Ferris Industries 5900636 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Safety Rules & Information ............................... 2
Identification Tags ............................................. 8
Safety Decals ...................................................... 9
Safety Interlock System .................................. 10
Safety Icons ...................................................... 11
Features & Controls ......................................... 12
Control Functions (S/N: 2013964104 & Below) ....12
Control Functions (S/N: 2013964105 & Above) ....14
Operation
General Operating Safety......................................16
Checks Before Starting .........................................16
Starting the Engine ................................................17
Stopping the Mower ..............................................17
Driving the Mower .................................................18
Mowing ..................................................................20
Mowing Recommendations ...................................20
Mowing Methods ...................................................21
Pushing the Mower by Hand .................................22
Storage..................................................................23
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................23
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule .........................................24
Checking Tire Pressures .......................................25
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................25
Fuel Filter ..............................................................25
Oil & Filter Change ................................................25
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................26
Check / Change Air FIlter ......................................26
Lubrication ............................................................27
Cleaning the Battery and Cables...........................28
Servicing the Mower Blades ..................................29
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Repair
Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................30
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck .........................31
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........32
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................33
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment ..........................33
Deck Leveling Adjustment .....................................34
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................35
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement ..................37
Transmission Neutral & Tracking Adjustments .....38
Transmission Maintenance & Service ...................39
Battery Service ......................................................40
Specifications ................................................... 42
Slope Identification Guide ............................... 43
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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