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Ferris CCW/48 Operator's Manual - Comfort Control Dd Series

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    5100647 revision 08 rev. Date: 08/2007 tp 100-7283-08-wd-f briggs & stratton yard power products group 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 tractor: model number: description 5900633 ccwkav19, 19hp walk behind mower 5900635 ccwkav25, 25hp walk behind mower 5900637 ccwkav19ce, 19h...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Briggs & stratton yard power products group copyright © 2007 briggs & stratton corporation milwaukee, wi, usa. All rights reserved. The ferris logo is a trademark of briggs & stratton corporation milwaukee, wi, usa. Contact information: briggs & stratton yard power products group 5375 n. Main st. Mu...

  • Page 3: Safety

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

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    2 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety 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 ha...

  • Page 5: Safety

    3 safety safety rules & information 5.4 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 ...

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    4 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety 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 in...

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    5 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 provided. 4. Be sure of your foo...

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    6 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety 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 materia...

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    7 safety 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 ig...

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    8 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety identification numbers mfg. No. Xxxxxxx s/n xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 20xx kg: kw: xxxx xxx x.Xx max xxx briggs & stratton corp. Yard power products group munnsville, ny 13409, usa north american models ce models s s a a m m p p llee when contacting your autho...

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    Safety decals 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 provide you with the ne...

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    10 www.Ferrisindustries.Com safety 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 operat...

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    11 safety 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. Warning: remove key before servicing. Remove the key and consult techn...

  • Page 14: Controls

    12 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...

  • Page 15: Controls

    13 controls features & controls neutral return pedal the neutral return pedal provides a hands-free return to neutral. This is used in conjunction with the reverse speed control levers (b) to properly stop the machine. See the operation section for steering instructions. Fuel tank cap to remove the ...

  • Page 16: Operation

    14 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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    15 operation 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. Eng...

  • Page 18: Operation

    16 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation 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...

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    17 operation 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...

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    18 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation operation mowing before mowing, set the cutting height as described in the troubleshooting, adjustments & service 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 e...

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    19 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...

  • Page 22: Operation

    20 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation 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 i...

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    21 operation 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 ...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    22 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance 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 ever...

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    23 maintenance 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,...

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    24 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance 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, un...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    25 maintenance regular maintenance figure 15. Lubrication points re-pack bearing annually 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 ...

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    26 www.Ferrisindustries.Com maintenance regular maintenance battery 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 re...

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    27 maintenance 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 re...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    28 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting 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 t...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    29 troubleshooting 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. ...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    30 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service 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 mo...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    31 troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service 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 mowe...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    32 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service deck lift rod timing 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 (103 kpa). 2. Crank the deck height adju...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    33 troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service deck leveling adjustment note: before adjusting the deck level, the deck lift rod timing must be checked and/or adjusted. 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the pto, stop the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the ke...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    34 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service mower belt replacement pto clutch to deck belt 1. Park the machine 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. ...

  • Page 37: Warning

    Troubleshooting, adjustment & service transmission drive belt replacement 1. Remove the deck drive belt. See mower belt replacement and adjustment sections. 2. Remove the clutch anchor bolts (a, figure 29) that fasten the clutch anchor pad to the anchor. 3. Unplug the pto clutch from the wire harnes...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    36 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service 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 p...

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    37 troubleshooting troubleshooting, adjustment & service transmission maintenance and service 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 ...

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    38 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...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    39 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)...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    40 www.Ferrisindustries.Com specifications engine: 19 hp kawasaki manual start make kawasaki model fh580v horsepower 19 @ 3600 rpm displacement 35.7 cu. In (585 cc) electrical system 12 volt, 13 amp, alternator, battery: 340 cca oil capacity 3.8 pt. (1.8l) w/ filter 25 hp kawasaki manual start make ...

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

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    Notes.

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    Notes.

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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...

  • Page 48: Comfort Control Dd Series

    Briggs & stratton yard power products group 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 www.Ferrisindustries.Com comfort control dd series comfort control dd walk-behind mowers operator’s manual engine: 19 hp* kawasaki make kawasaki model fh580v oil capacity 3.8 pt. (1.8l) w/ filter 25 ...