Ferris 5900832 Operator's Manual page 35

Troubleshooting the Rider
Engine will not turnover Parking brake not
or start engaged.
PTO (electric clutch)
switch in ON position.
Out of fuel.
Engine flooded.
Fuse blown.
Battery terminals require
cleaning.
Battery discharged or
dead.
Wiring loose or broken.
Solenoid or starter motor
faulty.
Safety interlock switch
faulty
Spark plug(s) faulty,
fouled or incorrectly
gapped.
Water in fuel.
Gas is old or stale.
Engine starts hard or runs Fuel mixture too rich.
poorly
Spark plug(s) faulty,
fouled or incorrectly
gapped.
Engine knocks Low oil level.
Using wrong grade oil.
Excessive oil Engine running too hot.
consumption
Using wrong weight oil.
Too much oil in
crankcase.
Engine exhaust is black Dirty air filter.
Engine choke control is in
closed position.
Engine runs but mower Hydraulic release
will not drive valves(s) in "disengaged"
position.
Belt is broken.
Drive belt slips.
Brake is not fully
released.
Engage parking brake. Unit drive belt slips
Place in OFF position.
If engine is hot, allow it to
cool, then refill the fuel
tank.
Brake will not hold
Move choke control to
closed position.
Replace fuse.
Unit steers or handles
Clean the battery poorly
terminals.
Recharge or replace
Visually check wiring &
replace broken or frayed
Problem
wires. Tighten loose
Mower will not raise
connections.
See authorized service
Engine stalls easily with
dealer.
mower engaged
Replace as needed. See
authorized service dealer.
Clean and gap or replace.
See engine manual.
Drain fuel and replace
with fresh fuel.
Excessive mower
vibration
Drain fuel and replace
with fresh fuel.
Clean air filter. Check
choke adjustment.
Clean and gap or replace.
See engine manual.
Check / Add oil as
required.
Excessive belt wear or
breakage
See engine manual.
Clean engine fins, blower
screen and air cleaner.
See engine manual.
Drain excess oil
Drive belt slips or fails to
Replace air filter. See
drive
engine manual.
Move choke control to
open position.
Turn valves clockwise to
close.
Mower does not engage
See Hydraulic Pump
Drive Belt Replacement.
See problem and cause
below.
See authorized service
dealer.
Troubleshooting the Rider
Pulleys or belt greasy or Clean as required.
oily.
Tension too loose Adjust spring tension.
See Hydraulic Pump
Drive Belt Replacement.
Belt stretched or worn Replace belt.
Brake is incorrectly See Parking Brake
adjusted. Adjustment.
Brake pads worn. Replace with new pads.
Steering linkage is loose. Check and tighten any
loose connections.
Improper tire inflation See Checking Tire
Pressures
Troubleshooting the Mower
Cause Remedy
Lift linkage not properly See authorized dealer.
attached or damaged.
Engine speed to slow. Set to full throttle.
Ground speed too fast. Decrease ground speed.
Cutting height set too low. Increase the cutting
height.
Discharge chute jamming Cut grass with discharge
with cut grass. pointing towards
previously cut area.
Blade mounting bolts are Tighten to 70 ft.lbs (94
loose. Nm)
Mower blades, arbors, or Check and replace as
pulleys are bent. necessary.
Mower blades are out of Remove, sharpen, and
balance. balance blades. See
Servicing the Mower
Blades.
Belt installed incorrectly. Reinstall belt correctly.
Bent or rough pulleys. Repair or replace.
Using incorrect belt. Replace with correct belt.
Incorrect belt tension. Fixed Belt Tensioners:
Replace spring if worn;
Adjustable Belt
Tensioners: Adjust to
correct tension.
Incorrect belt tension. Fixed Belt Tensioners:
Replace spring if worn;
Adjustable Belt
Tensioners: Adjust to
correct tension.
Drive belt is broken. Replace with new belt.
Electrical wiring damage. Locate & repair damaged
wire.
Battery voltage too low. Recharge battery and
check alternator. See
Battery Service.
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