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Page 2: Quick Setup List
Quick Setup List Setup Procedures Uncrate the unit. Connect the battery cables to the battery (Electric Start Models Only) Check the engine oil level. Check / Fill transmission oil level. Check tire pressures. Check mower blade bolt torque. Check and level the mower deck. Check the mower deck drive belt. -
Page 3: Setup Procedures
Connect the Battery Cables to the Battery Setup Procedures (Electric Start Models Only) The items in this section provide the information necessary to fully assemble, test, and prepare the unit, that these instructions were included with, for delivery to your customer. WARNING Battery acid can cause severe burns. -
Page 4: Check Tire Pressures
6. After adding oil to the tanks, it may be necessary to purge air from the hydraulic system. If the unit is not driving properly perform the Purging the Air from the Hydraulic System procedure. Check Tire Pressures Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. - Page 5 • 48” & 52” Mower Decks: Make sure that the V-side of the mower deck drive belt (B, Figure 7 & Figure 8) 3. Check that a flat washer (B) is installed between each blade runs in the pulley grooves of the spindle pulleys (D), and the head of it's mounting bolt (C).
- Page 6 should equal the measurement as indicated in the chart. If • 36” Mower Decks (S/N: All) & 52” Mower Decks (S/N: not, continue with step #4. 2017243270 & Below): If the mower deck drive belt is 36" Mower Deck not properly seated, use a 1/2” breaker bar and place the square end in the opening located in the end of the idler arm (A, Figure 6 &...
- Page 7 Grease Fitting Location Qty of Fittings Qty of Fittings (36" Models) (48" & 52" Models) Drive Lever Pivots (B) Grease-able Ball Joints - Units in serial number range 2017170234 & below only (C) Forward Speed Indicator Pivot (A, Figure 14) Transaxle Drive Idler Arm (B) Mower Deck Spindles (A, Figures 15, 16, &...
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Page 8: Lubricating The Front Casters
Lubricating the Front Casters Interval: Annually ferrismowers.com | snapperpro.com... -
Page 9: Functional Tests
4. Grasp the recoil starter handle and pull slowly until 1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (B, Figure 18) screwed into the front resistance is felt and then pull rapidly. You may have to pull caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting. several times before the engine starts. -
Page 10: Safety Interlock System
4. If any control fails to operate properly during testing or seems to be out of adjustment, check and re-adjust it Adjustment Procedures according to the following Adjustment Procedures section. If any control fails to operate properly during testing or seems to be out of adjustment, check and re-adjust it according to the Safety Interlock System following instructions. -
Page 11: Neutral Adjustment & Tracking Adjustment
Neutral Adjustment & Tracking Adjustment several times to insure an accurate adjustment has been made. If the unit "creeps" while the forward speed control lever is in the neutral position, then it may be necessary to adjust the • If the mower still creeps, perform the adjustment adjustment linkage rods. -
Page 12: Drive Levers - Placement Adjustment
4. Measure the length (C) of the spring (D) and record this measurement. This measurement should not be longer than 7-1/4" (18.4 cm). 5. Tighten the wing nut against the black adjustment knob. 6. Repeat this process for the other side of the mower. The measurements for both drive lever spring assemblies must be the same. -
Page 13: Limiting The Maximum Forward Speed
5. Push the forward speed control lever forward (E) until the forward speed indicator is located in relation with the forward Limiting the Maximum Forward Speed speed indicator icon that you identified as your preferred The operator can control the maximum forward speed of the maximum forward speed. -
Page 14: Purging The Air From The Hydraulic System
Purging the Air from the Hydraulic System 1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface such as a concrete Due to the effects air has on efficiency in hydraulic drive floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn systems, it is critical that it be purged from the system. - Page 15 5. Measure the distance between the bottom front edge of the lower parking brake shaft plate (C, Figure 26) and the top of the set collars (D). The measurement should be 15/16" (2.4 cm) (E). If not, position the set collars until the measurement equals 15/16"...