Ferris Industries BGF48KAV15 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Safety Rules & Information ................................2
Identification Numbers .......................................7
Features & Controls............................................8
Control Functions....................................................8
Safety Interlock System ..........................................9
Operating the Walk Behind Mower ..................10
General .................................................................10
Checks Before Starting.........................................10
Starting the Engine ...............................................10
Driving the Mower.................................................11
Operating On A Slope...........................................11
Stopping the Mower..............................................11
Mowing..................................................................11
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................11
Storage..................................................................12
Starting After Long Term Storage.........................12
Regular Maintenance ........................................13
Maintenance Schedule .........................................13
Checking Tire Pressure.........................................13
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................14
Fuel Filter..............................................................14
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................14
Check / Change Air Filter......................................14
Lubrication ............................................................15
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................16
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......17
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................17
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck..........................18
Steering Lever Adjustment....................................19
Brake Adjustment..................................................20
Mowing Height Adjustment...................................20
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................21
PTO Drive Belt......................................................22
Gearbox Drive Belt................................................23
Lawn Care & Mowing Information.............LC—1
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all safety
and operating instructions in this manual before
attempting to set-up and operate your machine.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personal injury to you and / or bystanders,
and risk of equipment and property damage. The
triangle in the text signifies important cautions or
warnings which must be followed.
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