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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Ferris Commerical
Zero Turn Mower. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your
confidence in the Ferris brand. When operated and maintained
according to the manuals, your Ferris product will provide many
years of dependable service.

The manuals contain safety information to make you aware of
the hazards and risks associated with the unit and how to avoid
them. This Commerical Zero Turn Mower was designed to be
used as described in operator's manual and is not intended for
any other purpose. It is important that you read and understand
the instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate
this equipment. Save these original instructions for future
reference.

This product requires final assembly before use. Refer to the
setup guide for instructions on final assembly procedures. Follow
the instructions completely.

Products Covered by This Manual

The following products are covered by this manual:

5901244 5901245 5901255 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

seen from the operator's position.

© Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights
reserved.

Ferris is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group,
LLC

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

5375 N. Main Street

Munnsville, NY 13409-4003

(800) 933-6175

ferrisindustries.com

Identification Tag Location

The Product Identification tag (A, Figure 1) can be found in the
location shown.

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Product Identification Tag (Stamped)

PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA

Unit Model Number:

Unit Serial Number:

Mower Deck Model Number:

Mower Deck Serial Number:

Dealer Name:

Date Purchased:

ENGINE REFERENCE DATA

Engine Make:

Engine Model:

Engine Type/Spec:

Engine Code/Serial Number

When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts,
service, or information you MUST have these numbers.

The Illustrated Parts List for this machine can be downloaded
from ferrisindustries.com. Please provide model and serial
number when ordering replacement parts.

CE Identification Tag Markings - EN
836

Manufacturer's Identification Number

A.

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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...

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