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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: ...n Driving Practice 18 Mowing 20 Mowing Recommendations 20 Pushing the Rider By Hand 22 Raise and Lower the Roll Bar 22 Attaching a Trailer 23 Checking Adding Fuel 23 Check Engine Oil Level 24 Briggs S...
Page 3: ...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 LLC Identifying Your Unit The following produc...
Page 4: ...ns or warnings which must be followed Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior quality piece of lawn and garden equipment Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed...
Page 5: ...oil conditions If you feel unsure about operating the unit on a slope don t do it It s not worth the risk Thrown Objects This unit has spinning mower blades These blades can pick up and throw debris t...
Page 6: ...to contact low overhanging obstacles such as tree branches and guide wires Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives shutoff the engine and remove the key before doing any cleaning refueling o...
Page 7: ...ear appropriate clothing including safety shoes safety glasses and ear protection Long hair loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used...
Page 8: ...lity 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 Do Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc...
Page 9: ...long term periods Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start up procedures when returning the unit to service Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open...
Page 10: ...machine weight rating of the roll bar Read and follow all of the instructions shown below regarding the inspection and maintenance of the roll bar structure and the seat belt Inspection of the Roll Ba...
Page 11: ...easily and completely 3 Check for damage to any part of the seat belt A Figure 4 such as nicks cuts loose stitching or fraying 4 Check that the buckle and latch B operate properly and that the latch p...
Page 12: ...changes Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes Avoid turning down slopes if possible turn up slopes Do not operate down slopes towards or near water retaining walls or drop offs Give yourself...
Page 13: ...operly jack the machine and secure with jack stands before working under the machine Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words The safety alert symbol identifies safety information about hazards that can r...
Page 14: ...Fuel Level Gauge One per fuel tank N Removable Floor Plate O Transmission Oil Fill One per hydraulic tank P Hydraulic Actuators One per transaxle Deck Lift Pedal The deck lift pedal A Figure 7 can be...
Page 15: ...RWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE N A NEUTRAL LOCKOUT POSITION The parking brake must be disengaged before attempting to move the ground speed control levers from the NEUTRAL position Moving a lever forward A fro...
Page 16: ...el injected engine 10 A Throttle Control B Ignition Switch C PTO Power Take Off Switch D Hour Meter E Malfunction Indicator Lamp M I L Throttle Control The throttle controls engine speed Move the thro...
Page 17: ...ating on slopes with a rear mounted grass catcher Avoid turning down slopes if possible turn up slopes Use caution when changing direction on slopes and do NOT start or stop on a slope WARNING Never a...
Page 18: ...l levers to the middle position will stop rider movement Pivot the levers outward and lock them in NEUTRAL 2 Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch 3 Engage the parking brake by pulling t...
Page 19: ...ttempting 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 14 While traveling forward allow one handl...
Page 20: ...ine See Stopping the Rider Mowing Recommendations Several factors can affect how well your machine cuts grass Following proper mowing recommendations can improve the performance and life of your machi...
Page 21: ...ing a slower 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...
Page 22: ...y than longer clippings The ideal cutting height will vary with climate time of year and quality of your lawn We recommend that you experiment with both the cutting height and ground speed until you a...
Page 23: ...ed position 6 Rotate the retainer pins so that the handle of the pin is pointing down and then install the hair pin clips into the retainer pins Attaching a Trailer The maximum weight of a towed trail...
Page 24: ...ction 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 illuminate if proble...
Page 25: ...from the unit the oil level will drop 3 Stop the engine and engage the parking brake 4 Close the transaxle s bypass valves start the engine release the parking brake and slowly move the zero turn rid...
Page 26: ...ipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication 27 28 29 Lubricating the ForeFront Suspension Control Arms Interval Every 50 hours Lubricate the ends of the four 4 ForeFront suspensi...
Page 27: ...e 33 that secures the head rest assembly B to the back of the seat C 33 2 Remove the center hardware D 3 Move the head rest assembly up and down until the desired head rest height is achieved and the...
Page 28: ...lift lever to return to its natural position The mower deck can now be raised to the TRANSPORT position and the deck lift lock lever will lock it in place Cutting Height Adjustment The cutting height...
Page 29: ...t pedal position 1 Remove the foot pedal A Figure 37 from the pedal mount tab B 37 2 Remove the pedal mount hardware C and rotate the tab 180 degrees 3 Reinstall the pedal mount hardware and tighten s...
Page 30: ...turn the ignition switch to OFF to stop the engine 2 Chock the front wheels to prevent the unit from rolling 3 Raise the rear of the unit and secure with jack stands 4 Remove the rear drive tires WARN...
Page 31: ...utlined in the Lubrication section 8 Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative to any areas where paint is chipped or damaged 9 Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level with water an...
Page 32: ...on Pressure 15 psi 1 03 bar Front Wheels Tire Size 13 X 6 5 6 Inflation Pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar TRANSMISSIONS LH 1015 1057L RH 1015 1057R Type ZT5400 Transaxles Hydraulic Fluid SAE 20W 50 motor oil S...
Page 33: ...uctregistration com or mail the completed registration card if provided or call 1 800 743 4115 in USA Save your proof of purchase receipt If you do not provide proof of the initial purchase date at th...
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