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5102672

Rev D

F800X Series

Zero-Turn Riding Mower

DEALER SERVICE

MANUAL

Tractor

Model
Number

Description

5900911

F800XY30DCE

5900940

F800XY30D ANSI-EXP

Mower Deck

5900912

F800X/61CE

5900941

F800X/61 ANSI-EXP

Not

for

Reproduction

Summary of Contents for 5900911

Page 1: ...ries Zero Turn Riding Mower DEALER SERVICE MANUAL Tractor Model Number Description 5900911 F800XY30DCE 5900940 F800XY30D ANSI EXP Mower Deck 5900912 F800X 61CE 5900941 F800X 61 ANSI EXP N o t f o r R...

Page 2: ...achine can be downloaded from ferrisindustries com Please provide model and serial number when ordering replacement parts Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Copyright 2011 Briggs Stratton Corpor...

Page 3: ...l Filter 34 Check Add Engine Oil Level 35 Change Engine Oil Filter 35 Service Air Filter 35 Engine Maintenance 35 Lubrication 36 Servicing the Mower Blades 38 Check Hydraulic Oil Level 40 Change Hydra...

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: ...rance permits Retaining Walls Drop offs and Water Retaining walls and drop offs around steps and water are a common hazard Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these hazards...

Page 7: ...ile operating or refueling Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel Do not add fuel indoors in an enclosed trailer garage or any...

Page 8: ...when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck TRAINING 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting If the operator s or mechanic s can n...

Page 9: ...under OPERATION 3 Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment 4 On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control 5 Travel slowly and allow extra...

Page 10: ...drain indoors 6 Keep all hardware especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep all parts in good working condition Replace all worn or damaged decals 7 Never tamper with safety devices Check their...

Page 11: ...RE FIRST TIME USE Inspect the ROLL BAR structure and mounting hardware for 1 Check to make sure the machine GVW Gross Vehicle Weight including attachments restrained payload fuel and operator is not i...

Page 12: ...he following tests it should be replaced BEFORE EACH USE Conduct the following inspections maintenance of the seat belt and retraction mechanism 1 Check for dirt or debris in the retraction mechanism...

Page 13: ...njury or damage to the unit understand and follow all the safety decals This decal is installed on the battery for CE models only WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged and cannot be read...

Page 14: ...opes 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...

Page 15: ...ervoir cap while the engine is hot or running Severe thermal burns or injury can occur by escaping steam or hot coolant Warning Fire hazard Keep children open flames and sparks away from the battery w...

Page 16: ...control levers out of their NEUTRAL positions before disengaging the parking brake Operator moves the ground speed control levers out of the NEUTRAL position be positioning the mower deck in the oper...

Page 17: ...Manufacture G Maximum Engine Speed in Rotations per Minute H Power Rating in Kilowatts I Mass of Unit in Kilograms J Sound Power in Decibels This unit complies with European Harmonized Lawn Mower Sta...

Page 18: ...e FORWARD speed of the associated wheel and pulling back on and lever increases the REVERSE speed Note The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn...

Page 19: ...SLOW Slows down the engine speed Parking Brake Pull the parking brake handle up to engage the parking brake Push the parking brake handle down to disengage the parking brake NOTE To start the unit th...

Page 20: ...r and mower free of grass 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...

Page 21: ...of the operator A B C Figure 2a Suspension Seat Adjustment A Forward Backward Seat Adjustment Lever B Lumbar Adjustment Knob C Back Angle Adjustment Knob D Suspension Adjustment Knob D Checks Before S...

Page 22: ...or switch backwards towards the operator until contact is made with the deck height adjustment pin Continue to retract the actuator until the operating position indicator lamp D stops flashing and shu...

Page 23: ...stem 1 Make sure that there is fuel in the fuel tanks and that both fuel tank shut off valves A Figure 5 are open B 2 Turn the key to the RUN position not the START position for 10 to 15 seconds The e...

Page 24: ...of the right hand side of the radiator Clean Radiator Screen Clean the radiator E and radiator screen F before each use or as required depending on conditions to allow proper air flow through radiato...

Page 25: ...ine to cool down for a short while 5 Turn the ignition key to OFF Remove the key Safety Interlock and Mower Deck Positioning Instructions This unit is equipped with an safety interlock system to help...

Page 26: ...rd Basic Driving 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 s...

Page 27: ...ating 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 Practi...

Page 28: ...rule of thumb is the 1 3 rule to cut no more than one third of the grass height and never more than 1 inch at a time The amount of grass you are able to cut in one pass is also effected by the type of...

Page 29: ...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 slowe...

Page 30: ...the mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowings in the spring The long grass blades quick growth and often wetter conditions are more suitable for broadcasting side discharging or...

Page 31: ...tops D contact the upright tubes 3 Push or pull the top of the roll bar forward against the rubber stops and reinstall the retainer pins and hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the raised positio...

Page 32: ...il the front wheels contact the ground 3 Reinstall the pins with lanyards through the rear hole G of the attachment latches D 4 Extend the actuator until the load is removed from the actuator Turn the...

Page 33: ...e pins with lanyards into the attachment lift arms A Figure 15 3 Reposition the cutting height adjustment pin to the desired cutting height 4 Retract the actuator until contact is made with the cuttin...

Page 34: ...re Pressure Check Hydraulic Oil Every 250 Hours or Annually Change Hydraulic Oil Filter ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before Each Use Check Engine Oil Level Check Engine Coolant Level Check Clean Radiator Screen...

