Ferris 400 Series User Manual

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Table of Contents:
General Information..............................................................3
Identifying Your Unit............................................................ 3
Operator Safety..................................................................... 4
California Proposition 65.................................................. 4
Operating Safely...............................................................4
Slope Identification Guide................................................ 6
Safety Rules and Information...........................................6
Safety Decals................................................................... 9
Safety Icons....................................................................11
Safety Icons for Optional Jack Kit Accessory.................11
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words.......................... 11
Safety Interlock System Checks.................................... 11
Features and Controls........................................................11
Control Functions and Locations....................................11
Zero-Turn Rider Controls............................................... 12
Instrument Control Panel................................................13
Operation............................................................................. 14
Before First Time Operation...........................................14
Checks Before Starting.................................................. 15
Starting the Engine.........................................................15
Stopping the Rider......................................................... 15
Zero-Turn Driving Practice............................................. 15
Mowing............................................................................17
Mowing Recommendations............................................ 17
Pushing the Rider by Hand............................................19
Attaching a Trailer.......................................................... 20
Storage........................................................................... 20
Maintenance Schedule....................................................... 21
Maintenance Procedures................................................... 21
Service and Maintenance Safety................................... 21
Adding Fuel.................................................................... 22
Replacing the Fuel Filter................................................ 22
Check Engine Oil Level..................................................22
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter................................ 22
Engine Maintenance.......................................................23
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester................................ 23
Fuse Location and Identification.................................... 23
Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level................................ 23
Transmission Oil Filter Change......................................23
Lubrication...................................................................... 23
Servicing the Mower Blades...........................................25
Seat And Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustments..... 27
Checking Tire Pressures................................................28
Cutting Height Adjustment..............................................28
Floor Pan Removal & Installation...................................28
Neutral Adjustment......................................................... 29
Return-to Neutral Adjustment.........................................29
Suspension Adjustment..................................................30
Parking Brake Adjustment..............................................30
Deck Leveling Adjustment..............................................30
Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement............................ 31
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement........................... 32
Cleaning the Battery and Cables................................... 32
Battery Service............................................................... 33
Troubleshooting.................................................................. 34
Troubleshooting Charts.................................................. 35
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems..................36
Specifications...................................................................... 37
Warranty...............................................................................37
Warranty Statement........................................................37

Ferris 400 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Ferris
Model	400 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English