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Revision 02

Rev. Date: 8/2004

TP 100-7131-02-UB-F

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

UltraBelt GD Series

Belt-Drive Walk Behind Mower

Beginning S/N: 5409 & above

Model Number:
BGF36KAV15
BGF48KAV15

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Summary of Contents for UltraBelt GD BGF36KAV15

Page 1: ...8 2004 TP 100 7131 02 UB F Ferris Industries 5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 UltraBelt GD Series Belt Drive Walk Behind Mower Beginning S N 5409 above Model Number BGF36KAV15 B...

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Page 3: ...Deck 18 Steering Lever Adjustment 19 Brake Adjustment 20 Mowing Height Adjustment 20 PTO Clutch Adjustment 21 PTO Drive Belt 22 Gearbox Drive Belt 23 Lawn Care Mowing Information LC 1 NOTE In this man...

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: ...r Engine Type Spec Engine Code Serial Number S SA A M M P PL LE E When contacting your authorized dealer for replace ment parts service or information you MUST have these numbers Record your model ser...

Page 8: ...have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while you are operating your unit All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mowe...

Page 9: ...er is in NEUTRAL Test 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if Operator releases the operator presence handles with PTO engaged Operator releases the operator presence handles with ground speed selector lever in g...

Page 10: ...Operator Presence Handles E Engine Ignition Switch F Throttle Control G Choke H PTO Engagement Switch I Fuel Tank Cap C Clutch Lock Levers These lock levers will disengage the power to the ground dri...

Page 11: ...G Choke Close the choke for cold starting Open the choke once the engine starts A warm engine may not require chok ing Pull the knob up to close the choke H PTO Engagement Switch The PTO Engagement Sw...

Page 12: ...ctions and oil recommendations Make sure all nuts bolts screws and pins are in place and tight Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel Refer to engine manual for fuel recommendations Make sure fuel shut of...

Page 13: ...o keep the front wheels on the ground Traveling Down a Slope A very slow ground speed should always be used when traveling down a slope This can be accomplished by GENTLY moving the ground speed contr...

Page 14: ...damaged WARNING Never store the unit with gasoline in engine or fuel tank in a heated shelter or in enclosed poorly ventilated enclosures Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light su...

Page 15: ...wer for loose hardware Check Engine Oil Level 14 Check Engine Air Filter 14 Change Engine Oil Filter 14 Every 50 Hours Check Mower Drive Belt Tension 22 Check Gearbox Drive Belt Tension 23 Lubricate M...

Page 16: ...ole to catch the oil 4 Using the appropriate tools remove the cap A from the oil drain pipe and drain the engine oil 5 After draining replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil 6 Place a small pan or...

Page 17: ...es are compatible Ferris Red Grease P N 22285 is recommended automotive type high tempera ture lithium grease may be used when this is not avail able Oil operator presence handle pivots steering lever...

Page 18: ...a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 6 Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 9 The blade spacers blade washer and bolt must be reinstalled in the ex...

Page 19: ...onnections 5 Safety interlock switch 5 Replace as needed See authorized faulty service dealer 6 Spark plug s faulty fouled 6 Clean and gap or replace or incorrectly gapped See engine manual 7 Water in...

Page 20: ...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 spindles Engine stalls easily with 1 Engine speed too slow...

Page 21: ...evers are disengaged see Figure 10 To adjust 1 Remove the hair pin and washer that retains the bar rel nut in the clutch plate see Figure 10 2 Turn the barrel nut up or down the rod and reinstall the...

Page 22: ...justment procedure for other side of machine Mount Blade Caster Height Of Cut Position Spacers Spacers 2 U 1 3 2 1 4 U 2 3 2 1 2 U 1 2 2 3 4 U 2 2 3 U 3 2 3 1 4 L 2 1 3 1 2 L 1 0 3 3 4 L 4 1 4 L 3 0 4...

Page 23: ...e This is due to dimensional variations on compo nent parts and is an acceptable condition 6 Check the mower blade stopping time The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a com plete stop w...

Page 24: ...belt and replace with a new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves see Figure 14 4 Tighten the adjustment nut A until a 10lbs 13 5Nm force is required to deflect the belt 1 2...

Page 25: ...anchor pad to the anchor 4 Loosen the idler mount bolt A to remove the ten sion on the belt and then remove the belt from the gearbox input pulley B 5 Completely remove the drive belt and replace wit...

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Page 27: ...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 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...start mowing on a smooth level area The size and type of area to be mowed will determine the best mowing pattern to use Obstructions such as trees fences and buildings and conditions such as slopes a...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...e Blades are installed incorrectly Reinstall the blades correctly Stepped Cutting Streaking Streaking Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are left behind the mower Streaking is usually caused...

Page 33: ...tly Blades are dull or worn Sharpen or replace the blades Blades are damaged Replace the blades Deck is clogged with grass clippings Clean out the deck Deck shell is damaged Repair or replace the deck...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 www ferrisindustries com Copyright 2004 Ferris Industries All Rights Reserved Printed in USA UltraBelt GD Series Belt Drive Walk Behind Mower Beginning S N...

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