Briggs & Stratton Ferris 5900619 - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Safety Rules & Information ................................2
Identification Numbers ..........................................11
Safety Decals & Icons...........................................12
Safety Interlock System ........................................14
Features & Controls ..........................................15
Control Functions..................................................15
Operation ...........................................................17
General .................................................................17
Checks Before Starting .........................................17
Priming the Fuel System.......................................18
Starting the Engine ...............................................19
Stopping the Tractor and Engine...........................19
Driving the Tractor .................................................19
Pushing the Rider by Hand...................................20
Zero Turn Driving Practice ....................................21
Mowing..................................................................23
Mowing Recommendations...................................23
Mowing Methods ...................................................24
Attaching a Trailer .................................................25
Raising & Lowering the Roll Bar...........................26
Storage..................................................................27
Starting After Long Term Storage .........................27
Diesel Fuel Recommendations .............................27
Regular Maintenance ........................................28
Maintenance Schedule .........................................28
Checking Tire Pressures.......................................28
Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................29
Fuel Filter ..............................................................29
Check / Add Engine Oil.........................................30
Check / Change Air Filter......................................30
Check Hydraulic Oil Level .....................................30
Hydraulic Oil Filter Change ...................................30
Check Engine Coolant Level.................................31
Change Engine Coolant........................................31
Clean Radiator, Screen & Oil Cooler ....................31
Lubrication ............................................................32
Battery Maintenance .............................................33
Anti-Scalp Deck Casters .......................................33
Servicing the Mower Blades .................................34
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......35
Troubleshooting the Rider .....................................35
Troubleshooting the Mower ...................................36
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........37
Seat Adjustment....................................................38
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............38
Speed Balancing Adjustment................................38
Neutral Adjustment ...............................................39
Neutral Position & Return Spring Adjustment.......39
Parking Brake Adjustment ....................................40
Rear Tire Camber Adjustment ..............................41
Suspension Adjustment ........................................42
Mowing Height Adjustment ...................................43
Deck Lift Rod Timing Adjustment..........................44
Deck Leveling Adjustment.....................................45
Deck Lift Spring.....................................................45
Belt Removal & Replacement ...............................46
Gearbox Maintenance...........................................49
Battery Service .....................................................50
Specifications ....................................................52
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as
seen from the operating position.
Safety
Controls
Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Specifications