Page 35: ...ectrical components can cause a fire To help prevent possible injury turn the ignition switch off when changing fuel filters or water separator elements Clean up fuel spills immediately NOTICE Do not...

Page 36: ...ant cloth below the filter to catch any spilled fuel 5 Close D the fuel cock E of the water seperator 6 Remove the fuel filter using a filter wrench to turn it to the left F When removing the fuel fil...

Page 37: ...l to drain easily 3 Place a small pan under the oil drain cap B to catch the oil Using the appropriate tools remove the oil drain cap and drain the engine oil 4 After draining replace the oil drain ca...

Page 38: ...ive type high temperature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil control handle pivots seat plate pivots deck lift pivots discharge chute pivots attachment lift arm pivots Generally...

Page 39: ...Plate Pivot A B Figure 26 Idler Arms A PTO Clutch Drive Belt Idler Arm B Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Idler Arm Figure 28 Attachment Lift Arms Actuator Figure 29 Deck Lift Rods Figure 27 Mower Deck Lubr...

Page 40: ...e blades See Sharpening the Mower Blades Figure 30 Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal Figure 31 Inspecting the Mower Blade Tips A Mower Blade Cutting Edge B Square Corner C Air Lift D Wear Measurem...

Page 41: ...remains in the horizontal position Reinstalling the Mower Blades 1 Reinstall each mower blade with the air lifts pointing up towards the mower deck as shown in Figure 35 Secure with the mower blade mo...

Page 42: ...tec 5W 50 oil DO NOT use conventional oils 5 Reinstall the reservoir cap Change Hydraulic Oil Filter Change Interval Every 250 hours Filter Part Number 1719168 NOTE Removing the oil filter from the fi...

Page 43: ...r To Adjust the Handle Placement Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt B in or out to properly adjust the lever end spacing To Adjust the Handle Height Remove the mounting hardware D and r...

Page 44: ...WISE while standing at the rear of the machine facing forward If the machine creeps backward turn the rod COUNTER CLOCKWISE while standing at the rear of the machine facing forward 3 Lock the jam nut...

Page 45: ...collar snug against the return spring 4 Pull the ground speed control levers rearward and release to check that the lever stops aligned with the notch in the neutral lock plate NOTE It is important to...

Page 46: ...ck up the mower deck up until all hanger chains are slack Refer to Figure 44 5 See Figure 45 To adjust the lift rod loosen the jam nut B Figure 45 on the front clevis C and then remove the 1 2 clevis...

Page 47: ...1 2 sides being vertical See Figure 46 4 Loosen the nuts A Figure 47 and allow the front of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4 s Slide the chains down in the slots until the chains are tight and tighten th...

Page 48: ...he belt tension anchor jam nut 11 Close the hood and secure with the hood latches 10 Run the mower under no load condition for about 5 minutes to break in the new belt Figure 50 PTO Clutch Belt Replac...

Page 49: ...hydraulic pump pulleys E and the engine drive pulley F 5 Reinstall the spring anchor eyebolt into the anchor tab and loosely fasten the nut Adjust the anchor eyebolt until a coil to coil measurement...

Page 50: ...elt runs in the pulley grooves 6 Install the drive belt on the gear box pulley the spindle pulleys and all idler pulleys except the stationary pulley B Carefully rotate the breaker bar COUNTER CLOCKWI...

Page 51: ...machine on a flat level surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the engine 2 Position the mower deck in the highest cutting position 3 Raise the mower deck...

Page 52: ...d amperage of the fuses used in this machine A Charge Circuit 20 amp fuse B Actuator 30 amp fuse C Accessory 20 amp fuse D Auxillary 20 amp fuse E Main 40 amp fuse F Spare 20 amp fuse G PTO Clutch 20...

Page 53: ...ault Indicator Lamp L D Fault Indicator Lamp C Fault Indicator Module If these lamps are NOT lit Condition Cause Remedy C PTO will not engage The main wire harness and mower deck wire harness are not...

Page 54: ...e battery G from the machine Re installing the Battery 1 Install the battery into the battery tray E Figure 56 with the positive battery terminal A facing towards the front of the machine 2 Pivot the...

Page 55: ...once per hour The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing freely at low charging rate and less than 0 003 change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period Jump Starting With Aux...

Page 56: ...examine all fill vents on the battery 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 p...

Page 57: ...s manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of fuel fumes Remember fuel fumes can travel to distant sources of ignition and ignite causing risk of explosion and fire NOTE Fuel if per...

Page 58: ...ill the fuel tank 4 Lock Levers in NEUTRAL position 5 Assume operator s position in seat 6 Pre heat glow plugs 7 Replace fuse 8 Clean the battery terminals 9 Recharge or replace 10 Visually check wiri...

Page 59: ...ting the Mower PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Mower will not raise 1 Lift linkage not properly attached or damaged 1 See authorized service dealer for repair Engine stalls easily with mower engaged 1 Engine spe...

Page 60: ...re not properly 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 Rep...

Page 61: ...e 11 x 4 00 5 Inflation Pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar Rear Caster Tires Tire Size 13 x 6 50 6 Inflation Pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar TRANSMISSIONS LH Pump Hydro Gear PR 2KBQ GV1F RH Pump Hydro Gear PR 2HBQ GV1...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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...

Page 64: ...F800X Series Zero Turn Riding Mower DEALER SERVICE MANUAL N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

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