Table Of Contents - Ferris 5000/61RCE Operator's Manual

Safety Rules & Information ................................2
Identification Numbers .......................................5
Safety Decals & Icons.........................................6
Safety Interlock System......................................7
Features & Controls ............................................8
Control Functions....................................................8
Operation ...........................................................10
General .................................................................10
Checks Before Starting .........................................10
Priming the Fuel System.......................................11
Starting the Engine ...............................................12
Stopping the Tractor and Engine...........................12
Driving the Tractor .................................................12
Mowing..................................................................13
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................13
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................14
Storage..................................................................16
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................16
Diesel Fuel Recommendations .............................16
Regular Maintenance ........................................17
Maintenance Schedule .........................................17
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................17
Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................18
Fuel Filter ..............................................................18
Oil & Filter Change ...............................................19
Check / Change Air Filter......................................19
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................19
Check Engine Coolant Level.................................20
Change Engine Coolant........................................20
Clean Radiator, Screen & Oil Cooler ....................20
Check Warning Lights and Alarm .........................21
Lubrication ............................................................22
Battery Maintenance .............................................23
Checking Battery Fluid.................................23
Cleaning the Battery and Cables .................23
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................24
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all safety
and operating instructions in this manual before
attempting to set-up and operate your machine.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personal injury to you and / or bystanders,
and risk of equipment and property damage. The
triangle in the text signifies important cautions or
warnings which must be followed.

Table of Contents

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......25
Troubleshooting the Rider .....................................25
Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................26
Seat Adjustment....................................................27
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............27
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................27
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................28
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment.......28
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................29
Front Suspension Adjustment...............................30
Rear Suspension Adjustment ...............................30
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................31
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment..........................32
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................33
Deck Lift Spring.....................................................33
Belt Removal & Replacement ...............................34
Mower Deck Drive Belt.................................34
Clutch Drive Belt ..........................................36
Pump Drive Belt ...........................................37
Gearbox Maintenance...........................................38
Check Gearbox Oil Level .............................38
Change Gearbox Oil ....................................38
Battery Service .....................................................39
Checking the Battery Voltage.......................39
Charging A Completely
Discharged Battery .................................39
Jump Starting with
Auxiliary (Booster) Battery......................39
Common Replacement Parts................................41
Specifications ....................................................42
Lawn Care & Mowing Information ...............LC-1
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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