have been
performed.
Additional information concerning functional tests,
general adjustment procedures, and the location of
normal lubrication points are included in these
instructions.
Although all required lubrication and normal adjustments on
factory-assembled components are done at the factory, this
additional information is provided to assist you in ensuring that
each unit is delivered to the customer in proper working order.
The safety warnings provided in this guide and in
the operator's manual included with the unit contain
important information that must be obeyed when
assembling, setting-up, operating, servicing,
transporting, or storing the unit.
These warnings are highlighted by the safety alert triangle
symbol shown above, which signifies that an important safety
message is being provided.
You must read, understand, and follow these warnings and
instructions, and use safe shop and work practices at all
times while working on or around this unit and all other
outdoor power equipment.
Model No. Description
Tractor
5900611 IS3100ZLKAV2661
5900612 IS3100ZK3061
5900613 IS3100ZBV3261
5901183 IS3100ZBV32
5901186 IS3100ZBV3061
5900716 IS3100ZBV3261 AUS/NZ
5900717 IS3100ZBV32 AUS/NZ
5900736 IS3100ZBV3261 CAL
5900752 IS3100ZKAV3761SS
5900753 IS3100ZKAV37SS
Deck
5901184 3100/72
5900718 3100/72 AUS/NZ
This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products:
ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:

Summary

SETUP PROCEDURES

Quick Setup List

A checklist to identify and confirm setup items for the tractor.

Uncrating the Tractor

Steps for removing the tractor from its shipping crate and skid.

Connect Tractor Battery

Instructions for safely connecting the tractor's battery cables.

Tractor Assembly Procedures

Steps for assembling tractor components like motion control handles and seat.

Roll Bar Assembly

Instructions for assembling the roll bar structure to the tractor frame.

Check Fluid Levels

Procedures for checking engine oil, hydraulic oil, and coolant levels.

Check Tire Pressures

Instructions for checking and maintaining correct tire pressures.

Check Blade Bolt Torque

Procedure to check and tighten mower blade mounting bolts to specified torque.

Install Deck Pusher Bars

Procedure for installing deck pusher bars onto the mower deck.

Install the Mower Deck

Steps for mounting the mower deck to the tractor frame.

Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment

Procedure for checking and adjusting deck lift rod timing.

Mower Deck Leveling

Steps to check and level the mower deck assembly.

Deck Lift Spring

Information regarding deck lift springs and their adjustment.

Deck Drive Belt Installation and Check

Instructions for installing and checking the PTO drive belt.

Lubrication Procedures

Guidance on lubricating various points on the unit.

Adding Fuel to Tractor

Steps for adding fuel to the tractor's fuel tank.

Starting the Tractor Engine

Procedure for starting the tractor engine safely.

Perform Safety Checks

Instructions for performing functional and safety interlock checks.

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

Seat Adjustment

How to adjust the operator's seat fore/aft and suspension features.

Motion Control Handle Adjustment

Procedures for aligning, placing, and adjusting control handles.

Speed Balancing Adjustment

How to balance speed between left and right drive wheels for straight tracking.

Neutral Adjustment

Procedure to prevent tractor "creep" when control levers are in neutral.

Return-To-Neutral Adjustment

Adjusting the neutral return to ensure control lever alignment.

Parking Brake Adjustment

Steps to adjust the parking brake spring compression.

PTO Clutch Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the PTO clutch engagement for proper operation.

Blade Brake Check

Checking the mower blade stopping time after PTO disengagement.

Suspension Adjustment

Adjusting the pre-load on shock absorbers for ride height.

Ferris IS3100Z Series Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Gasoline
Number of Blades	3
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Cutting Width	61 inches
Deck Construction	10-gauge
Cutting Height	1.5"- 5"
Turning Radius	Zero