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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built ferris commerical zero turn mower. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the ferris brand. When operated and maintained according to the manuals, your ferris product will provide many years of dependable service. The manuals contain safety in...
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 understanding this operator’s ma...
Thrown objects this unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean up the area to be mowed and remove objects that could be thrown by the blade before you start mowing. Do not operate this unit without the entire gr...
Fuel and maintenance always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to coo...
• turn off the pto switch to disengage the blades when not mowing. • never operate with guards not securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly and functioning properly. • never operate with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher...
Towed equipment (ride-on units) • tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. • follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limit for towed equipment and towing on slopes. See attaching a trailer under operation. • n...
• stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. • use jack stands to support components when required. • carefully release pressure from components with stored energ...
1) check to make sure the machine gvw (gross vehicle weight), including attachments, restrained payload, fuel and operator, is not in excess of the maximum weight specified on the roll bar label. 2) make sure there isn’t any missing, damaged, or loose mounting hardware. 3) make sure the roll bar has...
3 * located behind rops on the frame of the unit. ** located near the hydraulic pump fans. A qty: 2 - models w/ 61" decks; qty: 1 - models w/ 52" decks b c d f e g safety icons description callout alert a read the manual b amputation - rotating parts c pinch point d fire hazard e amputation - hand i...
Description callout amputation - foot in blade g thrown objects h maximum slope angle for safe operation i overhead obstacles j rollover hazard k tipover l keep rops in raised position m keep children away n slippery slopes o dropoffs p safety alert symbol and signal words the safety alert symbol in...
Fuel tank cap g fuel level guage h retractable seat belt i removable floor plate (s/n: 2016269736 & above) j deck lift pedal, cutting height adjustment pin & deck lift lock lever: these control the cutting height of the mower deck. Depress the pedal until it locks into the 5” (12,7 cm) position. Pla...
Ignition switch: the ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three positions: description name icon stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system. Off allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system. Run cranks the engine for starting. Start note: never leave the ignitio...
• make sure that the fuel selector valve in an "on" position. Starting the engine 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 w...
7 gradually move both ground speed control levers — evenly forward from neutral. Slow down and repeat. Note: straight forward travel takes practice. If necessary, top speed can be balance-adjusted — see the speed balancing adjustment in the adjustments section near the back of this manual. Reverse t...
11 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 end of the row. 2. Move the right ground speed con...
13 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: • mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. • mow with sharp blades. Short clippings of grass one inch or shorter ...
Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and re-cuts 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 eliminate noticeable clippings o...
17 2. Push or pull the top of the roll bar (c) forward against the rubber stops (d) and remove the retainer pins (b). 3. Lower the roll bar and reinstall the retainer pins and hair pin clips to secure the roll bar in the down position (see insert, figure 17). To raise the roll bar: 1. Pull the hair ...
• if the unit can’t be stored on a reasonable level surface, chock the wheels. • clean all grass and dirt from the mower. Long term storage (longer than 30 days) before you store your unit for the off-season, read the maintenance and storage instructions in the safety rules section, then perform the...
19 2. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion. Note: do not overfill. Refer to your engine owner's manual for specific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. Notice do not use gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing mo...
Inspect muffler and spark arrester inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage. Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect for damage or carbon blockage. If replacement parts are required, make sure to use only original equipment replacement parts. Warning replacement parts m...
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed. Not all greases are compatible. Red grease (p/n 5022285) is recommended, automotive-type, high-temperature, lithium grease may be used when this is not available. Oil control h...
3. Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the 1/4-28 bolt. 4. Repeat the process for the other side of the machine. Servicing the mower blades removing the mower blades caution laceration hazard mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling, or working near, mower blades. 1. Use a...
31 4. The mower blade should have a maximum of 1/64" (0,40 mm) cutting edge (b) or less. Balancing the mower blades caution thrown objects hazard an unbalanced mower blade can create excessive vibration and damage the unit, or cause mower blade failure resulting in thrown debris. Be sure blade is ba...
35 forward and backward adjustment: move the forward / backward seat adjustment lever (a, figure 35) away from the seat, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into position. Lumbar adjustment: turn the lumbar adjustment knob (b) until the desired amount of lumbar is ac...
Warning do not adjust the tractor for a faster overall speed forward or reverse than it was designed for. Mowing height adjustment the cutting height adjustment pin (a, figure 38) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-3/4” (4,4 cm) and 5” (12,7 cm) in 1/4” (0,...
Neutral adjustment if the tractor "creeps" while the ground speed control levers are locked in the neutral, then it may be necessary to adjust the linkage rod. Note: perform this adjustment on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. 1. Disengage the pto, engage the parking brake and turn off...
43 4. With the parking brake engaged, measure the compressed spring length. The spring should measure in the range of 1-15/16" - 2" (4,9 - 5,1 cm) when compressed. 5. If the spring is not within this range release the parking brake and turn the adjustment nut (b) to compress or release the spring. 6...
2. To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position, push the pedal by hand towards the rear of the unit and install the height adjustment pin in the 3” (7.6 cm) position to hold in place. 3. Block up the mower deck until all hanger chains are slack. 4. To adjust the inner lift rod (a, figure 46): ...
2. Loosen the nuts (c) and allow the rear of the deck to rest on the 2 x 4's. Slide the chains in the slots until the chains are tight and tighten the nuts. 3. Repeat the process for the other side of the unit. 4. Remove all the blocks from under the mower deck. 5. Perform the determining if the dec...
2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position and remove the mower deck guards. Warning use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with the breaker bar, due to the increased tension in the spring as the idler arm is being rotated. Injury may result if the breaker bar is prematurely rel...
Perform the adjust the mower belt idler tensioner spring length procedure. 56 adjust the mower belt idler tensioner spring length 1. Loosen the jam nut (c). 2. Turn the adjustment nut (d) until the measurement as designated in the chart is achieved. 3. Re-tighten the jam nut. Hydraulic pump drive be...
Warning spring loaded components can kick back causing injury. Use two hands when adjusting the shock springs. This will prevent the wrench from slipping while pressure is being applied. 2. Using the supplied spanner wrench (p/n 5022853) (b), insert the tip of the wrench into the notch in the pre-lo...
Battery will not accept a normal charge until it becomes warm. 3. Always unplug or turn the charger off before attaching or removing the clamp connections. 4. Carefully attach the clamps to the battery in proper polarity (usually red to [+] positive and black to [-] negative). 5. While charging, per...
Warning any procedure other than the preceding could result in: (a) personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vents, (b) personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion, (c) damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or of the immobilized vehicle. Do not a...
Troubleshooting the mower repair or replace. Bent or rough pulleys. Excessive belt wear or breakage replace with correct belt. Using incorrect belt. Fixed belt tensioners: replace spring if worn; adjustable belt tensioners: adjust to correct tension. Incorrect belt tension. Fixed belt tensioners: re...
Specifications specifications note: specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Engine fits models: 5900840 25 gross hp† kawasaki kawasaki make fh721v model 41.2 cu. In (675 cc) displacement 12 volt, 13 amp alternator; battery: 340 cca electrical system 2...
25 psi (1.72 bar) inflation pressure transmissions pump wheel motor serial number side pg-3h hgm-12e-3131 2014450933 & below lh & rh pg-3h tf0240ls080aakz 2014450934 - 2015714710 lh pg-3h tf0240ls081aakz rh pk-3hcq tf0240ls080aakz 2015714711 & above lh pk-3kcq tf0240ls081aakz rh pump and wheel motor...
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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...
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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