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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: Products Covered by This Manual........3 Identification Tag Location...........3 Product Identification Tag (Stamped).........3 CE Identification Tag Markings - EN 836......3 Operator Safety..............4 California Prop 65 Exhaust Chemical Warning....11 Safety Decals..............11 Safety Icons..............12 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words......13 Safety Interlock System..........13 Features and Controls............13 Control Functions and Locations........13... -
Page 3: Products Covered By This Manual
When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, reserved. service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Ferris is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, The Illustrated Parts List for this machine can be downloaded from ferrisindustries.com. Please provide model and serial number when ordering replacement parts. -
Page 4: Operator Safety
Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If Serial Number you are not sure that the task you are about to perform can be Manufacturer's Address safely done with the equipment you have chosen, ask a CE Compliance Logo professional: contact your local authorized dealer. - Page 5 Slope Operation Moving Parts This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or someone else. However, if you stay in the operator zone (stay seated in the seat), and follow the safety rules in this operator’s manual, the unit is safe to operate. Operation on slopes can be dangerous.
- Page 6 Lower the roll bar only when necessary (such as to temporarily Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved clear a low overhanging obstacle) and NEVER remove it. Do for fuel. NOT use the seat belt when the roll bar is down. Raise the roll Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of bar as soon as clearance permits.
- Page 7 • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and • Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects or remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire, which can abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before be thrown by the machine.
- Page 8 Towed Equipment (Ride-On Units) WARNING • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 15°.* towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. Use extra caution when operating on slopes with rear-mounted grass •...
- Page 9 • Use only approved gasoline containers. • Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame. • Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. running.
- Page 10 • Models equipped with an engine radiator: WARNING: Stored • If a ROLL BAR becomes damaged for any reason, such as energy device. To prevent serious bodily injury from hot a collision, roll over, or impact, the ROLL BAR must be coolant or steam blow-out, never attempt to remove the replaced.
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Page 11: California Prop 65 Exhaust Chemical Warning
WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot be read, order replacement decals from your local dealer. • The seat belt like the ROLL BAR, needs to be periodically inspected to verify that the integrity has not been compromised through normal machine use, misuse, age degradation, modifications, or a roll over. -
Page 12: Safety Icons
Danger - Tipping and slipping hazard: Mow across slopes, not up and down. Do not operate on slopes over 15 degrees. Avoid sudden and sharp (fast) turns while on slopes. This limit was determined per CEN Standard EN 836:1997, Section 5.2.2 and is based on the EN 836 Stability Test procedure described in Section 4.2.4.2. -
Page 13: Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if: Warning: Low Overhanging Obstacles Hazard - Check for overhead clearances before driving • PTO switch is not engaged, AND under any objects. Stay clear. Do NOT allow roll bar to contact low • Parking brake is engaged, AND overhanging obstacles, such as tree •... -
Page 14: Tractor Controls
Tractor Controls Ground Speed Control Levers: These levers control the ground speed of the rider. The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right rear drive wheel. FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed. -
Page 15: Operation
Choke PTO Switch WARNING Ignition Switch • Never operate on slopes greater than 15°. Throttle Control • Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope. Hour Meter Use extra caution when operating on slopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher. •... -
Page 16: Starting The Engine
• Check the hydraulic oil level. Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn — one with plenty of room to maneuver. (Clear the area of objects, people and Starting the Engine animals before you begin.) Operate the unit at mid-throttle during this practice session (ALWAYS operate at full throttle when mowing), and turn slowly to prevent tire slippage and damage WARNING... - Page 17 While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return back toward neutral. Repeat several times. Gradually move both ground speed control levers — evenly NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best FORWARD from neutral. Slow down and repeat. to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward.
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Page 18: Mowing
Height of Grass Often cutting height is a matter of personal preference. Typically, you should mow the grass when it is between three and five inches high. The proper cutting height range for a specific lawn will depend upon several factors, including the type of grass, the amount of rainfall, the prevailing temperature, and the lawn’s overall condition. - Page 19 Where possible, make one or two passes around the outside When and How Often to Mow of the area discharging the grass INTO the lawn to keep the cut The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the grass off fences and walks.
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Page 20: Pushing The Rider By Hand
Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and re-cuts clippings into tiny particles and which then blows them down INTO the lawn. These tiny particles decompose rapidly into by-products your lawn can use. UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS, your mulching mower will virtually eliminate noticeable clippings on the lawn surface. -
Page 21: Attaching A Trailer
1. Pull the hair pin clips (A, Figure 17) out of the retainer pins (B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes. The surface being driven on greatly impacts traction and stability. -
Page 22: Check Engine Oil Level
2. Before removing reservoir caps (C), make sure the area 2. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is free allow for fuel expansion. of dust, dirt, or other debris. -
Page 23: Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment
Foot Pedal Adjustment The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate the operator’s height for optimal comfort. To adjust pedal position: 1. Remove the foot pedal (A, Figure 23) from the pedal mount tab (B). Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. -
Page 24: Storage
5. Reinstall the upper shock mounting hardware and tighten securely. WARNING 6. Remove the jack from under the suspension cross member. Use two hands when adjusting the shock springs. This will 7. Remove the jackstands from under the machine. prevent the wrench from slipping while pressure is applied. Storage 4. -
Page 25: Starting After Long Term Storage
2.0 US qt (1.89 L) w/ filter 8. Start the engine and let it run slowly. DO NOT run at high Fits models: 5901244 and 5901245 speed immediately after starting. Be sure to run engine only outdoors or in well ventilated area. - Page 26 Torque Rating Procedure, and is rated in accordance with SAE Weight 920 lbs (417 kg) 942 lbs (427 kg) (apx.): J1995. Torque values are derived at 2600 RPM for those engines with “rpm” called out on the label and 3060 RPM for all others;...
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Page 27: Warranty
Warranty service is available only through including those of merchantability and fitness for a Ferris Authorized Service Dealers. Most warranty repairs are particular purpose, are limited to one year from purchase, handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service or to the extent permitted by law . -
Page 28: Briggs & Stratton Emissions Warranty
in life support applications. This warranty also excludes failures The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond the amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any manufacturer's control. - Page 29 manufacturer's application for certification. The warranty Air Index. Briggs & Stratton makes this information available to period begins on the date the engine is originally purchased. the consumer on our emissions labels. The engine emissions label will indicate certification information. Two years or for the time period listed in the respective engine or product warranty statement, whichever is greater.
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