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Summary of Contents for Ferris 5900520
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents : Identification Tag Location - Flail Mower......3 Product Identification Tag (Stamped)........ 3 CE Identification Tag Markings - EN12733......4 Operator Safety..............4 Operator Safety..............4 Safety Decals..............9 CE Safety Icons..............9 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words......10 Safety Interlock System.......... -
Page 3: Identification Tag Location - Flail Mower
Walkbehind 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. The manuals contain safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with the unit and how to avoid them. -
Page 4: Ce Identification Tag Markings - En12733
Operating Safety CE Identification Tag Markings - EN12733 Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself. -
Page 5: Moving Parts
Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or Children discharge guard (deflector) in place. Also, do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running! If someone does enter the area, shut the unit off immediately until they leave. - Page 6 Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They your unit. Keep the unit free of grass, leaves and excess oil. Be are flammable and vapors are explosive. sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, •...
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Page 7: Slope Operation
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units. WARNING • Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path. Equipment roll-over crushing hazard • Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders away. Operating on steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of •... -
Page 8: Service And Maintenance Safety
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather Emissions than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. -
Page 9: Safety Decals
• Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive last. Reconnect positive first and negative last. • Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only replace blades. -
Page 10: Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words
Danger: Fire Hazard - Keep the unit CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could free of grass, leaves and excess oil. Do result in minor or moderate injury. not add fuel while engine is hot or running. Stop engine and allow to cool NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury. - Page 11 The left reverse speed control lever controls the steering and Control Locations & Functions - Operator's reverse ground speed of the left drive wheel. The right reverse Position speed control lever controls the steering and reverse ground speed of the right drive wheel. See the Driving the Mower section for proper steering instructions.
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Page 12: Operation
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with Transmission Oil Fill the engine stopped—this drains the battery. Transmission oil is added through the transmission oil reservoirs. It also serves as extra holding capacity for oil as the PTO (Power Take Off) Switch transmissions heat up and the oil expands. -
Page 13: Checks Before Starting
5. After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing. Checks Before Starting In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this method only in emergency situations. For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE MOWER Stopping the Mower... -
Page 14: Cutting Height Adjustment
Temporarily Increase Forward Speed The forward override levers were designed to provide increased traction and controllability for operation on slopes and side hills. To increase the forward speed to the left hand wheel: Gently depress the left hand forward speed override lever (A, Figure 7, inset 1) to temporarily increase the speed to the left hand wheel. -
Page 15: Skid Shoe Height Adjustment
The are two sets of holes in the skid shoes (A, Figure 9) that allow the operator to adjust the height of the skid shoes in the rotor housing to their preference. 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface such as a concrete floor. -
Page 16: Pushing The Unit By Hand
Pushing the Unit by Hand so never store the unit in any structure used for human or animal habitation. NOTICE Towing the units will cause hydraulic pump and wheel motor damage. Do NOT use another vehicle to push or pull this unit. WARNING Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a 1. -
Page 17: Checking Tire Pressures
10. Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline stabilizer to Checking / Adding Fuel the fuel system. If you have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system, follow all safety WARNING instructions and storage precautions in this manual to prevent Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline fumes. -
Page 18: Engine Maintenance
control handle pivots neutral return pedal pivots control linkage rods parking brake handle pivots. Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication. -
Page 19: Rubber Discharge Guard Inspection
Damaged rubber guards must be replaced to prevent objects Lubricating the Front Casters from being thrown into the operator's or bystander's area. Interval: Daily Check / Fill Transmission Oil Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil. 1. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. Locate the transmission oil reservoirs (A, Figure 18) located on the handle bar assembly. -
Page 20: Neutral Adjustment & Tracking Adjustment
Neutral Adjustment & Tracking Adjustment Tracking Adjustment Before making a tracking adjustment, be sure to check the If the unit "creeps" while the forward speed control lever is in the following: neutral position, then it may be necessary to adjust the adjustment linkage rods. -
Page 21: Maintenance Schedule
**If equipped. Replace if damaged. Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. ENGINE Fits model 5900520 24 Gross HP† Kawasaki The illustration depicts the left side of the unit. Make Kawasaki 2. - Page 22 ZJ-KMFE-3C5C-1RLX (5102810) Type ZT3100 Hydraulic Fluid SAE 20W-50 motor oil Speeds Forward 0-7 MPH (0-11.27 km/h) Reverse 0-3 MPH (0-4.83 km/h) DIMENSIONS Overall Length 80" (203 cm) Overall Width 55" (140 cm) Height 41" (104 cm) Weight (aprox.) 811 lbs (368 kg) ferrisindustries.com...
- Page 23 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.