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Ferris 590052 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Comfort Control DD Series Walk-Behind Mowers

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    This manual is available in spanish. For a copy, contact your ferris dealer or www.Ferrisindustries.Com. Este manual está disponible en español. Para obtener una copia, póngase en contacto con su distribuidor ferris o www.Ferrisindustries.Com. 5100647 revision w tractor: model number: description 59...

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    Briggs & stratton power products group, llc copyright © 2012 briggs & stratton corporation milwaukee, wi, usa. All rights reserved. Ferris is a trademark of briggs & stratton corporation milwaukee, wi, usa. Contact information: briggs & stratton power products group, llc 5375 n. Main st. Munnsville,...

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    Safety rules & information ............................... 2 identification tags ............................................. 8 safety decals ...................................................... 9 safety interlock system .................................. 10 safety icons ............................

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    2 safety rules & information operating safety congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and und...

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    3 safety rules & information slope operation you could be seriously injured if you use this unit on too steep of a slope. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate footing and unit traction (and control) can cause you to lose control and possibly slip and fall or rol...

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    4 safety rules & information enclosed areas only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death. Fuel and maintena...

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    5 2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. 3. Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position. Use seat belts if provided. 4. Be sure of your footing wh...

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    6 safety rules & information 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision. 24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry leaves, grass or combustible materials. 25. Osha regulations may req...

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    7 safety rules & information service and maintenance to avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Safe handling of gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition....

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    8 www.Ferrisindustries.Com identification numbers north american models ce models sample sample when contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you must have these numbers. Record your model/serial number and engine serial numbers on the space provided for easy ...

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    Safety decals safety decals before operating your unit, read the safety decals. The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a personal injury or damage to the unit, understand and follow all the safety decals. 9 north american models ce models (export) danger amputation and thrown object...

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    10 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety interlock system / safety icons safety interlock system this unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation reg...

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    11 ce safety icons warning: read operator’s manual. Read and understand the operator’s manual before using this machine. Danger: thrown objects. This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. Keep bystanders away. Danger: machine rollover. Operating on steep slopes can cause sliding and los...

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    12 www.Ferrisindustries.Com control functions the information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for...

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    13 features & controls choke close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull the knob up to close the choke. Push to knob down to open the choke. Neutral return pedal the neutral return pedal provides a hands-free return to neutra...

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    14 www.Ferrisindustries.Com control functions the information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for...

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    15 features & controls parking brake handle the parking brake is released by pushing down on the parking brake handle until it stops. To engage the parking brake, pull up on the handle until it locks over center. Disengage releases the parking brake. Engage locks the parking brake. Engine kill/opera...

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    16 www.Ferrisindustries.Com general operating safety before first time operation: • be sure to read all information in the safety and operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower. • become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • drive in an open area w...

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    17 warning if you do not understand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the features & controls section, do so now. Do not attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of all controls. Starting the engine 1. Engage the pa...

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    18 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation figure 3. Forward travel. A. Forward speed control lever figure 4. Reverse travel. A. Reverse steering control levers figure 5. Left turn travel. A. Left hand steering control lever driving the mower note: before attempting to drive the mower make sure you have ...

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    19 operation figure 7. Increase speed to the left wheel. A. Left hand forward speed override lever figure 8. Increase speed to the right wheel. A. Right hand forward speed override lever figure 6. Right turn travel. A. Right hand steering control lever to make a right-hand turn (see figure 6): gentl...

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    20 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation mowing before mowing, set the cutting height as described in the troubleshooting, adjustments & repair section. 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the pto switch is disengaged and the motion control lever is in the neutral position. 2. Start the engine (see ...

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    21 when and how often to mow the time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. 2. Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings of grass one inch or shorte...

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    22 www.Ferrisindustries.Com pushing the mower by hand 1. Disengage the pto, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition off, and remove the key. 2. To disengage the transmissions (free-wheel position), lift the hydraulic release levers (a, figure 9) located in front of the gas tank. Lock into positi...

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    23 operation storage temporary storage (30 days or less) remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure ...

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    24 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance schedule & procedures the following schedule should be followed for normal care of your mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Regular maintenance safety items before each use every 5 hours every 25 hours every 100 hours every 250 hours ...

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    25 warning gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills. Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot, as spilled ...

