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your authorized Ferris servicing dealer. If you need to replace
the battery, follow the steps under
Cleaning the Battery and
Cables
.
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the
gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the
battery well during charging.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be
the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical
component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the
problem, see your authorized Ferris servicing dealer.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the
battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included
in the OPERATOR SAFETY section of this manual. Charge
the battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a rate higher
than 10 amps.
Jump Starting with Auxiliary (Booster) Battery
Jump starting is not recommended.
Troubleshooting
While normal care and regular maintenance will extend
the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may
eventually require that service be performed to allow it to
continue to operating properly.
This troubleshooting guide lists the most common problems,
their causes and remedies.
Refer to
Maintenance Procedures
for instructions on how
to perform most of these minor adjustments and service
repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of these procedures can be
performed for you by your local authorized dealer.
WARNING
Remove ignition key prior to performing maintenance on the
unit.
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the unit
or mower deck only when the engine is stopped and the
parking brake is engaged.
Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and fasten it away from the plug(s) before beginning
the maintenance, to prevent accidental starting of the
engine.
Troubleshooting Charts
Troubleshooting the Zero-Turn Rider
Problem: Engine will not turnover or start.
Cause
Remedy
Parking brake not engaged.
Engage parking brake.
PTO (electric clutch) switch in ON
position.
Place in OFF position.
Problem: Engine will not turnover or start.
Ground speed control levers not in
"NEUTRAL" position.
Move ground speed control levers to
the "NEUTRAL" position.
Out of fuel.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then
refill the fuel tank.
Engine flooded.
Carburated Models:
Move choke
control to closed position.
Fuel
Injected Models:
See authorized
dealer.
Fuse blown.
Replace fuse.
Battery terminals require cleaning.
Clean the battery terminals.
Battery discharged or dead.
Recharge or replace
Wiring loose or broken.
Visually check wiring & replace
broken or frayed wires. Tighten loose
connections.
Solenoid or starter motor faulty.
See authorized service dealer.
Safety interlock switch faulty
Replace as needed. See authorized
service dealer.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or
incorrectly gapped.
Clean and gap or replace. See
engine manual.
Water in fuel.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Gas is old or stale.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Fuel Injected Models:
Malfunction
in fuel injection system.
See authorized service dealer.
Problem: Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Cause
Remedy
Fuel mixture too rich.
1.) Clean air filter. 2.)
Carburated
Models:
Check choke adjustment.
Fuel Injected Models:
See
authorized dealer.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or
incorrectly gapped.
Clean and gap or replace. See
engine manual.
Problem: Engine knocks.
Cause
Remedy
Low oil level.
Check / Add oil as 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 engine manual.
Too much oil in crankcase.
Drain excess oil
Problem: Engine exhaust is black.
Cause
Remedy
Dirty air filter.
Replace air filter. See engine
manual.
Carbureted Models:
Engine choke
control is in closed position.
Move choke control to open position.
Problem: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M.I.L.)
is flashing (Fuel Injected Models only).
Cause
Remedy
Problem with the fuel injection
system.
See your authorized service dealer.
