Battery Maintenance | Ferris Industries 5900619, 5901170, 5900629

Maintenance

Regular Maintenance

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables - Air Cooled Models.

1.Remove the hydraulic oil reservoir mounting hardware (C, Figure 24) and move the reservoir

(D) forward to expose the battery.

2.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black) cable first (B).

3.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny.

4.Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive (red) cable first (A).

5.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

6.Reposition the oil reservoir and secure in place with the hardware previously removed.

WARNING

Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.

When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables - Liquid Cooled Models.

1.Raise the seat plate to expose the battery.

2.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black) cable first (B).

3.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny.

4.Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive (red) cable first (A).

5.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.

6.Reposition the oil reservoir and secure in place with the hardware previously removed.

D	Air Cooled
	Models
	C
	A
C
B
	Liquid Cooled
	Models
	A
B

Figure 24. Battery Compartment

A.Positive (+) Cable & Terminal

B.Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

C.Reservoir Mounting Hardware

D.Hydraulic Oil Reservoir

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Ferris Industries 5900619, 5901170, 5900629, 5900625 Battery Maintenance, Cleaning the Battery and Cables Air Cooled Models

Contents

Model Number DescriptionFerris Industries Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Slope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Training OperationPreparation Children Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units Emissions Maintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Roll BAR Instructions Operational Warnings Inspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Numbers Identification Safety Decals Safety Decals North American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks AIR Cooled Models only Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Control Functions Parking Brake PTO Power Take Off SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Throttle Control Liquid 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 Forward Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Reverse Travel Practice Executing Turns Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Turning Height of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Mowing Patterns When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Attaching a Trailer Proper Mulching To raise the roll bar Raise & Lower the Roll BARTo lower the roll bar Keep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt Temporary Storage 30 Days Or Less StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days Engine Maintenance Safety ItemsRider Maintenance Before Every Spring Each 100 250 Fall Use Hours Fuel Filter Check Tire PressuresChecking / Adding Fuel Change OIL & Filter Air Cooled Models Check Hydraulic OIL LevelChange Hydraulic OIL Filter Liquid Cooled Models Check Engine Coolant Level Change Engine Coolant Clean Radiator & ScreenPressurized System Oil LubricationGrease Pivots Cleaning the Battery and Cables Air Cooled Models Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Liquid Cooled Models Servicing the Mower Blades Removing the Blade Troubleshooting Warning Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting the Mower Rider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Streaking Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Adjustment Linkage Rod Neutral AdjustmentRETURN-TO-NEUTRAL Adjustment RH side shown Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment Nut To 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 Mower Belt Replacement Deck Charging a Completely Discharged Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Make Certain Vehicles do not Touch This HOOK-UP for Negative Ground VehiclesJump Starting Chassis DimensionsEngine Transmissions Ferris Limited Warranty Tractor Belts and BladesMower Deck