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Lawn Care & Mowing Information

Stepped Cutting

Stepped cutting is sharp ridges or uneven levels left in
the lawn surface. Stepped cutting is usually caused by
mower deck damage or 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 blades

Deck shell is damaged

Repair or replace the deck

Mower spindle is bent or loose

Repair or replace the spindle

Blades are installed incorrectly

Reinstall the blades correctly

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Stepped Cutting

Streaking

Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are left
behind the mower. Streaking is usually caused by
operator error or poor blade maintenance.

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Blades are not sharp

Sharpen your blades

Blades are worn down too far

Replace your blades

Engine speed is too slow

Always mow at full throttle

Ground speed is too fast

Slow down

Deck is plugged with grass

Clean out the mower

Not overlapping cutting rows enough

Overlap your cutting rows

Not overlapping enough when turning

When turning your effective cutting width
decreases–overlap more when turning

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SOLUTIONS FOR COMMON MOWING PROBLEMS

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Страница 1: ...olor 2 sided Cover 1 color 2 sided Bindery Perfect Bind Face Trim 3 knife GENERAL COVERS Covers are located at the beginning of this package Back cover is the page IMMEDIATELY AFTER the front cover Check the front cover for the individual part number typically a 2xxxx or 182xxxx number Check the front cover for the document number TP 1xx xxxx xx xx xx BODY ODD number pages are ALWAYS right hand pa...

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Страница 3: ...L 1822408 5 2000 TP 100 7009 00 SL D The Stallion Zero Turn Riding Mower Model ZT2354 mowers are built by Ferris Industries a Simplicity company Ferris Industries 5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 TM ...

Страница 5: ...ning the Battery and Cables 20 Servicing the Mower Blades 21 Troubleshooting Adjustments Service 23 Troubleshooting the Tractor 23 Troubleshooting the Mower 24 Seat Adjustment 25 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 25 Speed Balancing Adjustment 25 Parking Brake Adjustment 26 Suspension Height Adjustment 26 PTO Clutch Adjustment 27 Blade Brake Check 27 Neutral Adjustment 28 Dampener and Return Sp...

Страница 6: ...e Tractor I D tag is located on the inside of the main frame rail behind the deck height plate For location of Engine Serial Number refer to the Engine Owner s Manual Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card supplied with your unit ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name Number Unit MFG Number PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Unit SERIAL Number Dealer Name Date Purchased Engine Mak...

Страница 7: ...ch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the unit by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the unit Clear t...

Страница 8: ...nd vapors are explosive a Use only an approved container b Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke c Never refuel the unit indoors Never run a unit in an enclosed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regu...

Страница 9: ...G BLADE Do not put hands or feet under mower deck while blade is rotating 1704276 DANGER ROTATING CUTTING BLADE Do not operate mower without deflector or entire grass catcher in place 1704277 Safety Rules Information Decal Danger Part No 1704276 Decal Danger Part No 1704277 Decal Danger Part No 22143 Decal Warning Danger Part No 45560 Decal Operation Controls Part No 45559 OPERATION To Start Engin...

Страница 10: ...rom the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn See the Operating the Zero Turn Rider section for steer ing instructions B Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and back Move the lever forward position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat in position C Ignition Switch The ignition switch starts and stops the engine it has three positions OFF Sto...

Страница 11: ...M This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices These safety systems are present for your safety do not attempt to bypass safety switch es and never tamper with safety devices Check their operation regularly Operational SAFETY Checks Your unit is equipped with a seat switch safety system Check the seat switch operation every fall and spring with the following tests ...

Страница 12: ... position for any reason engage the parking brake disengage the PTO stop the engine and remove the key To reduce fire hazard keep the engine tractor and mower free of grass leaves and excess grease Do not stop or park tractor 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 operati...

Страница 13: ...engage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch E Figure 1 3 Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle D Figure 1 up until it locks into position 4 Move the throttle control H Figure 1 to mid throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF Remove the key MOWING 1 Engage the parking brake Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position a...

