Ferris Industries 5900625, 5901170, 5900629, 5900624, 5900619 manual Fuel and Maintenance

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Safety Rules & Information

Fuel and Maintenance

Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing.

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel.

Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins.

Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel.

Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit. Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, and excess oil. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, especially periodically testing the safety system.

Safety

Enclosed Areas

Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death.

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Contents Model Number DescriptionFerris Industries Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Slope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Training OperationPreparation Emissions Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units ChildrenMaintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Operational Warnings Roll BAR InstructionsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Identification NumbersSafety Decals Safety DecalsNorth American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Control Functions Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch AIR Cooled Models onlyThrottle Control PTO Power Take Off SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Parking BrakeLiquid Cooled Models only Water Temperature Gauge Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyNever allow passengers to ride on the unit Stopping the Rider Starting the EnginePushing the Rider by Hand Reverse Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeTurning Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Executing TurnsTall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassProper Broadcast Mowing When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Mowing PatternsProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerKeep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt Raise & Lower the Roll BARTo lower the roll bar To raise the roll barLong Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessBefore Every Spring Each 100 250 Fall Use Hours Safety ItemsRider Maintenance Engine MaintenanceChange OIL & Filter Check Tire PressuresChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterLiquid Cooled Models Check Hydraulic OIL LevelChange Hydraulic OIL Filter Air Cooled ModelsCheck Engine Coolant Level Change Engine Coolant Clean Radiator & ScreenPressurized System Pivots LubricationGrease OilCleaning the Battery and Cables Air Cooled Models Battery MaintenanceCleaning 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 ProblemsGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment RH side shown Neutral AdjustmentRETURN-TO-NEUTRAL Adjustment Adjustment Linkage RodParking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment Nut Parking Brake AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the upper mounting position Foot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Inner Rod Deck Lift ROD Timing AdjustmentOuter Rod Deck Lift Spring Deck Leveling Adjustment4 Locations Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Deck Mower Belt ReplacementJump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged BatteryMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch This HOOK-UP for Negative Ground VehiclesJump Starting Transmissions DimensionsEngine ChassisFerris Limited Warranty Tractor Belts and BladesMower Deck