Ferris Industries 5900621 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Table of Contents
Safety Rules & Information ................................2
Identification Numbers .....................................11
Safety Decals.....................................................12
Safety Icons .......................................................13
Safety Interlock System....................................14
Features & Controls..........................................15
Control Functions..................................................15
Operation ...........................................................17
General .................................................................17
Checks Before Starting.........................................17
Priming the Fuel System (diesel model only).......18
Starting the Engine ...............................................19
Stopping the Tractor and Engine...........................19
Driving the Tractor.................................................20
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................20
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................21
Attaching a Trailer .................................................23
Raise & Lower the Roll Bar ..................................23
Mowing..................................................................24
Mowing Recommendations...................................24
Mowing Methods...................................................25
Storage..................................................................27
Starting After Long Term Storage.........................27
Diesel Fuel Recommendations.............................27
Regular Maintenance ........................................30
Maintenance Schedule .........................................30
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................30
Checking/Adding Fuel (diesel model)...................31
Fuel Filter (diesel model) ......................................31
Checking/Adding Fuel (gas model).......................32
Fuel Filter (gas model)..........................................32
Check / Add Engine Oil.........................................33
Check / Change Air Filter......................................33
Check Hydraulic Oil Level.....................................33
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change...................................33
Check Engine Coolant Level.................................34
Change Engine Coolant........................................34
Clean Radiator, Screen & Oil Cooler....................34
Lubrication ............................................................35
Battery Maintenance.............................................36
Anti-Scalp Deck Casters.......................................36
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................37
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......38
Troubleshooting the Rider.....................................38
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................39
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........40
Seat Adjustment....................................................41
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment.............41
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................41
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment.......42
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................42
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................43
Mowing Height Adjustment...................................43
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment..........................44
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................45
Deck Lift Spring.....................................................45
Suspension Adjustment ........................................46
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................47
Belt Removal & Replacement...............................48
Battery Service .....................................................51
Specifications ....................................................53
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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Safety
Controls
Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications