Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Procedures; Service And Maintenance Safety; Checking / Adding Fuel - Ferris SRS Z2 Series Operator's Manual

and have not drained the fuel system, follow all safety
instructions and storage precautions in this manual to
prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline
fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to distant
sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk of explosion and
fire.
NOTE: Gasoline, if permitted to stand unused for extended
periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits
which can adversely affect the engine carburetor and cause
engine malfunction. To avoid this condition, add a gasoline
stabilizer to the fuel tank and run the engine a few minutes,
or drain all fuel from the unit before placing it in storage.
Starting After Long Term Storage
Before starting the unit after it has been stored for a long period
of time, perform the following steps.
1. Remove any blocks from under the unit.
2. Install the battery if it was removed.
3. Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner.
4. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. See engine manual for
recommendations.
5. See engine owner's manual and follow all instructions for
preparing engine after storage.
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. Be sure to run engine only
outdoors or in well ventilated area.

Maintenance Schedule

The following schedule should be followed for normal care of
your unit. You will need to keep a record of your operating time.
Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing
the hour meter.
If your unit is equipped with a dual function hour meter that
displays both engine hours and PTO hours, the maintenance
intervals are based on the engine hours as displayed by the
hour meter.
UNIT MAINTENANCE
Before each use
Check safety interlock system.
Check unit brakes.
Check unit for loose hardware.
Check hydraulic oil level.
Check tire pressures.
Every 25 Hours
Clean mower deck and check / Replace mower blades.*
Lubricate unit and mower deck.*
Every 100 Hours
Check mower blade stopping time.
UNIT MAINTENANCE
Clean battery and cables.
Initial change of hydraulic oil.
Every 400 Hours or Yearly
Change hydraulic oil filter.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Before each use
Check engine oil level.
Clean visible debris from engine compartment and mower deck.
Every 50 Hours
Inspect / Clean spark arrester.**
Every 100 Hours
Check fuel filter.
Refer to engine owner's manual
Service air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.
Check / Replace spark plugs.
* More often in hot (over 85° F; 30° C) weather or dusty operating
conditions.
**If equipped. Replace if damaged.

Maintenance Procedures

Service and Maintenance Safety

WARNING
Amputation and crushing hazard
Specific steps must be taken in order to perform service and
maintenance procedures safely.
Read and follow all the applicable safety and instructional
messages in this manual.
Always disengage the mower blades, set the parking brake,
turn the engine OFF, remove the ignition key, and wait for all
movement to stop prior to performing service and maintenance
procedures.
Always disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and fasten it away
from the plug before beginning any maintenance or service
procedures on order to prevent accidental ignition.

Checking / Adding Fuel

WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care.
Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes before refueling.
Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area.
Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.
To add fuel:
1. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 22).
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