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1. 21 Troubleshooting Adjustments amp Service TROUBLESHOOTING AWARNING To avoid serious injury perform maintenance on the tractor or mower only when the engine is stopped and the parking brake engaged While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems their causes and remedies Always remove the ignition key disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the plug before beginning the maintenance to prevent accidental starting of the engine See the information on the following pages for instruc tions on how to perform most of these minor adjust ments and service repairs yourself If you prefer all of these procedures can be performed for you by your local authorized dealer TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not turnover or start 1 Parking brake not engaged 1 Engage parking brake 2 PTO electric clutch switch 2 Place in OFF position in ON position 3 Out of fuel 3 If engine is hot allow it to cool then refill the fuel tank 4 Engine flooded 4 Move throttle control out of CHOKE position 5 Fuse blown 5 Replace fuse 6 Battery terminals require 6 Cl
2. Figure 16 Control Handle Pivots amp Seat Pivots Figure 17 Gearbox Drive Idler Pivot RE PACK BEARINGS ANUALLY N Figure 18 Front Caster amp Wheel Figure 19 Rear Suspension Lubrication Both upper amp lower a arms 18 Regular Maintenance BATTERY MAINTENANCE Note The tractor uses a standard BCI58 battery Checking the Battery Fluid 1 Raise the seat plate to access battery 2 Remove the battery filler cap A Figure 20 Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark If not add distilled water 3 Reinstall the filler cap Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1 Disconnect the cables from the battery negative cable first C Remove the battery and clean the compartment with a solution of baking soda and water Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables positive cable first B Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro leum jelly or non conducting grease 19 Figure 20 Battery Compartment A Vent Cap s B Positive Cable amp Terminal C Negative Cable amp Terminal WARNING Be careful when handling the battery Avoid spilling electrolyte Keep flames and sparks away from the battery When removing or installing battery cables disconnect the negative cable FIRST a
3. Figure 39 Mower PTO Belt Routing A Spindle Pulley C Spring loaded Idler Pulley B PTO Drive Belt D Stationary Idler Pulley Clutch Belt Removal 1 Park the tractor on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Remove the rear skid plate by removing the bolts that fasten the skid plate to the bumper and slide the plate forward until it drops from the mounts 3 Remove the rear belt shield and rear guard support 4 Remove the bumper 5 Remove the nylon lock nut A Figure 40 to release the belt tension and unhook the clutch belt idler spring C from the screw hook B Set the screw hook aside 6 Remove the 5 16 bolt washers and nut D that fas ten the rubber pad to the clutch and unplug the clutch from the electrical harness Note the order that the hardware is oriented before removing 7 Loosen the four 4 nylon lock nuts E that mount the gear box to the pump plate 8 Pushing upward on the gearbox F remove the clutch belts from the gearbox pulley grooves 9 Pulling the belts over the top of the clutch remove the clutch belts from the clutch pulley grooves and pull around the idler pulley Clutch Belt Replacement amp Adjustment 1 Install the clutch belts over the top of the clutch into the grooves of the crankshaft pulley and around the idler pulley 2 Pushing upwar
4. Proper mowing is an important part of maintaining your lawn in the best possible condition A healthy and well maintained lawn is better able to resist drought weeds and other stresses But too much maintenance is as detrimental to your lawn as neglect Proper care for your lawn involves more than just cutting the grass To have a healthy lawn you need to know TYPES OF GRASS CLIMATE AND CONDITIONS A variety of grasses are commonly grown in household lawns but two main groups known as cool season grasses varieties of bluegrass ryegrass and fescue and warm season grasses typically bermuda buffalo grass and zoysia varieties are the most common The cool season grasses are better suited to cooler cli mates and do not endure hot and dry weather as well as warm season grasses but conversely the warm season grasses do not grow as well in cooler climates Most resi dential lawns are typically seeded with a mixture of these grasses A local nursery or lawn center may help you to identify what kind of grass your lawn contains from a sample Knowing your climate and conditions is also important to proper lawn care Drier climates or conditions will require additional watering while wetter climates may require more frequent mowing HOW AND WHEN TO WATER FERTILIZE amp AERATE Every lawn s watering needs are unique and are depen dent upon the type of grass and soil the amount of local rainfall and other condi
5. ments These can change the stability of the unit Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Do Not Do not start or stop on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blade s and proceed slowly straight down the slope Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embank ments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the unit by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity Never assume that chil dren will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area Before and during reverse operation look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seri ously injured or interfere with safe unit operation Never allow children to operate the unit Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision TRANSP
