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Summary of Contents for Ferris 300S Series
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: Deck Leveling Adjustment..........32 Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement......34 General Information.............. 3 Washing the Mower Deck..........35 Identifying Your Unit............3 Transmission Drive Belt Replacement......35 Operator Safety..............4 Battery Maintenance............36 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words......4 Troubleshooting.............. -
Page 3: General Information
Note: For the location of the engine identification numbers, Ferris® is a registered trademark of Briggs & Stratton. refer to the engine operator's manual. PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Identifying Your Unit Unit Model Number:... -
Page 4: Operator Safety
Operator Safety Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you. Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words If you are not sure that the task you are about to perform can be safely done with the equipment you have chosen, ask a The safety alert symbol identifies safety information... - Page 5 Reverse This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or someone else. However, if you are seated in the seat properly, and follow all the rules in this book, the unit is safe to operate. The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can amputate hands and feet.
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Page 6: Slope Identification Guide
Slope Identification Guide Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel. Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit. Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, and excess oil. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, especially periodically testing the safety system. ... - Page 7 General Operation 22. Always wear substantial footwear and trousers. Never operate when barefoot or wearing sandals. 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the 23. Before using, always visually check that the blades and manual and on the unit before starting. blade hardware are present, intact, and secure.
- Page 8 the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance WARNING around these hazards. Unsafe Operation Hazard 11. Do not use grass catchers on steep slopes. Do not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or truck using 12.
- Page 9 Emissions 6. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. 1. Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals 7. Check grass catcher components and the discharge known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s defects, or other reproductive harm.
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Page 10: Safety Decals And Symbols
WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged and cannot be read, order replacement decals from your local authorized Ferris® servicing dealer. DANGER Amputation hazard. Rotating blades cut off arms and legs. • Stop the mower when children or others are near. -
Page 11: Safety Interlock System
WARNING DO NOT operate unit if any safety interlock or safety device is not in place and functioning properly. Contact your authorized Ferris® servicing dealer immediately for assistance. DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify, or remove any safety device. Operational SAFETY Checks Test 1 - Engine MUST NOT crank if: •... - Page 12 (or operator rises off the seat). If mower drive belt does not stop within five (5) seconds, see your authorized Ferris® servicing dealer. Note: Once the engine is stopped, the PTO switch must be turned off and the ground speed control levers must be locked in their START/PARK positions in order to start the engine.
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Page 13: Features And Controls
Features and Controls N. Right Ground Speed Control Lever Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin, and Deck Control Functions and Locations Lift Lock Lever: These controls are used to adjust the cutting height of the mower deck. The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. - Page 14 Seat Adjustment Hardware: The position of the seat can be Throttle Control: The throttle controls engine speed. Move adjusted forwards or backwards to meet the comfort needs the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to of the operator. See Seat Adjustment for instructions on decrease engine speed.
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Page 15: Operation
Operation through the engine oil fill. See the engine operator’s manual for instructions, engine oil dipstick location, and oil recommendations. Before First Time Operation • Make sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are in place and tight. • Be sure to read all information in the OPERATOR •... -
Page 16: Zero-Turn Riding Mower Driving Practice
Zero-Turn Riding Mower Driving Practice THIRD, to speed up move the levers farther forward. To slow down smoothly, slowly move the levers toward neutral. Before attempting to drive the zero-turn riding mower make sure you have read the FEATURES AND Basic Driving CONTROLS section and understand the location and function Forward Travel Practice... -
Page 17: Mowing
Your zero-turn riding mower's unique ability to turn in place While traveling forward allow one ground speed control lever allows you to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather to gradually return back toward neutral. Repeat several times. than having to stop and Y-turn before starting a new row. - Page 18 Height of Grass Often cutting height is a matter of personal preference. Typically, you should mow the grass when it is between three and five inches high. The proper cutting height range for a specific lawn will depend upon several factors, including the type of grass, the amount of rainfall, the prevailing temperature, and the lawn’s overall condition.
