Page 2 - Ferris Industries; FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY; IMPORTANT
Ferris Industries 5375 North Main StreetMunnsville, NY 13409800-933-6175 www.ferrisindustries.com © Copyright 2003 Ferris IndustriesAll Rights Reserved. Printed in USA. FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT This warranty shall apply ONLY if the warranty registration form has been completed andreturned t...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; WARNING
WARNING Engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known, in certain quantities, to causecancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Table of Contents Identification Numbers .......................................2Safety Rules & Information ................................3Feature...
Page 4 - I D E N T I F I C AT I O N TAG L O C AT I O N S; IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; Tractor; North American Models
I D E N T I F I C AT I O N TAG L O C AT I O N S Identification Numbers IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Record your model name, unit and mower deck serialnumbers and engine serial number in the space provid-ed for easy reference. • The Tractor I.D. tag is located on the inside of the main frame rail, behind t...
Page 5 - Safety Rules; TRAINING
Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of con-trol of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangl...
Page 6 - Safety Rules & Information; OPERATION; Do
4 00 Safety Rules & Information OPERATION • Never run an engine in an enclosed area.• Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. • Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start enginefrom...
Page 7 - CHILDREN
00 Safety Rules & Information CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert tothe presence of children. Children are often attracted tothe unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil-dren will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and ...
Page 9 - GENERAL; DANGER; Safety Decals
7 00 GENERAL This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-vide you with the safety and reliability you would expectfrom an industry leader in outdoor power equipmentmanufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructionsit contains will provide you with the necessary basicknow...
Page 10 - CONTROL FUNCTIONS; A. Ground Speed Control Levers; Control Locations
Features & Controlsof the Zero Turn Rider CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowingrequire the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequenceof con...
Page 11 - Operational SAFETY Checks; Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:; D. Parking Brake Handle
Features & Controls SAFETY INTERLOCKSYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.These safety systems are present for your safety, do notattempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamperwith safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Test 1 — Engi...
Page 12 - Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.
Operatingthe Zero Turn Rider GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate thistractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area w...
Page 13 - STARTING THE ENGINE; NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.; STOPPING THE RIDER; DO NOT TOW RIDER; Operating the Zero Turn Rider; Hydraulic System By-Pass
WARNING If you do not understand how a specific controlfunctions, or have not yet thoroughly read theFEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor withoutfirst becoming familiar with the location andfunction of ALL controls. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. While sitting in...
Page 14 - Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn; BASIC DRIVING; Forward Travel Practice; Forward Travel; Smooth Travel
Operating the Zero Turn Rider ZERO TURNDRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive,and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of therider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will takesome practice. Spending some time going through the maneuversshown and b...
Page 15 - ADVANCED DRIVING; Practice Turning Around a Corner; Turning Around a Corner; Practice Turning In Place
ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row ZeroTurn Your Zero Turn Rider’s unique ability to turnin place allows you to turn around at the endof a cutting row rather than having to stopand Y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a right end-of rowZero Turn: 1. Slow down at the end of...
Page 16 - STORAGE
Operating the Zero Turn Rider 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 areawhere fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuelvapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit ina...
Page 17 - Notes
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES; Tire; CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
16 00 RegularMaintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record ofyour operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded bythe hour ...
Page 19 - Figure 11. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level; Regular Maintenance
17 03 CHECKING / ADDING FUEL To add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (see A, Figure 2). 2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion. NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual forspecific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. 4....
Page 20 - LUBRICATION; Figure 14. Deck Lubrication
18 03 Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 12through 16 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles• deck lift pivots• deck lift foot pedal• mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to...
Page 21 - Figure 15. Control Handle Pivots & Seat Pivots
19 03 Regular Maintenance Figure 16. Front Caster & Wheel Figure 15. Control Handle Pivots & Seat Pivots RE-PACK RE-PACK BEARINGS BEARINGS ANUALLY ANUALLY RE-PACK BEARINGS ANUALLY
Page 22 - BATTERY MAINTENANCE; Checking the Battery Fluid; Figure 17. Battery Compartment
20 00 BATTERY MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid 1. Raise the seat plate to access battery. 2. Remove the battery filler cap(s) (A). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add distilledwater. 3. Reinstall the filler cap(s). Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cab...
Page 23 - Figure 19. Balancing The Blade; SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES; Figure 18. Removing the Blade
21 00 A B TIGHTEN Figure 19. Balancing The Blade Figure 20. Installing The Blade A. Blade BoltB. 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 followingsteps. 2. To remove blade for sharpening, use a 1” wrenc...
Page 24 - TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER; PROBLEM
22 00 TroubleshootingAdjustments & Service TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance will extendthe life of your equipment, prolonged or constant usemay eventually require that service be performed toallow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists t...
Page 25 - Rider Troubleshooting Continued.; TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
23 00 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. See problem and cause below. 4. Brake is...
