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Ferris HydroCut 5900111 Operator's Manual

Transaxle drive walk-behind mower
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Model Number:
5900111
5900604
5901037
Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group
5375 North Main Street
Munnsville, NY 13409
800-933-6175
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Transaxle Drive Walk-Behind Mower
Description
HC36KAV13E, 13HP, 32" Cut Walk-behind Mower
HC32KAV13E, 13HP, 32" Cut Walk-behind Mower
HC32KAV13, 13HP, 32" Cut Walk-behind Mower
HydroCut Series
5100784
Rev. No. 03
Rev. Date: 8/2007
TP 100-7303-03-HC-F

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL HydroCut Series Transaxle Drive Walk-Behind Mower Model Number: Description 5900111 HC36KAV13E, 13HP, 32” Cut Walk-behind Mower 5900604 HC32KAV13E, 13HP, 32” Cut Walk-behind Mower 5901037 HC32KAV13, 13HP, 32” Cut Walk-behind Mower 5100784 Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group Rev.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules & Information

    Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Ferris product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Ferris brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Ferris product will provide many years of dependable service.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information ........2 Identification Numbers ........10 Safety Decals .............11 Safety Interlock System........12 Features & Controls - Manual Start....13 Control Functions..........13 Features & Controls - Electric Start ....15 Control Functions..........15 Operation ............17 General ..............17 Checks Before Starting .........17 Starting the Engine ..........17 Driving the Mower ..........18 Operating On A Slope...........18...
  • Page 4 Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself.

  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    Safety Rules & Information Slope Operation You could be seriously injured if you use this unit on too steep of a slope. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate footing and unit traction (and control) can cause you to lose control and possibly slip and fall or roll the unit over.
  • Page 6 Safety Rules & Information Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling or servicing. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running.
  • Page 7 Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
  • Page 8 Safety Rules & Information 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, Do Not trees or other objects that may obscure vision. 1. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If 24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, tires lose traction (i.e.
  • Page 9 Safety Rules & Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE mufflers, and engine to prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use 10. Let engine cool before storing and do not store extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is near flame.

  • Page 10: Identification Numbers

    Identification Numbers Identification Numbers Identification tag When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model/serial number and engine serial numbers on the space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations shown. NOTE: For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owner’s manual.

  • Page 11: Safety Decals

    Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important...

  • Page 12: Safety Interlock System

    Safety Interlock System Safety Icons SAFETY The alert symbol is used to identity safety information about hazards that can result in personal INTERLOCK SYSTEM injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury.

  • Page 13: Features & Controls - Manual Start

    Features & Controls - Manual Start Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences.
  • Page 14 Features & Controls PTO (Power Take Off) Switch The PTO Switch engages and disengages the mower blades. To engage the mower blades, pull up on the switch. To disengage the mower blades, push down on the switch. When the PTO engagement lever or switch is in the Engaged position, the Engine Kill system is activated.

  • Page 15: Features & Controls - Electric Start

    Features & Controls - Electric Start Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences.
  • Page 16 Features & Controls Fuel Tank Cap Throttle Control To remove cap, turn counterclockwise. Pulling the round choke control knob (D) out fully chokes the engine for cold starts. (A warm engine may not require choking.) Moving the throttle control Transmission Release Valve (C) fully forward is FULL throttle position.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY WARNING Before first time operation: If you do not understand how a specific control • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the Operation sections before attempting to operate FEATURES &...

  • Page 18: Driving The Mower

    Operation DRIVING THE MOWER PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND • Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. DO NOT TOW MOWER • Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). Towing the unit will cause hydraulic • Set the throttle control to FULL. transmission damage.

  • Page 19: Mowing

    Operation MOWING • Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. • Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). • Set the throttle control to FULL. • Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence / parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at the same time to deactivate engine kill system and disengage the parking brake.

  • Page 20: Mowing Methods

    Operation When and How Often to Mow The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high.
  • Page 21 Operation Proper Mulching Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and recuts clippings into tiny particles and which then blows them down INTO the lawn. These tiny particles decompose rapidly into by-products your lawn can use. UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS, your mulching mower will virtually eliminate noticeable clippings on the lawn surface.

  • Page 22: Storage

    Operation STORAGE WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes so never store the unit indoors or in any other area may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source.

  • Page 23: Regular Maintenance

    Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one job by the number of times you’ve done the job, or you can install an hour meter.

