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Revision 03

Rev. Date: 02/2005

TP 100-7056-02-WD-F

Ferris Industries
5375 North Main Street
Munnsville, NY 13409
800-933-6175

HydroWalk Series

Dual Drive Walk-Behind Mowers

Powerhead

Model Number
DDSKAV15
DDSKAV15CE
DDSKAV17
DDSKAV17CE
DDSKAV23
DDSKAV23CE

Mower Deck

Model Number
DDS48
DDS48R
DDS52
DDS52R
DDSH52
DDS61
DDSH61

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Summary of Contents for HydroWalk DDS48

Page 1: ...5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 HydroWalk Series Dual Drive Walk Behind Mowers Powerhead Model Number DDSKAV15 DDSKAV15CE DDSKAV17 DDSKAV17CE DDSKAV23 DDSKAV23CE Mower Deck Mod...

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Page 3: ...Pulley Height Adjustment 48 models 21 Deck Leveling Adjustment DDSH models 22 Mowing Height Adjustment DDSH models 23 Mower Belt Replacement 24 Mower Belt Replacement DDSH models 25 Transmission Driv...

Page 4: ...turns and crossing roads and sidewalks Stop blades if not mowing 22 Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck TRAINING 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the...

Page 5: ...ting your foot on the ground ride on units 6 Do not mow excessively steep slopes 7 Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 8 Do not mow slopes if you cannot back up them TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE ON UNITS...

Page 6: ...lean up oil or fuel spillage 10 Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame 11 Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting 12 Park machi...

Page 7: ...entification Numbers ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Unit Model Number PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Unit SERIAL Number Dealer Name Date Purchased Engine Make Engine Model Mower Deck Model Number Mower Deck SERIAL Num...

Page 8: ...ion while you are operating your unit All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily injury can result when these ins...

Page 9: ...f Operator releases the operator presence handles with PTO engaged OR Operator releases the operator presence handles with parking brake disengaged Test 4 Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower driv...

Page 10: ...fly describes the function of individual controls Starting stopping driving and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences To learn what combination and sequence...

Page 11: ...he throttle controls engine speed Move the throttle for ward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed Always operate at FULL throttle Choke Close the choke for cold starting Open the...

Page 12: ...are in place and tight Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel Refer to engine manual for fuel recommendations WARNING Before leaving the operator s position for any reason engage the parking brake disenga...

Page 13: ...until it stops 4 Move the throttle control to mid throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF Remove the key Operation DRIVING THE MOWER The hydrostatic transmission has an infinite number of...

Page 14: ...ff the PTO 7 Stop the engine see STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn the ignition OFF and remove the key 2 To disengage the tran...

Page 15: ...n a cool dry place and fully charged about once a month If battery is left in unit disconnect the negative cable WARNING Never store the unit with gasoline in engine or fuel tank in a heated shelter o...

Page 16: ...bricate Mower Mower Deck 16 Check Mower Deck Belt Tension 24 25 Check Tire Pressure 14 Check Hydraulic Fluid 15 Check Fuel Filter 15 Clean Battery Cables 17 Clean Sharpen Mower Blades 18 Inspect Spark...

Page 17: ...LUG Refer to engine owners manual CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL 1 Observe the oil reservoirs B Figure 2 The oil level should be at the FULL line C figure 2 2 Before removing the reservoir caps make sure t...

Page 18: ...rature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember...

Page 19: ...st C Figure 12 2 Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny 3 Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables positive cable first see B Figure 12 4 Coat the cable...

Page 20: ...a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 7 Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 15 The blade spacers blade washer and bolt must be reinstalled in the e...

Page 21: ...k 4 Engine flooded 4 Move throttle control out of CHOKE position 5 Fuse blown 5 Replace fuse 6 Battery terminals require 6 Clean the battery terminals cleaning 7 Battery discharged or dead 7 Recharge...

Page 22: ...or replace blades See Mower Blade Service 4 Mower drive belt slipping 4 Clean or replace belt as necessary because it is oily or worn 5 Blades not properly fastened 5 See Servicing the Mower Blades to...

