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Ferris 5900640 Operator's Manual
Summary of 5900640
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5100900 revision 00 rev. Date: 1/2007 tp 100-7320-00-50-f briggs & stratton yard power products group 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 is500z series zero-turn riding mower operator’s manual model number: description 5900640 is500zbv2444, 24hp, 44” cut zero-turn riding mower.
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Warning engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Thank you for purchasing this quality-built ferris product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the ferris brand. When operated and ma...
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Table of contents operator safety ...................................................2 identification numbers ..........................................11 safety decals ........................................................12 safety interlock system ........................................13 featu...
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2 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety operator safety 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 tra...
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3 safety operator safety slope operation operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope greater than a...
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4 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety roll bar use keep the roll bar in position and fasten the seat belt. Do not jump off if the mower tips (it is safer to be secured by the seat belt with the roll bar raised.) never remove the roll bar. Retaining walls, drop- offs, and water retaining walls and drop-o...
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5 safety operator safety 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 maintenance ...
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6 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety 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 provide...
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7 safety operator safety 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. The engine in this unit is n...
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8 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety operator safety 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...
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9 safety operator safety 27. Models equipped with an engine radiator: warning: stored energy device. To prevent serious bodily injury from hot coolant or steam blow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator cap while the engine is running. Stop the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, use ex...
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10 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety inspect buckle & latch inspect webbing operator safety warning failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or death. Inspection and maintenance of the roll bar seat belt • the seat belt like the roll bar, needs to be periodically...
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Safety operator safety identification numbers s s a a m m p p llee when contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you must have these numbers. Record your part number, serial number and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. These numbers ...
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12 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety safety decals this unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will pr...
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13 safety operator safety 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 regularly. Operational safety checks test 1 ...
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14 www.Ferrisindustries.Com controls 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 t...
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Fuel tank cap to remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. Fuel level gauge displays the fuel level in the tank. Features & controls 15 controls parking brake disengage releases the parking brake. Engage locks the parking brake. Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake. Move the le...
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16 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation 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 o...
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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. While sitting in...
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Operation zero turn driving practice the lever controls of the zero turn rider are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and becoming familia...
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Advanced driving executing an end-of-row zero turn your zero turn rider’s unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to stop and y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a left end-of row zero turn: 1. Slow down at the en...
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20 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation mowing 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the pto switch is disengaged, the motion control levers are locked in the neutral position and the operator is on the seat. 2. Start the engine (see starting the engine). 3. Set the mower cutting height. 4. Set the t...
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21 operation 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...
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Figure 12. Trailer weight recommendations a. Clevis pin b. Clip attaching a trailer the maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with a appropriately sized clevis pin (a, figure 12) and clip (b). Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction and los...
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23 maintenance 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 structur...
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24 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance maintenance schedule the following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour ...
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25 maintenance tire pressure front 40 psi (2,76 bar) rear 15 psi (1,03 bar) figure 13. Checking tire pressure check tire pressures tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “max inflation” sta...
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26 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance regular maintenance lubrication lubricate the unit at the locations shown in figures 15 through 18 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes • deck lift pivot blocks • mower deck spindles • mower deck idler arm use...
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27 maintenance regular maintenance figure 20. Battery compartment a. Positive (+) cable & terminal b. Negative (-) cable & terminal c. Reservoir mounting hardware d. Hydraulic oil reservoir e. Hydraulic oil filter warning be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames ...
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28 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance regular maintenance figure 22. Balancing the blade figure 23. Installing the blade a. Blade bolt b. Flat washer nail servicing the mower blades 1. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in the following steps. 2...
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29 troubleshooting troubleshooting chart 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 prob...
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30 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting rider troubleshooting continued. Problem cause remedy engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release valve(s) 1. Turn valve(s) clockwise to close. Not drive. In “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See drive belt replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. Se...
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31 troubleshooting 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 throttle. 4. Ground speed is too fast. 4. Slow down. ...
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32 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service seat adjustment see figure 24. The seat can be adjusted forward and backward. Move the lever towards the left, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into position. Ground speed control le...
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33 troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service figure 27. Parking brake adjustment a. Brake spring b. Adjustment nut parking brake adjustment 1. Disengage the pto, engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the ignition key. 2. Raise the seat plate. 3. Locate the brake spring (a,...
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34 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service rear suspension adjustment the shock assembly can be adjusted to allow the operator to customize the ride according to operator’s weight and/or operating conditions. You have the option of adjusting the spring pre-load...
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35 troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service figure 29. Neutral return spring adjustment a. Rear set collar b. Neutral return rod c. Neutral return spring d. Front set collar e. Neutral return bushing f. Spring stop plate return-to-neutral adjustment to determine if it is necessary to ad...
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36 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service mowing height adjustment the cutting height adjustment pin (a, figure 31) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-3/4” (4,4 cm) and 4-1/2” (11,4 cm) in 1/4” (0,64 cm) increments. 1...
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37 troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service deck leveling adjustment 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the pto, stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Rear tires must be inflated to 15 psi (1,03 bar); front tires to 40 psi (2,76 bar). 2. To check the lift rod ti...
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38 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service hydraulic pump drive belt replacement 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the pto, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Remove th...
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39 troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service figure 38. Mower pto belt routing a. Spindle pulley b. Pto drive belt c. Spring-loaded idler pulley d. Stationary idler pulley b a figure 37. Mower pto belt a. Idler arm b. Stationary idler pulley b mower belt replacement 1. Park the tractor o...
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40 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service 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 voltmet...
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41 troubleshooting 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)...
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42 www.Ferrisindustries.Com specifications engine: 24 hp briggs & stratton make briggs & stratton model 44m7770113e1 horsepower 24 @ 3500 rpm displacement 44.2 cu. In (725 cc) electrical system 12 volt, 16 amp. Alternator, battery: 340 cca oil capacity 4 us pt. ( 1.9l) w/ filter chassis: fuel tank c...
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Thank you for purchasing ferris commercial mowing equipment. Please take a few minutes to read this limited warranty information. It contains all the information you will need to have your ferris mower repaired in the unlikely event that a breakdown covered by this limited warranty should occur. Own...
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Briggs & stratton yard power products group 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 www.Ferrisindustries.Com is500z series zero-turn riding mower operator’s manual engine: 24 hp briggs & stratton make briggs & stratton model 44m7770113e1 oil capacity 4 us pt. ( 1.9l) w/ filter chass...