Ferris 400S Series Dealer Service Manual
Zero-turn riding mower
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: Parking Brake Adjustment..........31 Deck Leveling Adjustment..........31 Products Covered by This Manual........3 Configuring the Mower Deck for Side Discharge... 32 Declaration of Conformity Statement......... 3 Configuring the Mower Deck for Rear Discharge... 33 Product Identification Tag........... 3 Configuring the Mower Deck for Mulching..... 34 CE Identification Tag Markings........... -
Page 3: Products Covered By This Manual
Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Ferris Zero- Turn Riding 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
Operator Safety When contacting your authorized service dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have Operating Safely these numbers. Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to Note: For the location of the engine identification numbers, obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe refer to engine owner's manual. -
Page 5: Read The Manual
Read the Manual Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while traveling in reverse even with the mower blades disengaged. Slope Operation The operator’s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as DURING operation. ... -
Page 6: Slope Identification Guide
Thrown Objects Retaining Walls, Drop-Offs, and Water This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean up the area to be mowed BEFORE you start mowing. ... -
Page 7: Safety Rules And Information
11. Never leave a running unit unattended. Always disengage the PTO, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove WARNING keys before dismounting. Do not operate on slopes greater than 10 degrees. 12. Disengage blades (PTO) when not mowing. Shut off 1. Use a straight edge at least two (2) feet long (A, engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop Figure 2). - Page 8 2. Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices 5. Do NOT operate down slope towards or near water, when refueling the unit after transportation or storage. retaining walls, or drop-offs. 3. Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed poorly 6.
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Page 9: Service And Maintenance
and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will 13. Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container caps remain where you last saw them. securely. 1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the Service & Maintenance watchful care of another responsible adult. -
Page 10: Safety Decals And Icons
21. Disengage drive attachments, stop the engine, remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) before: clearing attachment blockages and chutes, performing service work, striking an object, or if the unit vibrates abnormally. After striking an object, inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the equipment. - Page 11 5106566 - Decal, Main Safety DANGER - LOSS OF CONTROL AND ROLL OVER HAZARD: Operating on slopes can be hazardous and cause a loss of control and roll-overs. Do not operate on slopes over 10* degrees. Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
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Page 12: Safety Icons For Optional Jack Kit Accessory
Safety Icons for Optional Jack Kit Danger - Amputation and Thrown Objects Hazard: To avoid injury from Accessory rotating blades, stay clear of deck edge An optional jack kit is available as an accessory through your and keep others away. normal parts source. -
Page 13: Features And Controls
Features and Controls pin (C) into the hole for the desired cutting height. Depress the deck lift pedal, move the deck lift lock lever outwards, and slowly release the deck lift pedal until it rests against the Control Functions and Locations cutting height adjustment pin. -
Page 14: Instrument Control Panel
Instrument Control Panel Moving a lever forward (A, Figure 6) from the NEUTRAL position (B) increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back (C) on a lever increases the REVERSE speed. Moving a levers outwards (D) from the NEUTRAL position locks the levers in the NEUTRAL position. -
Page 15: Operation
Parking Brake: Pull the parking brake lever back, in towards the operator and allow it to travel forward to engage the parking brake. Pull the parking brake lever back, out away from the operator, and allow it to travel forward to disengage the parking brake. -
Page 16: Checks Before Starting
5. After warming the engine always operate the unit at FULL throttle when mowing. WARNING Do NOT load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or truck using In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped two separate ramps. Only use a single ramp that is at least by simply turning the ignition switch to OFF. -
Page 17: Basic Driving
Reverse Travel Practice LOOK DOWN & BEHIND, then gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly BACK from neutral. Slow down and repeat. NOTE: Practice backing up for several minutes before attempting to do so near objects. The rider turns sharply in FIRST place your hands onto the levers as shown. reverse as well as forward, and backing up straight takes practice. -
Page 18: Advanced Driving
As you become more familiar and experienced with operating the Zero Turn rider, you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable. Remember, the more you practice, the better your control of the Zero Turn will be! Mowing 1. -
Page 19: Mowing Patterns
• Avoid mowing after rain or even heavy dew, and never mulch when the grass is wet (moist grass does not mulch well, and clumps beneath the mower deck). Mowing Patterns Always start mowing on a smooth, level area. The size and type of area to be mowed will determine the best mowing pattern to use. -
Page 20: Mowing Methods
The remainder of the mowing should be done in the opposite The best mulching action typically results from cutting only direction so that the clippings are dispersed OUT onto the the top 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of grass blade. This provides area of lawn previously cut. -
Page 21: Attaching A Trailer
rear of the rider and push it towards the rear tire. Repeat this process for the other side of the rider. WARNING 4. Disengage the parking brake. The rider can now be Never store the unit, with fuel in the engine or fuel tank, pushed by hand. -
Page 22: Maintenance Schedule
and have not drained the fuel system, follow all safety ZERO-TURN RIDER AND MOWER MAINTENANCE instructions and storage precautions in this manual to See dealer for initial change of hydraulic oil. prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline Every 400 Hours or Yearly fumes. -
Page 23: Adding Fuel
Adding Fuel Carbureated Models: The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between fuel tank and carburetor, near the fuel pump. Fuel Injected Models: The fuel filter is located in the fuel line WARNING between the fuel tank and fuel pump. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. ... -
Page 24: Engine Maintenance
Hydraulic System procedure. If the unit is not driving transmission oil tank only supplies oil to one transmission. properly, see your authorized Ferris servicing dealer. The level of oil in both transmission oil tanks must be checked, and if necessary, filled. - Page 25 Use grease fitting when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed. Not all greases are compatible. Red grease (p/n 5022285) is recommended, automotive-type high-temperature, lithium grease may be used when this is not available. Oil: •...
