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Thank you

for purchasing Ferris commercial mowing equipment. Please take a few minutes to read this limited warranty information. It contains all

the information you will need to have your Ferris mower repaired in the unlikely event that a breakdown covered by this limited warranty should occur.

Owner's Responsibilities

- As a condition to our obligations under this limited warranty, you shall have read the operator's manual and you shall have

completed and submitted to Ferris, within 20 days from the date of purchase, the Ferris Product Registration. You must properly service and maintain
your Ferris product as described in the operator's manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.
The Ferris equipment, including any defective part covered by this limited warranty, must be returned to an authorized Ferris dealer within the warranty
period for warranty service. This limited warranty extends only to equipment operated under normal conditions and in accordance with Ferris' instruc-
tions.

Warranty Start Date

- The limited warranty coverage begins on the day you buy your new Ferris commercial mowing equipment. An authorized Ferris

dealer will assist you in filling out a Ferris Product Registration with specific information for the model you purchase and your personal information,
which must be returned to Ferris.

Limited Warranty

- The limited warranty, set forth below, is a written guarantee by Ferris, during the warranty period, to repair or replace parts which

have a substantial defect in materials or workmanship. The warranty is "limited" because it is for a specified period of time, applies to the original pur-
chaser only, and is subject to other restrictions.

FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY

Ferris Industries (Ferris) warrants, in accordance with the provisions below, to the original purchaser only, for the periods described below that the
commercial mower shall be free from substantial defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service. If you wish to file a claim under
this limited warranty, you must provide prompt notice of your claim to an authorized 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. An authorized Ferris dealer will repair or replace the defective part or parts, at the dealer's place of business, at
no charge for the labor or parts. This limited warranty applies only to mowers sold in the United States and Canada and is subject to the following limi-
tations.

Covered Parts

Warranty Period

All Mowers

2-years (24 months) from date of retail purchase by the original
purchaser for parts & labor (90 days for rental mowers)
(Except as noted below*)

*Belts, Tires, Brake Pads

90 days from date of retail purchase by the original purchaser

And Hoses, Battery, Blades

*Attachments

1 year from date of retail purchase by the original purchaser

*Engine

If the engine manufacturer provides any warranty on the mower's engine, Ferris will assign that warranty to the
original purchaser of the mower if such assignment is reasonably practicable. Please refer to the engine man-
ufacturer's warranty statement, if any, that is included in the owner's packet. We are not authorized to handle 
warranty adjustments or repairs on engines. Ferris offers 

NO WARRANTY

on mower engines. Ferris does not

guarantee or represent that any engine manufacturer will comply with the terms of its warranty.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This warranty does not cover, and Ferris makes 

NO WARRANTY

regarding, the following:

• Mowers or their parts if a complete and accurate Ferris Product Registration has not been received by Ferris.
• Loss or damage to person or property other than that expressly covered by the terms of this limited warranty.
• Pickup and delivery charges and risk of loss or damage in transit to and from any authorized Ferris dealer.
• Any damage or deterioration due to normal use, wear and tear, or environmental or natural elements, or exposure.
• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as but not limited to, filters, fuel, lubricants, tune-up parts, and adjustments.
• Claims arising due to failure to follow Ferris' written instructions, or improper storage or maintenance.
• Any repairs necessary due to use of parts, accessories or supplies, including gasoline, oil or lubricants, incompatible with the mowing equipment,

or other than as recommended in the operator's manual or other written operational instructions provided by Ferris.

• Use of non-Ferris approved parts or accessories.
• Any overtime or other extraordinary repair charges or charges relating to repairs or replacements.
• Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the period of any warranty, repair or replacement work.
• Loss of revenue, time or use of the mowing equipment.
• Travel, telephone or other communication charges.
• Damage from continued use of defective mowing equipment.
• Freight charges on replacement parts.
• Any mowing equipment or part which, in the judgment of Ferris, has been altered or tampered with in any way or has been subjected to misuse,

abuse, abnormal usage, unauthorized repair, neglect or accident, damage in transit, or has had the serial numbers altered, effaced or removed.

