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Troubleshooting
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Summary of Contents for Ferris FW45 Series
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: Lubrication..............24 Lubricating the Front Casters.........25 General Information.............. 3 Servicing the Mower Blades...........26 Identifying Your Unit............3 Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level........ 27 Operator Safety..............3 Transmission Oil Filter Change........28 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words......3 Purging the Air from the Hydraulic System.... -
Page 3: General Information
Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Ferris Commercial Walk Behind Mower. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the brand Ferris. When operated and maintained according to the manuals, your Ferris product will provide many years of dependable service. -
Page 4: California Proposition 65
Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will those around you. result in death or serious injury. Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not sure that the task you are about to perform can WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, be safely done with the equipment you have chosen, ask a could result in death or serious injury. - Page 5 Slope Operation Moving Parts This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or someone else. However, if you stay in the operator zone You could be seriously injured if you use this unit on too (area behind the handles and controls), and follow the safety steep of a slope.
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Page 6: Safety Rules And Information
Enclosed Areas • Use only an approved container. • Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. • Never refuel or drain the machine indoors. • Check that operator’s presence controls, safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly. - Page 7 • Do not operate the unit while under the influence of • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. alcohol or drugs. These can change the stability of the unit. • Slow down and use caution when making turns and •...
- Page 8 • Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine • Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. personnel to service machine. • Never fuel the machine indoors. • Use jack stands to support components when required. •...
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Page 9: Safety Decals And Icons
Safety Decals and Icons 5108832 - Decal, Control Panel Read the safety decals before operating your unit. The cautions and warnings are for your safety. Understand and follow all safety decals to avoid a personal injury or damage to the unit. WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged and cannot be read, order replacement decals from your... -
Page 10: Safety Icons For Optional Sulky Kit Accessory
• Operator releases the operator presence handles while the forward speed control lever is not in the NEUTRAL Use only Ferris approved riding accessories. Use of other position. accessories is not recommended. Test 4 - PTO Switch (blades) should SHUT OFF if: ... -
Page 11: Features And Controls
Test 6 - Blade Brake Check: Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within seven (7) seconds after electric PTO switch is turned OFF (or operator releases the operator presence handles). If the mower drive belt does not stop within seven (7) seconds, see your dealer. ... - Page 12 Operator Presence Handles: These handles are a Your machine is equipped with one of the different styles of major factor in the safety interlock system of the mower. hour meter listed below. Both handles are tied together so depressing one handle Hour Meter (Displays Numbers Only): The hour meter depresses both.
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Page 13: Control Locations And Functions - Left Side Of Unit
The hour meter has a self contained power source so that the recorded hours are always visible even when the engine is OFF. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch: The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower blades. Pull UP on the Ignition Switch: The ignition switch starts and stops the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage. -
Page 14: Operation
C. Transmission Release Levers WARNING D. Oil Coolers E. Engine Oil Tank (Oil Guard Models Only) • Before leaving the operator's position for any reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, stop the Fuel Tank Cap: To remove the cap, turn counter-clockwise. engine and remove the key. -
Page 15: Starting The Engine - Carbureted Models
Starting the Engine - Carbureted Models minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the mower. 4. After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the unit at WARNING FULL THROTTLE when mowing. If you do not understand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the Features In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped &... -
Page 16: Cutting Height Adjustment
should be used to slow the reaction time of the controls and Turning Left: reduce noise. Gently squeeze the left drive lever (C, inset 3). A sharp or Practice maneuvering the machine at a slow engine speed on gentle turn is determined by the amount of force applied to level ground with the PTO switch in the “OFF”... -
Page 17: Mowing Recommendations
8. Stop the engine. See Stopping the Mower. Don’t cover the grass surface with a heavy layer of clippings. Consider using a grass collection system and starting a Mowing Recommendations compost pile. Several factors can affect how well your unit cuts grass, Following proper mowing recommendations can improve the performance and life of your unit. -
Page 18: Pushing The Unit By Hand
Mulching Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and re-cuts clippings into tiny particles and which then blows them down INTO the lawn. These tiny particles decompose rapidly into by-products your lawn can use. UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS, your mulching mower will virtually eliminate noticeable clippings on the lawn surface. -
Page 19: Storage
WARNING Never store the unit, with fuel in the engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in an enclosed, poorly ventilated enclosures. Fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.) and cause an explosion. -
Page 20: Maintenance Schedule
and have not drained the fuel system, follow all safety UNIT MAINTENANCE instructions and storage precautions in this manual to Every 400 Hours of Yearly prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline Change hydraulic oil filter. fumes. Remember, fuel fumes can travel to distant Check / Adjust belt tensions. -
Page 21: Checking / Adding Fuel
Check Engine Oil Level Interval: Before Each Use Refer to the engine operator's manual for dipstick and oil fill locations and specific engine oil check and fill procedures. Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Engines with Remote Oil Tank (Select Models) Checking / Adding Fuel Some models in this series of mower feature a remote oil tank (A, Figure 16) that supplies oil to the engine. - Page 22 7. Remove the cap from the drain spout of the oil drain valve. 8. To operate the oil drain valve, turn counter-clockwise to open and drain the engine oil into a suitable container. 9. After the engine oil has drained, turn the oil drain valve clockwise to close and re-install the cap on the oil drain valve.
