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Ferris CCW36 Series Operator's Manual

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    5102303 revision d briggs & stratton power products group, llc 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 model number: description 5900749 ccwkav1536rdce - 36” rear discharge mower deck export 5900758 ccwkav1536ce - 36” side discharge mower deck export 5900987 ccwkav1636rdce - 36” rea...

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    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 maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your ferris product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety ...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Table of contents 1 operator safety .................................................... 2 safety rules and information ...........................................2 safety decals ....................................................................8 ce 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 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 yo...

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    9 operator safety ce safety icons warning: read operator’s manual read and understand the operator’s manual before using this machine. Danger: fire hazard keep the unit free of grass, leaves and excess oil. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running. Stop engine and allow to cool for at least 3 ...

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    10 www.Ferrisindustries.Com 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 saf...

  • Page 13: Features and Controls

    11 features and controls identification numbers 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 access. These numbers can be found in the loca...

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    12 www.Ferrisindustries.Com features and controls transmission release levers the transmission release levers deactivate the transaxle so that the unit can be pushed by hand. See pushing the unit by hand for operational information. Control functions the information below briefly describes the funct...

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    13 features and controls engine kill / operator presence handles these handles are a major factor in the safety interlock system of the mower. Both handles are tied together so depressing one handle depresses both. The operator must depress the handles in order to deactivate the engine kill system. ...

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    14 www.Ferrisindustries.Com starting the engine 1. Engage the parking brake and make sure that the pto switch is disengaged and the forward speed control lever is in the neutral position. 2. Note: a warm engine may not require choking. Set the engine throttle control to full throttle position. Then ...

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    15 figure 2. 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” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown in specifications ...

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    16 www.Ferrisindustries.Com cutting height adjustment the cutting height can be adjusted within two different ranges. The lower cutting range is adjustable between 1-1/2” (3,8 cm) and 2-3/4” (6,9 cm). The upper cutting range is adjustable between 2-3/4” (6,9 cm) and 4-1/2” (11,5 cm). Before adjustin...

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    17 driving the mower before attempting to drive the mower make sure you have read the features and controls section and understand the location and function of the controls. The hydrostatic transmission has an infinite number of speeds between full speed forward and reverse, with the faster speeds b...

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    18 www.Ferrisindustries.Com mowing before mowing, set the cutting height as described in cutting height adjustment . 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the pto switch is disengaged and the forward speed control lever is in the neutral position 2. Start the engine (see starting the engine ). 3. S...

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    19 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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    20 www.Ferrisindustries.Com proper mulching mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and recuts clippings into tiny particles and which then blows them down into the lawn. These tiny particles decompose rapidly into by-products your lawn can use. Under proper conditions, your mulching mower will...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    21 specifications note: specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Specifi cations engine for models 5900749 & 5900758 15 gross hp† kawasaki make kawasaki model fh430v displacement 431 cc (26.3 cu. In.) oil capacity 1.9 us qt. (1.8 l) w/ filter for model...

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    22 www.Ferrisindustries.Com 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 ...

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    Notes not for reproduction.

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    Not for reproduction.

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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 28: Operator’S

    Briggs & stratton power products group, llc 5375 north main street munnsville, ny 13409 800-933-6175 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operator’s manual ccw36 series walk-behind mowers not for reproduction.