Ferris Industries Ferris Lawn Mower Manuals and Specifications Information

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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

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

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:

Ferris Industries.

5375 N. Main St.

Munnsville, NY 13409-4003

(800)933-6175 www.ferrisindustries.com

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Contents Ferris Industries DescriptionModel Number Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Safety Rules & InformationSlope Operation Roll Bar Use 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 Safety DecalsOperational Safety Checks Safety Interlock SystemNorth American Safety Icons Ignition Switch Features & ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever Control FunctionsParking Brake PTO Power Take Off SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Throttle ControlChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation Pushing the Rider by Hand Starting the EngineStopping the Rider Forward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnHeight of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Patterns When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Proper Broadcast MowingAttaching a Trailer Proper MulchingTo raise the roll bar Raise & Lower the Roll BARTo lower the roll bar Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat beltTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysEngine Maintenance Safety ItemsRider Maintenance Check Tire PressuresChecking / Adding Fuel Regular MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Fuel FilterOil LubricationGrease Check Hydraulic OIL Level Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Change Hydraulic OIL FilterServicing the Mower Blades Removing the BladeTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Troubleshooting the MowerTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsSpeed Balancing Adjustment Seat AdjustmentGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment NutTo adjust the upper mounting position Rear Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load PTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake CheckRETURN-TO-NEUTRAL Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Mowing Height AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment Check Lift Rod TimingHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Mower Belt Replacement Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler PulleyCharging 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 TouchEngine SpecificationsDimensions ChassisFerris Limited Warranty Mower Deck Belts and BladesTractor