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Ferris 500S Series User Manual

Ferris 500S Series
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Table of Contents:
General Information..............................................................3
Identifying Your Unit............................................................ 3
Operator Safety..................................................................... 4
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words............................ 4
California Proposition 65.................................................. 4
Operating Safely...............................................................4
Slope Identification Guide................................................ 6
Safety Rules and Information...........................................6
Safety Decals and Icons................................................ 10
Safety Icons for Optional Jack Kit Accessory.................11
Safety Interlock System..................................................12
Features and Controls........................................................12
Control Functions and Locations....................................12
Zero-Turn Rider Controls............................................... 12
Operation............................................................................. 14
Before First Time Operation...........................................14
Checks Before Starting.................................................. 14
Starting the Engine.........................................................15
Stopping the Rider......................................................... 15
Zero-Turn Driving Practice............................................. 15
Mowing............................................................................17
Mowing Recommendations............................................ 17
Pushing the Rider By Hand............................................19
Towed Equipment...........................................................19
Storage........................................................................... 20
Maintenance Schedule....................................................... 20
Maintenance Procedures................................................... 21
Service and Maintenance Safety................................... 21
Adding Fuel.................................................................... 21
Replacing the Fuel Filter................................................ 21
Check Engine Oil Level..................................................22
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter................................ 22
Clean the Engine Compartment Area with Pressurized Air
and Water....................................................................... 22
Engine Maintenance.......................................................22
Containing Spilled Fluids and Proper Disposal of
Waste..............................................................................22
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester................................ 22
Fuse Location and Identification.................................... 23
Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level................................23
Transmission Oil Filter Change......................................23
Purging the Air from the Hydraulic System.................... 23
Lubrication...................................................................... 24
Servicing the Mower Blades...........................................24
Seat And Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustments..... 26
Checking Tire Pressures................................................ 27
Cutting Height Adjustment..............................................27
Floor Pan Removal & Installation...................................28
Neutral Adjustment......................................................... 28
Suspension Adjustment..................................................28
Parking Brake Adjustment..............................................29
Deck Leveling Adjustment..............................................29
Deck Lift Assist Spring................................................... 29
Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacement............................ 30
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement........................... 31
Cleaning the Battery and Cables................................... 31
Battery Service............................................................... 32
Troubleshooting.................................................................. 32
Troubleshooting Charts.................................................. 32
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems..................33
Specifications...................................................................... 34
Warranty...............................................................................34
Warranty Statement........................................................35

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Ferris 500S Series Specifications

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BrandFerris
Model500S Series
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

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