Ferris Industries 5900625, 5901170, 5900629, 5900624, 5900619 manual Date Purchased

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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 hazards 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 operate 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 Slope 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 AIR Cooled Models only Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Control FunctionsParking Brake PTO Power Take Off SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Throttle ControlLiquid Cooled Models only Water Temperature Gauge Never allow passengers to ride on the unit General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Pushing the Rider by Hand Starting the EngineStopping the Rider Forward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Reverse Travel PracticeExecuting Turns Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn TurningHeight 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 Before Every Spring Each 100 250 Fall Use HoursFuel Filter Check Tire PressuresChecking / Adding Fuel Change OIL & FilterAir Cooled Models Check Hydraulic OIL LevelChange Hydraulic OIL Filter Liquid Cooled ModelsPressurized System Change Engine Coolant Clean Radiator & ScreenCheck Engine Coolant Level Oil LubricationGrease PivotsCleaning the Battery and Cables Liquid Cooled Models Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Air Cooled Models Servicing the Mower Blades Removing the BladeTroubleshooting Warning Troubleshooting the RiderTroubleshooting the Mower Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingSpeed Balancing Adjustment Seat AdjustmentGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Adjustment Linkage Rod Neutral AdjustmentRETURN-TO-NEUTRAL Adjustment RH side shownParking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment NutTo adjust the upper mounting position Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load To adjust pedal position Mowing Height AdjustmentFoot Pedal Adjustment Outer Rod Deck Lift ROD Timing AdjustmentInner Rod 4 Locations Deck Leveling AdjustmentDeck Lift Spring Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Mower Belt Replacement DeckCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster BatteryJump Starting This HOOK-UP for Negative Ground VehiclesMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch Chassis DimensionsEngine TransmissionsFerris Limited Warranty Mower Deck Belts and BladesTractor