Ferris Industries 59O0535, 59O0567, 59O0568, 59O0572, 59O0590, 59O0822, 59O0823, 59O0879, 59O0900, 59O0902, 59O0906, 59O0955 TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Streaking

1.Blades are not sharp.

2.Blades are worn down too far.

3.Engine speed is too slow.

4.Ground speed is too fast.

5.Deck is plugged with grass.

6.Not overlapping cutting rows enough.

7.Not overlapping enough when turning.

1.Sharpen your blades.

2.Replace your blades.

3.Always mow at FULL throttle.

4.Slow down.

5.Clean out the mower.

6.Overlap you cutting rows.

7.When turning your effective cutting width decreases—overlap more when turning.

Scalping
1.	Lawn is uneven or bumpy.			1.	Roll or level the lawn.
2.	Mower deck cutting height is set too			2.	Raise the cutting height.
	low.
3.	Ground speed is too fast.			3.	Slow down.
4.	Deck is not levelled correctly.			4.	Correctly level the deck.
5.	Tire pressure is low or uneven.			5.	Check and inflate the tires.
5.	DeckReproductionshell is damaged.5. Repair or replace the deck.
Stepped Cutting.	Not
1.	Deck is not leveled correctly.			1.	Level the deck correctly.
2.	Tires are n	pr perlyforinflated.		2.	Check and inflate the tires.
3.	Blades are damaged.			3.	Replace the blades.
4.	Deck shell is damaged.			4.	Repair or replace the deck.
5.	Mower spindle is bent		r l se.	5.	Repair or replace the spindle.
6.	Blades are installed inc		rrectly.	6.	Reinstall the blades correctly.
Uneven Cutting
1.	Deck is not l	v led correctly.		1.	Level the deck correctly.
2.	Blades are dull or worn.			2.	Sharpen or replace the blades.
3.	Blades are damaged.			3.	Replace the blades.
4.	Deck is clogged with grass clippings.			4.	Clean out the deck.
6.	Mower spindle is bent or loose.			6.	Repair or replace the spindle.
7.	Blades are installed incorrectly.			7.	Reinstall the blades correctly.
8.	Tires are not properly inflated.			8.	Check and inflate the tires.
Stingers
1.	Blades are not sharp or nicked.			1.	Sharpen your blades.
2.	Blades are worn down too far.			2.	Replace your blades.
3.	Engine speed is too low.			3.	Always mow at full throttle.
4.	Ground speed is too fast.			4.	Slow down.
5.	Deck is plugged with grass.			5.	Clean out the mower.

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Contents

Zero-TurnRiding Mower Model umber: Description: Thank you This manual contains Save these original instructions for future reference Table of Contents Operator Safety Regular Maintenance Features & Controls Operation Operating Safety Children Slope Operation Thrown Objects Moving Parts Roll Bar Use Retaining Walls, Drop offs, and Water Overhead Obstacles Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed Areas TRAINING PREPARATION OPERATION TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ONUNITS) SLOPE OPERATION CHILDREN EMISSIONS IGNITION SYSTEM (GASOLINE MODELS) SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ROLL BAR INSTRUCTIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLL BAR SEAT BELT SAFETY ICONS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORDS SAFETY DECALS SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Operational SAFETY Checks CONTROL FUNCTIONS Ignition Switch Ground Speed Control Lev rs Seat Adjustment Lever Parking Brake Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Level Gauge PTO (Power Take Off) Switch Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING STARTING THE ENGINE PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND STOPPING THE RIDER ZERO TURN Smooth Travel DRIVING PRACTICE Forward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-RowZero Turn MOWING MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Height of Grass When and How Often to Mow MOWING METHODS Proper Broadcast Mowing Proper Mulching ATTACHING A TRAILER RAISE & LOWER THE ROLL BAR STORAGE Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Long Term Storage (Longer Than Days) STARTING AFTER LONG TERM CHECK TIRE PRESSURES CHECKING / ADDING FUEL FUEL FILTER CHANGE OIL & FILTER INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTER CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL CHANGE HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER LUBRICATION BATTERY MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Battery and Cables SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Page TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting the Mower TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS SEAT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FOOT PEDAL ADJUSTMENT DECK LIFT ROD TIMING DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT DECK LIFT SPRING HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length Figure 51. Mower Belt Idler Spring Length A. Mower Belt Tensioner Spring BATTERY SERVICE Jump Starting With Auxiliary (Booster) Battery Checking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: 22 Gross HP† Kawasaki 23 Gross HP† Kawasaki 24 Gross HP† Kawasaki TRANSMISSIONS: Commercial Turf 28 Gross HP* Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 28 Gross HP* Briggs & Stratton Commercial Turf CHASSIS: SLOPE INDENTIFICATION GUIDE LINE INSTRUCTIONS 3 COMPARETHE ANGLE FOLD Ferris Industries - a division of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC Owner’s Limited Warranty Information