• Any equipment, part or item not mentioned under "Covered Parts," above.

General Conditions

Ferris is continually striving to improve its products, and therefore reserves the right to make improvements or changes without incurring any obligation
to make changes or additions to products sold previously. Any oral or written description of Ferris products is for the sole purpose of identifying the
products and shall not be construed as an express warranty. No warranty claim shall give rise to a right for the purchaser to cancel or rescind any
sale. No person is authorized to make any warranty or assume for Ferris any liability not strictly in accordance with this limited warranty. Any assis-
tance Ferris provides to or procures for the purchaser outside the terms, limitations or exclusions of this limited warranty will not constitute a waiver of
the terms, limitations or exclusions of this limited warranty, nor will such assistance extend or revive the limited warranty. Ferris will not reimburse the
purchaser for any expenses incurred by the purchaser in repairing, correcting or replacing any defective products except for those incurred with Ferris'
prior written permission and in accordance with this limited warranty.

Ferris' sole and exclusive liability with respect to this limited warranty, and the purchaser's exclusive remedy, shall be repair or replacement as set forth
herein. All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Ferris dealer using only Ferris approved replacement parts.

FERRIS SHALL HAVE NO

LIABILITY FOR ANY OTHER COST, LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY INCIDENTAL, COMPENSATORY, INDIRECT,
PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE. FERRIS' AGGREGATE LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO A DEFECTIVE PROD-
UCT OR PART SHALL BE LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE MONIES PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THAT DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
OR PART. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, AND FERRIS' OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR-
RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FERRIS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER, OR TO ANYONE CLAIMING
UNDER THE PURCHASER, FOR ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILI-
TIES ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT OR ANY THEORY OF STRICT LIABILITY,
WITH RESPECT TO FERRIS PRODUCTS OR FERRIS' ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR OTHERWISE.

It is the express wish of the parties that this agreement and any related documents be drafted in English. Il est la volonté expresse des parties que
cette convention et tous les documents s'y rattachent soient rédigés en anglais.

Ferris Industries - a division of Simplicity Manufacturing Inc.

Owner's Limited Warranty Information

(Effective 04/28/2004)

Not 

for  

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Page 1: ...OLUTION Series Compact Zero Turn Riding Mower OPERATOR S MANUAL Model Number Description 5900778 EVKAV1936 19HP Kawasaki 36 Mower Deck 5900779 EVKAV2748 27HP Kawasaki 48 Mower Deck 5900854 EVKAV1936 C...

Page 2: ...Stratton Power Products Group LLC Copyright 2011 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved FERRIS is a trademark of Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA Contact Informa...

Page 3: ...utral Adjustment 28 Speed Balancing Adjustment 29 Parking Brake Adjustment 30 Suspension Adjustment 32 Mowing Height Adjustment 33 Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment 34 Deck Leveling Adjustment 35 PTO Dr...

Page 4: ...sk a professional contact your local authorized dealer Read the Manual The operator s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as DURIN...

Page 5: ...up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander Be sure to clean up the area to be mowed and remove objects that could be thrown by the blade BEFORE you start mowing Do not operate this un...

Page 6: ...ny other enclosed area that is not well ventilated Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel Prope...

Page 7: ...of grass leaves excess oil Do not stop or park over dry leaves grass or combustible materials TRAINING 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting If th...

Page 8: ...n occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep...

Page 9: ...spillage 10 Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame 11 Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting 12 Park machine on level ground N...

Page 10: ...g your unit All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed...

Page 11: ...position after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See your authorized dealer Under no circumstance should...

Page 12: ...ation you MUST have these numbers Record your part number serial number and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access These numbers can be found in the locations shown NOTE For locat...

Page 13: ...to close the choke Push to knob DOWN to open the choke Fuel Tank Cap To remove the cap turn counterclockwise Deck Transport Adjustment Handle Cutting Height Adjustment Handle Deck Lift Lock Lever Thes...

