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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’ instructions. 

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 
limitations.  

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 

 

 

 

 

manufacturer’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 obliga-
tion 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 PRODUCT 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 WARRANTIES, 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 LIABILITIES 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 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

Owner’s Limited Warranty Information

(Effective 04/28/2004)

Not 

for  

Reproduction

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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...

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