Regular Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Checking Tire Pressures - Ferris 5900619 Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a
record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the hour meter.
SAFETY ITEMS
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Rider Brakes
RIDER MAINTENANCE
Check Gearbox Oil Level ****
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower
Blades**
Lubricate Rider & Mower **
Clean Battery & Cables
Check Tire Pressure
Check Hydraulic Oil
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter **
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Check Engine Oil Level / Engine Coolant
Level
Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake **
Service Air Filter *
Change Oil & Filter *
Check / Replace Spark Plugs *
Check Fuel Filter / Drain Water Separator*
Check & Clean Radiator Screens
Check Coolant Level
Change Coolant
* See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
** Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
*** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
**** Change gearbox oil after first 100 hrs. and every 500 hrs. thereafter (see Gearbox Maintenance) .
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and
maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that
these pressures may differ slightly from the "Max
Inflation" stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The
pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut
quality, and extend tire life.
Tire
Front
Rear
28
Before
Each
Use
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Before
Each
Use
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Before
Each
Use
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Pressure
25 psi (1,72 bar)
18 psi (1,24 bar)
Every Every Every
5 25 100
Hours Hours Hours
Every Every Every
5 25 100
Hours Hours Hours
Every Every Every
5 25 100
Hours Hours Hours
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Figure 12. Checking Tire Pressure
Every Spring &
250 Fall
Hours
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Every Spring &
250 Fall
Hours
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Every Spring &
250
Fall
Hours
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