Page 14: ...wheel and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed Note The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn See the OPERATION section for steeri...

Page 15: ...ss leaves and excess grease Do not stop or park tractor over dry leaves grass or combustible materials Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is...

Page 16: ...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 RIDER Stopping the Rider 1 Releasing...

Page 17: ...ng Forward Travel Practice Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Straight forward travel takes practice If necessary top speed can be ba...

Page 18: ...erating the Zero Turn rider you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable Remember the more you practice the better your control of the Zero Turn will be Prac...

Page 19: ...ing too short is often more damaging than allowing the grass to be slightly higher Letting grass grow a bit longer especially when it is hot and dry reduces heat build up preserves needed moisture and...

Page 20: ...d will improve the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems Use an appropriate ground speed for the thickness and height of the grass you are cutting 3rd gear or slow...

Page 21: ...r grass bagging operation ENGINE SPEED GROUND SPEED FOR BROADCASTING Use full engine throttle matched with a slow ground speed so that clippings will be finely cut Ground speed while mulching should b...

Page 22: ...ttery is left in unit disconnect the negative cable 10 Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline stabilizer to the fuel system If you have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the...

Page 23: ...y 250 Hours Spring Fall Check Safety Interlock System Check Rider Brakes Check Mower Blade Stopping Time RIDER MAINTENANCE Before Each Use Every 5 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Every 250 Hours...

Page 24: ...ice Air Filter Refer to engine manufacturer s owners manual Check Replace Spark Plugs Refer to engine manufacturer s owners manual WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Ne...

Page 25: ...drain the engine oil 4 After draining replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil Reposition the oil drain hose so that is curved away from the engine and in front of the left hydraulic pump 5 Place...

Page 26: ...oil filter from the filter base will drain the oil reservoir Have a suitable container ready to catch any spilled oil It is recommended that this be a dealer only service item 1 Locate the transmissi...

Page 27: ...discharge chute hinge 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 bo...

Page 28: ...BLADES CAUTION Avoid injury Mower blades are sharp Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades DANGER Avoid injury A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the mower b...

Page 29: ...in a vise and turn the blade to the horizontal position 3 Check the balance of the mower blade If either end of the mower blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the mower blade is balanced S...

Page 30: ...surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the engine 2 Loosen the jam nut A Figure 28 3 Turn the linkage rod adjuster B to adjust the neutral of the mac...

Page 31: ...e 30 2 Loosen and remove the eyebolt hardware B that secures they eyebolt C to the ground speed control lever arm D 3 Turn the eyebolt CLOCKWISE to reduce the speed 4 Reinstall the eyebolt to the grou...

Page 32: ...Selector Plate A Range Selector Hardware B Range Selector Pivot Hardware C Range Selector Plate D Brake Hub 1 4 3 2 A C B D Parking Brake Adjustment S N 2013521290 Above The parking brake system cons...

Page 33: ...ess for the other side of the unit 14 Remove the jack and jack stands from underneath the machine Adjusting the Parking Brake Spring 1 Locate the two 2 brake springs A Figure 34 2 With the parking bra...

Page 34: ...the engine and engage the parking brake 2 See Figure 35 Using the supplied spanner wrench P N 5022853 insert the tip of the wrench into the notch in the pre load adjuster While holding the wrench with...

Page 35: ...OCKWISE Raising the Mower Deck for Transport To raise the mower deck for transport pull the deck transport adjustment handle A Figure 36 backwards and up until it latches into place To lower the mower...

Page 36: ...until all of the hanger chains are slack See Figure 38 6 Refer to Figure 39 To adjust the lift rod loosen the jam nut on the front ball joint then remove the 1 2 hardware fastening the ball joint to t...

Page 37: ...See Figure 42 Position the outside mower blades so they face front to back 8 Measure from the front tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground Measure from the rear tip of the blade from the...

