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Warranty Statement

BRIGGS & STRATTON WARRANTY POLICY (September 2012)

LIMITED WARRANTY

Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period
specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part
that is defective in material or workmanship or both.
Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or
replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.
This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods
and conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the
nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at
ferrisindustries.com.The purchaser must contact the Authorized
Service Dealer, and then make the product available to the
Authorized Service Dealer for inspection and testing.

There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties,
including those of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to one year from purchase,
or to the extent permitted by law . All other implied
warranties are excluded. Liability for incidental or
consequential damages are excluded to the extent
exclusion is permitted by law. 
Some states or countries do
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and
some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state or country to country.**

WARRANTY PERIOD

Rental Warranty Period

Standard Warranty
Period

Covered Parts

90 days

4 years (48 months) or
500 hours, which occurs
first.
Unlimited hours during
the first 2 years (24
months)

(+Except as noted below)

Riding mowers

90 days

2 years (24 months)
unlimited hours
(+Except as noted below)

Walk mowers (over 30
inches of cutting width)

90 days

90 days

+Belts, Tires, Brake
Pads, Hoses, Battery,
Blades

90 days

1 year

+Attachments

See Engine Operator's
Manual

See Engine Operator's
Manual

+Engine*

* Emissions-related components are covered by the Emissions
Warranty Statement

** In Australia - Our goods come with guarantees that cannot
be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure. For warranty service,

find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator
map at FERRISINDUSTRIES.COM/AU, or by calling 1300 274
447, or by emailing or writing to
[email protected], Briggs & Stratton
Australia Pty Ltd, 1 Moorebank Avenue, NSW, Australia, 2170.

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first
retail end user, and continues for the period of time or hours
stated in the table above.

No warranty registration is necessary to obtain warranty
on Briggs & Stratton products. Save your proof of purchase
receipt. If you do not provide proof of the initial purchase
date at the time warranty service is requested, the
manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine
the warranty period.

ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY

We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being
inconvenienced. Warranty service is available only through
Ferris Authorized Service Dealers. Most warranty repairs are
handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service
may not be appropriate. This warranty only covers defects in
materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused
by improper use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair,
normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel.

Improper Use and Abuse - The proper, intended use of this
product is described in the Operator's Manual. Using the product
in a way not described in the Operator's Manual or using the
product after it has been damaged will void your warranty.
Warranty is not allowed if the serial number on the product has
been removed or the product has been altered or modified in
any way, or if the product has evidence of abuse such as impact
damage, or water/chemical corrosion damage.

Improper Maintenance or Repair - This product must be
maintained according to the procedures and schedules provided
in the Operator's Manual, and serviced or repaired using genuine
Briggs & Stratton parts or equivalent. Damage caused by lack
of maintenance or use of non-original parts is not covered by
warranty.

Normal Wear - Like all mechanical devices, your unit is subject
to wear even when properly maintained. This warranty does
not cover repairs when normal use has exhausted the life of a
part or the equipment. Except as noted in the warranty period,
maintenance and wear items such as filters, belts, cutting
blades, and brake pads (except engine brake pads) are not
covered by warranty due to wear characteristics alone, unless
the cause is due to defects in material or workmanship.

Stale Fuel - In order to function correctly, this product requires
fresh fuel that conforms to the criteria specified in the Operator's
Manual. Damage caused by stale fuel (carburetor leaks, clogged
fuel tubes, sticking valves, etc) is not covered by warranty.

Other Exclusions - This warranty excludes damage due to
accident, abuse, modifications, alterations, improper servicing,
freezing or chemical deterioration. Attachments or accessories
that were not originally packaged with the product are also
excluded. There is no warranty coverage on equipment used
for primary power in place of utility power or on equipment used

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Summary of Contents for 5901244

Page 1: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 2: ...rst Time Operation 15 Checks Before Starting 15 Starting the Engine 16 Stopping the Rider 16 Zero Turn Driving Practice 16 Mowing 18 Mowing Recommendations 18 Pushing the Rider by Hand 20 CE Units Equ...

Page 3: ...55 5901256 5901309 The images in this document are representative and are meant to compliment the instructional copy they accompany Your unit may vary from the images displayed LEFT and RIGHT are as s...

Page 4: ...ucts 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 wa...

Page 5: ...rass catcher or 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 Moving P...

Page 6: ...Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual especially periodically testing the safety system Enclosed Areas Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated areas su...

Page 7: ...ioning properly Never operate with the discharge deflector raised removed or altered unless using a grass catcher Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed the engine Stop on level groun...

Page 8: ...slopes Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes Do not mow slopes if you cannot back up them Towed Equipment Ride On Units Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach to...

Page 9: ...d engine to prevent fires Clean up oil or fuel spillage Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before res...

Page 10: ...ntegrity of the device has not been compromised through normal machine use misuse age degradation modifications or a roll over To maintain operator roll over protection and roll bar effectiveness If a...

Page 11: ...and latch B operate properly and that the latch plate is not excessively worn deformed or the buckle is damaged or cracked The seat belt should latch and release easily California Prop 65 Exhaust Chem...

Page 12: ...the angle at which machine lift off occurred in static tests Actual dynamic stability may vary depending on operating conditions Danger Thrown objects hazard Keep bystanders and children a safe dista...

Page 13: ...ty interlock switches These safety systems are present for your safety do not attempt to bypass safety switches and never tamper with safety devices Check their operation regularly Operational SAFETY...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...than 15 Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope Use extra caution when operating on slopes with a rear mounted grass catcher Mow across the face of slopes not up and down use caution when...

Page 16: ...age the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch 3 Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle up until it locks into position 4 Move the throttle control to mid throttle position and turn the ignitio...

Page 17: ...pting to do so near objects The rider turns sharply in reverse as well as forward and backing up straight takes practice Practice Turning Around A Corner 9 While traveling forward allow one handle to...

Page 18: ...and life of your machine 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 he...

Page 19: ...lower ground speed 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...

Page 20: ...u experiment with both the cutting height and ground speed until you achieve the best cut Start with a high cutting height and using progressively lower settings until you find a cutting height that i...

Page 21: ...imum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 200 lbs 91kg Secure the trailer with an appropriately sized clevis pin A Figure 18 and clip B 18 Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction and...

Page 22: ...en the unit is cold Locate the transmission oil reservoirs A Figure 20 The oil should be up to the FULL COLD mark B If the oil is below this level proceed to step 2 20 2 Before removing reservoir caps...

Page 23: ...23 2 Remove the pedal mount hardware C and rotate the tab 180 degrees 3 Reinstall the pedal mount hardware and tighten securely 4 Reinstall the foot pedal on the pedal mount tab in the proper orientat...

Page 24: ...will still contain some gasoline so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled so never store the unit...

Page 25: ...preparing engine after storage 6 Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if necessary If any condensation has developed during storage drain crankcase oil and refill 7 Inflate tires to proper pre...

Page 26: ...ation limitations ambient operating conditions temperature humidity altitude and engine to engine variability Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations Briggs Stratton may substitute an engine of...

Page 27: ...atton com au Briggs Stratton Australia Pty Ltd 1 Moorebank Avenue NSW Australia 2170 The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail end user and continues for the period of tim...

Page 28: ...tain all receipts covering maintenance on your engine equipment but B S cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance As t...

Page 29: ...claims shall be filed according to the provisions of the B S engine warranty policy Warranty coverage does not apply to failures of emissions parts that are not original equipment B S parts or to part...

Page 30: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n Notes...

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