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Summary of Contents for Ferris 5900832
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Deck Leveling Adjustment ..........29 Table of Contents : Mower Belt Replacement ..........31 Identification Tag Location ..........3 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement ....... 31 Product Identification Tag (Stamped) ....... 3 Rear Suspension Adjustment ........32 Operator Safety ..............3 Battery Maintenance ............. -
Page 3: Identification Tag Location
When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, rights reserved. service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Ferris is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, The Illustrated Parts List for this machine can be downloaded from ferrisindustries.com. Please provide model and serial number when ordering replacement parts. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn Slope Operation and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself. -
Page 5: Moving Parts
Moving Parts Retaining Walls, Drop-Offs and Water This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or someone else. However, if you stay in the operator zone (stay seated in the seat), and follow the safety rules in this operator’s Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are a manual, the unit is safe to operate. - Page 6 Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of • Use only an approved container. your unit. Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, and excess oil. Be • Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, Allow engine to cool before refueling.
- Page 7 • Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a which machine lift-off occurred in static tests. Actual dynamic stability may vary depending on operating conditions. clear path. • Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders away. •...
- Page 8 • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They care of another responsible adult. are flammable and vapors are explosive. • Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area. •...
- Page 9 • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, • Remember there is no roll over protection when the roll bar and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow is in the down position so it is very important to always keep objects to be thrown.
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Page 10: Safety Decals
5) Machine GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight), including California Prop 65 Exhaust Chemical attachments, restrained payload, fuel and operator, in excess Warning of the maximum weight specified on the ROLL BAR label. 6) Any modifications that have been made, such as WARNING unauthorized welds and holes. -
Page 11: Safety Icons
* Located behind ROPS on the frame of the unit. Safety Icons Callout Description Alert Read the Manual Thrown Objects Pinch Point Fire Hazard Amputation - Hand in Blade Amputation - Foot in Blade Dropoffs Maximum Slope Angle for Safe Operation Overhead Obstacles Rollover Hazard Tipover... -
Page 12: Safety Interlock System
Controles de la Unidad CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury. Safety Interlock System This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. -
Page 13: Operation
Palancas de Velocidad de Avance: Estas palancas controlan Medidor de Horas la velocidad de avance del montable. La palanca izquierda Bloque de Fusibles controla la rueda de tracción trasera izquierda y la derecha controla la rueda de tracción trasera derecha. Ahogador: Cierre el ahogador para arrancar en frío, y ábralo ya Mover la palanca hacia adelante aumenta la velocidad HACIA que el motor arranque. -
Page 14: Checks Before Starting
Starting the Engine WARNING • Never operate on slopes greater than 15°. WARNING • Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope. Use • If you do not understand how a specific control functions, extra caution when operating on slopes with a or have not yet thoroughly read the Features &... - Page 15 We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel procedure to the right, and then advance through the forward, reverse, and turning maneuvers. You must release the parking brake prior to moving the control levers inward. Smooth Travel The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive. The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers is in three steps —...
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Page 16: Mowing
Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turn in place allows you While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return back to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to toward neutral. Repeat several times. stop and Y-turn before starting a new row. - Page 17 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 18: Pushing The Rider By Hand
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 19: Raise And Lower The Roll Bar
4. Disengage the parking brake. The tractor can now be pushed by hand. 5. After moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps (drive position) by turning the release valves clockwise and tighten to 80-120 in. lbs. of torque. 2. Push or pull the top of the roll bar (C) forward against the Raise and Lower the Roll Bar rubber stops (D) and remove the retainer pins (B). -
Page 20: Storage
• If the unit can’t be stored on a reasonable level surface, chock the wheels. • Clean all grass and dirt from the mower. Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days) Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section, then perform the following steps: 1. -
Page 21: Maintenance Schedule
6. Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if necessary. If any condensation has developed during storage, drain crankcase oil and refill. 7. Inflate tires to proper pressure. Check fluid levels. 8. Start the engine and let it run slowly. DO NOT run at high speed immediately after starting. -
Page 22: Change Oil & Filter
Change Oil & Filter 1. Warm engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer to engine operator's manual for oil & filter replacement instructions.) 2. Remove the oil drain hose (A, Figure 19) from the cable clamp (B) on the right hand side of the frame the route the hose towards the rear of the machine as shown in Figure 3. -
Page 23: Change Hydraulic Oil Filter
2. Lubricate the new filter base with a few drops of transmission oil. Fill the filter half full of oil. 3. Clean the area around the filter base and remove the filter. Do NOT drain the hydraulic system oil 4. Thread the new filter onto the filter base until the gasket makes contact, then tighten 3/4 of a turn more. -
Page 24: Lubricate The Front Casters
Servicing the Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blades CAUTION Laceration hazard Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling, or working near, mower blades. 1. Use a block of wood to prevent the mower blade from turning as shown in Figure 27. 2. - Page 25 • The mower blade is broken or bent. 4. The mower blade should have a maximum of 1/64" (0,40 mm) cutting edge (B) or less. Balancing the Mower Blades CAUTION Thrown objects hazard An unbalanced mower blade can create excessive vibration and damage the unit, or cause mower blade failure resulting in thrown debris.
