Ferris Industries 5900637 Starting After Long Term Storage, Temporary Storage 30 Days Or Less

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STORAGE

Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less)

Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure used for human or animal habitation.

Here is a checklist of things to do when storing your unit temporarily or in between uses:

•Keep the unit in an area away from where children may come into contact with it. If there’s any chance of unauthorized use, remove the spark plug (s) and put in a safe place. Be sure the spark plug opening is protected from foreign objects with a suitable cover.

•If the unit can’t be stored on a reasonable level surface, chock the wheels.

•Clean all grass and dirt from the mower.

Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days)

Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section, then perform the following steps:

1.Drain crankcase oil while engine is hot and refill with a grade of oil that will be required when unit is used again.

2.Prepare the mower deck for storage as follows:

a.Remove mower deck from the unit.

b.Clean underside of mower deck.

c.Coat all bare metal surfaces with paint or light coat of oil to prevent rusting.

3.Clean external surfaces and engine.

4.Prepare engine for storage. See engine owner’s manual.

5.Clean any dirt or grass from cylinder head cooling fins, engine housing and air cleaner element.

6.Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with plastic or other waterproof material to keep out moisture, dirt and insects.

7.Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the Normal Care section.

8.Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative to any areas where paint is chipped or damaged.

9.Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level with water and is fully charged. Battery life will be increased if it is removed, put in a cool, dry place and fully charged about once a month. If battery is left in unit, disconnect the negative cable.

Operation

WARNING

Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.) and cause an explosion.

Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly flammable and careless use could result in serious fire damage to your person or property. Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors away from open flame or sparks.

10.Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline stabilizer to the fuel system. If you have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system, follow all safety instructions and storage precautions in this manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to distant sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk of explosion and fire.

NOTE: Gasoline, if permitted to stand unused for extended periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits which can adversely affect the engine carburetor and cause engine malfunction. To avoid this condition, add a gasoline stabilizer to the fuel tank and run the engine a few minutes, or drain all fuel from the unit before placing it in storage.

STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE

Before starting the unit after it has been stored for a long period of time, perform the following steps.

1.Remove any blocks from under the unit.

2.Install the battery if it was removed.

3.Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner.

4.Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. See engine manual for recommendations.

5.See engine owner’s manual and follow all instructions for preparing engine after storage.

6.Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if necessary. If any condensation has developed during storage, drain crankcase oil and refill.

7.Inflate tires to proper pressure. Check fluid levels.

8.Start the engine and let it run slowly. DO NOT run at high speed immediately after starting. Be sure to run engine only outdoors or in well ventilated area.

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Contents Mower Deck Tractor Combo ModelsModel Number Description 5100647Product Reference Data Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating SafetySlope Operation Fuel and Maintenance Training OperationDo Not Slope OperationSafe Handling of Gasoline Maintenance and StorageCE Identification TAG Markings Identification NumbersNorth American ModelsSafety Decals Safety DecalsALL Models North American Models CE Models Export Safety Interlock System Safety Interlock System / Safety IconsOperational Safety Checks North American Safety Icons CE Safety IconsCE Safety Icons Control Functions Features & Controls2013964104 & Below Forward Speed Control Lever Reverse Speed Control LeversPTO Power Take Off Switch Ignition SwitchCutting Height Adjust Handle Parking Brake Handle2013964105 2014550198 & Above Operation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Stopping the Mower Starting the EngineTo Move Forward and SET Forward Speed See Figure Driving the MowerTo Move Backward See Figure To make a left-hand turn See FigureIncrease forward movement speed To make a right-hand turn See FigureMowing Recommendations MowingHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods When and How Often to MowMowing Patterns Proper Broadcast MowingProper Mulching Pushing the Mower by HandStarting After Long Term Storage StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysBefore Every Spring Each Regular Maintenance250 Fall Use Hours Checking / Adding Fuel Check Tire PressuresFuel Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark ArresterChange OIL & Filter Check Hydraulic OIL LevelChange AIR Filter Grease LubricationOil Tool Cleaning the Battery and CablesPositive + Cable & Terminal Negative Cable & TerminalBalancing the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Mower TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower Deck Troubleshooting, Adjustment & RepairTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Troubleshooting, Adjustment & RepairDeck Lift ROD Timing Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentMeasure Deck Leveling AdjustmentMe asure FirstPTO Clutch to Deck Belt Mower Belt ReplacementCheck / Adjust the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length Troubleshooting, Adjustment & RepairTransmission Drive Belt Replacement Neutral Adjustment Transmission Neutral & Tracking AdjustmentsTracking Adjustment If Machine Veers to the LeftChanging Oil & Filters Transmission MaintenanceTo Bleed Air From Transmissions Checking Battery Voltage Battery ServiceCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryThis HOOK-UP for Negative Ground Vehicles Specifications Engine SpecificationsAlign this Edge with a Vertical Surface Page Ferris Limited Warranty OPERATOR’S Manual

5900633, 5900647, 5900972, 5900644, 5900637 specifications

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