Ferris Industries IS1500Z, 5900607, 5900606, 5900605 Operating Safety, Safety Rules & Information

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Safety

Safety Rules & Information

Operating Safety

Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety.

Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself.

Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you.

Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not sure that the task you are about to perform can be safely done with the equipment you have chosen, ask a professional: contact your local authorized dealer.

Read the Manual

The operator’s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as DURING operation.

Safe operating techniques, an explanation of the product’s features and controls, and maintenance information is included to help you get the most out of your equipment investment.

Be sure to completely read the Safety Rules and Information found on the following pages. Also completely read the Operation section.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur with children. Do not allow them anywhere near the area of operation. Children are often attracted to the unit and mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. If there is a risk that children may enter the area where you are mowing, have another responsible adult watch them.

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Contents Model Number DescriptionFerris Industries Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Safety Rules & InformationSlope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Training OperationPreparation Slope Operation Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsChildren EmissionsMaintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Roll BAR Instructions Operational WarningsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Numbers IdentificationSafety Decals Safety DecalsNorth American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Features & Controls Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Control FunctionsPTO Power Take Off Switch Hour Meter / Maintenance ReminderParking Brake Throttle ControlOperation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Stopping the Rider Starting the EnginePushing the Rider by Hand Zero Turn Driving Practice Smooth TravelForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnMowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingWhen and How Often to Mow Mowing MethodsMowing Patterns Proper Broadcast MowingAttaching a Trailer Proper MulchingRaise & Lower the Roll BAR To lower the roll barTo raise the roll bar Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat beltStorage Starting After Long Term StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysSafety Items Rider MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Check Tire PressuresRegular Maintenance Engine MaintenanceChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterGrease LubricationOil Battery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesCheck Hydraulic OIL Level Change Hydraulic OIL FilterServicing the Mower Blades Removing the BladeTroubleshooting Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Troubleshooting the MowerTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment NutTo adjust the spring pre-load Rear Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the upper mounting position PTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake CheckRETURN-TO-NEUTRAL Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Deck Leveling Adjustment Check Lift Rod TimingHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Mower Belt Replacement Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler PulleyBattery Service Checking Battery VoltageCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryThis HOOK-UP for Negative Ground Vehicles Make Certain Vehicles do not TouchSpecifications DimensionsEngine ChassisFerris Limited Warranty Tractor Belts and BladesMower Deck