Ferris Industries DDSKAV17CE Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
© Copyright 2002 Ferris Industries
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
TP 100-7056-00-WD-F
Identification Tags ...............................................2
Safety Rules & Information
Training....................................................................3
Preparation..............................................................3
Operation ................................................................4
Slope Operation......................................................4
Children...................................................................5
Emissions................................................................5
Maintenance and Storage.......................................5
Decals .....................................................................6
CE Compliance Specs............................................7
Features & Controls
Control Functions....................................................8
Safety Interlock System ..........................................9
Operating the Dual Drive Walk-Behind
General Operating Safety .....................................10
Checks Before Starting.........................................10
Starting the Engine ...............................................11
Stopping the Mower..............................................11
Driving the Mower.................................................11
Mowing..................................................................12
Pushing the Mower by Hand.................................12
Storage..................................................................13
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................13
Regular Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule .........................................14
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................14
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................15
Fuel Filter..............................................................15
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................15
Check / Change Air FIlter .....................................15
Check Hydraulic Oil Level.....................................15
Lubrication ............................................................16
Battery Maintenance.............................................17
Checking Battery Fluid ......................................17
Cleaning the Battery and Cables.......................17
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................18
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................19
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck..........................20
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................21
Deck Leveling Adjustment (DDSH models) ..........22
Mowing Height Adjustment (DDSH models).........23
Mower Belt Replacement......................................24
Mower Belt Replacement (DDSH models) ...........25
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement ..................26
Transmission Neutral & Tracking Adjustments......27
Neutral Adjustment ............................................27
Tracking Adjustment...........................................27
Transmission Maintenance & Service...................28
Changing Oil & Filters .......................................28
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................29
Battery Service .....................................................30
Checking the Battery Voltage ............................30
Charging A Completely Discharged Battery......30
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery .............................30
Replacement Parts & Accessories..................32
Lawn Care & Mowing Information ...............LC-1
International Symbols...................................LC-8
Technical Manuals.........................................LC-8
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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.