Page 27 - Figure 24. Parking Brake Adjustment; PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
25 00 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 24. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake SpringB. Adjustment Nut PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage theparking brake. 2. Jack up the rear of the machine and se...
Page 28 - Figure 26. PTO Clutch Adjustment; PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT; Blade Brake Check
26 00 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments onlywith engine stopped, key removed and tractor onlevel ground. B A C A B B B Figure 26. PTO Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown)B. Adjustment Nut Figure 27. Adjust PTO Clutch ...
Page 29 - NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT; Neutral Position Adjustment
27 00 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 28. Neutral Adjustment (LH side shown with battery removed)A. Adjustment Linkage RodB. Nuts Figure 29. Neutral Spring Return Adjustment A. Reverse Return BoltB. Reverse Return SpringC. Spring Position NutD. Jam Nut NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the trac...
Page 30 - Figure 30. Cutting Height Adjustment; Figure 31. Mower Deck Adjustment; CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
28 00 47138 C Figure 30. Cutting Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin B. Deck Lift Foot Pedal C. Cutting Height Selection Decal Figure 31. Mower Deck Adjustment 12-1/4” (31,1cm) Adjust deckheight here B CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 30) controls...
Page 31 - Figure 34. Mower PTO Belt Routing; Figure 33. Mower PTO Belt; MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT; FRONT; Figure 32. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement
29 00 Figure 34. Mower PTO Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley C. Spring-loaded Idler Pulley B. PTO Drive Belt D. Stationary Idler Pulley C B D A A A D A Figure 33. Mower PTO Belt A. Belt Tension SpringB. Spring Compression Nut HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELTREPLACEMENT 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level s...
Page 32 - BATTERY SERVICE; Checking Battery Voltage
30 00 BATTERY SERVICE Checking Battery Voltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of bat-tery. When engine is off, the voltmeter shows batteryvoltage, which should be 12 volts. When engine is run-ning, the voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuitwhich normally is 13 to 14 volts. A dea...
Page 33 - (1) personal injury caused by electrolyte; Figure 35. Jump Starting
31 00 To StarterSwitch StartingVehicleBattery To Ground To Starter Switch DischargedVehicle Battery EngineBlock THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Jumper Cable Jumper Cable WARNING Any procedure other than the preceding couldresult in: (1) personal injury ca...
Page 34 - Lawn Care; Most lawns are watered; GENERAL INFORMATION
Lawn Care & Mowing Information TYPES OF GRASS, CLIMATE ANDCONDITIONS A variety of grasses are commonly grown in householdlawns, but two main groups known as cool-seasongrasses (varieties of bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue),and warm-season grasses (typically bermuda, buffalograss, and zoysia vari...
Page 35 - Lawn Care & Mowing Information; A good rule of; Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting; Cut less than
LC-2 Lawn Care & Mowing Information HOW HIGH TOMOW THE GRASS Often cutting height is amatter of personal prefer-ence. Typically, you shouldmow the grass when it is isbetween three and fiveinches high. The propercutting height range for aspecific lawn will dependupon several factors,including the...
Page 36 - WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW
LC-3 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Where possible, make one or two passes around theoutside of the area discharging the grass INTO the lawnto keep the cut grass off fences and walks. WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affectthe results you’ll get when m...
Page 37 - MOWING METHODS; Proper Broadcast Mowing; Proper Mulching; Mulching Action
LC-4 Lawn Care & Mowing Information MOWING METHODS Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting, or side-discharging, disperses fine clip-pings evenly over the entire lawn. Many golf courses usethis method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allowfreer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast even...
Page 38 - TIPS On Dealing With Clippings; beneficial; COMPOSTING; How to start a healthy compost pile:
LC-5 Lawn Care & Mowing Information TIPS On Dealing With Clippings Clippings are beneficial to your lawn. A common mis- conception about clippings is that they automaticallylead to thatch—this is untrue. Short clippings producedby broadcasting and clippings produced by mulchingmethods actually c...
Page 39 - Streaking; SOLUTIONS FOR COMMON MOWING PROBLEMS
LC-6 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Stepped Cutting Stepped cutting is sharp ridges or uneven levels left inthe lawn surface. Stepped cutting is usually caused bymower deck damage or misadjustment, or damage tomower blades. CAUSE SOLUTION Deck is not leveled correctly Level the deck correctly Ti...
Page 40 - Stingers; Uneven Cutting
LC-7 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Stingers Stingers are sparse patches of uncut grass left behindthe mower. Stingers are usually caused by operatorerror or poor blade maintenance. CAUSE SOLUTION Blades are not sharp or are nicked Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your bl...
Page 41 - Additional Technical Literature Available; Operators Manuals
LC-8 Common International Symbols Technical Manuals Additional Technical Literature Available Operators Manuals Additional copies of this manual are available, (and as partof our product support commitment, we maintain a stock ofprinted operators manuals going back many years!) Parts Manuals Fully i...
