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

Page 2: ...Oil Tank Select Models 23 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Engines with Remote Oil Tank 24 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter All Other Models 25 Engine Maintenance 26 Electronic Fuel Injection EFI...

Page 3: ...e representative and are meant to complement the instructional copy they accompany Your unit may vary from the images displayed LEFT and RIGHT are as seen from the operator s position Ferris is a regi...

Page 4: ...fe as the operator If it is misused or not properly maintained it can be dangerous Remember you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you Use common sense and think through what you...

Page 5: ...deck has spinning mower blades that can amputate hands and feet Do not allow anyone near the unit while it is running Keep safety devices guards shields and switches in place and working To help you t...

Page 6: ...w all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting If the operator s or mechanic s can not read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them Become familiar...

Page 7: ...tions Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders away Do not operate the unit...

Page 8: ...nd the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn un...

Page 9: ...rk and flames Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery Wear protective clothes and use insulated tools Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which...

Page 10: ...A Part No 7101665 Decal Danger B Part No 5103665 Decal Warning Fire C Part No 5105081 Decal Dash Panel LH Controls D Part No 5105095 Decal Dash Panel RH Warning Controls E Part No 5104636 Decal Danger...

Page 11: ...if The parking brake lever is in the ENGAGED position Test 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if The ignition switch is turned to the OFF position Test 4 PTO Switch blades should SHUT OFF if If the PTO switch...

Page 12: ...ntrol the cutting height of the mower deck See Cutting Height Adjustment for instructions on using these controls 5 Cutting Height Adjustment Pin Deck Lift Lock Lever Maximum Forward Speed Bar This un...

Page 13: ...n to disengage the parking brake Disengage Releases the parking brake Engage Locks the parking brake Operator Platform The operator stands on the operator platform while driving the machine Keep both...

Page 14: ...ction Indicator Lamp M I L The malfunction indicator lamp detects problems with the engine If the malfunction indicator lamp begins to flash while you are operating the unit see the engine operator s...

Page 15: ...Injected Models WARNING Read the operator s manual before attempting to operate this unit If you do not understand how a specific control functions or have not yet thoroughly read the Features and Co...

Page 16: ...in mowing is absolutely essential to getting the most out of the zero turn riding mower Locate a smooth flat area of your lawn one with plenty of room to maneuver Clear the area of objects people and...

Page 17: ...rd travel takes practice If the unit veers to either direction while both ground speed controls levers are pressed against the maximum forward speed bar see Tracking Adjustment in the Maintenance Proc...

Page 18: ...too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction and control can cause sliding loss of steering control and possible rollover If you feel unsure about operating the unit on a slope don t do it...

Page 19: ...e 16 The amount of grass you are able to cut in one pass is also effected by the type of mowing system you are using for example broadcasting with side discharge decks can process a much larger volume...

Page 20: ...oducts your lawn can use UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS your mulching mower will virtually eliminate noticeable clippings on the lawn surface Note When mulching under heavy cutting conditions a rumbling soun...

Page 21: ...hecklist of things to do when storing your unit temporarily or in between uses Keep the unit in an area away from where children may come into contact with it If there s any chance of unauthorized use...

Page 22: ...both engine hours and PTO hours the maintenance intervals are based on the engine hours as displayed by the hour meter UNIT MAINTENANCE Before each use Check safety interlock system Check unit brakes...

Page 23: ...Injected Models The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and fuel pump If filter is dirty or clogged replace as follows 1 Disconnect the negative battery cable 2 Place a conta...

Page 24: ...n the area around the engine oil dipstick A Figure 24 and oil fill cover B to remove any debris 24 3 Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth 4 Cut the self locking tie C that keeps...

Page 25: ...p into place on the lip C of the tank housing so that the dipstick is fully installed into the tank This action requires moderate force 26 13 Remove the engine oil dipstick and check the oil level Max...

Page 26: ...lectronic Fuel Injection EFI System EFI Models EFI is an electronically controlled fuel management system which is monitored by an Electronic Control Unit ECU A Malfunction Indicator Lamp M I L will i...

Page 27: ...oil should be up to the FULL COLD mark B on the transmission oil tanks If the oil is below this level proceed to step 3 3 Before removing the tank cap C make sure that the area around the tank caps a...

Page 28: ...cation and function of the bypass valves start the engine release the parking brake and slowly move the zero turn rider s ground speed control levers in both forward and reverse directions 5 to 6 time...

Page 29: ...ever pivots Motion control shafts and linkages Parking brake shafts and linkages Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts a...

Page 30: ...f the blade could be thrown into the operator s area or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the mower blade every 25 hours or at least once per year If the mower bla...

Page 31: ...debris Be sure blade is balanced before installing 1 Clean the mower blade to remove any dried grass or other debris 2 Clamp a nail in a bench vise hang the mower blade on the nail and position the bl...

Page 32: ...to the 5 12 7 cm TRANSPORT position 2 Place the cutting height adjustment pin in any open hole The deck lift lock latch D holds the mower deck at the 5 12 7 cm position while cutting Note Make sure th...

Page 33: ...t hand side motion control rod and the left hand motion control rod C must be adjusted by turning it in the opposite direction that you turned the right hand motion control rod The left hand motion co...

Page 34: ...arm and secure with the 1 2 hardware previously removed 13 Tighten the jam nut against the deck lift rod 14 Repeat this process for the other side of the unit if necessary 15 Remove all blocking from...

Page 35: ...is complete If the measurements do not equal 4 10 2 cm in the front and 4 1 4 10 8 cm in the rear the mounting hole that the front hanger chains and rear deck linkages are mounted in will have to be c...

Page 36: ...A Figure 52 52 WARNING Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with the breaker bar due to the increased tension in the spring as the idler arm is being rotated Injury may result if the break...

Page 37: ...from the idler arm 4 Slide the drive belt over the edge of the trim side spindle pulley C Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 5 Remove the old belt and replace with a new one 6 Install th...

Page 38: ...transmission pulleys J PTO clutch pulley B and the adjustable idler pulley K 10 Carefully rotate the breaker bar clockwise and install the belt on the stationary idler pulley making sure that the back...

Page 39: ...a Completely Discharged Battery WARNING Do NOT charge battery with key switch ON Never use a quick battery charger to start engine Always disconnect negative battery cable before charging battery 1 Be...

Page 40: ...e of the vehicle with the discharged battery 9 If the vehicle does not start after cranking for ten 10 seconds STOP PROCEDURE More than ten 10 seconds seldom starts the engine unless some mechanical a...

Page 41: ...required Using wrong grade oil See engine manual Problem Excessive oil consumption Cause Remedy Engine running too hot Clean engine fins blower screen and air cleaner Using wrong weight oil See engin...

Page 42: ...is too fast Slow down Deck is plugged with grass Clean out the mower Not overlapping cutting rows enough Overlap your cutting rows Not overlapping enough when turning When turning your effective cutti...

Page 43: ...X 6 5 6 Inflation Pressure N A Flat free tire LH 1710 1065L 5105286 RH 1710 1065R 5105285 Type ZT 4400 Transaxles Hydraulic Fluid SAE 20W 50 motor oil Speeds Forward 0 12 MPH 0 19 3 km h Reverse 0 5...

Page 44: ...1 Moorebank Avenue NSW Australia 2170 The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail or commercial customer To ensure prompt and complete warranty coverage register your produc...

Page 45: ...uct are also excluded This warranty does not include used reconditioned second hand or demonstration equipment or engines This warranty also excludes failures due to acts of God and other force majeur...

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