Page 38: ...ler Pulley D Idler Arm Pulley E Left Spindle Pulley A C A C D E B B 4 Using a 1 2 breaker bar place the square end in the square hole located in the end of the idler arm A Figure 44 Carefully rotate t...

Page 39: ...on the LH sprocket G and make sure the belt is properly seated in the chevron of the sprocket 9 Refer to Figure 47 Align the holes in the sprockets with the spindle mounting hardware as shown The bla...

Page 40: ...er deck drive belt A Figure 49 on the stationary idler pulleys B the spring loaded idler pulley C and all of the spindle pulleys D except for the left spindle pulley E Carefully rotate the breaker bar...

Page 41: ...all the spring anchor eyebolt into the anchor tab F and loosely fasten the nut Adjust the anchor eyebolt until a measurement of 5 12 7 cm is achieved on the spring coils G Tighten the nuts 10 Tighten...

Page 42: ...ower so they face side to side instead of front to back and pull the mower deck out from underneath the unit Installing the Mower Deck 1 Park the machine on a flat level surface such as a concrete flo...

Page 43: ...nit by unscrewing the three 3 wing bolts B from the tank and pulling the tank off the unit 3 Remove the left fuel tank A Figure 57 from the unit by unbolting the three 3 bolts lock washers and washers...

Page 44: ...the unit 6 Loosen and remove the 1 4 bolts C and washers D that secure the cable plates E to the operator compartment Pull the cables plates and cables towards the side of the machine to remove the ca...

Page 45: ...ve the 3 8 X 2 1 2 bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 nylock flange nut A Figure 63 that secures the shock B to the bottom shock mount C 11 The operator compartment can now be removed from the unit by raising...

Page 46: ...be on the inside edge of the ground speed control lever arm tab and the hardware should be routed so it faces towards the center of the unit 5 Install the cable plates E Figure 59 to the operator comp...

Page 47: ...tall the tank by reversing the removal process Figure 66 Battery Maintenance A Negative Battery Cable B Positive Battery Cable Figure 65 Removing the Tank A Tank B Wing Bolts B A WARNING Be careful wh...

Page 48: ...t least 60 F The best method of making certain a battery is fully charged but not over charged is to measure the specific gravity of a cell once per hour The battery is fully charged when the cells ar...

Page 49: ...attery If ice can be seen or if the electrolyte fluid cannot be seen do not attempt to start with jumper cables as long as the battery remains frozen WARNING For your personal safety use extreme cauti...

Page 50: ...attery terminals 7 Recharge or replace 8 Visually check wiring replace broken or frayed wires Tighten loose connections 9 Repair or replace See authorized dealer 10 Replace as needed See authorized se...

Page 51: ...Engine stalls easily with mower engaged 1 Engine speed too slow 2 Ground speed too fast 3 Cutting height set too low 4 Discharge chute jamming with cut grass 1 Set to full throttle 2 Decrease ground...

Page 52: ...inflated 3 Blades are damaged 4 Deck shell is damaged 5 Mower spindle is bent or loose 6 Blades are installed incorrectly 1 Level the deck correctly 2 Check and inflate the tires 3 Replace the blades...

Page 53: ...S Horsepower 27 3600 Displacement 52 cu in 862 cc Electrical System 12 Volt 15 amp Alternator Battery 340 CCA Oil Capacity 1 9 Qt 1 8 L w Filter CHASSIS Fuel Tank 5 2 gallons Drive Tires 18 X 8 5 10 3...

Page 54: ...a power line pole a fence post or any vertical structure 3 Compare the angle of the fold with the angle of the hill SLOPE INDENTIFICATION GUIDE ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE TREE POLE FENCE...

Page 55: ...r Any damage or deterioration due to normal use wear and tear or environmental or natural elements or exposure Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as but not limited to filters fuel lubr...

Page 56: ...ton Power Products Group LLC 5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 www ferrisindustries com EVOLUTION Series Compact Zero Turn Riding Mower OPERATOR S MANUAL N o t f o r R e p r o d...

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