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Page 23: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter (Kawasaki Models)
1. Warm engine by running for a few minutes. Refer to the engine operator’s manual for oil and filter replacement instructions. 2. Route the oil drain hose (B) over the rear end of the engine deck. 3. Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove the cap from the oil drain hose and drain the engine oil into the pan. -
Page 24: Electronic Fuel Injection (Efi) System - Efi Models
leakproof containers before opening or disassembling any 2. Remove the securing hardware (C). component containing fluids. Do not pour waste onto the 3. Pivot the fuel tank and fuel tank mount away from the ground, down a drain, or into any source of water. engine. -
Page 25: Lubricating The Front Casters
Lubricating the Front Casters Interval: Front caster wheel axles (A, Figure 26) - Every 25 hours. Interval: Front caster yoke axles - Yearly. 1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (B, Figure 26) from the front caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting. 2. -
Page 26: Servicing The Mower Blades
3. Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and re-install the 1/4-28 2. Inspect the mower blade (Figures 28 and 29). Discard the bolt. mower blade if it has any of the following conditions: 4. Repeat process for the other side of the unit. •... -
Page 27: Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level
1. Install each mower blade with the air lifts (C, Figure 32) pointing up towards the mower deck as shown in Figure 32 and secure with the mower blade mounting bolt (A) and flat washer (B). 4. The mower blade should have a maximum of 1/64" (0,40 mm) cutting edge (B) or less. -
Page 28: Transmission Oil Filter Change
3. Locate the left transaxle oil filter (A, Figure 34) underneath the rear of the machine on the left transaxle. 4. If equipped, remove the three (3) 1/4” filter guard screws 2. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. The oil should be (B) and the filter guard (C). -
Page 29: Purging The Air From The Hydraulic System
lever clockwise to the position labelled as "RH" on the decal as referenced as "E" in Figure 35. 19. Perform steps #11 though #15 to add oil to the right hand transaxle and lines. 20. Rotate the lever counter-clockwise to the OFF position. Rotate the transaxle service lock clockwise to lock the lever in place. -
Page 30: Neutral Adjustment & Tracking Adjustment
6. Repeat the process detailed above but with the unit's 6. Slowly turn the adjustment linkage rod drive wheels on the ground. The procedure should be (C) clockwise until the drive tire begins to rotate performed in an area free of any objects or bystanders. backwards. ... -
Page 31: Drive Levers - Placement Adjustment
preset for normal operation. The spring assemblies can be 3. Turn the adjustment nut counter-clockwise until the adjusted equally to improve the responsiveness of the drive desired level of responsiveness is achieved levers under more adverse operating conditions. 4. Measure the length (C) of the spring (D) and record this measurement. -
Page 32: Forward Speed Control Lever Operating Force Adjustment
2. Verify that the rear tires are inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar). Forward Speed Control Lever Operating 3. Verify that the mower blades are flat, and not bent or Force Adjustment broken. A bent or broken blade must be replaced. 4. -
Page 33: Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement
• The rear measurements (B) should be 1-1/8" (2.86 cm). If the measurements fall outside of these values, perform the Deck Leveling Procedure. Deck Leveling Procedure 1. Remove the center mower deck guard. 2. Loosen the jam nuts (C, Figure 40) on all four deck linkages. ... -
Page 34: Transaxle Drive Belt Replacement
7. Carefully rotate the breaker bar counter-clockwise and install the belt on the rear stationary idler pulley (E). 8. Set the mower deck to the 3-1/2" (8,9 cm) cutting position. 9. Use the Spring Length chart to determine the correct spring length for your unit. -
Page 35: Parking Brake Adjustment
11. Remove the old belt (E) and replace with a new one. Make sure that the V-side of the belt runs in the grooves of the transmission pulleys (F), the front stationary pulley (G), and the crankshaft pulley (H). The back side of the belt should contact the face of the flat side adjustable idler pulley (I). -
Page 36: Cleaning The Battery And Cables
If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery. your authorized Ferris servicing dealer. If you need to replace the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery and Cables. - Page 37 1. Be aware of all the safety precautions you should observe during the charging operation. If you are unfamiliar with the use of a battery charger and hydrometer, have the battery serviced by your dealer. 2. Add distilled water sufficient to cover the plate (fill to the proper level near the end of the charge).
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
11. Remove the other cable by disconnecting at the Problem: Engine will not turnover or start. discharged battery first and then disconnect the opposite Engine flooded. Carbureted Models: Move choke end from the booster battery. control to the closed position. Fuel Injected Models: See authorized 12. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems
Problem: Engine runs but mower will not engage. Problem: Mower deck drive belt slips or fails to drive. Brake is not fully released. See authorized service dealer. Cause Remedy Idler pulley spring broken or not Repair or replace as needed. Problem: Mower drive belt slips. -
Page 40: Specifications
ENGINE Problem: Stepped Cutting For complete engine specifications see the engine manufacturer's operator's manual included with your unit. Fits models: 5901882, 5901965, 5901966, 5901891, 5902014 & 5902015 Kawasaki FX651V Make Kawasaki Model FX651V-DS00-S Cause Remedy Electrical System 12 volt, 15 amp charging coil, Battery: 340 cca Deck is not leveled correctly. - Page 41 Units with 61" Mower Decks Weight 809 lbs (367 kg) Units with 52" Mower Decks Overall Length 81-1/2" (205 cm) Overall Width (discharge chute up) 65" (165 cm) Overall Length 78-3/4" (200 cm) Overall Width (discharge chute 76-1/2" (194 cm) Overall Width (discharge chute up) 57"...
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Page 42: Warranty
Unless required under Australian Consumer Law, Ferris shall not be liable under this Warranty to the Customer or any other person in connection with this Warranty, for consequential, direct or indirect damages, loss or costs incurred or suffered by the Customer or any other person;... -
Page 43: Evaporative Emissions Warranty
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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