  • Page 24: Checking/Adding Fuel

    Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL WARNING To add fuel: Gasoline is highly flammable and must be • Remove the fuel cap. handled with care. Never fill the tank when the • Fill the tank. engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the Do not overfill.

  • Page 25: Lubrication

    Figure 8. Control Pivots Not all greases are compatible. Ferris Red Grease (P/N 5022285) is recommended, automotive-type high-temperature, lithium grease may be used when this is not available.

  • Page 26: Servicing The Mower Blades

    Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If 32” Model not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. 1. 32” Model: To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing the blade mounting bolt with a 15/16”...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or on the tractor or mower only when the engine constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting The Mower Deck

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER DECK PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Mower drive belt slips 1. Clutch is out of adjustment. 1. See PTO Clutch Adjustment Section. or fails to drive. 2. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. 2. Clean as required. 3.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Streaking. 1. Blades are not sharp. 1. Sharpen your blades. 2. Blades are worn down to far. 2. Replace your blades. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 3. Always mow at full throttle. 4.

  • Page 30: Cutting Height Adjustment

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height can be adjusted within two different ranges. See Figure 15 for deck height indicator. Before adjusting the cutting height, you must first determine the average cutting height. Depending on the range you plan to use, it may be necessary to adjust the deck lift pivot locations and the pulley spacer positions.

  • Page 31: Deck Leveling Adjustment

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT To Level the Mower Deck: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Raise the mower deck until it reaches the upper stop. 3A.If the mower deck is in the HIGH RANGE, place 2 x 4 blocks under the outside edges of the mower deck with the 3-1/2”...

  • Page 32: Belt Removal And Replacement

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Drive Belt (32” Model) 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Remove the mower deck shield. 3. Push the idler arm towards the left-hand side of the machine (non-discharge side) to release the spring tension on the drive belt.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Spindle Belt & Blade Alignment (36” Model) 1. Remove the mower deck drive belt. 2. Loosen the idler pulley bolt (A, Figure 24) 2 full turns. DO NOT remove the nut. 3. Remove the spring compression nut and flat washer (G) and slide the idler mount (C) towards the rear of the machine to remove all tension from the belt.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Transaxle Drive Belt 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Remove the rear shield. 3. Remove the mower deck drive belt from the PTO clutch. See instructions above. 4. With a steel coat hanger, form a small hook. Insert the coat hanger through the opening in the right-hand side of the engine deck.

  • Page 35: Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER Manual Start LOCATION ADJUSTMENT The control levers can be adjusted in two ways to provide a comfortable working range when operating the machine at the average mowing speed. Adjust both the lever height and lever position at the same time to obtain the most comfortable working position Adjusting the Lever Height:...

  • Page 36: Pto Clutch Adjustment

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 29. Adjust PTO Clutch A. Window B. Adjustment Nut C. .016”-.018” (0,40-0,45 mm) Feeler Gauge Figure 28. PTO Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown) WARNING B. Adjustment Nut To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT only with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on level ground.

  • Page 37: Battery Service

    Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BATTERY SERVICE the specific gravity of a cell once per hour. The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing freely at low charging rate and less than 0.003 WARNING change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES Starter Starter Switch Switch Jumper Cable Starting Discharged Vehicle Vehicle Battery Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Engine Block MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Figure 30. Jump Starting WARNING WARNING For your personal safety, use extreme care Any procedure other than the preceding could when jump starting.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. ENGINE: TRANSMISSION: 13 HP* Kawasaki Manual Start HydroGear 334 Make Kawasaki Type Unitized Drive Transaxle Model FH381V Hydraulic Fluid HydroGear 20W-50 oil Horsepower 13 @ 3600 rpm Speeds Forward: 0-5.5 MPH (0-8.85 km/h) Displacement...
  • Page 41 Notes...
  • Page 42 Notes...
  • Page 43 Ferris dealer during the warranty period. Ferris' obligation under this limited warranty is, at Ferris' option, to repair or replace any part or parts of the mower, which, in the judgment of Ferris, are found to be defective and covered by this limited warranty.
  • Page 44 OPERATOR’S MANUAL HydroCut Series Transaxle Drive Walk-Behind Mower Product Quick Specs: ENGINE: BELTS AND BLADES: 13 HP* Kawasaki Manual Start 32” Deck Model Make Kawasaki Drive Belt 5023058 Model FH381V Deck Belt 5022918 Oil Capacity 3.2 pt. ( 1.5L) w/ Filter Mower Blade 5020843 13 HP* Kawasaki Electric Start...

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