Regular Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Checking Tire Pressures - Ferris 5900605 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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 elapsed time
recorded by the hour meter.
SAFETY ITEMS
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Rider Brakes
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
RIDER MAINTENANCE
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower
Blades**
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
Lubricate Rider & Mower **
Clean Battery & Cables
Check Tire Pressure
Check Hydraulic Oil
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter **
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Check Engine Oil Level
Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake **
Service Air Filter *
Change Oil & Filter *
Check / Replace Spark Plugs *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
* Refer to engine owner's manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
*** Service after the first 25 hours of operation, then every 100 hours of operation.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and
maintained 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
Before
Each
Use
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Before
Each
Use
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Before
Each
Use
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Pressure
25 psi (1,72 bar)
15 psi (1,03 bar)
Every Every Every
5 25 100
Hours Hours Hours
Every Every Every
5 25 100
Hours Hours Hours
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Every Every Every
5 25 100
Hours Hours Hours
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Figure 11. Checking Tire Pressure

Regular Maintenance

Every Spring
250 & Fall
Hours
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Every Spring
250 & Fall
Hours
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Every Spring
250 & Fall
Hours
25