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Ferris 5901756, Operator'S Manual

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Work Functions:

Callout

Function

Amperage

A

Battery Ignition

20 amp

B

Brake Switch

3 amp

C

Platter

10 amp

D

Shaker

10 amp

E

Headlight

5 amp

F

Kill

N/A

G

Platter

N/A

H

Shaker

N/A

Auxiliary Functions:

Note: 

The auxiliary functions are not included with the

machine. The machine is equipped with auxiliary fuses for

optional add-on functions. 

Callout

Function

Amperage

I

Auxiliary 1 Fuse

5 amp

J

Auxiliary 2 Fuse

5 amp 

K

Auxiliary 3 Fuse

5 amp 

L

Auxiliary 1 Relay

N/A

M

Auxiliary 2 Relay

N/A

N

Auxiliary 3 Relay

N/A

Starter / Engine / Pump:

Callout

Function

Amperage

O

Pump Relay

N/A

P

Pump

40 amp

Callout

Function

Amperage

Q

Spreader Motor

Controller

20 amp

Check/Fill Hydraulic Oil Level

Oil Type:

 Parker HT-1000 hydraulic oil or equivalent. 

This unit is equipped with one hydraulic oil tank. This

hydraulic oil tank provides oil to the two wheel motors and

the pump. The level of oil in the hydraulic oil tank must be

checked, and if necessary, filled.
 

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1. Locate the hydraulic oil tank. The hydraulic oil tank is

located on the right side of the unit (A, Figure 35). 

2. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. The oil should be

up to the “FULL COLD” mark (B) on the hydraulic oil tank.

If the oil is below this level, proceed to step #3. 

3. Before removing the tank cap, make sure that the area

around the tank cap and fill neck of the tank is free of

dust, dirt, and other debris. Remove the tank cap.

4. Add oil up to the “FULL COLD” mark.
5. Install the tank cap.
6. After adding oil to the tank, it may be necessary to purge

air from the hydraulic system. To purge air from the

hydraulic system, simply drive the machine.  

Summary of Contents for 5901756

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

Page 2: ... the Machine 21 Operating the Spreader 21 Operating the Shaker 22 Operating the Sprayer 22 Operating the Spray Wand 23 Storage 23 Calibration 25 Spreader Flow Rate Calibration 25 Centering the Spread Pattern 25 Calibrating the Spray Flow Rate 25 Maintenance Schedule 27 Maintenance Procedures 28 Before Maintaining Your Unit 28 Checking Adding Fuel 28 Replacing the Fuel Filter 28 Checking the Engine...

Page 3: ...images in this document are 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 registered trademark of Briggs Stratton Corporation Identifying Your Unit The following products are covered by this manual 5901756 The product identification tag A Figure 1 can ...

Page 4: ... liquid or chemical burns could occur if chemicals are not used properly Read and follow all the instructions and warnings on Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS from manufacturer of all chemicals used Become familiar with and follow all warnings recommendations instructions and procedures for first aid measures safe use mixing handling applying spills clean up storage and disposal of all chemicals a...

Page 5: ...er fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container for gasoline Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel or drain the machine indoors Check that safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly Do not operate unless they function properly Become familiar with and follo...

Page 6: ...e only in the daylight or with artificial light from the headlight accessory if equipped Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine Only start engine from the operator s position Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian controlled equipment especially when backing up Walk don t run Reduced footing could cause slipping Slow down and use extra care on...

Page 7: ...n 4 6 and is based on the ISO 5395 3 Stability Test procedure described in Annex A The 14 degree limit of stability is equal to 60 of the angle at which machine lift off occurred in static tests Actual dynamic stability may vary depending on operating conditions DANGER DANGER Wet or soft slopes hazard Wet or soft slopes can cause sliding and loss of control Do NOT operate on slopes when grass is w...

Page 8: ...ine running Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area away from spark and flames Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery Wear protective clothes and use insulated tools Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making repairs Always comply with factory specifications on all settings and adjustmen...

Page 9: ... e p r o d u c t i o n 9 3 A Part Number 5106708 Decal Warning B Part Number 5105766 Decal Danger C Part Number 5103184 Decal Warning Rotating Parts 5106708 Decal Warning A Safety alert triangle 5105766 Decal Danger ...

Page 10: ...mbol may be used to represent the type of hazard DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage to the product Safety Interlock...

Page 11: ...ol Lever Engine Throttle Control Lever The throttle controls engine speed Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed FAST engine throttle speed SLOW engine throttle speed Choke Control Lever Close the choke for cold starting Open the choke once the engine starts A warm engine may not require choking Move the lever forward to close the choke and rearward to...

