Ferris 5900533, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...owers OPERATOR S MANUAL Model Number Description Powerhead 5900631 H2225KAV 3 Wheel Rider 5900651 H2226B 3 Wheel Rider 5900701 H2227KOH 3 Wheel Rider 5900933 H2226KAV 3 Wheel Rider 5900956 H2227B 3 Wheel Rider 5900533 H2224KAVFS 3 Wheel Rider 5900534 H2228B 3 Wheel Rider Mower Deck 5900632 R61 61 Mower Deck N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 2: ...ble service This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with this machine and how to avoid them This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the manual and operated by trained professionals for finish cutting of established lawns and is not intended for any other purpose It is important that you read and understand t...

Page 3: ...aulic Oil Level 22 Oil Filter Change 22 Service Air Filter 22 Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 22 Lubrication 23 Battery Maintenance 24 Servicing the Mower Blades 25 Troubleshooting Adjustments Service 27 Troubleshooting the Rider 27 Troubleshooting the Mower 28 Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems 29 Mowing Height Adjustment 30 Mower Belt Replacement 31 Transmission Drive Belt Replacement 32...

Page 4: ...ask a professional contact your local authorized dealer Read the Manual The operator s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as DURING operation Safe operating techniques an explanation of the product s features and controls and maintenance information is included to help you get the most out of your equipment investment Be sure t...

Page 5: ...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 grass catcher or discharge guard deflector in place Also do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running If someone does enter the area shut the unit off immediate...

Page 6: ... area that is not well ventilated Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit Keep the unit free of grass leaves and excess oil Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual especially periodically testin...

Page 7: ... when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck TRAINING 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting If the operator s or mechanic s can not read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them 2 Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls and safety signs 3 All operators and mec...

Page 8: ...r on steep slopes TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE ON UNITS 1 Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point 2 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for weight limit for towed equipment and towing on slopes See attaching a trailer under OPERATION 3 Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment 4 On slopes the weight of the tow...

Page 9: ...op before adjusting cleaning or repairing 9 Clean grass and debris from cutting units drives mufflers and engine to prevent fires Clean up oil or fuel spillage 10 Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame 11 Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting 12 Park machine on level ground Never allow untrained personnel to service machine...

Page 10: ...com Identification Numbers North American Models SAM PLE SAM PLE Operator Safety Figure 1 Location of Identification Tags A Powerhead Identification Tag B Mower Deck Identification Tag A B N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 11: ... you are operating your unit All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed The information is for your safety and it is important The safety decals below are on your rider and mower If any of these decals are lost or damaged replace them at once See your lo...

Page 12: ...switch safety system Check the switch operation every fall and spring with the following tests Test 1 Engine should NOT crank if PTO switch is engaged OR Parking brake is not engaged OR Operator presence plate is not depressed Test 2 Engine SHOULD crank if PTO switch is NOT engaged AND Parking brake is engaged AND Operator presence plate is depressed Test 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if Operator prese...

Page 13: ...d away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheels will turn Parking Brake Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake Move the lever fully forward to disengage the parking brake NOTE To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged NOTE Allowing the lever to snap into the OFF position will place undue strain on the lever and brake linkages Figure 2 Control Locations...

Page 14: ... must remain depressed to release the parking brake and engage the PTO switch Fuel Tank Cap To remove the cap turn counterclockwise The fuel shut off valve is located on the bottom of the fuel tank The valve is OPEN if the lever is VERTICAL The valve is CLOSED when the lever is HORIZONTAL Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and back Move the lever forward position the seat as de...

Page 15: ...passengers to ride on the unit Before leaving the operator s position for any reason engage the parking brake disengage the PTO stop the engine and remove the key To reduce fire hazard keep the engine tractor and mower free of grass leaves and excess grease Do not stop or park tractor over dry leaves grass or combustible materials Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fi...

Page 16: ...b down fully Reduce to half throttle speed and allow engine to warm up Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider 5 After warming the engine ALWAYS operate the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP Use this method only in emergency situati...

Page 17: ...ing in both the forward and reverse directions to understand how the tractor reacts Practice in an area large enough to make a turn safely You must release the parking brake prior to moving the transmission foot control pedal Driving the Mower 1 Sit on the seat and adjust the seat so that you can comfortably reach all the controls and see the dash panel 2 Make sure the parking brake is engaged 3 M...

Page 18: ...mperature and the lawn s overall condition Cutting the grass too short causes weak thin grass plants which are easily damaged by dry periods and pests Cutting too short is often more damaging than allowing the grass to be slightly higher Letting grass grow a bit longer especially when it is hot and dry reduces heat build up preserves needed moisture and protects the grass from heat damage and othe...

Page 19: ...ove the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems Use an appropriate ground speed for the thickness and height of the grass you are cutting 3rd gear or slower for manual gear models If you hear the engine slowing down you are mowing too fast use a slower ground speed MOWING METHODS Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting or side discharging disperses fine clippings ev...

Page 20: ...hing requires more horsepower than broadcasting using a slower ground speed is vitally important for proper mulching operation HOW MUCH GRASS TO MULCH The best mulching action typically results from cutting only the top 1 2 inch to 3 4 inch of grass blade This provides short clippings which decompose properly much more quickly than longer clippings The ideal cutting height will vary with climate t...

Page 21: ...e and fully charged about once a month If battery is left in unit disconnect the negative cable WARNING Never store the unit with gasoline in engine or fuel tank in a heated shelter or in enclosed poorly ventilated enclosures Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc and cause an explosion Handle gasoline carefully It is highly fla...

Page 22: ...5 Hours Clean Deck Check Replace Mower Blades Lubricate Rider Mower Every 100 Hours Clean Battery Cables Every 200 Hours Change Hydraulic Oil Filter ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before Each Use Check Engine Oil Level Every 25 Hours Check Clean Cooling Fins Intake Every 50 Hours Check Clean Spark Arrester Refer to Engine Manufacturer s Owner s Manual Service Air Filter Change Oil Filter Check Replace Spark P...

Page 23: ...e Regular Maintenance CHECKING ADDING FUEL To add fuel 1 Remove the fuel cap D Figure 7 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 for specific fuel recommendations 3 Install and hand tighten the fuel cap FUEL FILTER The fuel filter C Figure 7 is located in the fuel line between fuel shut off valve and carbur...

Page 24: ...3 Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil Using the appropriate tools remove the cap from the oil drain hose and drain the engine oil 4 After draining replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil Place the oil drain hose back into the storage position 5 Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one 6 Add engine ...

Page 25: ...o moving parts when grease fittings are not installed Not all greases are compatible Ferris Red Grease p n 5022285 is recommended automotive type high temperature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil seat plate rails deck lift pivots discharge chute hinge foot pedal mechanism Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and g...

Page 26: ...nstalling battery cables disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST If not done in this order the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool Figure 11 Battery Compartment A Positive Cable Terminal B Negative Cable Terminal B A Lubricating the Front Casters Interval Annually 1 Remove the 1 4 28 bolt A Figure 10 that is screwed into the caster and install a 1 4 28 grease ...

Page 27: ...ower Blades Figure 12 Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal CAUTION Avoid injury Mower blades are sharp Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades DANGER Avoid injury A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the mower blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the mower blade every 25 hours o...

Page 28: ...nd of the mower blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the mower blade is balanced See Sharpening the Mower Blades for proper sharpening instructions 4 Repeat the process until the mower blade remains in the horizontal position Reinstalling the Mower Blades 1 Reinstall each mower blade with the air lifts pointing up towards the mower deck as shown in Figure 17 Wedge a wooden block betwee...

Page 29: ... the refill the fuel tank Engine flooded Move throttle control out of CHOKE position Fuse blown Replace fuse Battery terminals require cleaning Clean the battery terminals Battery discharged or dead Recharge or replace Wiring loose or broken Visually chec wiring replace broken or frayed wires Tighten loose connec tions Solenoid or starter motor faulty Repair or replace See authorized dealer Safety...

Page 30: ... MOWER DECK PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine stalls easily with mower engaged Engine speed too slow Set to full throttle Ground speed too fast Decrease ground speed Cutting height set too low Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass Discharge chute jamming with cut grass Cut grass with discharge pointing to ward previously cut area Excessive mower vibration Blade mounting screws are l...

Page 31: ... not properly inflated 3 Blades are damaged 4 Deck shell is damaged 5 Mower spindle is bent or loose 6 Blades are installed incorrectly 1 Level the deck correctly 2 Check and inflate the tires 3 Replace the blades 4 Repair or replace the deck 5 Repair or replace the spindle 6 Reinstall the blades correctly Uneven Cutting 1 Deck is not leveled correctly 2 Blades are dull or worn 3 Blades are damage...

Page 32: ...1 Pull the seat adjustment lever A Figure 19 forward and move the seat to the furthest forward position to provide extra clearance between the seat and the gas tank 2 Loosen but do not remove the front seat mounting hardware B 3 Remove the rear seat mounting hardware C 4 Maneuver the seat mount D until the desired height is achieved 5 Reinstall the rear mounting hardware and then tighten both the ...

Page 33: ...ive belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pulleys and all idler pulleys except the stationary pulley Carefully rotate the 3 4 combination wrench CLOCKWISE and install the belt on the stationary idler pulley Carefully release the tension on the 3 4 combination wrench The belt should be routed exactly as shown in Figure 21 8 Reinstall the mower deck guard 9 Run the mower under no load condition for abo...

Page 34: ...re harness 10 Reinstall the clutch anchor pad and hardware C B Tighten securely 11 Reinstall the deck drive belt See MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT sections WARNING STORED ENERGY DEVICE Improper release of the belt tension spring can result in personal injury Use extreme caution when removing this spring To avoid damaging belts DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS Figure 23 Transmission Drive Belt A PTO Clutch a...

Page 35: ...rther adjustment is required If the measurements are NOT equal greater than 1 8 3 17 mm difference adjustment is required continue with Step 6 6 Block up the mower deck until all hanger chains are slack 7 Refer to Figure 26 To adjust the lift rods the 1 2 20 steel clevises C Figure 26 will need to be adjusted Loosen the 1 2 20 jam nut B that tightens against the clevis Remove the cotter pin E and ...

Page 36: ...und Record this distance 6 Repeat steps 3 5 for the right hand blade 7 Place blocking under each corner of the mower deck until the front of the blade to the ground measures 3 1 4 8 3 cm and the back of the blade to the ground measures 3 1 2 8 9 cm 8 Loosen the hardware that tightens the bottom of the hanger chain D Figure 29 to the deck Slide the chains down in the slots until the chains are tigh...

Page 37: ... D slightly to the right If the machine creeps backwards slide the neutral lock plate and the pump control arm slightly to the left Retighten the hardware that secures the neutral lock plate Figure 30 Neutral Position A Set Collars B Neutral Lock Plate Hardware C Neutral Lock Plate D Pump Control Arm E Plastic Bushings F Neutral Return Spring G Neutral Return Bracket A B D C A A E E F G 4 Refer to...

Page 38: ...s located on the left rear side of the engine deck by the left drive wheel and the other is located on the rear right side of the engine deck by the right drive wheel 4 Loosen the set collar B and then tighten it snugly against the white brake spring Repeat process for other side 5 Re engage the parking brake handle and unchock the wheels If this does not correct the braking problem see you Ferris...

Page 39: ...t of the deck 3 While standing to the side of the machine use the mower deck lift actuator switch located on the control panel to raise the deck With no operator present in the seat and the additional weight on the front of the deck raising the deck with the mower deck lift actuator switch will cause the rear of the machine to raise off of the floor 4 Place wooden blocks underneath the rear tire 5...

Page 40: ...ntilate the battery well during charging The best method of making certain a battery is fully charged but not over charged is to measure the specific gravity of a cell once per hour The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing freely at low charging rate and less than 0 003 change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period Jump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Jump start...

Page 41: ...if the electrolyte fluid cannot be seen do not attempt to start with jumper cables as long as the battery remains frozen WARNING For your personal safety use extreme care when jump starting Never expose battery to open flame or electric spark battery action generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Do not allow battery acid to contact skin eyes fabrics or painted surfaces Batteries c...

Page 42: ...9 43 Cu in 810 cc Electrical System 12 volt 16 amp Alternator Battery 340 cca Oil Capacity 2 1 US qt 2 0 L w filter Power Ratings All power levels are stated gross horsepower per SAE J2723 as rated by Kawasaki and tested per the SAE J1995 test standard The gross power curves and more information can be viewed at www kawasaki criticalpower com Power Ratings The gross power rating for individual gas...

Page 43: ...damage or deterioration due to normal use wear and tear or environmental or natural elements or exposure Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as but not limited to filters fuel lubricants tune up parts and adjustments Claims arising due to failure to follow Ferris written instructions or improper storage or maintenance Any repairs necessary due to use of parts accessories or supplies ...

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