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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL The Morgan Three-Wheel Riding Mower Tractor Model: TW20 Mower Model: mowers are built by TW61 Ferris Industries, a Simplicity company. Ferris Industries 1822347 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 Rev. 10/2000 800-933-6175 TP 100-7008-00-MG-D...
- Page 2 (24) months, twelve (12) months for com- mercial use, from the date of delivery of a Derby mower that the mower is free from defects in material or workmanship. Derby’s obligation under this warranty is to repair or replace, at Derby’s election, without charge and at the place of business of a dealer...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Mowing Height Adjustment ........19 Control Functions............6 Service Brake Adjustment ........19 Safety Interlock System ..........7 Parking Brake Adjustment ........19 Operating the Morgan .........8 Transmission Foot Control General Operating Safety ........8 Pedal Neutral Adjustment........19 Checks Before Starting ...........8 Belt Removal & Replacement .......20 Starting the Engine ..........9... -
Page 4: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers IDENTIFICATION TAG LOCATIONS When contacting your Tractor Authorized Dealer for identification tag replacement parts, service, or information YOU MUST HAVE THESE NUMBERS. Mower Deck identification tag FERRIS FERRIS INDUSTRIES, INC. MUNNSVILLE, NY 13409 MADE IN THE USA SERIAL NO. MODEL NO. -
Page 5: Safety Rules & Information
Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of con- trol of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. - Page 6 Safety Rules & Information CHILDREN • Never run a unit in an enclosed area. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. the presence of children.
- Page 7 Safety Rules & Information SAFETY DECALS All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect these instructions are not followed.
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Page 8: Features & Controls
The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the Operating the Morgan section. A. Transmission Foot Control Pedal C. -
Page 9: Safety Interlock System
Features & Controls E. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch SAFETY The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. INTERLOCK SYSTEM Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and F &... -
Page 10: Operating The Morgan
Operating the Morgan Three Wheel Rider GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY WARNING Before first time operation: Never allow passengers to ride on the unit. • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this Before leaving the operator’s position for any... -
Page 11: Starting The Engine
Operating the Three Wheel Rider MOWING WARNING 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO If you do not understand how a specific control switch is disengaged and operator is seated in oper- functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the ator's position with feet on foot rests. -
Page 12: Three Wheel Mower Driving Practice
Operating the Three Wheel Rider THREE WHEEL RIDER DRIVING PRACTICE The speed and steering controls of the Three Wheel rider are responsive , and learning to gain a smooth and effi- cient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. Spending some time becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, and steers —... -
Page 13: Storage
Operating the Three Wheel Rider STORAGE WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so poorly ventilated enclosures. -
Page 14: Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND 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 elapsed time recorded by the hour meter. -
Page 15: Checking/Adding Fuel
Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL WARNING To add fuel: Gasoline is highly flammable and must be 1. Remove the fuel cap (see A, Figure 2). handled with care. Never fill the tank when the 2. Fill the tank. engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not Do not overfill. -
Page 16: Lubrication
Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles Oil: • front caster wheel pivots • actuator links • blade spindle housings • steering roller chain • brake lever pivot & brake rocker arm pivot •... -
Page 17: Servicing The Mower Blades
Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES 1. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. 2. Loosen the three latch machanisms securing the mower guard to the mower deck and remove the guard. - Page 18 Notes...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service
Troubleshooting Adjustments & Service TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use the tractor or mower only when the engine is may eventually require that service be performed to stopped and the parking brake engaged. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting The Mower
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydrostatic release lever 1. Put hydrostatic release lever in drive position not drive. in “open” position. see Figure 3b. page 10 2. Belt is broken. 2. -
Page 21: Mowing Height Adjustment
3. Once in the desired position tighten the opposite nut to lock in place. PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT For parking brake adjustment, please see your author- ized Derby dealer. TRANSMISSION FOOT CONTROL PEDAL NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT For neutral adjustment, please see your authorized... -
Page 22: Belt Removal & Replacement
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BELT REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT Mower Deck Drive Belt 1. Loosen the guard hold-downs and remove the mower deck guard. 2. Release the spring tension on the deck drive belt with a 3/4” wrench on top of the idler pulley (B, Figure 12). -
Page 23: Belt Tension & Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service BELT TENSION & ADJUSTMENT Mower Deck Drive Belt Idler Position This belt is spring tensioned and requires no adjsutment. However, due to normal belt wear the pre-set spring ten- sion may be insufficient. Two steps may be taken to increase the belt tension. -
Page 24: Pto Clutch Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 16. Adjust PTO Clutch Window Adjustment Nut C. .010”-.015” (2.5-4mm) Feeler Gauge Figure 15. PTO Clutch Adjustment Adjsutment Window (Qty. 3, one shown) Adjustment Nut WARNING PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 50 hour To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only break-in period and then after every 250 hours of opera- with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on... -
Page 25: Battery Service
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service 6. Charge the battery until fully charged (until the spe- BATTERY SERVICE cific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60° F). The WARNING best method of making certain a battery is fully charged, but not over charged, is to measure the Keep open flames and sparks away from the specific gravity of a cell once per hour. - Page 26 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES Starter Starter Switch Switch Jumper Cable Starting Discharged Vehicle Vehicle Battery Battery Jumper Cable To Ground Engine Block MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Figure 17. Jump Starting WARNING WARNING Any procedure other than the preceding could For your personal safety, use extreme care when result in:...
- Page 27 Lawn Care & Mowing Information GENERAL INFORMATION • Types of Grass, Climate and Conditions • How and When to Water, Fertilize & Aerate Proper mowing is an important part of maintaining your • How High to Mow the Grass lawn in the best possible condition. A healthy and well •...
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Page 28: Lawn Care & Mowing Information
Lawn Care & Mowing Information HOW HIGH TO Cut less than MOW THE GRASS Often cutting height is a Optimal matter of personal prefer- cutting point ence. Typically, you should at less than mow the grass when it is is 1/3 from top between three and five of grass blade... - Page 29 Lawn Care & Mowing Information WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: l Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high.
- Page 30 Lawn Care & Mowing Information MOWING METHODS Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting, or side-discharging, disperses fine clip- pings evenly over the entire lawn. Many golf courses use this method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allow freer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast evenly over the lawn.
- Page 31 Lawn Care & Mowing Information TIPS On Dealing With Clippings • Reduce the evaporation of water from your lawn. • Provide a cushioning layer to reduce lawn wear. Clippings are beneficial to your lawn. A common mis- • Moderate soil temperature. conception about clippings is that they automatically •...
- Page 32 Lawn Care & Mowing Information SOLUTIONS FOR COMMON MOWING PROBLEMS Streaking Streaking Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are left behind the mower. Streaking is usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance. CAUSE SOLUTION Blades are not sharp Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your blades...
- Page 33 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Uneven Cutting Uneven Cutting Uneven cutting is waviness or smooth troughs in the lawn surface. Uneven cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or misadjustment. CAUSE SOLUTION Deck is not leveled correctly Level the deck correctly Blades are dull or worn Sharpen or replace the blades Blades are damaged...
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Page 34: International Symbols
Common International Symbols PTO Clutch Choke Fast (Throttle) Parking Brake Slow (Throttle) Brake Throttle Mower Cutting Fuel Height Adjustment Headlights Technical Manuals Additional Technical Literature Available Operators Manuals Additional copies of this manual are available, (and as part of our product support commitment, we maintain a stock of printed operators manuals going back many years!) Parts Manuals Fully illustrated parts manuals are also available —... - Page 35 Notes LC-9...
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