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    Transmission oil change in Ferris IS700Z

    changed filters today. Ferris on the is600z has the frame blocking one of the bolts for the filter shield. Needed to get off with a swivel socket and extension, kind of a pain. Vent plugs easily removed, 2 quarts each side before oil started coming out vent ports. Filled to cold mark. Purged...
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    Transmission oil change in Ferris IS700Z

    not sure the kit makes it much easier. Either way you have to take out the drain plug. With the kit you have to screw the fitting onto the port(usually hard access),then pump the oil through drain plug opening...otherwise you just pour the oil into the reservoirs. Either way you still have to...
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    Transmission oil change in Ferris IS700Z

    This is for my 2016 Ferris is600z. I used a hex key tool for the top drain port. I was able to loosen plugs using the below hex key, it's 1/4". You can see the plug from under the seat.(did not have to go under the machine) I just had to reach my hand under and get the hex key attached. One side...
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    ZTR handling Question

    I have a question is regards to my new Ferris 1500. It seems that the left handle is not as responsive as the right. When I move the right handle, the response is immediate, but when I move the left, it doesn't appear that the machine is as quick to respond. Is this a simple handle adjustment...
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    Ferris ZTR oil change question

    OK..simple question..How? Ferris 1500 Drain plug is about 1/4 inch from the bottom frame of machine. Do they expect you to park on an incline, and let oil drain onto frame then roll about 5 inches off the back of the frame??? The other side of the engine has a rubber hose coming off the...
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    Long Shot Question

    For those with ZTRs with the industrial air filter(The big cannister on the back)...what is the purpose of the little threaded piece that comes out..it looks like a vent of some kind with a nutted cap on the end..about an inch in length. Why would you ever loosen or tighten that nut...
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    ZTR choice..please help

    Hustler Mini Z with 19HP Kawasaki, 44 inch deck ..$5,900 Ferris 1500 with 21HP Kawasaki, 48 inch deck $5,400 Ferris 1500 19HP Kawa, 44 inch deck $5,100 3+ acres residential use...Some bumpy areas so I thought the Ferris's suspension would be a great feature. Each dealer knocks the other...
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