Ferris Industries 5000/72 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
1
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......30
Troubleshooting the Rider.....................................30
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................31
Seat Adjustment....................................................32
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment.............32
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................32
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................33
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment.......33
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................34
Front Suspension Adjustment...............................35
Rear Suspension Adjustment ...............................35
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................36
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................36
Belt Removal & Replacement...............................38
Mower Deck Drive Belt.................................38
Clutch Drive Belt ..........................................39
Pump Drive Belt ...........................................40
Gearbox Maintenance...........................................41
Check Gearbox Oil Level .............................41
Change Gearbox Oil ....................................41
Battery Service .....................................................42
Checking the Battery Voltage.......................42
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery.................................42
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery......................42
Common Replacement Parts................................44
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.
Safety Rules & Information ................................2
Identification Numbers .......................................7
Features & Controls............................................8
Control Functions....................................................8
Safety Interlock System ........................................10
Operating the Zero Turn Rider .........................12
General .................................................................12
Checks Before Starting.........................................12
Priming the Fuel System (diesel model only) .......13
Starting the Engine ...............................................14
Stopping the Tractor and Engine...........................14
Driving the Tractor.................................................14
Mowing..................................................................15
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................15
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................16
Storage (diesel model)..........................................18
Starting After Long Term Storage (diesel model) .18
Diesel Fuel Recommendations.............................18
Storage (gas model) .............................................19
Starting After Long Term Storage (gas model).....19
Regular Maintenance ........................................20
Maintenance Schedule .........................................20
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................20
Checking/Adding Fuel ..................................21 & 22
Fuel Filter .....................................................21 & 22
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................23
Check / Change Air Filter......................................23
Check Hydraulic Oil Level.....................................23
Check Engine Coolant Level........................24 & 25
Change Engine Coolant...............................24 & 25
Clean Radiator, Screen & Oil Cooler ...........24 & 25
Check Warning Lights and Alarm .........................25
Lubrication ............................................................26
Battery Maintenance.............................................28
Checking Battery Fluid.................................28
Cleaning the Battery and Cables.................28
Servicing the Mower Blades.................................29
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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.