Ferris Industries 5900605 Safety Controls Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications

Table of Contents
Safety Rules & Information	2
Identification Numbers	11
Safety Decals	12
Safety Interlock System	13
Features & Controls	14
Control Functions	14
Operation	16
General	16
Checks Before Starting	16
Starting the Engine	17
Stopping the Rider	17
Pushing the Rider by Hand	17
Zero Turn Driving Practice	18
Mowing	20
Mowing Reccomendations	20
Mowing Methods	21
Attaching a Trailer	22
Raise & Lower the Roll Bar	23
Storage	24
Starting After Long Term Storage	24
Regular Maintenance	25
Maintenance Schedule	25
Checking Tire Pressures	25
Checking/Adding Fuel	26
Fuel Filter	26
Oil & Filter Change	26
Lubrication	27
Check Hydraulic Oil Level	28
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change	28
Battery Maintenance	28
Servicing the Mower Blades	29
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service	30
Troubleshooting the Tractor	30
Troubleshooting the Mower	31
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems	32
Seat Adjustment	33
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment	33
Speed Balancing Adjustment	33
Parking Brake Adjustment	34
Rear Suspension Adjustment	35
PTO Clutch Adjustment	36
Return to Neutral Adjustment	37
Neutral Adjustment	37
Mowing Height Adjustment	38
Foot Pedal Adjustment	38
Deck Leveling Adjustment	39
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement	40
Mower Belt Replacement	41
Battery Service	42
Specifications	44

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.

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Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications

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