Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information ....... 2 Operation ............10 General Operating Safety ........10 Identification Numbers ........5 Checks Before Starting .........10 Safety Decals & Icons ........6 Starting the Engine ..........11 Features & Controls ........... 8 Driving the Mower ..........11 Control Functions ............8 Operating On A Slope ...........11 Safety Interlock System ........10...
Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control 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.
Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and Operating on steep slopes can cause sliding and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or loss of steering, control and rollover. death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If Select slow ground speed before driving onto you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, slope.
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Safety Rules & Information 11. Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is hot REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE as spilled gasoline may ignite. Do not spread fuel To avoid personal injury or property damage, use line clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps extreme care in handling gasoline.
Identification Numbers Identification Numbers PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX MODEL XXXXXXX SERIAL XXXXXXXX 0 123456 789012 ID Tag 20xx Briggs & Stratton Power Product Group, LLC XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Assembled in U.S.A XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA MUST have these numbers.
Safety Decals SAFETY DECALS All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional messages on your unit should be carefully read and This unit has been designed and manufactured to obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these provide you with the safety and reliability you would instructions are not followed.
Safety Icons SAFETY ICONS Danger: Machine Rollover. Warning: Read Operator’s Manual. Operating on steep slopes can Read and understand the cause sliding and loss of steering, control and rollover. Operator’s Manual before using this machine. Danger: Dismemberment. Danger: Thrown Objects. This machine can amputate limbs.
Features & Controls FEATURES & CONTROLS Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. Figure 1B. Control Locations CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls.
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Features & Controls PTO (Power Take Off) Switch Fuel Tank Cap The PTO Switch engages and disengages the mower To remove cap, turn counterclockwise. blades. To engage the mower blades, pull up on the switch. To 16 HP Models disengage the mower blades, push down on the switch. When the PTO engagement lever or switch is in the Engaged position, the Engine Kill system is activated.
OPERATION SAFETY GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Before first time operation: (S/N: 2013136021 & ABOVE) • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches tractor and mower.
Operation DRIVING THE MOWER WARNING • Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. If you do not understand how a specific control • Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the • Set the throttle control to FULL. FEATURES &...
Operation PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND STOPPING THE MOWER • Returning the ground speed control levers to the DO NOT TOW MOWER neutral position will stop movement. Towing the unit will cause hydraulic • Disengage the PTO. transmission damage. Do not use another •...
Operation 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, poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source.
Operation CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height can be adjusted within two different ranges. The High Range covers 4-1/2” - 2-1/2” (11,4 - 6,4cm) and the Low Range covers 3-1/2” - 1-1/2” (8,9 - 3,8cm). See Figure 3 for deck height indicator. Before adjusting the cutting height, you must first determine the average cutting height.
Operation GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER Manual Start LOCATION ADJUSTMENT The control levers can be adjusted in two ways to provide a comfortable working range when operating the machine at the average mowing speed. Adjust both the lever height and lever position at the same time to obtain the most comfortable working position Adjusting the Lever Height:...
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Ferris dealer during the warranty period. Ferris' obligation under this limited warranty is, at Ferris' option, to repair or replace any part or parts of the mower, which, in the judgment of Ferris, are found to be defective and covered by this limited warranty.
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The Ferris logo is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA. The Simplicity logo is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA. The Snapper Pro logo is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA.