Briggs & Stratton 5900640 manual Date Purchased

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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Ferris product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Ferris brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Ferris product will provide many years of dependable service.

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the haz- ards and risks associated with this machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the manual and operated by trained professionals for finish cutting of established lawns and is not intended for any other purpose. It is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or oper- ate this equipment

PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA

Unit Model Number

Unit SERIAL Number

Mower Deck Model Number

Mower Deck SERIAL Number

Dealer Name

Date Purchased

ENGINE REFERENCE DATA

Engine Make

Engine Model

Engine Type/Spec.

Engine Code/Serial Number

See Page 11 for the location of Identification Numbers

DATE PURCHASED

WARNING

Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group Copyright © 2006 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved.

The Ferris logo is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Contact Information:

Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group

5375 N. Main St.

Munnsville, NY 13409-4003

(800)933-6175 www.ferrisindustries.com

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 Model Number Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products GroupDescription Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Slope Operation Retaining Walls, Drop Offs, and Water Fuel and Maintenance Preparation OperationTraining Children Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units EmissionsSafe Handling of Gasoline Service and MaintenanceMaintenance and Storage Roll BAR Instructions Operational WarningsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Numbers IdentificationSafety Decals North American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemSafety Icons Operational Safety ChecksControl Functions Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Ground Speed LeversParking Brake PTO Power Take Off SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Throttle ControlGeneral Operating Safety Checks Before StartingPushing the Rider by Hand Starting the EngineStopping the Rider Smooth Travel Zero Turn Driving PracticeBasic Driving Forward Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Advanced DrivingPractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Height of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Patterns When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Proper Broadcast MowingAttaching a Trailer Proper MulchingTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysRider Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleSafety Items Engine MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Engine MaintenanceCheck Tire Pressures Fuel FilterOil LubricationGrease Lubricating the Front CastersCheck Hydraulic OIL Level Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Change Hydraulic OIL FilterServicing the Mower Blades Removing the BladeTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting the Mower Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingSpeed Balancing Adjustment Seat AdjustmentGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment NutRear Suspension Adjustment To adjust the spring pre-loadRETURN-TO-NEUTRAL Adjustment AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentDeck Leveling Adjustment Check Lift Rod TimingHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Mower Belt Replacement PRY Belts Over PulleysCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryThis HOOK-UP for Negative Ground Vehicles Make Certain Vehicles do not TouchChassis DimensionsEngine Transmissions HP Briggs & Stratton HydroGear PG-3H / HGM-12CFerris Limited Warranty HP Briggs & Stratton EngineBelts and Blades Tractor