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