Comfort Control DD Series
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Walk-Behind Mowers
Contact Information Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC
Table of Contents
Safety Decals
Safety Interlock System
Safety Icons
Operating Safety
Safety Rules & Information
Read the Manual
Children
Slope Operation
Thrown Objects
Moving Parts
Safety Rules & Information
Enclosed Areas
Fuel and Maintenance
Safety Rules & Information
OPERATION
Safety Rules & Information
TRAINING
PREPARATION
Safety Rules & Information
SLOPE OPERATION
CHILDREN
EMISSIONS
Safety Rules & Information
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and Storage
Safe Handling of Gasoline
Identification Numbers
CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS
SAMPLE
SAMPLE
Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS
ALL MODELS
NORTH AMERICAN MODELS
Safety Interlock System / Safety Icons
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
DANGER
Safety Icons
NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY ICONS
CE Safety Icons
CE SAFETY ICONS
Features & Controls
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Features & Controls
Ignition Switch
Features & Controls
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Features & Controls
Operation
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
STARTING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE MOWER
Operation
NOTE A warm engine may not require choking
DRIVING THE MOWER
Operation
Operation
MOWING
MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
Operation
Height of Grass
MOWING METHODS
When and How Often to Mow
Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing
Operation
PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND
Operation
Proper Mulching
DO NOT TOW MACHINE
STORAGE
STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE
Operation
Temporary Storage 30 Days Or Less
Regular Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
CHECKING / ADDING FUEL
FUEL FILTER
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTER
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
CHANGE OIL & FILTER
CHANGE AIR FILTER
Regular Maintenance
LUBRICATION
Regular Maintenance
Grease
RE-PACK BEARING ANNUALLY Figure 15. Lubrication Points
CLEANING THE BATTERY AND CABLES
Regular Maintenance
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Regular Maintenance
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER DECK
Rider Troubleshooting Continued
Engine runs, but mower will
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS
Streaking
Scalping
DECK LIFT ROD TIMING ADJUSTMENT
MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
PTO Clutch to Deck Belt
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
Check / Adjust the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length
TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
FRONT
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS
TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL & TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
Neutral Adjustment
Tracking Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE
Changing Oil & Filters
BATTERY SERVICE
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
Checking Battery Voltage
Charging a Completely Discharged Battery
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Repair
Discharged
Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
ENGINE
TREE, POLE, FENCE POST, BUILDING, ETC
ANGLE OF THE SLOPE
COMPARE THE ANGLE OF THE FOLD TO THE
SLOPE
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Owner’s Limited Warranty Information
FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty Period
Covered Parts
Comfort Control DD Series
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Walk-Behind Mowers