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Ferris 5901736 Operator'S Manual Download Page 9

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A.) Part Number: 84002376 - Decal, Main Safety

B.) Part Number: 84002375 - Decal, Danger Discharge

C.) Part Number: 5061245 - Decal, Pinch Point

D.) Part Number: 5103665 - Decal, Fire Hazard

Safety Icons

Callout

Hazard Meaning

A

Alert

B

Read the manual

C

Go across slopes, not up and down

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Summary of Contents for 5901736

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

Page 2: ...4 Pushing the Unit by Hand 16 Storage 16 Maintenance Schedule 17 Maintenance Procedures 17 Service and Maintenance Safety 17 Checking Tire Pressures 18 Checking Adding Fuel 18 Check Engine Oil Level 1...

Page 3: ...atton Corporation Identification Tag Location The product identification tag A Figure 1 can be found in the location shown 1 PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Unit Model Number Unit Serial Number Mower Deck Mode...

Page 4: ...afe operating techniques an explanation of the product s features and controls and maintenance information is included to help you get the most out of your equipment investment Be sure to completely r...

Page 5: ...ey before doing any cleaning refueling or servicing Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable Do not smoke while operating or refueling Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running Allow engin...

Page 6: ...er without either the entire grass catcher or the deflector in place Slow down and use caution when making turns and when changing directions on slopes Never raise deck with the blades running Never l...

Page 7: ...t Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area Before and during reverse operation look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the unit Use extra care when approac...

Page 8: ...ng blades Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use caution when servicing them Only replace blades Never straighten or weld them Keep hands and feet away from moving parts If possible do not make adjus...

Page 9: ...r 84002376 Decal Main Safety B Part Number 84002375 Decal Danger Discharge C Part Number 5061245 Decal Pinch Point D Part Number 5103665 Decal Fire Hazard Safety Icons Callout Hazard Meaning A Alert B...

Page 10: ...Test 2 Blades SHOULD turn on if Operator releases the blade engagement lockout and depresses the blade engagement lever Test 3 Blade Brake Check Mower blades and the mower deck drive belt should come...

Page 11: ...blade engagement lever 4 Maximum Forward Speed Control Lever The maximum forward speed control lever A Figure 5 has four positions and determines the maximum forward speed of the unit Icon Control Na...

Page 12: ...attempting to operate this unit Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit Operate in an open area without engaging the blades to become accustomed to the unit WARNING Read the...

Page 13: ...driving the mower 6 After warming the engine ALWAYS operate the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing Stopping the Mower 1 Bring the unit to a complete stop 2 Release the blade engagement lever to stop th...

Page 14: ...ct how well your machine cuts grass Following proper mowing recommendations can improve the performance and life of your machine Height of Grass Often cutting height is a matter of personal preference...

Page 15: ...ing If you hear the engine slowing down you are mowing too fast using a slower ground speed will improve the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems Use an appropria...

Page 16: ...d using progressively lower settings until you find a cutting height that is matched to your mowing conditions and preferences Pushing the Unit by Hand NOTICE Towing the unit while the transmission is...

Page 17: ...m Storage Before starting the unit after it has been stored for a long period of time perform the following steps 1 Remove any blocking from under the unit 2 Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner...

Page 18: ...ard with household waste Check with your local authorities service center or dealer for safe disposal recycling facilities Engine Maintenance and Repair Refer to the engine manufacturer s manual for m...

Page 19: ...es DANGER Thrown objects hazard Avoid injury a worn or damaged mower blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s area or bystander s area resulting in serious personal...

Page 20: ...ange the mower blade bevel 24 4 The mower blade should have a maximum of 1 64 0 40 mm cutting edge B or less Balancing the Mower Blades CAUTION Thrown objects hazard An unbalanced mower blade can crea...

Page 21: ...e 28 that is installed to the trim side spindle C is aligned perpendicular to the right blade B that is installed to the discharge side spindle A 28 6 Tighten the blade mounting bolt C Figure 26 to 50...

Page 22: ...in A Figure 30 2 Press the back of the caster lock B down and install the locking pin back into the hole The locking pin will be above the the back of the caster lock 3 Repeat the process for the othe...

Page 23: ...position See Starting the Engine section for proper starting instructions 4 Loosen the jam nuts B that are tightened against the ball joints C 5 Using a wrench turn the double nut assembly D on the ne...

Page 24: ...is fastened with a multi position anchor this is not an adjustment point Do NOT attempt to adjust the spring length or lifting performance will be compromised Changing the Mower Deck Belts 1 Release...

Page 25: ...tool carefully install the spring H onto the front spring mounting hardware 20 Install the spindle pulley C Figure 36 onto the trim side spindle shaft D making sure to properly seat the key way of the...

Page 26: ...11 Install the transaxle fan guard using the two 2 screws 12 Install the mower deck drive belt See Changing the Mower Deck Drive Belts Adjusting the Differential Drive Chain 1 Release the blade engag...

Page 27: ...e engaged position Problem Engine runs but mower will not engage Differential drive chain is broken Replace Differential drive chain Differential drive chain is out of adjustment Adjust chain See Adju...

Page 28: ...low or uneven Check and inflate the tires Problem Stepped Cutting Stepped cutting is sharp ridges or uneven levels left in the lawn surface Stepped cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or mi...

Page 29: ...ncidental 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 c...

Page 30: ...s 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 servic...

Page 31: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n Notes...

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