Ferris Industries 5900629 IS2000ZLKAV2661, 26HP, 61 CUT ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER Slope Operation

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23.Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision.

24.To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry leaves, grass or combustible materials.

25.The engine in this unit is not factory equipped with a spark arrester. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting any applicable local or state laws. Other states or federal area may have similar laws.

26.OSHA regulations may require the use of hearing protection when exposed to sound levels greater than 85 dBA for an 8 hour time period.

CAUTION

This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss

though extended periods of exposure.

Wear hearing protection when operating this machine.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not drive on it.

WARNING

Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 15°.*

Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. Use extra caution when operating on slopes with rear-mounted grass catchers.

Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down, use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.

Do

1.Mow across slopes, not up and down.

2.Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

3.Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

4.Use slow speed. Choose a slow speed so that you will not have to stop or change speed while on the slope.

5.Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the unit.

6.Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

7.See your authorized dealer for recommendations of available weights to improve stability.

*This limit was determined per CEN Standard EN 836:1997, Section

5.2.2and is based on the EN 836 Stability Test procedure described in Section 4.2.4.2. The 15 degree “limit of stability” is equal to 50% of the angle at which machine lift-off occurred in static tests. Actual dynamic stability may vary depending on operating conditions.

 

 

Operator Safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do Not

 

1.

Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If

Safety

 

tires lose traction (i.e. machine stops forward

 

motion on a slope), disengage the blade(s) (PTO)

 

 

and drive slow off the slope.

 

2.

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,

 

 

turn slowly and gradually uphill, if possible. Never

 

 

mow down slopes.

 

3.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

 

 

embankments. The operator could lose footing or

 

 

balance or mower could suddenly turn over if a

 

 

wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an

 

 

edge caves in.

 

4.

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing or

 

 

traction could cause sliding.

 

5.

Do not try to stabilize the unit by putting your foot

 

 

on the ground. (ride-on units)

 

6.

Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

 

7.

Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

 

8.

Do not mow slopes if you cannot back up them.

 

TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS)

1.Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.

2.Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limit for towed equipment and towing on slopes. See attaching a trailer under OPERATION.

3.Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.

4.On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.

5.Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

6.Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

1.Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

2.Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.

3.Before and during reverse operation, look behind and down for small children.

4.Never carry children, even with the blade(s) off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe unit operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.

5.Never allow children to operate the unit.

6.Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

EMISSIONS

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

2.Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index information on the engine emissions label.

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Model Number Description Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLCDate Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Slope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Operation TrainingPreparation Towed Equipment RIDE-ON Units Slope OperationChildren EmissionsIgnition System Gasoline Models Service and MaintenanceOperational Warnings Roll BAR InstructionsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Identification NumbersSafety Decals Safety Interlock System North American Safety IconsOperational Safety Checks Ignition Switch Seat Adjustment LeverAIR Cooled Models only Control FunctionsHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder PTO Power Take Off SwitchParking Brake Throttle ControlLiquid Cooled Models only Water Temperature Gauge General Operating Safety Checks Before StartingNever allow passengers to ride on the unit Starting the Engine Stopping the RiderPushing the Rider by Hand Smooth Travel Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting Turns TurningMowing Recommendations MowingHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods When and How Often to MowMowing Patterns Proper Broadcast MowingProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerTo lower the roll bar Raise & Lower the Roll BARTo raise the roll bar Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat beltStarting After Long Term Storage StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysRider Maintenance Safety ItemsEngine Maintenance Before Every Spring Each 100 250 Fall Use HoursChecking / Adding Fuel Check Tire PressuresFuel Filter Change OIL & FilterCheck Hydraulic OIL Level Change Hydraulic OIL FilterChange Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number Change Engine Coolant Clean Radiator & Screen Check Engine Coolant LevelPressurized System Grease LubricationOil PivotsBattery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and Cables Air Cooled ModelsCleaning the Battery and Cables Liquid Cooled Models Removing the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting WarningRider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the MowerStreaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsSeat Adjustment Seat Adjustment Suspension SeatGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL AdjustmentReturn Spring Set CollarSuspension Adjustment To adjust the spring pre-loadTo adjust the upper mounting position Mowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Inner Rod Deck Lift ROD TimingDeck Leveling Adjustment Deck Lift Spring4 Locations Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Deck Mower Belt ReplacementChecking Battery Voltage Battery ServiceCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryThis HOOK-UP for Negative Ground Vehicles Make Certain Vehicles do not TouchJump Starting Engine DimensionsChassis TransmissionsFerris Limited Warranty Belts and Blades TractorMower Deck
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