Ferris 400S Series User Manual

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Table of Contents:
Products Covered by This Manual......................................3
Product Identification Tag................................................... 3
CE Identification Tag Markings........................................... 3
Operator Safety..................................................................... 3
Operating Safely...............................................................4
Slope Identification Guide................................................ 6
Safety Rules and Information...........................................6
Safety Decals................................................................... 9
Safety Decal Icon Definitions......................................... 11
Safety Icons for Optional Jack Kit Accessory.................11
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words.......................... 11
Safety Interlock System Checks.................................... 12
Features and Controls........................................................12
Control Functions and Locations....................................12
Zero-Turn Rider Controls............................................... 12
Instrument Control Panel................................................14
Operation............................................................................. 15
Before First Time Operation...........................................15
Checks Before Starting.................................................. 15
Starting the Engine.........................................................15
Stopping the Rider......................................................... 16
Zero-Turn Driving Practice............................................. 16
Mowing............................................................................18
Mowing Recommendations............................................ 18
Pushing the Rider by Hand............................................ 20
Attaching a Trailer.......................................................... 20
Adding Fuel.................................................................... 21
Check Engine Oil Level..................................................21
Engine Maintenance.......................................................21
Fuse Location and Identification.................................... 21
Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level................................ 21
Checking Tire Pressures................................................ 22
Seat And Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustments..... 22
Cutting Height Adjustment..............................................23
Suspension Adjustment..................................................23
Storage........................................................................... 24
Maintenance Schedule....................................................... 24
Specifications...................................................................... 25
Warranty...............................................................................25
Warranty Statement........................................................25

Ferris 400S Series Specifications

General

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Deck Construction	Fabricated
Caster Tires	13 x 6.5 - 6
Cutting Height	1.5 in
Deck Material	Steel
Drive Tires	20x10-8
Wheel Size	13 x 6.5 - 6