Page 3 - WARNING; Table of Contents
1 WARNING Engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known, in certain quantities, to causecancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Safety Rules & Information ................................2Identification Tags ...............................................5Safety Decals .......
Page 4 - OPERATION; TRAINING; Safety Rules & Information
2 TP 600-7124-03-UV-F OPERATION 1. Never run an engine in an enclosed area.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 enginefrom the operat...
Page 5 - SLOPE OPERATION; CHILDREN; CAUTION
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. The engine in this ...
Page 6 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Safety Rules & Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE To avoid personal injury or property damage, useextreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline isextremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition....
Page 7 - Identification Numbers
5 Identification Numbers E N G I N E R E F E R E N C E DATA Unit Model Number P RO D U C T R E F E R E N C E DATA Unit SERIAL Number Dealer Name Date Purchased Engine Make Engine Model Mower Deck Model Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number
Page 8 - GENERAL; Safety Decals
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...
Page 9 - Safety Interlock System; Operational SAFETY Checks
7 Safety Interlock System 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 — En...
Page 10 - CONTROL FUNCTIONS
8 Features & Controls 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 andsequence of controls to use for var...
Page 12 - Operation; GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
10 Operation 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 without mowing to...
Page 13 - STARTING THE ENGINE; DRIVING THE MOWER
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 parkin...
Page 14 - MOWING; PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND
12 Operation 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 disengaged and the motion ...
Page 15 - STORAGE
13 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 areawhere fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuelvapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit inany structure used...
Page 16 - Regular Maintenance; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES; CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
14 Regular Maintenance 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 &...
Page 18 - LUBRICATION
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...
Page 19 - BATTERY MAINTENANCE; Checking the Battery Fluid
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...
Page 20 - SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
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...
Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING; TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
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...
Page 22 - Rider Troubleshooting Continued.; TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER DECK
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 ...
Page 23 - MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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...
Page 24 - DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
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 18). 2. Rotate the blade on the RIGHT-HAND side (dis- ch...
Page 28 - FRONT
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 29) that fasten the ...
Page 30 - Changing Oil & Filters
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 reservoir...
Page 31 - PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT; Blade Brake Check
29 B A C A B B B Figure 33. PTO Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown) B. Adjustment Nut Figure 34. Adjust PTO Clutch A. Window B. Adjustment Nut C. .016”-.018” (0,40-0,45mm) Feeler Gauge Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustmen...
Page 32 - BATTERY SERVICE; Checking Battery Voltage
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...
Page 34 - Specifications; 5 HP* Kawasaki Manual Start
32 Specifications ENGINE: 15 HP* Kawasaki Manual Start Make Kawasaki Model FH451V Horsepower 15 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 26.30 Cu. in (431 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt Clutch Coil, 13 amp Oil Capacity 3.8 pt. (1.8L) w/ Filter 17 HP* Kawasaki Manual Start Make Kawasaki Model FH500V Horsepower 17 @ 36...
Page 35 - Lawn Care; 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 36 - Lawn Care & Mowing Information; 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 38 - MOWING METHODS; Proper Broadcast Mowing; Proper Mulching
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 39 - TIPS On Dealing With Clippings; 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 co...
Page 40 - Stepped Cutting
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 41 - 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 42 - Additional Technical Literature Available
LC-8 Common International Symbols Technical Manuals Additional Technical Literature Available Operators Manuals Additional copies of this manual are available, (and as part ofour product support commitment, we maintain a stock ofprinted operators manuals going back many years!) Parts Manuals Fully i...
Page 44 - HydroWalk Series; Dual Drive Walk-Behind Mowers; OPERATOR’S
Ferris Industries5375 North Main StreetMunnsville, NY 13409800-933-6175 www.ferrisindustries.com © Copyright 2005 Ferris IndustriesAll Rights Reserved. Printed in USA. HydroWalk Series Dual Drive Walk-Behind Mowers OPERATOR’S MANUAL
