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Summary of Contents for Ferris SRS Z1 Series
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: Products Covered by This Manual........3 Declaration of Conformity Statement......... 3 Identification Tag Location..........3 CE Identification Tag Markings........... 4 Operator Safety..............4 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words......4 Operating Safely...............4 Slope Identification Guide..........6 Safety Rules and Information...........7 Safety Decals.............. -
Page 3: Products Covered By This Manual
Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Ferris Zero- Turn Stand-On Mower. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Ferris brand. When operated and maintained according to the manuals, your Ferris product will provide many years of dependable service. -
Page 4: Ce Identification Tag Markings
When contacting your authorized service dealer for J. Manufacturer's Product Description replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have K. UKCA Compliance Logo these numbers. L. EAC Compliance Logo Note: For the location of the engine identification numbers, refer to engine owner's manual. Operator Safety Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words The Illustrated Parts List for this machine can be downloaded... - Page 5 Slope Operation Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you. Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not sure that the task you are about to perform can be safely done with the equipment you have chosen, ask a professional: contact your local authorized dealer.
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Page 6: Slope Identification Guide
Moving Parts Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel. Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. -
Page 7: Safety Rules And Information
• Wear appropriate clothing including safety shoes, safety glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or WARNING jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. Do not operate on slopes greater than 17 degrees. • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and 1. - Page 8 leaving the operator’s position for any reason including emptying the grass catchers or unclogging the chute. DANGER • Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects Loss of control or abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs Operating on slopes can be hazardous and cause loss of before resuming operations.
- Page 9 • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck bed slowly and gradually uphill, if possible. Never mow down with a plastic bed liner. Always place containers on the slopes. ...
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Page 10: Safety Decals
Safety Decals first and the positive last. Reconnect positive first and negative last. Read the safety decals before operating your unit. The • Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or cautions and warnings are for your safety. Understand and wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. - Page 11 5105344 - Decal, Dash Panel, RH, Warnings/ Danger - Amputation and Thrown Objects Hazard: To avoid injury from Controls, CE rotating blades, stay clear of deck edge and keep others away. 5109463 - Decal, Tank Overfill, CE Danger - Fire Hazard: Keep unit free of grass, leaves and excess oil.
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Page 12: Safety Interlock System
5061042 - Decal, Danger Danger - Tipping and slipping hazard: Mow across slopes, not up and down. Do not operate on slopes over 17 degrees. Avoid sudden and sharp (fast) turns while on slopes. This limit was determined Danger: Dismemberment: This machine per International Standard can crush and cut. -
Page 13: Features And Controls
Operational SAFETY Checks Test 1 - Engine should NOT crank if: • The parking brake lever is in the DISENGAGED position. Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if: • The parking brake lever is in the ENGAGED position. Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if: •... - Page 14 The Maximum Forward Speed Bar can be adjusted in three different positions to suit the desired maximum forward speed of the operator. The positioning hole closest to the ground speed control levers (labeled as #1 in Figure 6) is the lowest setting and the positioning hole furthest from the ground speed control levers (labeled as #3) is the fastest.
- Page 15 The ground speed control levers cannot be moved from the NEUTRAL position until the parking brake lever is moved to the DISENGAGED position. Note: The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn. See Driving the Zero-Turn Riding Mower section for steering instructions.
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Page 16: Operation
The default display of the hour meter is engine hours. The Note: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with mode icon will display a "E" and the hour glass icon will not the engine stopped—this drains the battery. flash. -
Page 17: Checks Before Starting
5. After warming the engine always operate the unit at FULL throttle when mowing. WARNING Do NOT load this zero-turning mower on a trailer or truck In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped using two separate ramps. Only use a single ramp that is at by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. - Page 18 setting and the positioning hole furthest from the ground speed control levers (labeled as #3) is the fastest. For operator’s learning to drive the machine it is FIRST, place your hands on the ground speed control levers recommended that the slowest speed setting (position # 1) be and the maximum forward speed bar as shown.
- Page 19 Note: Straight forward travel takes practice. If the unit veers Practice Turning In Place to either direction while both ground speed controls levers are pressed against the maximum forward speed bar see Tracking Adjustment in the Maintenance Procedures section. Reverse Travel Practice To turn in place, “Zero-Turn,”...
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Page 20: Operating On Slopes
This technique turns the rider LEFT and slightly overlaps Note: It is best practice to engage the PTO with the throttle the row just cut, eliminating the need to back up and re-cut set at the minimum throttle position necessary to engage the missed grass. - Page 21 The amount of grass you are able to cut in one pass is also If you hear the engine slowing down, you are mowing too effected by the type of mowing system you are using (for fast—using a slower ground speed will improve the cutting example, broadcasting with side discharge decks can process efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting a much larger volume of grass than mulching does).
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Page 22: Pushing The Unit By Hand
manual gear models). If you hear the engine slowing down 2. Raise the operator support cushion to gain access to you are mowing too fast, use a slower ground speed. the transmission release levers (A, Figure 19) which are located on the back of the engine deck. There is How Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting: one transmission release lever on each transmission. -
Page 23: Check Engine Oil Level
Raise and Lower the Operator Support Cushion This unit is equipped with a hinged operator support cushion (A, Figure 22) which can be raised to gain access to the service components underneath the control tower. Raise the operator support cushion to gain access to the service components underneath the control tower and lower the operator support cushion for normal operation. -
Page 24: Purging The Air From The Hydraulic System
2. Open the transaxle’s bypass valves (see Pushing the Unit by Hand for the location and function of the bypass valves), start the engine, release the parking brake, and slowly move the unit's control levers in both forward and reverse directions (5 to 6 times), as air is purged from the unit, the oil level will drop. -
Page 25: Lubricating The Front Casters
(p/n 5109902X1). It is recommended that you service your product with similar grease. 5109902X1 is available through your normal part source. Using non-compatible grease could damage or cause premature parts failures. The operator platform and suspension pivot bearings (A, Figure 28) are greased at the factory and do not require maintenance. -
Page 26: Cutting Height Adjustment
2. Grease the front caster. 3. Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the 1/4-28 bolt. 4. Repeat the process for the other side of the unit. Cutting Height Adjustment The cutting height is adjustable between 1-3/4" (4,5 cm) and 4-1/2" (11,4 cm) in 1/4" (0,64 cm) increments. Figure 29 depicts the cut height plate and the cut height decal for the unit. -
Page 27: Operator Platform Suspension Adjustment
if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure used for Operator Platform Suspension human or animal habitation. Adjustment WARNING The lower mounting position of the shock assembly linkage (A, Figure 31) that connects to the operator platform (B) Never store the unit, with fuel in the engine or fuel tank, can be positioned into one of the five available positions in a heated shelter or in an enclosed, poorly ventilated to customize the ride according to the operator’s weight... -
Page 28: Maintenance Schedule
10. Drain fuel system completely or add a fuel stabilizer to the UNIT MAINTENANCE fuel system. If you have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer Clean battery and cables. and have not drained the fuel system, follow all safety Initial change of hydraulic oil. instructions and storage precautions in this manual to Every 400 Hours or Yearly prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline... -
Page 29: Warranty
BRIGGS & STRATTON WARRANTY POLICY (November 2018) quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. LIMITED WARRANTY Unless required under Australian Consumer Law, Ferris shall not be liable under this Warranty to the Customer Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period... - Page 30 Briggs & Stratton products. ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY Warranty service is available only through Ferris Authorized Service Dealers. This warranty only covers defects in materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused by improper use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair, normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel.
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