Ferris 500S Series, Руководство оператора

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WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery.
• Be careful when handling the battery.
• Avoid spilling electrolyte.
• Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.
• When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect
the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not
done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted
to the frame by a tool.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative [-] cable
first (A, Figure 46).
46
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 (B).
4. Coat the cable ends and the battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
Battery Service
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the
gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the
battery well during charging.
Checking Battery Voltage
A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of battery.
When engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage,
which should be 12 volts. When engine is running, the
voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit which normally is
13 to 14 volts.
A dead battery, or one too weak to start the engine, may not
mean the battery needs to be replaced. For example, it may
mean that the alternator is not charging the battery properly.
If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see your
dealer. If you need to replace the battery, follow the steps
under Cleaning the Battery & Cables .
Charging The Battery
WARNING
Explosion and Fire Hazard
Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the
gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the
battery well during charging.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be
the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical
component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the
problem, see your dealer.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the
battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included
in the Operator Safety section of this manual. Charge the
battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a rate higher than
10 amps.
Troubleshooting
While normal care and regular maintenance will extend
the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may
eventually require that service be performed to allow it to
continue to operating properly.
This troubleshooting guide lists the most common problems,
their causes and remedies.
Refer to
Maintenance Procedures for instructions on how
to perform most of these minor adjustments and service
repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of these procedures can be
performed for you by your local authorized dealer.
WARNING
Remove ignition key prior to performing maintenance on the
unit.
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the unit
or mower deck only when the engine is stopped and the
parking brake is engaged.
Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and fasten it away from the plug(s) before beginning
the maintenance, to prevent accidental starting of the
engine.
Troubleshooting Charts
Troubleshooting the Rider
Problem: Engine will not turn over or start.
Cause Remedy
Parking brake is not engaged. Engage the parking brake.
PTO (electric clutch) switch in ON
position.
Place in OFF position.
Ground speed control levers are not
in NEUTRAL LOCK position.
Move ground speed levers to the
NEUTRAL LOCK position.
Out of fuel. If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then
fill the fuel tank.