Table Of Contents - Ferris 5900784 Operator's Manual

Operator Safety .................................................. 2
Identification Numbers ..........................................11
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words .................11
Safety Icons ..........................................................11
Safety Decal Location ...........................................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 Recommendations ...................................20
MowingMethods ....................................................21
Attaching a Trailer .................................................22
Raising & Lowering the Roll Bar ...........................23
Storage .................................................................24
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................24
Regular Maintenance ....................................... 25
Maintenance Schedule .........................................25
Check Engine Oil Level ........................................25
Engine Maintenance .............................................25
Checking Tire Pressures ......................................26
Checking / Adding Fuel .........................................26
Fuel Filter ..............................................................26
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................26
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................27
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change ...................................27
Cooling System (Liquid Cooled Models Only) ......28
Lubrication ............................................................29
Battery Maintenance .............................................30
Anti-Scalp Deck Casters .......................................30
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................31

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service ...... 33
Troubleshooting the Rider ....................................33
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................34
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........35
Seat Adjustment ....................................................36
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............36
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................37
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................37
Return-To-Neutral Adjustment ..............................38
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................38
Suspension Adjustment ........................................39
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................40
Foot Pedal Adjustment .........................................40
Floor Pan Removal & Installation
(S/N: 2016270589 & Above) .............................40
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment
(S/N: 2016270588 & Below) ..............................41
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment
(S/N: 2016270589 & Above) .............................42
Deck Leveling Adjustment ....................................43
Deck Lift Spring ....................................................43
PTO Clutch Adjustment ........................................44
Blade Brake Check ...............................................45
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement .............46
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................47
Battery Service ......................................................48
Specifications ................................................... 50
Slope Identification Guide ............................... 52
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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