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Page 26: Servicing The Mower Blades
Inspecting the Mower Blades DANGER Thrown objects hazard Avoid injury: a worn or damaged mower blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator's area or bystander's area resulting in serious personal injury or death. •... -
Page 27: Sharpening The Mower Blades
Sharpening the Mower Blades WARNING Thrown objects and fire hazard Grinding mower blades throws sparks and fine metal particles that are capable of igniting gasoline and gasoline vapors, and that can injure unprotected eyes. Be sure all flammable materials are cleared from the area where grinding will occur. -
Page 28: Seat And Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustments
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 1. Loosen the ground speed control lever mounting hardware (A, Figure 34) to adjust the levers forward and backward. 2. Remove the hardware to raise or lower the levers. 3. Always be sure to adjust both levers so that they are aligned (B, Figure 34). ... -
Page 29: Checking Tire Pressures
1. Tighten the knob (A, Figure 35) of the faster wheel by 1/2- 1. Fully depress the deck lift pedal (A, Figure 37) until the turn (clockwise) increments until the unit travels (tracks) deck lift lock lever (B) locks the deck into the highest straight. -
Page 30: Neutral Adjustment
2. Tilt the back end of the floor pan up and then remove it Note: This adjustment should not be performed while the from the unit. machine is running. It may take several attempts to achieve neutral, depending on how much the machine creeps. 3. -
Page 31: Suspension Adjustment
The shock assemblies (A, Figure 41 - front shown, rear mower! See your authorized Ferris servicing dealer to have similar) can be adjusted to vary the amount of pre-load the parking brake serviced. -
Page 32: Configuring The Mower Deck For Side Discharge
• The rear measurements (D) should equal 3-1/4" (8,3 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface such as a cm). concrete floor. Engage the parking brake, disengage the 8. If the front measurements were incorrect, turn the PTO, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and remove the adjustment nuts (A, Figure 43) until the measurements ignition key. -
Page 33: Configuring The Mower Deck For Rear Discharge
4. Attach the block off plate (A, Figure 47) to the mower deck using the three (3) 5/16 carriage bolts (B) and 5/16 5. If you removed the mower deck from underneath the hex nylock flange nuts (C). zero-turn rider for this procedure, re-install it now. Configuring the Mower Deck for Rear Discharge This procedure details the steps for configuring the mower... -
Page 34: Configuring The Mower Deck For Mulching
Configuring the Mower Deck for Mulching This procedure details the steps for configuring the mower deck for mulching. 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface such as a concrete floor. Engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and remove the ignition key. -
Page 35: Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement
WARNING Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm due to the increased tension in the spring as the idler arm is being rotated. Injury may result if the idler arm is prematurely released while the spring is under tension. 4. -
Page 36: Transmission Drive Belt Replacement
3. To replace the transmission drive belt the PTO clutch must be removed from the engine's crankshaft so it is recommended that the procedure for replacing the transmission drive belt be an authorized Ferris servicing dealer only service procedure. Cleaning the Battery and Cables This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery. -
Page 37: Battery Service
If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see personal injury or property damage. your authorized Ferris servicing dealer. If you need to replace the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery and To avoid engine damage, do not disconnect battery while Cables. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
11. Remove the other cable by disconnecting at the discharged battery first and then disconnect the opposite end from the booster battery. 12. Discard the damp cloths that were placed over the battery vent caps. WARNING Any procedure other than the preceding could result in: (a) personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vents, (b) personal injury or property damage due to battery... - Page 39 Problem: Engine will not turn over or start. Problem: Rider drive belt slips. Ground speed control levers not in Move ground speed control levers to Pulleys or belt is greasy or oily. Clean as required. "NEUTRAL" position. the "NEUTRAL" position. Tension too loose.
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Page 40: Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems
Problem: Mower does not engage. Problem: Stepped Cutting Battery voltage too low. Recharge battery and check Blades are damaged. Replace the blades. alternator. See Battery Maintenance. Deck shell is damaged. Repair or replace the deck. Mower spindle is bent or loose. Repair or replace the spindle. -
Page 41: Warranty
CHASSIS Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. Fuel Tank Capacity 5.5 gallons (20,8 L) total This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods Rear Wheels and conditions stated below. - Page 42 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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what kind of oil does my Ferris 400S use
The recommended oil type for the Ferris 400S Series is 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil.
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