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    26 www.Ferrisindustries.Com check hydraulic oil level 1. Observe the oil reservoir (b, figure 11). The oil level should be at the “full” line (c). 2. Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the area around the reservoir cap is free of dust, dirt, or other debris. 3. If necessary, unscrew the re...

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    27 regular maintenance figure 15. Lubrication points mower deck lubrication points* lubrication lubricate the unit at the locations shown in figure 15 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes • deck lift pivot blocks • mower deck spindles • mower deck i...

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    28 www.Ferrisindustries.Com regular maintenance cleaning the battery and cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (b, figure 16). 2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny. 3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, posit...

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    29 servicing the mower blades 1. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. 2. Remove the deck guard. 3. Raise the mower deck and secure with jack stands. 4. To remove blade for sharpening, use two (2) 15/16” wrenches to remove the nut...

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    30 www.Ferrisindustries.Com 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 operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common p...

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    31 rider troubleshooting continued. Problem cause remedy engine runs, but mower will 1. Transmission release lever(s) 1. Move into drive position. Not drive. In “neutral” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See drive belt replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and cause below. 4. Brake is not ...

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    32 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting, adjustment & repair troubleshooting common cutting problems problem cause remedy streaking. 1. Blades are not sharp. 1. Sharpen your blades. 2. Blades are worn down to far. 2. Replace your blades. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 3. Always mow at full throttl...

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    33 troubleshooting, adjustment & repair mowing height adjustment see figure 20. The mowing height adjustment can be changed by turning the cutting height adjustment handle. To raise the mower deck: turn the cutting height adjustment handle (a, figure 20) clockwise. To lower the mower deck: turn the ...

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    34 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting, adjustment & repair b a figure 23. Lift rod clevis adjustment a. Clevis, 1/2-20 b. 1/2-20 jam nut c. Cotter pin d. Clevis pin e. Rear deck lift rod d c e deck leveling adjustment note: before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod timing must be chec...

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    35 troubleshooting, adjustment & repair figure 26. Deck level adjustment a. Jam nut b. Adjustment bolt c. Chain hanger clevis a b c 6. Manually position the left hand mower blade so that the tip of the blade is pointing towards the front and back of the mower. Measure from the front tip of the blade...

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    4. Slide the drive belt over the edge of the stationary idler pulley (b). Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar until the idler arm comes to a stop. 6. Unhook the idler tension spring (c) from the anchor bolt (d). Remove the old belt and replace with a new one. Make sure the v-side of the...

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    Transmission drive belt replacement 1. Remove the deck drive belt. See mower belt replacement sections. 2. Remove the clutch anchor bolts (a, figure 30) that fasten the clutch anchor pad to the anchor. 3. Unplug the pto clutch from the wire harness. 4. Remove the spring anchor nut (e) and remove the...

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    38 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting, adjustment & repair transmission neutral & tracking adjustments neutral adjustment 1. Park the machine on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor, away from bystanders and preferably facing a wall. Disengage the pto, engage the parking brake, tur...

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    39 troubleshooting, adjustment & repair transmission maintenance the hydrostatic transmissions are sealed units that require no maintenance other than the following. • keep the machine and the transmission cooling fins clear or grass, leaves and debris. • keep oil level in the reservoir (a, figure 3...

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    40 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting, adjustment & repair battery service 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 ...

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    41 to starter switch starting vehicle battery to ground to starter switch discharged vehicle battery engine block this hook-up for negative ground vehicles make certain vehicles do not touch jumper cable jumper cable warning any procedure other than the preceding could result in: (1) personal injury...

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    42 www.Ferrisindustries.Com specifications specifications note: specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Engine: 19 gross hp† kawasaki make kawasaki model fh580v displacement 35.7 cu. In (585 cc) electrical system 12 volt, 13 amp, alternator, battery: ...

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    This is a 15 degree slope instr uctions 1. Fold this pa g e along the dotted line indicated abo ve . 2. Align the left edg e of this guide with a ver tical tree , a po wer line pole , a f ence post, or an y ver tical structure . 3. Compare the angle of the f old with the angle of the hill. Slope ind...

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    Briggs & stratton products warranty policy september 2012 limited warranty briggs & stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitte...

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    California, u.S. Epa, and briggs & stratton corporation emissions control warranty statement your warranty rights and obligations september 2012 the california air resources board, u.S. Epa, and briggs & stratton (b&s) are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your model year 2...

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    Comfort control dd series walk-behind mowers operator’s manual not for reproduction.