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Spring Length
52" 11" (27,9 cm)
14. Measure the coil-to-coil length (A, Figure55&56) of the
deck belt tensioning spring (B). The measurement should
equal the measurement as indicated in the chart. If not,
continue with step #15.
44" Mower Deck
55
48" Mower Deck / 52" Mower Deck
56
15. Loosen the jam nut (C) on the eye bolt (D).
16. Turn the adjustment nut (E) until the measurement as
indicated in the chart is achieved.
17. Re-tighten the jam nut.
18. Re-install the mower deck guards and the floor pan.
19. Run the mower under no-load condition for about five (5)
minutes to break in the new belt.
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement
The illustration depicts the transmission drive belt setup as
seen from the top side of the unit and the arrow (A, Figure57)
indicates the front of the unit.
57
1. Park the mower on a smooth, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking
brake, turn off the ignition, and remove the key.
2. Remove the mower belt. See Mower Drive Belt
Replacement for removal instructions.
3. Remove the hardware (B) that secures the clutch anchor
pad (C) to the PTO clutch (D) and disconnect the wire
harness from the PTO clutch.
WARNING
STORED ENERGY DEVICE:Improper release of the belt
tension spring can result in personal injury. Use extreme
caution when removing the spring.
4. Loosen the jam nut (E) on the spring anchor eyebolt (F).
5. Loosen the adjustment nut (G) on the spring anchor
eyebolt to release the majority of the belt tension. Use
caution to remove the nut to completely release the
tension.
6. Remove the old belt and replace with a new one (H).
Make sure the V-side of the belt runs in the grooves of
the adjustable idler pulley (I), front stationary idler pulley
(J), both transmission pulleys (K) and the crankshaft
pulley (L).
7. Reinstall the spring anchor eyebolt into the spring anchor
tab and loosely fasten the adjustment nut.
8. Tighten the nut until the spring achieves a coil-to-coil
measurement of 5" (12.7 cm).
9. Tighten the jam nut.
10. Reinstall the clutch anchor pad to the PTO clutch
and secure using the hardware previously removed.
Reconnect wire harness to the PTO clutch.

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Ferris IS600z series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Fuel Capacity5 gallons
Turning RadiusZero-turn
Engine BrandKawasaki
Cutting Width61 inches
Deck ConstructionFabricated Steel
EngineV-Twin
Speed10 mph
Wheel Size20 inches rear
Warranty4-Year limited (48 months) or 500 hours, whichever occurs first. Unlimited hours during the first 2 years (24 months).

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