Ferris Industries 5900646, 5900645, 5900636, 5900638, 5900635, 5900637 Troubleshooting the Mower

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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair

TROUBLESHOOTING

While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly.

The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes and remedies.

See the information on the following pages for instructions on how to perform most of these minor adjustments and service repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of these procedures can be performed for you by your local authorized dealer.

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the mower only when the engine is stopped and the parking brake engaged.

Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the plug before beginning the maintenance, to prevent accidental starting of the engine.

TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

Engine will not turnover or start.

1.

Parking brake not engaged.

1.

Engage parking brake.

 

 

 

2.

PTO (electric clutch) switch

2.

Place in OFF position.

 

 

 

 

in ON position.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Out of fuel.

3. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill

 

 

 

 

 

 

the fuel tank.

 

 

 

4.

Engine flooded.

4.

Move throttle control out of CHOKE

 

 

 

 

 

 

position.

 

 

 

5.

Fuse blown.

5.

Replace fuse.

 

 

 

6.

Battery terminals require

6.

Clean the battery terminals

 

 

 

 

cleaning.

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Battery discharged or dead.

7.

Recharge or replace.

 

 

 

8.

Wiring loose or broken.

8.

Visually check wiring & replace broken or

 

 

 

 

 

 

frayed wires. Tighten loose connections.

 

 

 

9.

Solenoid or starter motor faulty.

9.

Repair or replace. See authorized service

 

 

 

 

 

 

dealer

 

 

 

10.

Safety interlock switch

10. Replace as needed. See authorized

 

 

 

 

faulty.

 

service dealer.

 

 

 

11.

Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled

11. Clean and gap or replace.

 

 

 

 

or incorrectly gapped.

 

See engine manual.

 

 

 

12.

Water in fuel.

12. Drain fuel & refill with fresh fuel.

 

 

 

13.

Gas is old or stale.

13. Drain fuel & replace with fresh fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine starts hard or runs poorly.

1.

Fuel mixture too rich.

1. Clean air filter. Check choke adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

(throttle control).

 

 

 

2.

Spark plug faulty, fouled, or

2.

Clean and gap or replace.

 

 

 

 

incorrectly gapped.

 

(See engine manual.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine knocks.

1.

Low oil level.

1.

Check/add oil as required.

 

 

 

2.

Using wrong grade oil.

2.

See engine manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive oil consumption.

1.

Engine running too hot.

1.

Clean engine fins, blower screen and

 

 

 

 

 

 

air cleaner.

 

 

 

2.

Using wrong weight oil.

2.

See engine manual.

 

 

 

3.

Too much oil in crankcase.

3.

Drain excess oil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine exhaust is black.

1.

Dirty air filter.

1.

Replace air filter. See engine manual.

 

 

 

2.

Engine choke control

2.

Open choke control.

 

 

 

 

is in closed position.

 

 

 

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Contents Tractor Combo Models Mower DeckModel Number Description 5100647Product Reference Data Table of Contents Operating Safety Safety Rules & InformationSlope Operation Fuel and Maintenance Operation TrainingSlope Operation Do NotMaintenance and Storage Safe Handling of GasolineIdentification Numbers CE Identification TAG MarkingsNorth American ModelsALL Models North American Models CE Models Export Safety DecalsSafety Decals Operational Safety Checks Safety Interlock System / Safety IconsSafety Interlock System CE Safety Icons CE Safety IconsNorth American Safety Icons Features & Controls Control Functions2013964104 & Below Forward Speed Control Lever Reverse Speed Control LeversIgnition Switch PTO Power Take Off SwitchCutting Height Adjust Handle Parking Brake Handle2013964105 2014550198 & Above Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation Starting the Engine Stopping the MowerDriving the Mower To Move Forward and SET Forward Speed See FigureTo Move Backward See Figure To make a left-hand turn See FigureTo make a right-hand turn See Figure Increase forward movement speedMowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingWhen and How Often to Mow Mowing MethodsMowing Patterns Proper Broadcast MowingPushing the Mower by Hand Proper MulchingStorage Starting After Long Term StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days250 Fall Use Hours Regular MaintenanceBefore Every Spring Each Check Tire Pressures Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark ArresterChange AIR Filter Check Hydraulic OIL LevelChange OIL & Filter Oil LubricationGrease Cleaning the Battery and Cables ToolPositive + Cable & Terminal Negative Cable & TerminalServicing the Mower Blades Balancing the BladeTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the MowerTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Troubleshooting the Mower DeckTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsMowing Height Adjustment Deck Lift ROD Timing AdjustmentDeck Leveling Adjustment MeasureMe asure FirstMower Belt Replacement PTO Clutch to Deck BeltTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair Check / Adjust the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring LengthTransmission Drive Belt Replacement Transmission Neutral & Tracking Adjustments Neutral AdjustmentTracking Adjustment If Machine Veers to the LeftTo Bleed Air From Transmissions Transmission MaintenanceChanging Oil & Filters Battery Service Checking Battery VoltageCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryThis HOOK-UP for Negative Ground Vehicles Specifications Specifications EngineAlign this Edge with a Vertical Surface Page Ferris Limited Warranty OPERATOR’S Manual

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