Ferris 500S Series, Руководство оператора

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Problem: Engine will not turn over or start.
Engine flooded. Move choke control to the closed
position.
Battery terminals require cleaning. Clean the battery terminals.
Battery discharged or dead. Recharge or replace.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled, or
incorrectly gapped.
Clean and gap, or replace. See
engine operator's manual.
Problem: Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Cause Remedy
Fuel mixture too rich. Clean air filter. Check choke
adjustment. See engine operator's
manual.
Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled, or
incorrectly gapped.
Clean and gap, or replace. See
engine operator's manual.
Problem: Engine knocks.
Cause Remedy
Low oil level. Check and add oil as required.
Using wrong grade oil. See engine operator's manual.
Problem: Excessive oil consumption.
Cause Remedy
Engine running too hot. Clean engine fins, blower screen,
and air cleaner. See engine
operator's manual.
Using wrong grade oil. See engine operator's manual.
Too much oil in crankcase. Drain excess oil.
Problem: Engine exhaust is black.
Cause Remedy
Dirty air filter. Replace air filter. See engine
operator's manual.
Engine choke is in closed position. Open choke control.
Problem: Engine runs, but rider will
not drive or drives and handles poorly.
Cause Remedy
Transmission release lever(s) in
"bypass" position.
Move transmission release lever(s)
to the "drive" position.
Transmission drive belt or pulleys is
greasy or oily.
Clean as required.
Steering lever linkages are loose. Check and tighten any loose
connections.
Improper tire inflation. See Checking Tire Pressures .
For all other issues, see authorized dealer.
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck
Problem: Mower will not raise.
Cause Remedy
Mower will not raise. See authorized dealer.
Problem: Engine stalls easily with mower engaged.
Cause Remedy
Engine speed too slow. Set to full throttle.
Ground speed is too fast. Decrease ground speed.
Cutting height set too low. Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass.
Problem: Engine stalls easily with mower engaged.
Discharge chute jamming with cut
grass.
Cut grass with discharge pointing
toward previously cut grass.
Problem: Excessive mower vibration.
Cause Remedy
Blade mounting bolts are loose. Tighten to 50-60 ft-lbs (68-81 Nm).
Mower blades, spindles, or pulleys
are bent.
Check and replace as necessary.
Mower blades are not balanced. Remove, sharpen, and balance
blades. See Servicing the Mower
Blades .
Belt installed incorrectly. See authorized dealer.
For all other issues, see authorized dealer.
Troubleshooting Common Cutting
Problems
Problem: 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 Remedy
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.
Problem: Scalping
Scalping is when the mower deck comes close to or hits the ground.
Scalping can be caused by the mower deck misadjustment, unevenness in
the lawn, or by mower deck bouncing because the ground speed is too fast.
Cause Remedy
Lawn is uneven or bumpy. Roll or level the lawn.
Mower deck cutting height is set too
low.
Raise the cutting height.
Ground speed is too fast. Slow down.
Deck is not leveled correctly. Correctly level the deck.
Tire pressure is low or uneven. Check and inflate the tires.
Problem: 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 the mower blades.