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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Hydro-Cut Series Walk Behind Mower Model Number Description 5900543 HCKAV1532CE 5900544 HCKAV1532RDCE 5103498 Rev A...
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Page 2: Identification Numbers
Copyright © 2012 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Unit Model Number Unit SERIAL Number Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved. The Ferris logo is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA. Mower Deck Model Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number Contact Information: Briggs &... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CE Identification Tag Markings Table of Contents Operator Safety ..........2 Safety Decals ............8 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Safety Icons ............8 Safety Interlock System ..........9 XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX MODEL XXXXXXX Features & Controls ......... 10 Control Functions ..........10 SERIAL XXXXXXXX Operation ............11 0 123456 789012 General ..............11 20xx... -
Page 4: Operating Safety
Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn 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: Slope Operation
Safety Rules & Information Slope Operation You could be seriously injured if you use this unit on too steep of a slope. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate footing and unit traction (and control) can cause you to lose control and possibly slip and fall or roll the unit over. - Page 6 Safety Rules & Information Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling or servicing. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running.
- Page 7 Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
- Page 8 Safety Rules & Information 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, 6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and trees or other objects that may obscure vision. gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed 24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, or direction.
- Page 9 Safety Rules & Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE mufflers, and engine to prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use 10. Let engine cool before storing and do not store extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is near flame.
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Page 10: Operator Safety
Operator Safety Safety Decals Safety Icons All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and Warning: Read Operator’s instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily Manual. injury can result when these instructions are not Read and understand the followed. -
Page 11: Safety Interlock System
Operator Safety Warning : Fire hazard Keep children, open flames and Safety sparks away from the battery, which could ignite explosive Interlock System gases. Warning: Sulfuric acid can This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches cause blindness or severe and other safety devices. -
Page 12: Features And Controls
Features and Controls Features and Controls Fuel Tank Cap To remove cap, turn counterclockwise. Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function Parking Brake of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake. -
Page 13: Operation
Features and Controls Checks Before Starting Choke • Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick. See the engine Operator’s Manual for Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke instructions and oil recommendations. once the engine starts. A warm engine may not •... -
Page 14: Driving The Mower
Operation Driving the Mower Mowing • Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. • Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. • Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). • Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). • Set the throttle control to FULL. •... -
Page 15: Storage
Operation Storage WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, so never store the unit indoors or in any other area poorly ventilated enclosures. -
Page 16: Cutting Height Adjustment
Operation Cutting Height Adjustment The cutting height can be adjusted within two different ranges. The High Range covers 4-1/2” - 2-1/2” (11,4 - 6,4cm) and the Low Range covers 3-1/2” - 1-1/2” (8,9 - 3,8cm). See Figure 3 for deck height indicator. Before adjusting the cutting height, you must first determine the average cutting height. -
Page 17: Specifications
Specifications Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. ENGINE 15 Gross HP† Kawasaki Make Kawasaki Model FS481V-DS00-S Displacement 36.8 Cu. In (603 cc) Electrical System 12 volt, 15 amp charging coil; Battery: 340 cca Oil Capacity 1.8 US qt. -
Page 18: Slope Identification Guide
Operator Safety www.ferrisindustries.com... - Page 19 Notes...
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Page 22: Limited Warranty
ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being inconvenienced. Warranty service is available only through FERRIS Authorized Service Dealers. Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate. This warranty only covers defects in materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair, normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel. -
Page 23: Your Warranty Rights And Obligations
California, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions Control Warranty Statement September 2012 Your Warranty Rights And Obligations The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) are pleased Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: to explain the emissions control system warranty on your Model Year 2012--2013 As the engine/equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the ... - Page 24 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Hydro-Cut Series Walk Behind Mower...