Ferris Industries IS5000Z/D34 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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01
Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record
of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the hour meter.
* See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
** Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
*** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
**** Change gearbox oil after first 100 hrs. and every 500 hrs. thereafter
(see Gearbox Maintenance)
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Tire Pressure
Front 25 psi (172 kPa)
Rear 18 psi (124 kPa)
Figure 13. Checking Tire Pressure
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and main-
tained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation”
stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures
shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and
extend tire life.
See Before Before Every Every Every Spring
SAFETY ITEMS Page First Use Each Use 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours & Fall
Check Safety Interlock System 10 ●●
Check Rider Brakes 32 ●●
See Before Before Every Every Every Spring
SAFETY ITEMS Page First Use Each Use 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours & Fall
Check Rider/Mower for loose hardware ●●
Check Engine Oil Level 23* ●●●
Check Engine Air Filter 23* ***
Change Engine Oil & Filter ** 23* *** ***
Lubricate Rider & Mower 26 ***
Check Tire Pressure 20 ***
Check Hydraulic Fluid 22 ***
Check Fuel Filter/Drain Water Separator 21*
Clean Battery & Cables 26
Clean & Sharpen Mower Blades 27
Check Coolant Level 24, 25* ●●
Change Coolant 24, 25*
Check & Clean Radiator Screens 24, 25 ●●
Check Warning Lights & Alarm 25 ●●
Check Gearbox Oil Level **** 39 ●●