Simplicity Stallion ZT2561 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

	Stallion
	TM
	Zero-Turn Riding Mower
	Model:
	ZT2561
TM mowers are built by
Ferris Industries, a
Simplicity company.
Ferris Industries	1822576
5375 North Main Street
Munnsville, NY 13409	Rev. 11/2001
800-933-6175	TP 100-7011-03-SL-D

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Simplicity ZT2561 manual Manual, Ferris Industries

Contents

Ferris Industries Manual FERRISFerris Industries Derby Limited Warranty Table of Contents Identification Numbers Identification NumbersTractor Identification tag General Operation Safety Rules InformationSlope Operation Do Not Service and Maintenance Safety Rules & InformationChildren Transporting and Storage Decal Warning/Danger Safety DecalsDecal Danger Decal Danger Decal Operation & Controls Seat Adjustment Lever Features & Controls Zero Turn RiderIgnition Switch Control Functions Features & Controls Operating Zero Turn Rider General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Starting the Engine Operating the Zero Turn RiderStopping the Rider Mowing Smooth Travel Zero Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Practice Turning In Place Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Starting After Long Term Storage StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysPage Check Tire Pressures Regular MaintenanceSee Before Every Spring Fall Checking / Adding Fuel Regular MaintenanceFuel Filter Checking the Battery Fluid Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Lubrication Removing the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesPage Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Adjustments & Service Troubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Suspension Height Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Blade Brake Check PTO Clutch Adjustment Neutral Spring Return Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment Cutting Height Adjustment Mower Belt Replacement Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Checking Battery Voltage Battery ServiceCharging a Completely Discharged Battery Jump Starting With Auxilary Booster Battery Vehicle Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Starter Switch Jumper Cable StartingEngine Block General Information HOW and When to WATER, Fertilize & AerateTypes of GRASS, Climate and Conditions Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Lawn Care & Mowing InformationInch Proper Cutting Height What Mowing Patterns to USE When and HOW Often to MOW Proper Broadcast Mowing Mowing MethodsProper Mulching Composting How to start a healthy compost pileTips On Dealing With Clippings Methods actually contribute to a healthy lawn Streaking Solutions for Common Mowing ProblemsStepped Cutting Stepped Cutting Scalping Uneven CuttingStingers Technical Manuals Common International SymbolsChoke LC-9

Simplicity Operator's Manual for Stallion Zero-Turn Riding Mowers

Models: ZT2561

MANUAL

Stallion

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

Model:

ZT2561

Ferris Industries