Page 12: ...ers 7 A Maximum Forward Speed Control Bar B Left Ground Speed Control Lever C Right Ground Speed Control Lever D Cam Lever E Rear Stationary Lever The maximum forward speed control bar can be adjusted in any position within its positioning slot The closer the control bar is to the ground speed control levers B C the slower the unit will drive and the further away from the ground speed control leve...

Page 13: ...Name Drive System Release Valves This unit is equipped with two drive system release valves The drive system release valves deactivate the hydraulic system so that the unit can be pushed by hand Both drive system release valves must be in the same position whether you are driving the unit or pushing it by hand See Pushing the Unit by Hand for operational information Sprayer Control Functions and L...

Page 14: ...knob counter clockwise to decrease the pressure Boom Control Levers Spray Toggle Valves These levers control the boom sections There are left right and center boom sections Each boom section contains two sprayers The boom sections can be used simultaneously or separately depending on spraying needs To turn activate the sprayers in a boom section pull its lever to the ON position To turn deactivate...

Page 15: ...ily to the left or right of the machine To use pull or push the control until desired spread pattern is reached Turn the control to the right to lock the pattern control at the desired setting Hopper Gate Control This control opens and closes the granular hopper gate To open the gate pull the control up To close the gate push the control down To adjust the maximum opening of the hopper gate see Ga...

Page 16: ...errismowers com Gate Stop The gate stop A Figure 14 controls the maximum opening of the hopper gate and is located on the front of the hopper The knob is rotated one direction or the other until the desired maximum gate opening is obtained 14 ...

Page 17: ...round speed control levers are in the NEUTRAL position 2 A warm engine may not require choking Set the engine throttle control to the FAST throttle position and then fully close the choke 3 Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to START If the engine does not start after five 5 seconds turn the ignition switch to OFF and refer to the engine owner s manual 4 After the engine starts gradu...

Page 18: ...e unit it is recommended that the slowest speed setting be used until the operator is comfortable driving the unit To adjust the Maximum Forward Speed Bar to the desired position 1 Bring the unit to a complete stop 2 Release the cam lever D 3 Position the maximum forward speed control bar to the desired position 4 Lock the cam lever in place Smooth Travel The ground speed control levers of this un...

Page 19: ... To ZERO TURN gradually move one ground speed control lever FORWARD from neutral while moving the other ground speed control lever BACK from neutral simultaneously Repeat several times 20 Note Changing the amount each ground speed control lever is pulled forward or back changes the pivot point you turn on Advanced Driving 21 Your unit s unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn around at ...

Page 20: ...erating on slopes and lean towards the center of the turn when changing directions on slopes Operation on wet grass especially when going up and down slopes can cause loss of traction sliding loss of steering control and possible rollover Operate across slopes NOT up and down slopes Lean your body slightly rearward and towards the uphill side drive wheel while keeping a firm grip on the control le...

Page 21: ...p and the ground does not exceed 14 degrees A steeper angle may cause the unit to lose traction and slide out of control Always load the unit with the unit driving forward Limit the engine throttle and ground speed when loading the unit Engage the parking brake once the unit has been properly loaded and the engine is shut off This will help minimize movement of the unit on the trailer during trans...

Page 22: ...ignition switch and turn to the START 3 Use the liquid material tank selector lever A Figure 26 to select which tank you want to spray liquid fertilizer from You can choose the left right or both tanks 26 4 Activate the spray system by moving the spray pump on off switch E to the ON position 5 Set the spray pressure adjustment control C to the desired pressure setting when the unit is at full thro...

Page 23: ... used for human or animal habitation WARNING Never store the unit with gasoline in the engine or fuel tank in a heated shelter or in poorly ventilated enclosures Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc and cause an explosion Handle gasoline carefully It is highly flammable and careless use could result in serious fire damage to y...

Page 24: ...e fuel tank and run the engine for a few minutes or drain all fuel from the unit before placing it in storage Starting After Long Term Storage Before starting the machine after it has been stored for a long period of time perform the following steps 1 Remove any blocks from under the unit 2 Install the battery if it was removed 3 Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline See engine manual for recomme...

Page 25: ...ar tube 0 5 inches internal diameter and 4 inches tall Use a permanent marker to mark the tube at 0 25 inch increments all the way up the tube This will act as a measuring device for the collected fertilizer pills A ruler or tape measure A method of recording the collection amounts 2 Set the gate stop control to a setting of 5 3 Move the hopper gate control to the OPEN position The hopper must ini...

