Ferris DDSKAV15CE - Manual

3 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 triang...

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 the ...

5 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 u...

6 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 basicknowled...

8 Features & Controlsof the Dual Drive Walk-Behind 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 andsequen...

9 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 — Engine should NOT crank if...

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. Engage the parki...

12 Operating the Dual Drive Walk-Behind Figure 3. Hydraulic System By-Pass A. Hydraulic Release Lever (right-hand side shown) A MOWING Before mowing, set the cutting height as described inthe Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service section. 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is...

13 Operating the Dual Drive Walk-Behind 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 th...

14 RegularMaintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your mower. You will need to keep a record of youroperating time. See Before Before Every Every Every Spring SAFETY ITEMS Page First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours & ...

15 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. Re...

16 Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the machine at the lubrication points shown inFigures 6 - 11. Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts toapply grease to moving parts when grease fittings arenot installed. Not all greases are compatible. Ferris Red Grease(P/N 22285) is strongl...

17 Regular Maintenance BATTERY MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid NOTE: It is not necessary to check the battery fluidlevel if machine is equipped with a maintenance-freebattery. 1. Remove the battery box cover to access the battery. 2. Remove the battery filler cap(s) (A, Figure 12). Fluid must...

18 SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES 1. Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in followingsteps. 2. Remove the deck guard. 3. Raise the mower deck and secure with jackstands. 4. To remove blade for sharpening, use two (2) 15/16” wrenches to remove the nut f...

19 Troubleshooting Adjustments & 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 the...

20 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. 4. Brake is not ...

21 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The mowing height is determined by three factors: themount position of the mower deck, the number of bladespacers above the spindle and the number of casterspacers above the caster arm. Refer to the Height Of Cut chart to the righ...

22 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT (DDSH Models only) 1. Make sure there is one spacer above and below the frame on the front caster shafts and place hairpinclips in the 2” cutting height position (see Figure 17). 2. Rotate the blade on the RIGHT-HAND side (dis- ch...

23 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 20. Shim Assembly Position A. Shim B. Spacer C. Retaining Collar Figure 21. Proper Shim Location B Shimming the Hanger Shafts Once it has been determined that a shim (P/N 20928) isrequired, you first must determine which rear hangershaft requires t...

26 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTREPLACEMENT 1. Remove the deck drive belt. See MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT sections. 2. Remove the grass screen that covers the transmis- sion cooling fans. 3. Remove the clutch anchor bolts (A, Figure 28) that fasten the ...

28 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCEAND SERVICE The hydrostatic transmissions are sealed units thatrequire no maintenance other than the following. • Keep the grass screen and transmission cooling fins clear or grass, leaves and debris. • Keep oil level in the reserv...

29 B A C A B B B Figure 32. PTO Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown) B. Adjustment Nut Figure 33. Adjust PTO Clutch A. Window B. Adjustment Nut C. .012”-.018” (0,30-0,45mm) Feeler Gauge Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustmen...

30 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service 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 circuit...

32 Common Replacement Parts & Accessories COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS Listed below are parts numbers for the more commonreplacement parts. Use only genuine Ferris replace-ment parts to assure optimum performance and safety. 48” Deck Belt (PTO to Spindle)............................21723 48” Deck Be...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 co...

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...

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...

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...