Your unit may vary from the images displayed. LEFT and RIGHT are as seen from the operator's position. Ferris is a registered trademark of Briggs & Stratton, LLC. Identifying Your Unit The following products are covered by this manual: 5901914, 5901917 & 5901932 The product identification tag (A, Figure 1) can be found in...
CE Identification Tag Markings Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself. ...
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Children Thrown Objects Tragic accidents can occur with children. Do not allow them This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. anywhere near the area of operation. Children are often attracted to the unit and mowing activity.
Keep the roll bar in the raised position and fasten the seat engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 belt. There is no roll over protection when the roll bar is down! minutes prior to adding fuel. Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be secured by Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any the seat belt with the roll bar raised.)
• Wear appropriate clothing including safety shoes, safety glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or WARNING jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees. • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and 1.
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• Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects of the angle at which machine lift-off occurred in static tests. Actual dynamic stability may vary depending on operating conditions. or abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs Do: before resuming operations. •...
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may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride • Never store the machine or fuel container inside where and be run over or backed over by the machine. there is an open flame, such as in a water heater. Allow unit to cool before storing. ...
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Inspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure WARNING Units with hydraulic pumps, hoses, or motors: Hydraulic WARNING fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to Failure to properly inspect and maintain the ROLL BAR penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is protective structure can cause serious injury or death.
Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll Bar Seat Belt WARNING Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death. • The seat belt like the ROLL BAR, needs to be periodically inspected to verify that the integrity has not *Located near the transmission fans. ...
Danger - Amputation hazard: Do not mow when children or others are around. Never carry riders especially, children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Look down and behind – before and while backing. ...
machine and secure with jack stands before working under Warning: Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns - Always the machine. wear safety goggles or a face shield when working on or near a battery. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words Warning: Batteries produce explosive gases - Read and The safety alert symbol ...
Features and Controls Deck Lift Pedal: The deck lift pedal (A, Figure 7) can be depressed during operation to briefly raise the mower deck Control Functions and Locations while mowing around obstacles. The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences.
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FORWARD ) - LOCK - This position will allow the mower deck to lock in the TRANSPORT position when raised. NEUTRAL ) - UNLOCK - This position will allow the mower deck REVERSE to be raised and lowered without locking in the TRANSPORT position when raised. N/A ...
Removable Floor Plate: The floor plate can be removed D. Hour Meter for easy access to the mower deck. To remove the plate, E. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M.I.L.) remove the retainer hardware and tilt the floor pan up and then remove from the machine. Reverse the process for re- Throttle Control: The throttle controls engine speed.
The default display of the hour meter is engine hours. The mode icon will display a "E" and the hour glass icon will not WARNING flash. • Never allow passengers to ride on the unit. To begin recording engine hours, start the unit's engine and •...
Starting the Engine - Fuel Injected Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn — one with plenty of room to maneuver. (Clear the area of objects, people and Models animals before you begin.) Operate the unit at mid-throttle during this practice session (ALWAYS operate at full throttle WARNING when mowing), and turn slowly to prevent tire slippage and damage to your lawn. ...
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While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return back toward neutral. Repeat several times. Gradually move both ground speed control levers — evenly NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best FORWARD from neutral. Slow down and repeat. to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward.
Mowing Recommendations Several factors can affect how well your machine cuts grass, Following proper mowing recommendations can improve the performance and life of your machine. Height of Grass Often cutting height is a matter of personal preference. Typically, you should mow the grass when it is between three and five inches high.
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When and How Often to Mow Where possible, make one or two passes around the outside of the area discharging the grass INTO the lawn to keep the The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the cut grass off fences and walks. results you’ll get when mowing.
Mulching Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and re-cuts clippings into tiny particles and which then blows them down INTO the lawn. These tiny particles decompose rapidly into by-products your lawn can use. UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS, your mulching mower will virtually eliminate noticeable clippings on the lawn surface.
Attaching a Trailer The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with an appropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 23) and clip (B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes.
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) System - EFI Models 2. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will EFI is an electronically-controlled fuel management system allow for fuel expansion. which is monitored by an Electronic Control Unit (ECU). A Note: Do not overfill.
times), as air is purged from the unit, the oil level will drop. 3. Stop the engine and engage the parking brake. 4. Close the transaxle’s bypass valves, start the engine, release the parking brake, and slowly move the zero-turn rider’s ground speed control levers in both forward and reverse directions (5 to 6 times), as air is purged from the unit, the oil level will drop.
• deck lift pivots • discharge chute hinge Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication. Lubricating the ForeFront Suspension Control Arms Interval: Every 50 hours.
2. Grease the front caster. 3. Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the 1/4-28 bolt. 4. Repeat the process for the other side of the machine. Seat Adjustment 2. Remove the center hardware (D). The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever (A, Figure 32), position the seat as desired, and release the 3.
2. Move the deck lift lock lever away from the operating position, and rotate the deck lift lever lockout plate (B) to the LOCK (C) position (facing towards the rear of the machine) and allow the deck lift lever to return to its natural position.
3. Press the hydraulic deck lift button and then push the lock lever towards the right to release the lock. 4. Release the hydraulic deck lift button and gravity will lower the deck until the deck lift linkage comes to rest against the cutting height adjustment pin. ...
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The rear shock assemblies can be adjusted by changing the 1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface such as a concrete spring's pre-load and/or upper mounting position. floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and A spanner wrench (B) was included with the literature packet turn the ignition switch to OFF to stop the engine. ...
5. Remove the jack from under the transmission cradle. 8. Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative to any areas where paint is chipped or damaged. 6. Remove the jack stands from underneath the machine. 9. Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level with water Storage and is fully charged.
UNIT MAINTENANCE Fuel Tank Capacity 11 gallons (41.6 L) total Rear Wheels Check hydraulic oil level. Tire Size 26 X 12.00 - 12 Every 25 Hours Inflation Pressure 15 psi (1.03 bar) Clean deck and check / replace mower blades.* Front Wheels Initial check / adjustment of PTO clutch.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Warranty service is available only through Ferris Authorized or country to country.** Service Dealers. This warranty only covers defects in materials or workmanship.
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