Ferris IS600 Series User Manual

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Table of Contents:
General Information..............................................................3
Identifying Your Unit............................................................ 3
Operator Safety..................................................................... 3
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words............................ 4
California Proposition 65.................................................. 4
Operating Safely...............................................................4
Slope Identification Guide................................................ 6
Safety Rules and Information...........................................7
Safety Decals................................................................. 11
Safety Interlock System..................................................14
Features and Controls........................................................15
Control Functions and Locations....................................15
Zero-Turn Rider Controls............................................... 15
Instrument Control Panel................................................17
Operation............................................................................. 18
Before First Time Operation...........................................18
Checks Before Starting.................................................. 19
Priming the Fuel System................................................19
Starting the Engine.........................................................19
Adjusting the Throttle Control.........................................20
Stopping the Rider......................................................... 20
Zero-Turn Driving Practice............................................. 20
Mowing............................................................................22
Mowing Recommendations............................................ 22
Pushing the Rider By Hand............................................24
Raise and Lower the Roll Bar........................................ 25
Attaching a Trailer.......................................................... 25
Storage........................................................................... 25
Maintenance Schedule....................................................... 26
Maintenance Procedures................................................... 27
Service and Maintenance Safety................................... 27
Welding on Units Equipped with an Electronically
Controlled Engine........................................................... 27
Using the Digital Display Panel......................................28
High-Pressure Fuel Lines...............................................29
Static Electricity Hazard when Fueling with Ultra-low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel...........................................................29
Checking/Adding Fuel.................................................... 29
Servicing The Fuel Filter and Water Separator.............. 30
Check/Add Engine Oil Level.......................................... 31
Lubrication Viscosity Recommendations........................31
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter................................ 32
Clean the Engine Compartment Area with Pressurized Air
and Water....................................................................... 32
Engine Maintenance.......................................................32
Containing Spilled Fluids and Proper Disposal of
Waste..............................................................................32
Service Air Filter.............................................................33
Check/Add Coolant Level...............................................33
Change Engine Coolant................................................. 33
Clean Radiator, Screen, and Oil Cooler.........................33
Regen Process (Clean Diesel Particulate Filter)............ 33
Check/Add Hydraulic Oil Level.......................................34
Changing the Hydraulic Oil Filter................................... 34
Checking Tire Pressures................................................ 35
Check/Add Gearbox Oil Level........................................35
Changing the Gearbox Oil..............................................35
Lubrication...................................................................... 35
Lubricating the Front Casters.........................................36
Servicing the Mower Blades...........................................36
Seat Adjustment (Suspension Seat)............................. 38
Adjusting the Height of the Head Rest...........................38
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment...................... 39
Speed Balancing Adjustment......................................... 39
Cutting Height Adjustment..............................................39
Deck Lift Lock Lever Lockout Plate Operation............... 40
Floor Pan Removal & Installation...................................40
Operating the Hood Latch..............................................40
Neutral Adjustment......................................................... 41
Neutral Position and Return Spring Adjustment.............41
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment...................................41
Deck Leveling Adjustment..............................................43
Deck Lift Assist Springs................................................. 44
Parking Brake Adjustment..............................................44
Suspension Adjustment..................................................44
Rear Tire Camber Adjustment....................................... 45
Long Left Hand Deck Belt Replacement........................ 46
Short Right Hand Deck Belt Replacement (72" Mower
Deck)...............................................................................47
PTO Clutch Drive Belt Replacement..............................48
Pump Drive Belt Replacement....................................... 49
Fuse Location and Identification.................................... 50
Deck Shut Down Module............................................... 51
Cleaning the Battery and Cables................................... 51
Battery Service............................................................... 52
Troubleshooting.................................................................. 53
Troubleshooting Charts.................................................. 53
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems..................54
Specifications...................................................................... 55
Warranty...............................................................................56
Warranty Statement........................................................56

Ferris IS600 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Ferris
Model	IS600 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English