Ferris IS600 Series User Manual

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2. Remove the center hardware (D).
3. Move the head rest assembly up and down until the
desired head rest height is achieved and the hole in the
seat align with one of the four (4) holes (E) in the head
rest assembly.
4. Install the center hardware into the head rest assembly
and the back of the seat.
5. Tighten the outer hardware.
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment
The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. The
alignment of the control levers, the placement of the levers
(how close the ends are to one another) and the height of the
levers can be adjusted.
To Adjust the Handle Alignment
Loosen the mount bolts (A, Figure55) and pivot the lever(s)
(C) to align with each other.
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To Adjust the Handle Placement
Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt (B) in or
out to properly adjust the lever end spacing.
To Adjust the Handle Height
Remove the mounting hardware and reposition the handle
either up or down from its original position. You will need to
adjust the handle alignment again as described above.
Speed Balancing Adjustment
If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed
control levers are in the maximum forward position, the top
speed of each of these levers can be balanced by turning the
adjustment bolt(s) (A, Figure56). Only adjust the speed of the
wheel that is traveling faster.
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To Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel
1. Loosen the securing nut (B).
2. Turn the top speed adjustment boltcounter-clockwiseto
reduce the speed.
3. Retighten the securing nut when adjustment is complete.
WARNING
DO NOT adjust the tractor for a faster overall speed
forward or reverse than it was designed for.
Cutting Height Adjustment
The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 57) controls
the cutting height of the mower deck. The cutting height
is adjustable between 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) and 6" (15,2 cm) in
1/4" (0,64 cm) increments.
Note:Make sure that the pin is inserted into the holes inboth
upper and lower plates of the pin box (B).
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1. While sitting in the operator's seat, press the deck lift
pedal (C) forward to raise the mower deck until it locks
into the 6" (15,2 cm) position. Do not hold the pedal down
after the mower deck locks into the 6" (15,2 cm) position.

Ferris IS600 Series Specifications

General

Cutting Width	44, 52, or 61 inches
Transmission	Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 Transaxles
Deck Type	Fabricated
Engine Type	V-Twin
Cutting Height	1.5 - 5 inches
Engine Brand	Kawasaki
Engine Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Deck Material	10-gauge steel
Horsepower	24 HP
Engine Power	24 HP