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Page 19: Pushing The Unit By Hand
Mulching Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and re-cuts 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 20: Attaching A Trailer
2. Locate the transmission release levers on the rear of the Attaching a Trailer unit. Secure the trailer with an appropriately sized clevis pin • Models with 42" Mower Deck: The transmission (A, Figure 17) and clip (B). See OPERATOR SAFETY for release levers (A, Figure 16) are located on the sides additional safety information regarding towed equipment and of the bumpers. -
Page 21: Storage
Storage WARNING Fuel and Explosion Hazard Never store the unit (with fuel) in a closed structure without sufficient airflow. Fuel vapors can travel to an ignition source (such as a furnace, water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion. Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and animals. When Storing Fuel Or Equipment With Fuel in Tank •... -
Page 22: Maintenance Schedule
Check tire pressure. Every 50 Hours or Annually.* Check the unit's brakes. Clean battery and cables. See your Authorized Ferris® Servicing Dealer Annually to: Lubricate the unit. Check mower blades** * Whichever comes first. ** More often in hot (over 85° F; 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions. -
Page 23: Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance Procedures Service and Maintenance Safety WARNING Amputation and crushing hazard Specific steps must be taken in order to perform service and maintenance procedures safely. Read and follow all the applicable safety and instructional messages in this manual. Always disengage the mower blades, set the parking brake, turn the engine OFF, remove the ignition key, and wait for all movement to stop prior to performing service and maintenance procedures. -
Page 24: Check Engine Oil Level
If filter is dirty or clogged, replace as follows: 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Place a container below the filter to catch spilled fuel. 3. Using pliers, open and slide the hose clamps away from the fuel filter. 4. -
Page 25: Engine Maintenance
Transmission Oil Filter Change If your transmission requires any service work please see Change Interval: Every 400 Hours or Yearly (Initial hydraulic your authorized Ferris® servicing dealer to have this work oil and filter change after first 100 hours of operation). performed. -
Page 26: Lubrication
These purge procedures should be implemented any time a hydraulic system has been opened to facilitate maintenance Oil: or any additional oil has been added to the system. • Deck lift linkage pivots (A, Figures 25 and 26). The resulting symptoms of air in the hydraulic system may be: •... -
Page 27: Servicing The Mower Blades
2. Using a wrench, remove the bolt securing the blade to the spindle. Inspecting, Sharpening, and Balancing the Mower Blades CAUTION Laceration hazard. Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling, or working near, mower blades. 1. Remove the mower blade from the unit. See Removing Servicing the Mower Blades the Mower Blades. - Page 28 7. The mower blade should have a maximum of 1/64" (0,40 • More than .5" (12,7 mm) of the mower blade metal mm) cutting edge (B) or less. has been removed from previous sharpening or wear (A). • The air lifts are excessively eroded (B) and the notch CAUTION (C) is .25"...
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Page 29: Seat And Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustments
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 1. Loosen the ground speed control lever mounting hardware (A, Figure 33) to adjust the levers forward and backward. 2. Remove the hardware to raise or lower the levers. 3. Always be sure to adjust both levers so that they are aligned (B, Figure 33). ... -
Page 30: Checking Tire Pressures
1. Fully depress the deck lift pedal (A, Figure 36) until the 1. Tighten the knob (A, Figure 34) of the faster wheel by 1/2- deck lift lock lever (B) locks the deck into the highest turn (clockwise) increments until the unit travels (tracks) position (transport position). ... -
Page 31: Neutral Adjustment
2. Tilt the back end of the floor pan up and then remove it See your authorized Ferris® servicing dealer to have the from the unit. parking brake serviced. 3. To install the floor pan: reverse the removal procedure. Mower Deck Removal and Installation... -
Page 32: Deck Leveling Adjustment
9. Check the mower deck leveling as described in Deck Leveling Adjustment. Deck Leveling Adjustment WARNING Wear heavy gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. 1. Drive the unit to a flat, level surface and return the ground speed control levers to the middle (NEUTRAL) position to stop the unit's movement. - Page 33 • 42" Mower Decks: Position the right side blade so it is pointing front-to-back. • 48" / 52" Mower Decks: Position the right side and center blades so they point front-to-back. 11. Measure the distance between the outside tips of the blades and the ground (A and B, Figure 42).
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Page 34: Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement
Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement NOTICE To avoid damaging belt, do not pry over pulleys. 1. Drive the unit to a flat, level surface and return the ground speed control levers to the middle (NEUTRAL) position to stop the unit's movement. Pivot the levers outward to lock them in the START/PARK position. -
Page 35: Washing The Mower Deck
the face of the adjustable idler pulley (G) and the 4. Turn the mower on and place in the highest cutting front and rear stationary idler pulleys (H and I). position. Carefully rotate the idler arm so that it stretches the 5. -
Page 36: Battery Maintenance
If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see your Ferris® servicing dealer. authorized Ferris® servicing dealer. If you need to replace the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery and Battery Maintenance Cables. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Problem: Mower will not raise. Cause Remedy Troubleshooting the Zero-Turn Riding Mower deck is not properly installed. See your authorized Ferris® Mower servicing dealer. Problem with deck lift linkages. See your authorized Ferris® servicing dealer. - Page 38 Problem: Streaking Problem: Uneven Cutting Cause Remedy Cause Remedy Blades are not sharp. Sharpen your blades. Deck is not leveled correctly. Level the deck correctly. Blades are worn down too far. Replace your blades. Blades are dull or worn. Sharpen or replace the blades. Engine speed is too slow.
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Page 39: Specifications
Specifications Models with 48" Mower Decks Front and rear suspension. Models with 52" Mower Decks Front and rear suspension. Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. TRANSMISSIONS ENGINE Models with 42" / 48" Mower Decks: For complete engine specifications see the engine Make Hydro-Gear®... -
Page 40: Warranty
Unless required under Australian Consumer Law, Ferris® shall not be liable under this Warranty to the Customer or any other person in connection with this Warranty, for consequential, direct or indirect damages, loss or costs incurred or suffered by the Customer or any other person;... - Page 41 Improper Maintenance or Repair - This product must be maintained according to the procedures and schedules provided in the Operator's Manual, and serviced or repaired using genuine Briggs & Stratton parts or equivalent. Damage caused by lack of maintenance or use of non-original or non-equivalent parts is not covered by warranty. Normal Wear and Tear - Like all mechanical devices, the unit is subject to wear even when properly maintained.
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