OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1000Z Series Zero-Turn Riding Mower Model Number: 1000ZKAV21/48 1000ZKAV21/48CE 1000ZKAV23/52 1000ZKAV23/61 1000ZK21/48 1000ZK23/52 1000ZK27/61 Ferris Industries 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 22728 Rev. No. 03 Rev.
FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT This warranty shall apply ONLY if the warranty registration form has been completed and returned to Ferris Industries, Inc. within 20 days from the date of delivery. Ferris Industries, Inc. (Ferris) warrants, in accordance with the provisions below, to the original purchaser for the period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of delivery of a Ferris mower that the mower is free from defects in material or workmanship.
Table of Contents Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......22 Identification Numbers .......................................2 Safety Rules & Information ................................3 Features & Controls ............................................8 Troubleshooting the Tractor...................................22 Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................23 Seat Adjustment....................................................24 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............
Identification Numbers IDENTIFICATION TAG LOCATIONS When contacting your Authorized Dealer for replacement parts, service, or information YOU MUST HAVE THESE NUMBERS. Tractor identification tag North American Models CE Models MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. MASS (kg) DATE POWER (kW) FERRIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
Safety Rules & Information OPERATION • Never operate with guards not securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly and functioning properly. • Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
Safety Rules & Information CHILDREN EMISSIONS Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. • Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area. • Before and during reverse operation, look behind and down for small children.
Safety Rules & Information WARNING WARNING STORED ENERGY DEVICE: Improper release of springs can result in serious personal injury. Spring should be removed by an authorized dealer only. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.
Safety Decals GENERAL This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed. The information is for your safety and it is important! The safety decals below are on your rider and mower.
Features & Controls of the Zero Turn Rider Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. A A C B E H J D K I F G Figure 1. Control Locations CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls.
Features & Controls SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM D. Parking Brake Handle The parking brake is applied by pulling UP on the parking brake handle until it locks over-center. To release the parking brake, push the handle DOWN. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. E.
Operating the Zero Turn Rider GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Before first time operation: • Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick. See the engine Operator’s Manual for instructions and oil recommendations. • Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in place and tight. • Adjust the seat position, and make certain you can reach all controls from operator’s position. • Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. Refer to engine manual for fuel recommendations.
Operating the Zero Turn Rider WARNING MOWING 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is on the seat. 2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). 3. Set the mower cutting height. 4. Set the throttle to FULL. 5. Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch (E, Figure 1). 6. Begin mowing. See Section C for tips on mowing patterns, lawn care, and trouble shooting information. 7.
Operating the Zero Turn Rider ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE Smooth Travel The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive . The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers is in three steps — as shown in Figure 4.
Operating the Zero Turn Rider Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return back toward neutral. Repeat several times. To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one ground speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat several times. NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward.
Operating the Zero Turn Rider STORAGE WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.) and cause an explosion. Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly flammable and careless use could result in serious fire damage to your person or property.
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Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter.
Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL WARNING To add fuel: Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills. Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot, as spilled gasoline may ignite. DO NOT spread hose clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over filter after installation. 1.
Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 12 through 16 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • • • • front caster wheel axles deck lift pivots deck lift foot pedal mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed. Not all greases are compatible.
Regular Maintenance RE-PACK BEARINGS ANUALLY Figure 16. Front Caster & Wheel Figure 15.
Regular Maintenance BATTERY MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid 1. Raise the seat plate to access battery. 2. Remove the battery filler cap(s) (A). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add distilled water. 3. Reinstall the filler cap(s). A C B Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (C). 2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny. 3.
Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES 1. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. 2. To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing the blade mounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 18). 3. Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely damaged, it should be replaced. 4. Balance the blade as shown in Figure 19.