Page 26: ...ip should be approximately as follows AIXR Teejet Tip 28 ounces per minute 7 If the output from the nozzles is slightly different from the values listed above adjust the pressure slightly using the spray pressure adjustment control Turning the spray pressure adjustment control counter clockwise will decrease the system pressure and will decrease the output from the tips 8 If the output from nozzle...

Page 27: ...tput rate Replace spray tips and or adjust pressure setting as necessary ENGINE MAINTENANCE Daily Inspections Check the engine oil level Check the reduction case oil level Check the air filter One 1 month or 20 Hour Maintenance Period whichever comes first Initial change of the engine oil 50 Hour Maintenance Interval Clean the air filter 100 Hour Maintenance Interval Change the engine oil Clean th...

Page 28: ...9 This will allow for fuel expansion If you are filling the tank from a fueling station make sure that the nozzle is inserted into the tank far enough that the splash guard B contacts the opening of the filler neck 29 Note Do not overfill Refer to your engine owner s manual for specific fuel recommendations 3 Install and hand tighten the fuel cap NOTICE Refer to your engine owner s manual for spec...

Page 29: ...p from the oil drain hose and drain the engine oil 4 After draining replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil Reinstall the oil drain hose into its storage position so it is retained during normal operation 5 Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter C Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one 6 Add engine oil refer to engine operator s manual in the fill tube B Fig...

Page 30: ...raulic Oil Level Oil Type Parker HT 1000 hydraulic oil or equivalent This unit is equipped with one hydraulic oil tank This hydraulic oil tank provides oil to the two wheel motors and the pump The level of oil in the hydraulic oil tank must be checked and if necessary filled 35 1 Locate the hydraulic oil tank The hydraulic oil tank is located on the right side of the unit A Figure 35 2 Check the o...

Page 31: ... Oil Level section Checking Tire Pressures Tire pressure should be checked periodically and maintained at the levels shown in the Specifications chart Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the Max Inflation stamped on the side wall of the tires The pressures shown provide proper traction and extend tire life Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in the following lubric...

Page 32: ...ard speed control bar The unit should drive across the lawn in a straight line 7 If the unit veers in either direction the linkage rods A B Figure 39 will need to be adjusted 39 8 Stop the unit Engage the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to OFF 9 Remove the operator cushion from the unit 10 If the unit veers to the left loosen the jam nuts C and turn the right B linkage rod clockwise 11 ...

Page 33: ...heel and use a 13 16 wrench tighten the wheel nuts 11 Repeat Steps 2 7 on the right side of the unit With the parking brake engaged the compressed springs C on each side of the parking brake arm should measure 1 7 8 E Note If this does not correct your braking problem see your authorized dealer Cleaning the Battery and Cables This unit is equipped with a maintenance free BCIU1 battery WARNING Keep...

Page 34: ...reattach the battery cables positive cable first B 5 Coat the cable ends and the battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non conducting grease 6 Reinstall the battery box cover and rubber strap Replacing the Platter 43 1 Use your hands to remove the platter spring pin C Figure 43 2 Slide the platter A off the platter motor shaft B 3 Slide the new platter onto the platter motor shaft 4 Use your h...

Page 35: ...worn damaged or missing The spread control baffle is positioned incorrectly Follow the procedure in the Calibration section of this manual for centering the spread pattern The input shaft of the platter gearbox is not turning Make sure that the platter gear motor spins freely by hand Inspect the gear motor fuse located under the console to ensure it is not blown The platter is dirty worn or damage...

Page 36: ...ough or hilly conditions the liquid in the spray tanks may slosh around and the tank discharge tube may starve when the tank level is low This can cause poor spraying performance The engine speed is too low Operate the machine at full engine speed The spray system is designed to operate most efficiently at full engine speed The pump is worn or damaged Replace the pump Electrical System Operates In...

Page 37: ...rker TG0475UB Maximum Forward Speed 8 mph 13 km hour Maximum Reverse Speed 4 mph 6 4 km hour Oil Type Parker HT 1000 hydraulic oil or equivalent Oil Capacity 1 qt 0 95 L Tires and Wheels Front Tires 16X8 50 8 Inflation Pressure 15 psi Rear Tires 24X12 12 Inflation Pressure 12 psi Spreader Spreader Model Custom 250 lb Hopper Spreader Capacity 250 lb 113 kg Spraying System Spray Pump Hypro 4001XL Ro...

Page 38: ... 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 the warranty period listed below or to the extent permitted by law Liability for incidental or consequential ...

Page 39: ... 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 or non equivalent parts is not covered by warranty Normal Wear and Tear Like all mechanical devices the unit is subject to wear even when properly maintained This warranty does not cover replacement or repairs when normal use has exhausted...

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