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Ferris FW15 Series User Manual

Ferris FW15 Series
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Table of Contents:
Products Covered by This Manual......................................3
Identification Tag Location.................................................. 3
Operator Safety..................................................................... 3
California Proposition 65.................................................. 3
Operating Safely...............................................................3
Safety Rules and Information...........................................5
Safety Decals................................................................... 8
Safety Icons......................................................................9
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words.......................... 10
Safety Interlock System..................................................10
Features and Controls........................................................10
Control Locations & Functions....................................... 10
Control Locations............................................................10
Operation............................................................................. 12
Before First Time Use.................................................... 12
Checks Before Starting.................................................. 13
Starting the Engine.........................................................13
Stopping the Mower....................................................... 13
Driving the Mower.......................................................... 13
Cutting Height Adjustment..............................................14
Mowing............................................................................14
Mowing Recommendations............................................ 14
Pushing the Unit by Hand.............................................. 16
Storage........................................................................... 16
Maintenance Schedule....................................................... 17
Maintenance Procedures................................................... 17
Service and Maintenance Safety................................... 17
Checking Tire Pressures................................................ 18
Checking / Adding Fuel.................................................. 18
Check Engine Oil Level..................................................18
Disposing of Used Engine Oil........................................ 18
Engine Maintenance and Repair....................................18
Lubrication...................................................................... 18
Servicing the Mower Blades...........................................19
Adjusting the Height of the Handle Bars........................ 21
Operating the Front Caster Locks..................................22
Customizing the Forward Motion Control Lever
Position........................................................................... 22
Neutral Adjustment......................................................... 23
Forward Speed Control Lever Placement
Adjustment......................................................................23
Deck Lift Assist Springs................................................. 24
Changing the Mower Deck Belts....................................24
Changing the Transaxle Drive Belt................................ 25
Adjusting the Differential Drive Chain............................ 26
Troubleshooting.................................................................. 26
Troubleshooting Charts.................................................. 27
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems..................28
Specifications...................................................................... 28
Warranty...............................................................................29
Warranty Statement........................................................29

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Ferris FW15 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Cutting Width36", 48", 52"
TransmissionHydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles
Deck TypeFabricated
Engine Power18 - 25 hp
Self-PropelledYes
Engine ManufacturerKawasaki
Fuel Tank Capacity3.0 U.S. gal (11.4 l)
Deck Material10-gauge

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