Troubleshooting Adjustments & Service TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or mower only when the engine is stopped and the parking brake engaged.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will not drive. 1. 1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. Rider drive belt slips. Brake will not hold. Rider steers or handles poorly. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 2. Hydraulic release valve(s) in “open” position. Belt is broken. Drive belt slips. Brake is not fully released. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. Belt stretched or worn. Brake is incorrectly adjusted. Brake caliper pads worn.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service SEAT ADJUSTMENT Seat Adjustment Lever See Figure 21. The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever forward, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into position. 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. Figure 21.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT B 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the parking brake. 2. Jack up the rear of the machine and secure with jackstands. Remove both drive tires. 3. Locate the brake spring (A). 4. With the parking brake engaged, measure the compressed spring length. The spring should be 1-15/16” - 2” (4,9 - 5,0cm) when compressed. 5.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service A B B B C Figure 27. Adjust PTO Clutch B A. Window B. Adjustment Nut C. .016”-.018” (0,40 - 0,45mm) Feeler Gauge A Figure 26. PTO Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown) B. Adjustment Nut PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT WARNING Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 50 hour break-in period and then after every 250 hours of operation.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the tractor “creeps” while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRAL, than it may be necessary to adjust the linkage rod. NOTE: Perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine. 2. There are three (3) nuts on the linkage rod.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT B WARNING Before checking mower, shut off PTO and engine. Allow all moving parts to stop. Remove ignition key, then disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug. 47138 The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 30) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2” (3.8cm) and 4-1/2” (11.4cm) in 1/4” (.64cm) increments.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT FRONT B 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Remove the PTO drive belt (see MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT for removal instructions). 3. Loosen the nut towards the front of the machine on the spring anchor hook (H, Figure 32) to release the majority of the belt tension.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BATTERY SERVICE Jump Starting With Auxiliary (Booster) Battery WARNING Jump starting is not recommended. However, if it must be done, follow these directions. Both booster and discharged batteries should be treated carefully when using jumper cables. Follow the steps below EXACTLY, being careful not to cause sparks. Refer to Figure 35. Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the gasses coming from it are highly explosive.
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES To Starter Switch To Starter Switch Jumper Cable Starting Vehicle Battery Discharged Vehicle Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Engine Block MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Figure 35.
Lawn Care & Mowing Information GENERAL INFORMATION • • • • • • • Proper mowing is an important part of maintaining your lawn in the best possible condition. A healthy and well maintained lawn is better able to resist drought, weeds, and other stresses. But too much maintenance is as detrimental to your lawn as neglect. Proper care for your lawn involves more than just “cutting the grass.
Lawn Care & Mowing Information HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS Cut less than 1/3 Often cutting height is a matter of personal preference. Typically, you should mow the grass when it is is between three and five inches high. The proper cutting height range for a specific lawn will depend upon several factors, including the type of grass, the amount of rainfall, the prevailing temperature, and the lawn’s overall condition.
Lawn Care & Mowing Information WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: l Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. l Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings of grass one inch or shorter decompose more quickly than longer blades. Sharp mower blades cut grass cleanly and efficiently, preventing frayed edges which harm the grass.
Lawn Care & Mowing Information MOWING METHODS Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting, or side-discharging, disperses fine clippings evenly over the entire lawn. Many golf courses use this method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allow freer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast evenly over the lawn. ENGINE SPEED & GROUND SPEED FOR BROADCASTING Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing.
Lawn Care & Mowing Information TIPS On Dealing With Clippings Clippings are beneficial to your lawn. A common misconception about clippings is that they automatically lead to thatch—this is untrue.
Lawn Care & Mowing Information SOLUTIONS FOR COMMON MOWING PROBLEMS Streaking Streaking Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are left behind the mower. Streaking is usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance.
Lawn Care & Mowing Information Uneven Cutting Uneven Cutting Uneven cutting is waviness or smooth troughs in the lawn surface. Uneven cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or misadjustment.
Common International Symbols PTO Clutch Choke Fast (Throttle) Parking Brake Slow (Throttle) Brake Throttle Mower Cutting Height Adjustment Fuel Headlights Technical Manuals Additional Technical Literature Available Operators Manuals Additional copies of this manual are available, (and as part of our product support commitment, we maintain a stock of printed operators manuals going back many years!) Parts Manuals Fully illustrated parts manuals are also available — these manuals show all of the produc
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