Simplicity ZT2561 manual Table of Contents

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Identification Numbers

2

Safety Rules & Information

3

Features & Controls

6

Control Functions

6

Safety Interlock System

7

Operating the Tractor

8

General

8

Checks Before Starting

8

Starting the Engine

9

Stopping the Rider

9

Mowing

9

Pushing the Rider by Hand

9

Zero Turn Driving Practice

10

Storage

12

Starting After Long Term Storage

12

Regular Maintenance

14

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

16

Checking Battery Fluid

16

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

16

Servicing the Mower Blades

17

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service

19

Troubleshooting the Tractor

19

Troubleshooting the Mower

20

Seat Adjustment

21

Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment

21

Speed Balancing Adjustment

21

Parking Brake Adjustment

22

Suspension Height Adjustment

22

PTO Clutch Adjustment

23

Blade Brake Check

23

Neutral Adjustment

24

Neutral Spring Return Adjustment

24

Mower Adjustments

25

Cutting Height Adjustment

25

Deck Leveling Adjustment

25

Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement

26

Mower Belt Replacement

26

Battery Service

27

Checking the Battery Voltage

27

Charging A Completely Discharged Battery

27

Jump Starting with

 

Auxiliary (Booster) Battery

27

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

Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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Contents Ferris Industries ManualFERRISFerris Industries Derby Limited WarrantyTable of Contents Identification Numbers Identification NumbersTractor Identification tag Do Not Safety Rules InformationGeneral Operation Slope OperationTransporting and Storage Safety Rules & InformationService and Maintenance ChildrenDecal Danger Decal Operation & Controls Safety DecalsDecal Warning/Danger Decal DangerControl Functions Features & Controls Zero Turn RiderSeat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchFeatures & Controls General Operating Safety Operating Zero Turn RiderChecks Before Starting Mowing Operating the Zero Turn RiderStarting the Engine Stopping the RiderReverse Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticePractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessPage Fall Regular MaintenanceCheck Tire Pressures See Before Every SpringRegular Maintenance Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Lubrication Battery MaintenanceChecking the Battery Fluid Cleaning the Battery and CablesRemoving the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesPage Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Adjustments & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceSeat Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever 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 ReplacementJump Starting With Auxilary Booster Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged BatteryStarter Switch Jumper Cable Starting Vehicle Battery Jumper Cable To GroundEngine Block HOW and When to WATER, Fertilize & Aerate General InformationTypes of GRASS, Climate and Conditions Proper Cutting Height Lawn Care & Mowing InformationTall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting InchWhat Mowing Patterns to USE When and HOW Often to MOWMowing Methods Proper Broadcast MowingProper Mulching Methods actually contribute to a healthy lawn How to start a healthy compost pileComposting Tips On Dealing With ClippingsStepped Cutting Solutions for Common Mowing ProblemsStreaking Stepped CuttingUneven Cutting ScalpingStingers Common International Symbols Technical ManualsChoke LC-9