Ferris Industries 5901180, 5901181, 5901178, 5901179, 5900626, 5900621 manual Storage Gas Model

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Operation

Operation

STORAGE (Gas Model)

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.

•If temperature is expected to drop below 35 degrees, refer to Long Term Storage, Item 2.

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.Use an Antifreeze tester to check the cooling system’s level of protection. Read the instructions on the Antifreeze container for the appropriate ratio of water to Antifreeze for your geographical area.

3.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.

4.Clean external surfaces and engine.

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

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

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

8.Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the Regular Maintenance section.

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

10.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.

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 outdoors into an approved container and away from open flame or sparks.

11.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.

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 Description Model NumberFerris Industries 5100798 Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Safety Rules & InformationSlope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Operation TrainingPreparation Children Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units EmissionsService and Maintenance Maintenance and StorageSafe Handling of Gasoline Roll BAR Instructions Operational WarningsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt All Models Identification NumbersCE Identification TAG Markings CE ModelsSafety Decals Safety DecalsSafety Icons Safety Interlock System Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Ignition Switch Features & ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever Ground Speed LeversVoltage Indicator PTO Power Take Off SwitchGlow Plug Indicator diesel model only Hour Meter / Maintenance ReminderGeneral Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting Diesel Model Only Priming the Fuel SystemTo prime the fuel system On the water separatorGas Model Starting the EngineStopping the Tractor & Engine Diesel ModelDriving the Tractor Pushing the Rider by HandForward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn To lower the roll bar Attaching a TrailerRaise & Lower the Roll BAR To raise the roll barHeight of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Patterns When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Proper Broadcast MowingProper Mulching Temporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Starting After Long Term StorageDiesel Fuel Recommendations Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysStorage Gas Model Operation Rider Maintenance Regular MaintenanceSafety Items Engine MaintenanceFuel Filter To add fuelChecking / Adding Fuel Gas Hydraulic OIL Filter Change Check / ADD Engine OILCheck / Change AIR Filter Check Hydraulic OIL Level Change Interval Every 500 Hours Filter Part NumberChange Engine Coolant Clean RADIATOR, Screen & OIL Cooler Check Engine Coolant LevelPressurized System Lubrication GreaseOil Battery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesANTI-SCALP Deck Casters Servicing the Mower Blades Removing the BladeTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Troubleshooting the MowerTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingSeat Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Neutral Position Adjustment Neutral Position and Return Spring AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Return Spring AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentDeck Lift ROD Timing Adjustment Deck Height Pin PositionDeck Leveling Adjustment Deck Lift Spring4 Locations Less Pre-Load Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load More Pre-LoadPTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake CheckBelt Removal & Replacement Pump Drive Belt ReplacementPump Drive Belt Removal PTO Drive Belt Replacement Spindle Drive Belt Removal ReplacementPTO Drive Belt Removal PTO Belt Routing Battery Service Checking Battery VoltageJump Starting with Auxiliary Booster Battery Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Engine SpecificationsDimensions ChassisFerris Limited Warranty Belts and Blades

5900621, 5900626, 5901179, 5901178, 5901181 specifications

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