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Page 26: Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment
Remove the mounting hardware and reposition the handle either up or down from its original position. You will need to readjust the handle alignment as described above. Speed Balancing Adjustment If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed control levers are in the maximum forward position, the top speed of each of these levers can be balanced by turning the adjustment bolt(s) (A, Figure 34). -
Page 27: Mowing Height Adjustment
Mowing Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 36) controls the 2. Remove the pedal mount hardware (C) and rotate the tab mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 180 degrees. 1-3/4” (4,4 cm) and 5” (12,7 cm) in 1/4” (0,64 cm) increments. 3. -
Page 28: Return-To-Neutral Adjustment
• If the machine creeps backward, turn the rod 4. Position the rear set collar so that it sets tightly against counter-clockwise. neutral return bushing and tighten. 3. Lock the jam nut agains the ball joint when neutral is 5. Pull the ground speed control lever rearward and release to achieved. -
Page 29: Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment
2. To ensure that the deck is in the lowest cutting position, push Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment the deck lift pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and Checking the Deck Lift Rod Timing install the cutting height adjustment pin in the 3" (7,6 cm) position to hold into place. - Page 30 Determining if the Deck Leveling Needs to Be 2. Loosen the nuts (C) and allow the rear of the deck to rest on the 2 X 4's. Slide the chains in the slots until the chains are Adjusted tight and tighten the nuts. 3.
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Page 31: Mower Belt Replacement
7. Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar. Mower Belt Replacement 8. Reinstall the mower deck guards. NOTICE To avoid damaging belts, do not pry over pulleys. 9. Run the mower under no-load condition for about 5 minutes to break-in the new belt. 1. -
Page 32: Rear Suspension Adjustment
• More spring pre-load or upper mounting position #2 should be used with heavy weight operators, or when a rear-mount grass bagger system is installed, which will provide a stiffer, more rigid ride. To Adjust the Spring Pre-Load: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. -
Page 33: Battery Maintenance
3. Position the jack under the cross member that ties the 4. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive suspension arms together and slowly raise the rear [+] cable first (D). suspension to relieve the pressure on the upper shock 5. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Jump Starting With Auxiliary (Booster) Battery 5. Connect the other end of same cable to same post marked positive (+) on booster battery. Jump starting is not recommended. However, if it must be done, follow these directions. Both booster and dis-charged batteries 6. - Page 35 Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting the Rider Engine will not turnover Parking brake not Engage parking brake. Unit drive belt slips Pulleys or belt greasy or Clean as required. or start engaged. oily. PTO (electric clutch) Place in OFF position. Tension too loose Adjust spring tension.
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Page 36: Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problem: Uneven Cutting Problems Problem: Streaking Cause Remedy Deck is not leveled correctly. Level the deck correctly. Blades are dull or worn. Sharpen or replace the blades. Cause Remedy Blades are damaged. Replace the blades. Blades are not sharp. Sharpen your blades. - Page 37 Fits models 5900832, 5900833 & 5900836 Inflation Pressure 25 psi (1.72 bar) 25 Gross HP† Kawasaki TRANSMISSIONS Make Kawasaki Model FH721B S/N: 2013824223 & Below Displacement 41.2 Cu. in (675 cc) (Pump) PJ-3HBQ-FV1F-XXXX (#5100670) (Wheel Motor) HGM-15C-3138 (#5100407) Electrical System 12 volt, 13 amp charging coil;...
- Page 38 Notes...
- Page 39 Ferris dealer during the warranty period. Ferris’ obligation under this limited warranty is, at Ferris’ option, to repair or replace any part or parts of the mower, which, in the judgment of Ferris, are found to be defective and covered by this limited warranty.