Ferris 5901465, Руководство оператора

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Reproduction
Problem: Engine will not turnover or start.
Engage parking brake. Parking brake not engaged.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then
refill the fuel tank. Out of fuel.
Carbureted Models: Move choke
control to the closed position. Fuel
Injected Models: See authorized
service dealer. Engine flooded.
Replace fuse. Fuse blown.
Clean the battery terminals. Battery terminals require cleaning.
Recharge or replace. Battery discharged or dead.
Visually check wiring & replace broken
or frayed wires. Tighten loose
connections. Wiring loose or broken.
Replace as needed. See authorized
service dealer. Safety interlock switch faulty.
Clean and gap or replace. See engine
manual. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or
incorrectly gapped.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel. Water in fuel.
Drain fuel and replace with fresh fuel. Gas is old or stale.
See authorized service dealer. Fuel Injected Models Only:
Malfunction in fuel injection system.
Problem: Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Remedy Cause
1.) Clean air filter. 2.) Carbureted
Models: Check choke adjustment.
Fuel Injected Models: See authorized
service dealer. Fuel mixture is too rich.
Clean and gap or replace. See engine
manual. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or incorrectly
gapped.
Problem: Engine knocks.
Remedy Cause
Check / Add oil as required. Low oil level.
See engine manual. Using wrong grade oil.
Problem: Excessive oil consumption.
Remedy Cause
Clean engine fins, blower screen, and
air cleaner. Engine running too hot.
See engine manual. Using wrong weight oil.
Drain excess oil. Too much oil in crankcase.
Problem: Engine exhaust is black.
Remedy Cause
Replace air filter. See engine manual. Dirty air filter.
Open choke control. Carbureted Models: Engine choke
control is in closed position.
Problem: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (M.I.L.) is flashing
(Fuel Injected Models Only).
Remedy Cause
See authorized service dealer. Problem with the fuel injection system.
Problem: Engine runs but mower will not drive.
Remedy Cause
Problem: Engine runs but mower will not drive.
Move transmission release lever(s) to
the "engaged" position. Transmission release lever(s) in
"disengaged" position.
See "Transmission Drive Belt
Replacement". Transmission drive belt is broken.
See problem and cause below. Transmission drive belt is slipping.
See authorized service dealer. Brake is not fully released.
Problem: Transmission drive belt slips.
Remedy Cause
Clean as required. Pulleys or belt is greasy or oily.
Adjust spring tension. See
"Transmission Drive Belt
Replacement". Tension is too loose.
Replace belt. Belt stretched or worn.
Problem: Parking brake will not hold.
Remedy Cause
See "Parking Brake Adjustment". Brake is incorrectly adjusted.
Problem: Mower steers or handles poorly.
Remedy Cause
Check and tighten any loose
connections. Ground speed control lever linkages
are loose.
See "Specifications" for proper tire
inflation and adjust tire pressures
accordingly. Improper tire inflation.
See "Tracking Adjustment". Tracking needs adjustment.
Troubleshooting the Mower Deck
Problem: Mower deck will not raise.
Remedy Cause
See authorized service dealer for
repair. Lift Linkage not properly attached or
damaged.
Problem: Engine stalls easily with mower deck engaged.
Remedy Cause
Set to full throttle. Engine speed too slow.
Decrease ground speed. Ground speed to fast.
Cut tall grass at maximum cutting
height during first pass, and then at
the desired cutting height for the
second pass. Cutting height set too low.
Cut grass with discharge pointing
towards previously cut area. Discharge chute jamming with cut
grass.
Problem: Excessive mower deck vibration.
Remedy Cause
Tighten to 120 ft. lbs. (163 N.m.). Blade mounting bolts are loose.
Check and replace as necessary. Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are
bent.
Remove, sharpen, and balance blades.
See "Servicing the Mower Blades". Mower blades are out of balance.
Reinstall the belt correctly. See
"Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement". Belt installed incorrectly.
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