Page 23: ...Fig 16 B Fig 16 A Fig 16 1 3 4 U 1 3 2 U 2 3 2 1 4 U 3 3 2 1 2 U 3 2 2 3 4 L 4 2 3 L 2 1 3 1 4 L 3 1 3 1 2 L 3 0 3 3 4 L 4 0 4 L 5 0 Figure 16 Mowing Height Adjustment Points A Caster Spacers B Blade...

Page 24: ...t of 2 is obtained at the very tip of the blade towards the front of the machine 4 Now place a straight edge on top of the cutter deck approximately 1 to the outside of the front deck mount on the rig...

Page 25: ...23 Troubleshooting Adjustment Service...

Page 26: ...belt and re check belt tension Adjust if necessary Spindle Belt 1 Remove PTO clutch to Deck belt See instructions above 2 Loosen the nylon nut C Figure 25 to release the belt tension on the spindle dr...

Page 27: ...nd replace with a new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves Figure 28 7 Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and idler pulleys Tighten the spring com...

Page 28: ...nstall belt over the transmission cooling fans and on the transmission input pulleys G around the idler pulleys F I and on the crankshaft pulley 10 Reinstall the belt tension spring D onto the anchor...

Page 29: ...WISE until the drive tire begins to rotate backwards 7 Set the adjustment half way in between where the forward and backwards rotations began 8 Adjust the throttle control to FULL highest setting Cycl...

Page 30: ...ain pan under each transmission and remove the filters to drain the oil See Figure 32 3 Once oil has drained from transmissions replace with new filters P N 21068 1 placing a light film on the seal of...

Page 31: ...B Figure 33 until the rotor face and armature face just contacts the gauge 5 Check the windows for an equal amount of tension when the gauge is inserted and removed and make any necessary adjustments...

Page 32: ...ific gravity of a cell once per hour The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing freely at low charging rate and less than 0 003 change in spe cific gravity occurs over a three hour period...

Page 33: ...e can be seen or if the electrolyte fluid cannot be seen do not attempt to start with jumper cables as long as the battery remains frozen WARNING For your personal safety use extreme care when jump st...

Page 34: ...x 7 50 12 Inflation Pressure 15 psi 1 03 bar Front Wheels Tire Size 9 x 3 5 6 Inflation Pressure 25 psi 1 72 bar TRANSMISSION Eaton 771 101 771 102 Type Unitized Drive Transaxles Hydraulic Fluid Mobil...

Page 35: ...orates in the hot afternoon sun LC 1 HOW TO WATER YOUR LAWN The best method of watering a lawn is to imitate a slow soaking rain applying about 1 inch of water A method of verifying the amount that yo...

Page 36: ...at one time shocks the plant s growth system and weakens the grass plants A good rule of thumb is the 1 3 rule to cut no more than one third of the grass height and never more than 1 inch at a time Th...

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Page 38: ...y cutting conditions a rumbling sound may be present and is normal MULCHING REQUIRES EXCELLENT MOWING CONDITIONS Mulching mowers cannot function properly if the grass is wet or if the grass is simply...

Page 39: ...terial This material in turn acts as an inexpensive fertilizer for your lawn and garden How to start a healthy compost pile 1 Build a bin using bricks fencing cement blocks etc or pur chase a prefabri...

Page 40: ...misadjustment or damage to mower blades CAUSE SOLUTION Deck is not leveled correctly Level the deck correctly Tires are not properly inflated Check and inflate the tires Blades are damaged Replace the...

Page 41: ...eck is plugged with grass Clean out the mower Uneven Cutting Uneven cutting is waviness or smooth troughs in the lawn surface Uneven cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or misadjustment CAU...

Page 42: ...llustrations which show the relationship of the parts and how they go together as well as giving the replace ment part numbers and quantities used Important assembly notes and special torque values ar...

Page 43: ...to and from any authorized Ferris dealer Any damage or deterioration due to normal use wear and tear or environmental or natural elements or exposure Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such...

Page 44: ...s 5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 www ferrisindustries com Copyright 2005 Ferris Industries All Rights Reserved Printed in USA HydroWalk Series Dual Drive Walk Behind Mowers OP...

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