Simplicity Operator's Manual for Stallion Zero-Turn Riding Mowers

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OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

 

Stallion

 

TM

 

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

 

Model:

 

ZT2561

TM mowers are built by

 

Ferris Industries, a

 

Simplicity company.

 

Ferris Industries

1822576

5375 North Main Street

 

Munnsville, NY 13409

Rev. 11/2001

800-933-6175

TP 100-7011-03-SL-D

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Contents Ferris Industries ManualFERRISFerris Industries Derby Limited WarrantyTable of Contents Identification Numbers Identification NumbersTractor Identification tag General Operation Safety Rules InformationSlope Operation Do NotService and Maintenance Safety Rules & InformationChildren Transporting and StorageDecal Warning/Danger Safety DecalsDecal Danger Decal Danger Decal Operation & ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever Features & Controls Zero Turn RiderIgnition Switch Control FunctionsFeatures & Controls Operating Zero Turn Rider General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Starting the Engine Operating the Zero Turn RiderStopping the Rider MowingSmooth Travel Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning In Place Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Starting After Long Term Storage StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysPage Check Tire Pressures Regular MaintenanceSee Before Every Spring FallChecking / Adding Fuel Regular MaintenanceFuel Filter Checking the Battery Fluid Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables LubricationRemoving the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesPage Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Adjustments & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Suspension Height Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentBlade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentNeutral Spring Return Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentDeck Leveling Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentMower Belt Replacement Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementChecking Battery Voltage Battery ServiceCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxilary Booster BatteryVehicle Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Starter Switch Jumper Cable StartingEngine Block General Information HOW and When to WATER, Fertilize & AerateTypes of GRASS, Climate and Conditions Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Lawn Care & Mowing InformationInch Proper Cutting HeightWhat Mowing Patterns to USE When and HOW Often to MOWProper Broadcast Mowing Mowing MethodsProper Mulching Composting How to start a healthy compost pileTips On Dealing With Clippings Methods actually contribute to a healthy lawnStreaking Solutions for Common Mowing ProblemsStepped Cutting Stepped CuttingScalping Uneven CuttingStingers Technical Manuals Common International SymbolsChoke LC-9