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Ferris HydroCut Series Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Transaxle Drive Walk-Behind Mower

Summary of HydroCut Series

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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. 5100784 rev g operator’s manual hydrocut series transaxl...

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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. Munnsvill...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    1 table of contents safety rules & information ............................... 2 safety decals ...................................................... 8 identification numbers ...................................... 8 safety interlock system ..................................... 9 features & controls ...

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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 operator safety identification numbers 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 access. These nu...

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    9 operator safety safety icons the alert symbol is used to identity safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word (danger, warning, or caution) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury. In addition, a hazar...

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    10 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operator safety safety interlock system (electric start models - s/n: 2013136021 & above) this unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never t...

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    11 features & controls features & controls please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. Control functions this information briefly describes the ...

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    12 www.Ferrisindustries.Com features & controls fuel tank cap to remove cap, turn counterclockwise. Ignition switch - 2 position rotate the key switch to the on position before pulling on the starter rope. Turn the key to stop to stop the engine. Choke close the choke for cold starting. Open the cho...

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    13 operation note: the further a handle is moved away from the neutral position the faster the mower will travel. These handles also deactivate the engine kill system when depressed. Release the handles to activate the engine kill system. The engine will shut off if the operator releases the handles...

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    14 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation starting the engine • make sure the pto switch is disengaged and the parking brake is engaged (36” model only). • set the engine throttle control to fast throttle position. Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob out fully. Note: a warm engine may not req...

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    15 operation stopping the mower • returning the ground speed control levers to the neutral position will stop movement. • disengage the pto. • manual start release the operator presence / parking brake handles to engage the parking brake. • electric start: engage the parking brake. • move the thrott...

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    16 www.Ferrisindustries.Com operation tall grass requires incremental cutting for extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at maximum for the first pass, and then reset it to the desired height and mow a second or third time. Don’t cover the grass surface with a heavy layer of clippings. Conside...

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    17 operation 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 virtually elim...

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    18 www.Ferrisindustries.Com 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 t...

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    19 regular maintenance maintenance schedule & procedures 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 multiplying the time it takes to do one job by the n...

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    20 www.Ferrisindustries.Com regular maintenance checking / adding fuel to add fuel: • remove the fuel cap. • fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave approximately 1” of room in the tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations. • install and hand tighten the fu...

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    21 regular maintenance figure 6. Raise rear of machine a. 2 x 4 block a figure 7. Oil drain hose location a. Oil drain valve b. Oil drain hose a b warning replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts or fire could result. Oil & filter change 1. Warm eng...

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    22 www.Ferrisindustries.Com regular maintenance lubrication lubricate the unit at the locations shown in figures 8 through 11 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles • front caster wheel pivots • ground speed control shaft pivot • deck lift shaft screw • mower...

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    23 regular maintenance servicing the mower blades blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. 1. 32” model: to remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing the blade mounting bolt with a ...

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    24 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting, adjustment & repair 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 troubleshootin...

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    25 troubleshooting, adjustment & repair troubleshooting the mower deck problem cause remedy mower drive belt slips or fails to drive. Clutch is out of adjustment. See pto clutch adjustment section. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. Clean as required. Idler pulley spring broken or not properly attached...

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

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    27 troubleshooting, adjustment & repair cutting height adjustment the cutting height can be adjusted within two different ranges. See figure 15 for deck height indicator. Before adjusting the cutting height, you must first determine the average cutting height. Depending on the range you plan to use,...

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    28 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting, adjustment & repair deck leveling adjustment to level the mower deck: 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Raise the mower deck until it reaches the upper stop. 3a. If the mower deck is in the high range, place 2 x 4 blocks under the outside edges...

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    29 troubleshooting, adjustment & repair figure 22. Mower deck drive belt (32” model) a. Idler pulley b. Right-hand spindle pulley c. Left-hand spindle pulley a b c belt removal and replacement mower deck drive belt (32” model) 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Remove the mower deck shield...

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    30 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting, adjustment & repair spindle belt & blade alignment (36” model) 1. Remove the mower deck drive belt. 2. Loosen the idler pulley bolt (a, figure 24) 2 full turns. Do not remove the nut. 3. Remove the spring compression nut and flat washer (g) and slide the ...

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    31 troubleshooting, adjustment & repair figure 26. Transaxle drive belt b. Spring c. Drive idler arm c. Anchor pin c a b transaxle drive belt 1. Park machine on a flat, level surface. 2. Remove the rear shield. 3. Remove the mower deck drive belt from the pto clutch. See instructions above. 4. With ...

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    32 www.Ferrisindustries.Com troubleshooting, adjustment & repair ground speed control lever location adjustment the control levers can be adjusted in two ways to provide a comfortable working range when operating the machine at the average mowing speed. Adjust both the lever height and lever positio...

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    33 troubleshooting, adjustment & repair pto clutch adjustment check the pto clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hour break-in period and then after every 100 hours of operation. Also perform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping or will not engage, or if a new clutch has been installe...

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    34 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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    35 troubleshooting, adjustment & repair 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...

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    36 www.Ferrisindustries.Com specifications transmission: hydrogear 334 type unitized drive transaxle hydraulic fluid hydrogear 20w-50 oil speeds forward: 0-5.5 mph (0-8.85 km/h) @ 3400 rpm reverse: 0-2 mph (0-3.22 km/h) dimensions: 32” model overall length 74” (188 cm) overall width 41” (104 cm) hei...

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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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    Notes not for reproduction.

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    Notes not for reproduction.

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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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    Operator’s manual hydrocut series transaxle drive walk-behind mower not for reproduction.