Change Oil & Filter; Engine Maintenance; Accessing The Spark Plugs For Service; Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrester - Ferris 5900832 Operator's Manual

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
19.
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3. Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil.
Use the appropriate tools, remove the cap from the oil drain
hose and drain the engine oil.
4. After draining, replace the cap and wipe up and spilled oil
Reinstall the oil drain hose into the cable clamp to retain the
hose during normal operation.
5. Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter.
Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one.
6. Remove the shop cloth and wip up and spilled oil.

Engine Maintenance

For engine maintenance schedules and procedures, please refer
to the engine operator's manual.

Accessing the Spark Plugs for Service

Models Equipped with B&S Commercial Turf Engines Only:
This procedure is necessary to gain access to the spark plugs
on the models equipped with Briggs & Stratton Commercial Turf
engines. Refer to the engine operator's manual for instructions
on replacing and servicing the spark plugs.
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface such as a concrete
floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn
off the ignition and remove the key.
2. Loosen and remove the upper roll bar hardware (A, Figure
20) that secures the roll bar (B) and the bumper (C) to the
frame.
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3. Loosen but do not remove the lower roll bar hardware (D).
4. Tilt the roll bar and bumper back and towards the ground.
This now creates easy access to the spark plugs.
5. Refer to engine operator's manual for instructions on
replacing and servicing the spark plugs.
6. Tilt the roll bar and bumper back into place and reinstall the
upper roll bar hardware.
7. Tighten both the upper and lower roll bar hardware.

Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester

Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.
Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect for damage
or carbon blockage. If replacement parts are required, make
sure to use only original equipment replacement parts.
WARNING
Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
position as the original parts or fire could result.

Check Hydraulic Oil Level

Interval: Before Each Use
1. Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the area
around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is free
of dust, dirt, or other debris.
2. Unscrew the reservoir cap (A, Figure 21).
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