Страница 14: ...rol levers inward BASIC DRIVING Forward Travel Practice Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Straight forward travel takes practice If neces sary top speed can be balance adjusted see the Speed Balancing Adjustment in the Adjustments section near the back of this manual Reverse Travel Practice LOOK DOWN BEHIND then gradually move bot...

Страница 15: ...ating the Zero Turn rider you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoy able Remember the more you practice the better your control of the Zero Turn will be Operating the Zero Turn Rider Practice Turning In Place To turn in place Zero Turn gradually move one ground speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously Repeat s...

Страница 16: ... deck drive belt with a wrench on top of the idler pulley A Figure 11 Slide the drive belt over the edge of the idler pulley to remove the belt Remove the belt from the PTO clutch pulley groove before proceeding NOTE Releasing the belt tension may loosen the hard ware fastening the idler pulley to the idler arm Make sure to re tighten the hardware if this occurs 9 Remove the chain mounting hardwar...

Страница 17: ...ain access to the deck drive belt 8 Secure the chains to the lift arms B Figure 12 9 Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley the arbor pul ley and V sided idler pulley Release the spring ten sion on the idler pulley A Figure 11 and install the belt onto the pulley Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves Figure 13 NOTE Releasing the belt tension may loosen the hard ware fasteni...

Страница 18: ...moved put in 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 or in enclosed poorly ventilated enclosures Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc and cause an explosion Handle gasolin...

Страница 19: ...15 Notes ...

Страница 20: ...ck Engine Oil Level 17 X X X X Check Engine Air Filter 17 X X Change Engine Oil Filter 17 X Every 50 Hours X Lubricate Rider Mower 18 X Check Tire Pressure 16 X X Check Hydraulic Fluid 17 X X Check Fuel Filter 17 X Clean Battery Cables 20 X Clean Sharpen Mower Blades 21 X Inspect Spark Plug 17 X See the engine manufacturer s owner s manual Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operatio...

Страница 21: ... Do not open the hydraulic reservoir unless oil is being added 1 Lift up the seat plate to gain access to the oil reser voir compartment 2 Look at the oil reservoir A Figure 15 and observe the oil level The oil level should never be above the MAX HOT OIL LEVEL line 3 If necessary open the expansion chamber and add either Mobil 1 15W 50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec 5W 50 oil DO NOT use conventio...

Страница 22: ...e not installed Not all greases are compatible Ferris Red Grease is recommended automotive type high temperature lithi um grease may be used when this is not available Oil gauge wheel brackets roller cross shaft roller location links discharge chute hinge Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wi...

Страница 23: ...on Lubrication Top Bottom Left Right Figure 20 Rear Control Pivot Lubrication Figure 22 Front Pivot Frame Lubrication Front location shown rear grease fitting located through clearance hole in brake cover panel Figure 21 Lift Pivot Lubrication ...

Страница 24: ...compartment with a solution of baking soda and water 3 Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny 4 Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables positive cable first see B Figure 23 5 Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro leum jelly or non conducting grease A B C Figure 23 Battery Compartment A Vent Cap s B Positive Terminal C Negative Terminal...

Страница 25: ...ted with 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 26 Secure with a cap screw spring washer and hex washer be certain the hex washer is aligned with the hex shaft Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque capscrews to 45 55 ft lbs 61 75 N m WARNING For your personal safety blade mounting capscrews ...

Страница 26: ...22 Notes ...

Страница 27: ...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 or replace 8 Wiring loose or broken 8 Visually check wiring replace broken or frayed wires Tighten loose connections 9 Solenoid or starter motor faulty 9 Repair or replace See authorized service dealer 10 Safety...

Страница 28: ... rough looking 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set throttle to full 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Blades are dull 3 Sharpen 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 arbors Engine stalls easily with 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Se...

Страница 29: ... BALANCING ADJUSTMENT If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed control levers are in the maximum forward posi tion the top speed of each of these levers can be bal anced by turning the adjustment bolt s A Figure 29 Only adjust the speed of the wheel that is traveling faster To Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel 1 Loosen the securing nut 2 turn the top speed adjustment bolt C...

