Changing The Spray System Filter/Screen; Speed Balancing Adjustment; Parking Brake Adjustment - Ferris Voyager FS5250 Series Operator's Manual

Changing the Spray System Filter/
Screen
Change Interval: Every 400 Hours or Yearly (Initial Spray
System filter/screen change after first 100 hours of operation)
Replacement Filter Number: 5109172
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1. Use a 7/8" wrench to remove the spray system filter cap
(B, Figure 38).
2. After removing the cap, remove the filter/screen (A) from
the cap. It will slide out with ease.
3. Insert a new filter/screen.
4. Insert the cap with new filter/screen into the spray
system.
5. Tighten the spray system filter cap with a 7/8" wrench.

Speed Balancing Adjustment

1. Drive the unit to a smooth, flat area of your lawn, one with
plenty of room to maneuver. Clear the area of objects,
people, and animals before you begin.
2. Release the cam lever.
3. Position the maximum forward speed control bar to
maximum forward position.
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4. Lock the cam lever in place.
5. Set the engine throttle to the FAST throttle position.
6. Push both ground speed control levers evenly forward
until they contact the maximum forward speed control
bar.
The unit should drive across the lawn in a straight
line.
7. If the unit veers in either direction, the linkage rods (A &
B, Figure 39) will need to be adjusted.
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8. Stop the unit. Engage the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to OFF.
9. Remove the operator cushion from the unit.
10. If the unit veers to the left, loosen the jam nuts (C) and
turn the right (B) linkage rod clockwise.
11. If the unit veers to the right, loosen the jam nuts (C) and
turn the left (A) linkage rod clockwise.
12. Tighten the jam nuts.
13. Put the operator cushion back onto the unit.
14. Drive the unit on a flat, level surface to test and repeat the
steps in this process as necessary.
This process may need to be performed several times to get
the unit to track properly.
Parking Brake Adjustment
1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface such as a concrete
floor. Turn the spreader/sprayer functions OFF, engage
the parking brake, turn the ignition to OFF, and remove
the ignition key.
2. Chock the unit's front wheels to prevent it from moving.
3. Use a jack to raise the rear of the unit. Secure the unit
with jack stands.
4. Disengage the parking brake.
5. Use a 13/16" wrench to remove the nuts on the left rear
wheel. Remove the wheel from the unit.
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