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Ddskav15, Ddskav17, Ddskav23 manual
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Contents
Main
HydroWalk Series
Dual Drive Walk-Behind Mowers
Powerhead
OPERATORS MANUAL
Page
Table of Contents
Operating the Dual Drive Walk-Behind
Regular Maintenance
Troubleshooting,Adjustments & Service
NOTE: In this manual, left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position.
Safety Rules & Information
OPERATION
TRAINING
PREPARATION
Safety Rules & Information
SLOPE OPERATION
TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS)
CHILDREN
EMISSIONS
Safety Rules & Information
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Page
Safety Decals
GENERAL
Safety Interlock System
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Operational SAFETY Checks
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Features & Controls
Operation
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
STOPPING THE MOWER
DRIVING THE MOWER
NOTE: ALWAYS REDUCE SPEED IN A TURN
MOWING
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service
Lawn Care
PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND
DO NOT TOW MACHINE
STORAGE
Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less)
Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days)
STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE
Regular Maintenance
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
CHECKING / ADDING FUEL
NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations.
FUEL FILTER
OIL & FILTER CHANGE
CHECK / CHANGE AIR FILTER
LUBRICATION
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Checking the Battery Fluid
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Troubleshooting Adjustments & Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
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Rider Troubleshooting Continued.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER DECK
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Height Of Cut
IDLERPULLEY HEIGHT
DDS48 & DDS48R ONLY
DECKLEVELING ADJUSTMENT
(DDSH Models only)
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MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT AND
PTO Clutch to Deck Belt
Spindle Belt
MOWER BELTREPLACEMENT AND
(DDSH Models only)
TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
FRONT
TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL & TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS
Neutral Adjustment
STARTING THE ENGINE
Tracking Adjustment
TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Changing Oil & Filters
STARTING THE ENGINE
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Blade Brake Check
BATTERY SERVICE
Checking Battery Voltage
Charging a Completely Discharged Battery
Jump Starting With Auxiliary (Booster) Battery
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Specifications
ENGINE:
15 HP* Kawasaki Manual Start
17 HP* Kawasaki Manual Start
23 HP* Kawasaki Electric Start
Lawn Care & Mowing Information
TYPES OF GRASS, CLIMATE AND CONDITIONS
HOW AND WHEN TO WATER, FERTILIZE & AERATE
GENERALINFORMATION
HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS
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MOWING METHODS
Proper Broadcast Mowing
Proper Mulching
TIPS On Dealing With Clippings
COMPOSTING
How to start a healthy compost pile:
Stepped Cutting
Stingers
Uneven Cutting
Common International Symbols
Technical Manuals
Additional Technical Literature Available
Ferris Industries,Inc. Owner's Limited Warranty Information