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This manual is available in Spanish. For a copy, contact your Ferris dealer or www.ferrismowers.com.
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Venture XC Series
Model
Description
5901754
VENTURE (FS3100)
5901755
VENTURE XC (FS3200)
distribuidor Ferris o www.ferrismower.com.
Venture Series
Spreader Sprayer
5106722
Rev A
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- Page 1 VENTURE (FS3100) 5901755 VENTURE XC (FS3200) This manual is available in Spanish. For a copy, contact your Ferris dealer or www.ferrismowers.com. Este manual está disponible en Español. Para obtener una copia, póngase en contacto con su distribuidor Ferris o www.ferrismower.com.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Operator Safety ............. 4-10 Proposition 65 Statement ........4 Operating Safely .............4 Chemical Safety ..........4-5 Training ..............5 Preparation ............5-6 Children ..............6 Safe Handling of Gasoline ........6 Safety Decals ............7-8 Safety Icons ............8 Safety Alert Symbols & Signal Words .....8 Safety Interlock System...........8 Slope Identification Guide ........9 Slope Operation .......... - Page 3 We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the (Stamped) Ferris brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Ferris product will provide many years of dependable service. BRIGGS & STRATTON This manual contains safety information to make you...
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Page 4: Operator Safety
Operator Safety Proposition 65 Statement Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not sure that the task you are about to perform can be safely done with the equipment you have chosen, WARNING ask a professional: contact your local authorized dealer. This product can expose you to chemicals including gasoline engine exhaust, which is known to the State of Chemical Safety... -
Page 5: Training
Operator Safety WARNING • All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner is responsible for training the users. • Reduce your speed and minimize the weight of your load (in the hopper and volume in the tanks) • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar when operating on hills or rough terrain to avoid with the instructions, to operate the unit. -
Page 6: Children
Operator Safety Safe Handling of Gasoline WARNING It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme 4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the exhaust and the vapors are explosive. - Page 7 Operator Safety Part No.: 5103184- DECAL, WARNING, HAND IN BELT, ENG. ONLY CAUTION MUFFLER AND SHIELDS MAY EXCEED 150 F Part No.: 5106507 - DECAL, CAUTION, MUFFLER TEMP Part No.: 5103184 DECAL, WARNING, HAND IN BELT, ENG. ONLY Part No.: 5106708 - DECAL, WARNING Loss of control Operating on slopes can be hazardous and cause loss of control.
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Page 8: Safety Icons
Operator Safety Safety Icons Safety Interlock System This unit is equipped with a parking brake safety interlock switch. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. -
Page 9: Slope Identification Guide
Operator Safety Slope Operation Slope Identification Guide Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not drive on it. DANGER: LOSS OF CONTROL Operating on slopes can be hazardous and cause loss of control. -
Page 10: Operating On Slopes
Operator Safety • Reduce your speed when operating over rough Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Slopes are a major terrain or near these hazards. factor related to accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where •... -
Page 11: Machine Specifications
Machine Specifications Venture FS3100 Venture XC FS3200 Model This manual is for model number 5901754. This manual is for model number 5901755. Number Engine • Engine Model: 3564470632G1 • Engine Model: 3564470632G1 • Engine specifications: See your Briggs and Strat- •... -
Page 12: Features And Controls
Features and Controls Instructional Decals Part No.: 5105768 - DECAL, SPRAY TOGGLE VALVES Part No.: 5105770 - DECAL, PARKING BRAKE SYMBOLS HORIZONTAL Part No.: 5106703 - DECAL, SPINNER PUMP Part No.: 5106704 - DECAL, THROTTLE Part No.: 5105761 - DECAL, SPRAY PRESSURE CONTROL 5105761 Part No.: 5105767 - DECAL,... -
Page 13: Explanation Of Instructional Decals
Features and Controls Part No.: 5106706 - DECAL, MOTION CONTROL Foot Platform Spray Switch decal: See “Controls” in the Operating Instructions section for foot platform spray switch operating instructions. Releasing the foot platform spray switch (with no pressure applied to the switch) turns the spray pump off (OFF position). -
Page 14: Vanguard Engine Decals And Controls
Features and Controls Vangaurd Engine Decals and Engine Controls www.ferrismowers.com... -
Page 15: Operation
Operator Instructions Operation • Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Keep both feet on the operator platform at all times. • Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees • Never run an engine in an enclosed area. or other objects that may obscure vision. -
Page 16: Before First Time Operation
Operator Instructions • Engine ignition switch: The engine ignition switch is • Operate across slopes, NOT up and down, use caution located on the right side of the console and controls the when changing direction on slopes and do NOT start or ignition circuit of the engine. -
Page 17: Stopping The Machine
Operator Instructions Stopping the Machine • Carefully step onto the operator platform. • Disengage the park brake. • Position the machine on a flat and level surface. • Slowly squeeze the motion control levers toward the • Move the throttle lever to the idle position. stationary handlebar to start the machine rolling forward. -
Page 18: Setting The Ground Speed
Operator Instructions Operating the Sprayer • Slowly squeeze the motion control levers towards the stationary handlebar to start the machine rolling forward. • Activate the spray system by either activating the pump switch on the console or the intermittent pump switch on the foot platform. -
Page 19: Calibration
Calibration • A ruler or tape measure. Spreader Flow Rate Calibration • A method of recording the collection amounts. • The following instructions provide a method for adjust- • Set the gate stop to a setting of 5. ing the flow of fertilizer from the hopper so that the correct amount of fertilizer is applied to a 1000 ft area. -
Page 20: Calibrating Spray Flow Rate
Calibration Calibrating the Spray Flow Rate • The following instructions provide a method for verify- ing the amount of flow being dispensed from the spray nozzles. • Fill the spray tank with water. • Adjust the system pressure so that the pressure gauge reads 20 psi when the machine is spraying and the en- gine is at full throttle. -
Page 21: Maintenance, Storage, & Service
Maintenance, Storage, and Service • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as Maintenance and Storage Safety required. • Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practic- • Use only factory authorized replacement parts when es when refueling the unit after transportation or storage. making repairs. - Page 22 Maintenance, Storage, and Service One Month or 20 Hour Maintenance Period: • Check the spray system output rate. Replace spray tips and/or adjust pressure setting as necessary. • Change the engine oil the first month or after 20 hours, whichever comes first. Change the engine oil every 100 hours after that.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Machine Does Not Start FAILURE MODE CAUSE OF PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine does not start. The fuel level in the tank is low. Add fuel to the fuel tank. The fuel shutoff valve is in the closed Make sure that the fuel shut off valve is open. position. -
Page 24: Spraying System Operates Incorrectly
Troubleshooting Spraying System Operates Incorrectly FAILURE MODE CAUSE OF PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Spraying pattern is uneven or spraying The spray nozzle tips are out of posi- Ensure the spray nozzles are not dam- system does not operate. tion. aged or that the nozzle mounting tab is not bent. -
Page 25: Warranty
ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY Warranty service is available only through FERRIS Authorized Service Dealers. This warranty covers only defects in materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair, normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel.