Ferris 300e - Troubleshooting

4. After moving the rider, engage and lock the parking
brake.
Cleaning
NOTICEWater could cause damage to the electrical
components of this unit.
• Do not use a pressure washer on the unit.
• Do not clean the unit with water.
Use a cloth, low pressure air (not to exceed 30 psi or 205
kPa), or a soft bristle brush and vacuum cleaner to remove
dirt and debris from the rider and mower deck.
Always use eye protection (goggles or a face shield) to clean
with pressurized air.
Storage
Equipment Storage
Disengage the PTO, lock the ground speed levers in the
START/PARK position, engage the parking brake, and
remove the key.
Store the unit in a cool, dry place.
Before starting the unit after it has been stored:
• Do a check of all maintenance items.
• Do all recommended checks and procedures found in
this manual.
Battery Storage
WARNING
Use and keep the battery in an area with good airflow,
away from sparks, open flames, or excessive heat.
NOTICEIncorrect storage can cause battery damage,
permanent loss of battery capacity, or cause the battery to be
unserviceable. If a fully discharged battery is in storage,the
battery will become permanently unserviceable. Do not
exceed the storage temperature limits.
For storage up to 1 month, keep the equipment at the
recommended range of -20 °Cto +60 °C (-4 °Fto+140
°F).For storage up to 1 year, keep the equipment at the
recommended range of -20 °C to +25 °C (-4°F to+77°F).
If you keep the equipment outside the recommended
temperature range, decrease battery performance will occur,
and result in life cycle degradation.
NOTE:Long-term storage at temperatures less than 77 °F
(25 °C) is recommended.
Do not remove the battery or disconnect it from the
equipment.
Do not keep the battery in long-term storage with the battery
connected to the charger, or a reduction in battery cycle
lifecanoccur.
When thebattery is not used for more than a month,charge
or discharge it to a state of charge of 40-70%.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Rider
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Operator not in
operator seat.
Sit in operator seat.
Parking brake not
engaged.
Engage parking
brake. See Operation
> Parking Brake
Operation.
Ground speed levers
not in START / PARK
positions.
Lock ground speed
levers in START /
PARK positions.
Battery disconnected. Connect battery
service disconnect.
See Maintenance
> Battery Service
Disconnect.
Battery needs
charging.
Charge battery. See
Operation > Charge
the Battery.
Unit will not start.
Battery temperature
too high or too low.
Allow battery to cool
down or warm up.
For all other issues, see your authorized dealer.
Troubleshooting the Mower
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Mower deck not level. Level mower deck.
See Maintenance >
Deck Level Check and
Adjustment.
Mower cut is uneven.
Rider tires not inflated
correctly.
Adjust to correct
inflation pressure. See
Maintenance > Tire
Pressure Check.
Mower blade speed
too slow.
Increase mower blade
speed. See Operation
> Display / Control
Console.
Mower cut is rough
looking.
Ground speed too fast. Decrease ground
speed. See Operation
> Driving Operation.
Excessive mower
vibration.
Blade mounting
hardware is loose.
Tighten to noted
torque. See
Maintenance > Mower
Blade Installation.
For all other issues, see your authorized dealer.
Trouble Codes
List of Trouble Codes. See Operation > Display / Control
Console.
TROUBLE CODE ISSUE REMEDY
Mower Deck Drive Is
Faulted (Left, Center
(48" / 122 cm decks),
Right).
Problem detected
with mower deck drive
(blade motor).
Check blade motor
connection.
PTO Switch Is Faulted. Problem detected with
PTO (blade engage)
switch.
'Cycle' PTO switch
(turn on, turn off).
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Reproduction