Страница 30: ...SION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT If the rider tilts either side to side or front to rear this adjustment will level the frame with the ground Although this adjustment may not be necessary it may be required if additional weight ie a grass catcher is added to the frame or a drive tire is replaced To level the frame loosen the jam nut B Figure 32 and turn turn the height adjustment bolt A Figure 32 COUNTER CL...

Страница 31: ... arma ture may vary even after performing the adjustment pro cedure 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 within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off WARNING To avoid serious injury perform adjustments only with engine st...

Страница 32: ...g upon how much the machine creeps DAMPENER FORCE NEUTRAL SPRING RETURN ADJUSTMENT These adjustments will taylor the feel of the control levers to the operator Each of the dampeners and springs C and A Figure 36 has three adjustment holes D and B Figure 36 The farther up the dampener and spring are placed the more effective the dampener becomes and the more spring force will be felt by the operato...

Страница 33: ...cutting height adjustment pin in the desired cutting height Depress the deck lift foot pedal placing the majority of the force on the bottom edge of the pedal to release the pedal from the TRANSPORT position Deck Roller Adjustment Level the roller side to side using the eccentric nuts First place the cutting height adjustment in the 1 3 4 position See figure 39 Loosen the outside nut C then turn t...

Страница 34: ...the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves Figure 42 6 Install the drive belt on the PTO pulley the arbor pul ley and V sided idler pulley Release the spring ten sion on the idler pulley A Figure 41 and install the belt onto the pulley 7 Run the mower under no load condition for about 5 minutes FRONT Figure 42 Mower PTO Belt Routing A Arbor Pulley C Idler Pulley Flat sided B PTO Drive Belt ...

Страница 35: ...capscrews A Figure 43 securing the left hand arbor cover D Figure 43 Remove both arbor cov ers 4 Using a pair of locking pliers or a spring puller remove the idler pulley spring C Figure 43 from slot in deck 5 Slip the belt over the idler pulley and remove the belt 6 Install a new belt as shown in Figure 44 Make sure that V side of belt runs in arbor pulley A grooves and flat side of belt runs aga...

Страница 36: ... at least 60 F The best method of making certain a battery is fully charged but not over charged is to measure the specific 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 specific gravity occurs over a three hour period JUMP STARTING WITH AUXILIARY BOOSTER BATTERY Jump starting is not recommended How...

Страница 37: ...ll fill vents on the battery If ice 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 starting Never expose battery to open flame or electric spark battery action generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Do not allow battery acid to contac...

Страница 38: ...34 Notes ...

Страница 39: ...porates 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 you have watered is to place several empty tin cans low shallow cans work best in various spots around the lawn and check the depth of water in the can during the watering process HOW TO FERTILIZE YOUR...

Страница 40: ... 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 The amount of grass you are able to cut in one pass is also effected by the type of mowing system you are using for example broadcasting with side discharge decks can process a much larger volume of gr...

Страница 41: ...s 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 and grades must also be considered l Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly l Where possible change patterns occasionally to eliminate matting graining or a corrugated appear ance l For a truly...

Страница 42: ...vy 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 to high to cut Even more than normal mowing mulching requires that the grass be dry and the the appropriate amount is cut Do not use the mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowing...

Страница 43: ...aterial 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 prefabricated bin from a garden store The bin should also have venting on each side and from the bottom to the top 2 Fill the bin with alternating layers of yard waste Follow this recipe First layer 3 4 inch...

Страница 44: ...le 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 by operator error or poor blade maintenance CAUSE SOLUTION Blades are not sharp Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your blades Engine speed is too slow Always mow at full throt...

Страница 45: ...ctly 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 Mower spindle is bent or loose Repair or replace the spindle Blades are installed incorrectly Reinstall the blades correctly Scalping Scalping is when the mower deck comes close to or hits the groun...

Страница 46: ...illustrations 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 are included in these manuals For the applicable manuals currently available for your model contact your local dealer Have the information listed in the box at the right available when making your requ...

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