Regular Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Checking Tire Pressures - Ferris 5000/61R Operator's Manual

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 observing the hour meter.
SAFETY ITEMS
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Rider Brakes
SAFETY ITEMS
Check Rider/Mower for loose hardware
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Engine Air Filter
Change Engine Oil & Filter **
Lubricate Rider & Mower
Check Tire Pressure
Check Hydraulic Fluid
Check Fuel Filter/Drain Water Separator
Clean Battery & Cables
Clean & Sharpen Mower Blades
Check Coolant Level
Change Coolant
Check & Clean Radiator Screens
Check Warning Lights & Alarm
Check Gearbox Oil Level ****
* See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
** Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
*** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
**** Change gearbox oil after first 100 hrs. and every 500 hrs. thereafter (see Gearbox Maintenance) .
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and main-
tained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the "Max Inflation"
stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures
shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and
extend tire life.
Tire
Front
Rear
See
Page
10
32
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23*
23*
23*
26
20
22
21*
26
27
24, 25*
24, 25*
24, 25
25
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Pressure
25 psi (172 kPa)
18 psi (124 kPa)
Before Before Every
First Use Each Use 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours
Before Before Every
First Use Each Use 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours
Figure 13. Checking Tire Pressure
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Every Every Spring
& Fall
Every Every Spring
& Fall
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