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0-6 MPH (0-9.7 km/h)

Forward

0-3 MPH (0-4.83 km/h)

Reverse

DIMENSIONS

Models with 36" Rear Discharge Mower Deck

78-1/2" (199.4 cm)

Overall Length

36-3/4" (93.3 cm)

Overall Width

42-9/16" (108 cm)

Overall Height

632 lbs (287 kg)

Weight (approx.)

Warranty

Warranty Statement

BRIGGS & STRATTON WARRANTY POLICY (September 2012)

LIMITED WARRANTY

Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period
specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part
that is defective in material or workmanship or both.
Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or
replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.
This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods
and conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the
nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at
ferrisindustries.com.The 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 one year from purchase,
or to the extent permitted by law . All other implied
warranties are excluded. Liability for incidental 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 countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state or country to country.**

WARRANTY PERIOD

Rental Warranty Period

Standard Warranty
Period

Covered Parts

90 days

4 years (48 months) or
500 hours, which occurs
first.
Unlimited hours during
the first 2 years (24
months)

(+Except as noted below)

Riding mowers

90 days

2 years (24 months)
unlimited hours
(+Except as noted below)

Walk mowers (over 30
inches of cutting width)

90 days

90 days

+Belts, Tires, Brake
Pads, Hoses, Battery,
Blades

90 days

1 year

+Attachments

See Engine Operator's
Manual

See Engine Operator's
Manual

+Engine*

* Emissions-related components are covered by the Emissions
Warranty Statement

** In Australia - Our goods come with guarantees that cannot
be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure. For warranty service,
find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator
map at FERRISINDUSTRIES.COM/AU, or by calling 1300 274
447, or by emailing or writing to
[email protected], Briggs & Stratton
Australia Pty Ltd, 1 Moorebank Avenue, NSW, Australia, 2170.

The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first
retail end user, and continues for the period of time or hours
stated in the table above.

No warranty registration is necessary to obtain warranty
on Briggs & Stratton products. Save your proof of purchase
receipt. If you do not provide proof of the initial purchase
date at the time warranty service is requested, the
manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine
the warranty period.

ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY

We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being
inconvenienced. Warranty service is available only through
Ferris Authorized Service Dealers. Most warranty repairs are
handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service
may not be appropriate. This warranty only covers defects in
materials or workmanship. It does not cover damage caused
by improper use or abuse, improper maintenance or repair,
normal wear and tear, or stale or unapproved fuel.

Improper Use and Abuse - The proper, intended use of this
product is described in the Operator's Manual. Using the product
in a way not described in the Operator's Manual or using the
product after it has been damaged will void your warranty.
Warranty is not allowed if the serial number on the product has
been removed or the product has been altered or modified in
any way, or if the product has evidence of abuse such as 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 serviced or repaired using genuine
Briggs & Stratton parts or equivalent. Damage caused by lack
of maintenance or use of non-original parts is not covered by
warranty.

Normal Wear - Like all mechanical devices, your unit is subject
to wear even when properly maintained. This warranty does
not cover repairs when normal use has exhausted the life of a
part or the equipment. Except as noted in the warranty period,
maintenance and wear items such as filters, belts, cutting
blades, and brake pads (except engine brake pads) are not

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Summary of Contents for FW25 Series

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

Page 2: ...ions Functions 11 Operation 13 Before First Time Use 13 Checks Before Starting 13 Starting the Engine Electric Start Models 13 Stopping the Mower 14 Driving the Mower 14 Cutting Height Adjustment 15 M...

Page 3: ...vered by This Manual The following products are covered by this manual 5901441 The images in this document are representative and are meant to compliment the instructional copy they accompany Your uni...

Page 4: ...nt cautions 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 o...

Page 5: ...cher or discharge guard deflector in place Also do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running If someone does enter the area shut the unit off immediately until they leave Moving Parts Thi...

Page 6: ...care when handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool b...

Page 7: ...feel uneasy on it do not drive on it WARNING Operating on a steep slope can cause sliding and loss of steering control and rollover Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope Use extra caut...

Page 8: ...contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never...

Page 9: ...y Units with hydraulic pumps hoses or motors WARNING Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury If foreign fluid is injected into the...

Page 10: ...GER WARNING or CAUTION is used with the alert symbol to designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness A safety symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard The signal word NOTICE is used to...

Page 11: ...handle depresses both The operator must depress the handles in order to activate the PTO Power Take Off switch If the operator presence handles are released and the forward speed control lever is in...

Page 12: ...the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed Always operate at FULL throttle when mowing Fast throttle speed Slow throttle speed PTO Power Take Off Switch The PTO sw...

Page 13: ...park unit over dry leaves grass or combustible materials Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do NOT allow...

Page 14: ...being achieved by moving the forward speed control lever and drive levers farthest in their directions of travel For normal use the throttle should be kept fully open and the ground speed of the mach...

Page 15: ...he throttle set at the minimum throttle position necessary to engage the deck drive system without stalling the engine 4 Engage the PTO by pulling up the PTO switch 5 Move the throttle to the FAST pos...

Page 16: ...mowing conditions Avoid mowing after rain or even heavy dew and never mulch when the grass is wet moist grass does not mulch well and clumps beneath the mower deck Mowing Patterns Always start mowing...

Page 17: ...grass is wet or if the grass is simply to high to cut Even more than normal mowing mulching requires that the grass be dry and the appropriate amount is cut Do not use the mower as a mulching mower d...

Page 18: ...inutes 2 Remove the fuel cap 3 Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck This will allow for fuel expansion NOTE Do not overfill Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations 4 In...

Page 19: ...king Brake Handle Pivot C Figure 14 Parking Brake Rod Pivots Points D Lower Parking Brake Shaft Pivots E Discharge Chute Rod Hinge C Figures 15 Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where c...

Page 20: ...y from open flame or sparks Here is a checklist 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...

Page 21: ...engine only outdoors or in well ventilated area Maintenance Schedule The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit You will need to keep a record of your operating time UNIT...

Page 22: ...ment or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acce...

Page 23: ...ticking valves etc is not covered by warranty Other Exclusions This warranty excludes damage due to accident abuse modifications alterations improper servicing freezing or chemical deterioration Attac...

Page 24: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

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