Ferris IS700Z series Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions

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1. Locate the transmission oil tanks (A, Figure 9) by raising
the seat plate of the unit.
2. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. The oil should be
up to the "FULL COLD" mark (B) on the transmission oil
tanks. If the oil is below this level, proceed to step #3.
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3. Before removing tank caps (C), make sure the area
around the tank cap and fill neck of the tank is free of
dust, dirt, or other debris. Remove the tank caps.
4. Add oil up to the "FULL COLD" full cold mark.
5. Reinstall the tank caps.
6. After adding oil to the tanks, it may be necessary to purge
air from the hydraulic system. If the unit is not driving
properly perform the Purging the Air from the Hydraulic
System procedure.
Check Tire Pressures
Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained
at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures
may differ slightly from the "Max Inflation" stamped on the
side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown in the chart
provide proper traction and extend tire life.
Tire Pressure
Front 25 psi (1,72 bar)
Rear 15 psi (1,03 bar)
Check the Mower Blade Bolt Torque
WARNING
Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp.
• Mower blades are sharp. For your personal safety, do
NOT handle mower blades with bare hands.
• Careless or improper handling of blades may result in
serious injury.
• Blade mounting bolts must each be installed with a
flat washer and then securely tightened. Torque blade
mounting bolts to 120 ft. lbs. (163 Nm).
1. Lock the mower deck in it's highest cutting position.
2. Check that the blades are installed with the tabs
pointing up (A, Figure10)towards the deck as showing
inFigure10.
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3. Check that a flat washer (B) is installed between each
blade and the head of it's mounting bolt (C).
4. Wedge a wooden block (D) between the mower blade
and the mower deck housing to keep the mower blade
from turning. Torque each mower blade mounting bolt to
120 ft. lbs. (163 Nm).
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment
Check the Deck Lift Rod Timing
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the
PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine and
remove the ignition key. Check that the tires are properly
inflated.
2. To check the lift rod timing, measure and record the
distance between the lift pivots (A, Figure 11) and the rod
pivots (B). Repeat for the other side of the unit.

Ferris IS700Z series Specifications

General

Brand	Ferris
Model	IS700Z series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English