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Ferris Industries 5000/61RCE, 5000/72RCE Glow Plug Indicator, PTO (Power Take Off) Switch, Throttle Control, Indicator Lights & Alarm, Fuel Tank Cap, Fuel Level Gauge, Parking Brake, Hour Meter

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Glow Plug Indicator

Indicates that the glow plugs are heating. Holding the ignition key in the “HEAT” position until indicator starts to glow, then turn the key to start.

PTO (Power Take Off) Switch

The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull UP on the switch to engage the mower, and push DOWN to disengage the mower.

Throttle Control

Moving the throttle control fully forward is FULL throttle position. Always operate the unit at FULL throttle when mowing.

Features & Controls

Indicator Lights & Alarm

The indicator lights will illuminate and the alarm will sound when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position before cranking the engine. After the engine is running, the indicator lights will illuminate and the alarm will sound when there is either low oil pressure or high coolant temperature.

Fuel Tank Cap

To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.

Fuel Level Gauge

Displays the total fuel level of both tanks.

Parking Brake

			DISENGAGE	Releases the parking brake.


			ENGAGE	Locks the parking brake.

Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage the parking brake. NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged.

Deck Lift Pedal & Cutting Height Adjustment Pin

These control the cutting height of the mower deck. Depress the pedal until it locks into the TRANSPORT position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the lift pedal.

Hour Meter

Measures the time of the PTO being engaged.

Voltmeter

Measures the battery voltage.

Water Temperature Gauge

Measures the engine coolant temperature.

Hydraulic Oil Reservoir

Reservoir holds oil for the hydraulic ground drive sys- tem. See REGULAR MAINTENANCE for oil level check and fill procedure.

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Contents

Tractor: Page Table of Contents Safety Decals & Icons Operation Regular Maintenance Lawn Care & Mowing Information TRAINING PREPARATION SLOPE OPERATION TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ONUNITS) CHILDREN EMISSIONS SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE All Models XXX CE Models When contacting your authorized dealer for replace ment parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers DECALS Operational SAFETY Checks Features & Controls Ground Speed Levers Seat Adjustment Lever Ignition Switch Glow Plug Indicator PTO (Power Take Off) Switch Throttle Control Indicator Lights & Alarm Fuel Tank Cap Operation To prime the fuel system: STARTING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE TRACTOR & ENGINE DRIVING THE TRACTOR MOWING PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND DO NOT TOW RIDER Figure 4. Hydraulic Release Valve Location Smooth Travel Forward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-RowZero Turn Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days) Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL FUEL FILTER OIL & FILTER CHANGE Figure 14. Change Oil & Filter CHECK / CHANGE AIR FILTER Figure 15. Air Filter & Service Indicator CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL PRESSURIZED SYSTEM CHECK INDICATOR LIGHTS AND ALARM LUBRICATION Grease: Figure 21. Deck Lubrication Oil: Figure 19. Deck Lift Pedal & Pivots Checking the Battery Fluid Cleaning the Battery and Cables SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Troubleshooting Adjustments & Service Always remove the ignition key to prevent accidental starting of the engine TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER PROBLEM REMEDY TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER Page Neutral Position Adjustment Return Spring Adjustment PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Do not adjust the spring to be shorter than 2” (5,0cm) when compressed. This may damage the brake caliper If this does not correct the braking problem, see your Ferris dealer FRONT FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT Less Pre-Load: More Pre-Load: To adjust the spring pre-load: REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Figure 38. Mowing Height Adjustment DECK LIFT ROD TIMING ADJUSTMENT DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT Figure 42. 2 x 4 Locations DECK LIFT SPRING Figure 43. Deck Level & Spring Length Adjustment Figure 44. Deck Lift Spring Location Mower Drive Belt Removal & Replacement - 72” Mower Decks Removal & Replacement - 61” Mower Deck Clutch Belt Removal Clutch Belt Replacement & Adjustment Pump Drive Belt Removal Pump Drive Belt Replacement Check Gearbox Oil Level Changing Gearbox Oil Checking Battery Voltage JUMP STARTING WITH AUXILIARY (BOOSTER) BATTERY THIS HOOK-UPFOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES Starter Switch Jumper Cable Starting COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS 61” Deck Blades, Export Model (Set of 3) 72” Deck Blades, Export Model (Set of 3) Fuel Filter Assembly Specifications 31.5 HP* Caterpillar HydroGear BDP-21 /Parker TF-040 Lawn Care & Mowing Information GENERAL INFORMATION TYPES OF GRASS, CLIMATE AND CONDITIONS HOW AND WHEN TO WATER, FERTILIZE & AERATE Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW WHAT MOWING PATTERNS TO USE Note: Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing Proper Broadcast Mowing Proper Mulching TIPS On Dealing With Clippings How to start a healthy compost pile: Stepped Cutting Stingers Choke Fast (Throttle) Slow (Throttle) Brake Throttle Page Page Ferris Industries, Inc Owner's Limited Warranty Information OPERATOR’S MANUAL