Table Of Contents - Ferris 5901013 Operator's Manual

Operator Safety .................................................. 2
Identification Numbers ..........................................11
Safety Decals ........................................................12
Safety Icons ..........................................................14
Safety Interlock System ........................................15
Features & Controls ......................................... 16
Control Functions ..................................................16
Operation ........................................................... 18
General .................................................................18
Checks Before Starting .........................................18
Priming the Fuel System .......................................19
Starting the Engine ...............................................20
Stopping the Tractor and Engine ..........................20
Driving the Tractor ................................................20
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................21
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................22
Mowing ..................................................................24
Mowing Recommendations ...................................24
Mowing Methods ...................................................25
Attaching a Trailer .................................................26
Raising & Lowering the Roll Bar ...........................27
Storage .................................................................28
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................28
Diesel Fuel Recommendations .............................28
Regular Maintenance ....................................... 29
Maintenance Schedule .........................................29
Checking Tire Pressures ......................................29
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................30
Fuel Filter ..............................................................30
Check / Add Engine Oil ........................................31
Check / Change Air Filter .....................................31
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................31
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change ...................................31
Check Engine Coolant Level ................................32
Change Engine Coolant ........................................32
Clean Radiator, Screen & Oil Cooler ....................32
Lubrication ............................................................33
Cleaning the Battery & Cables .............................34
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................35

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Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Repair ....... 36
Troubleshooting the Rider ....................................36
Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................37
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........38
Seat Adjustment ....................................................39
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............39
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................39
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................40
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment .......40
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................41
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................41
Rear Tire Camber Adjustment ..............................42
Suspension Adjustment ........................................43
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment .........................44
Deck Leveling Adjustment ....................................45
Belt Removal & Replacement ...............................45
Gearbox Maintenance ...........................................49
Deck Shut Down Module ......................................49
Battery Service ......................................................50
Specifications ................................................... 52
NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
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