Ferris Industries LC—1, International Symbols, LC—8, LC—8, Technical Manuals, Features & Controls, Regular Maintenance, Identification Numbers, Safety Rules & Information

Table of Contents

Identification Numbers .......................................		2
Safety Rules & Information ................................		3
Features & Controls ............................................		8
Control Functions....................................................		8
Safety Interlock System ........................................		10
Operating the Zero Turn Rider .........................		12
General .................................................................		12
Checks Before Starting .........................................		12
Priming the Fuel System (diesel model only) .......		13
Starting the Engine ...............................................		14
Stopping the Tractor and Engine...........................		14
Driving the Tractor.................................................		14
Mowing..................................................................		15
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................		15
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................		16
Storage (diesel model)..........................................		18
Starting After Long Term Storage (diesel model) .18
Diesel Fuel Recommendations .............................		18
Storage (gas model) .............................................		19
Starting After Long Term Storage (gas model) .....		19
Regular Maintenance ........................................		20
Maintenance Schedule .........................................		20
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................		20
Checking/Adding Fuel ..................................	21 & 22
Fuel Filter .....................................................	21 & 22
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................		23
Check / Change Air Filter......................................		23
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................		23
Check Antifreeze Level.................................	24 & 25
Change Antifreeze........................................	24 & 25
Clean Radiator, Screen & Oil Cooler ...........	24 & 25
Check Warning Lights and Alarm .........................		25
Lubrication ............................................................		26
Battery Maintenance.............................................		28
Checking Battery Fluid.................................		28
Cleaning the Battery and Cables .................		28
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................		29

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service	.......	30
Troubleshooting the Rider .....................................		30
Troubleshooting the Mower...................................		31
Seat Adjustment....................................................		32
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment.............		32
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................		32
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................		33
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment.......		33
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................		34
Front Suspension Adjustment...............................		35
Rear Suspension Adjustment ...............................		35
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................		36
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................		36
Belt Removal & Replacement ...............................		38
Mower Deck Drive Belt.................................		38
Clutch Drive Belt ..........................................		39
Pump Drive Belt ...........................................		40
Gearbox Maintenance...........................................		41
Check Gearbox Oil Level .............................		41
Change Gearbox Oil ....................................		41
Battery Service .....................................................		42
Checking the Battery Voltage.......................		42
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery .................................		42
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery......................		42
Common Replacement Parts................................		44
Lawn Care & Mowing Information .............	LC—1
International Symbols ................................	LC—8
Technical Manuals ......................................	LC—8

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.

WARNING

You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to set-up and operate your machine.

Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious personal injury to you and / or bystanders, and risk of equipment and property damage. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

© Copyright 2003 Ferris Industries

All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

TP 100-7060-03-5Z-F

WARNING

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

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