6. Deck shell is damaged Repair or replace the deck Mower spindle is bent or loose Repair or replace the spindle Blades are installed incorrectly LC 6 Reinstall the blades correctly Lawn Care amp Mowing Information Uneven Cutting Uneven cutting is waviness or smooth troughs in the lawn surface Uneven cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or misadjustment CAUSE Deck is not leveled correctly Uneven Cutting SOLUTION Level the deck correctly Blades are dull or worn Sharpen or replace the blades Blades are damaged Replace the blades Deck is clogged with grass clippings Clean out the deck Deck shell is damaged Repair or replace the deck Mower spindle is bent or loose Repair or replace the spindle Blades are installed incorrectly Scalping Scalping is when the mower deck comes close to or hits the ground Scalping can be caused by the mower deck misadjustment unevenness in the lawn or by mower deck bouncing because the ground speed is too fast CAUSE Lawn is uneven or bumpy Reinstall the blades correctly Scalping SOLUTION Roll or level the lawn Mower deck cutting height is set too low Raise the cutting height Ground speed is too fast Slow down Deck is not leveled correctly Correctly level the deck Tire pressure is low or uneven Stingers Stingers are sparse patches of uncut grass left behind the mower
7. Service SUSPENSION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT If the rider tilts either side to side or front to rear this adjustment will level the frame with the ground Although this adjustment may not be necessary it may be required if additional weight ie a grass catcher is added to the frame or a drive tire is replaced NOTE Perform this adjustment on a hard level surface such as a concrete floor Making this adjustment will affect the mower cutting height For fine cutting height adjustment see Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment To level the frame first measure the frame height 1 The measurement to the top side of the front frame rails just behind the springs and shocks should be 20 5 8 52 4cm for each side see arrow in Figure 29 2 The measurement to the top of the rear frame rails at the widest point on the frame behind the drive tires should be 21 3 8 54 3cm for each side see arrow in Figure 30 3 Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the square head allen screw located above each spring 4 After adjusting all four 4 springs recheck the meas urements and adjust if necessary MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT See Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment to ensure that the actual cutting height is consistent with the cutting height adjustment pin placement The cutting height adjustment pin A Figure 31 controls the mower cutting height The cutting height is adjustable between 1 3 4 4 4cm and 5 12 7cm in 1 4 0 64cm in
8. good sign your compost is working properly 4 After 5 6 weeks fork materials into a new pile turning the outside of the old heap into the center of the new one Add water if necessary The compost should be ready to use within three to four months when dark brown crumbly and earthy smelling LC 5 Lawn Care amp Mowing Information SOLUTIONS FOR COMMON MOWING PROBLEMS Streaking Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are left behind the mower Streaking is usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance CAUSE Blades are not sharp Streaking a 9 ji Y ea aul SOLUTION Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your blades Engine speed is too slow Always mow at full throttle Ground speed is too fast Deck is plugged with grass Slow down Clean out the mower Not overlapping cutting rows enough Overlap your cutting rows Not overlapping enough when turning Stepped Cutting Stepped cutting is sharp ridges or uneven levels left in the lawn surface Stepped cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or misadjustment or damage to mower blades CAUSE Deck is not leveled correctly Tires are not properly inflated When turning your effective cutting width decreases overlap more when turning Stepped Cutting hein ay SOLUTION Level the deck correctly Check and inflate the tires Blades are damaged Replace the blades
9. TO USE Always start mowing on a smooth level area The size and type of area to be mowed will determine the best mowing pattern to use Obstructions such as trees fences and buildings and conditions such as slopes and grades must also be considered Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly Where possible change patterns occasionally to eliminate matting graining or a corrugated appear ance For a truly professional cut mow across the lawn in one direction then recut the lawn by mowing perpen dicular to the previous cut The remainder of the mowing should be done in the opposite direction so that the clippings are dispersed OUT onto the area of lawn previously cut LC 3 WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you ll get when mowing For the best results follow these guidelines Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high Mow with sharp blades Short clippings of grass one inch or shorter decompose more quickly than longer blades Sharp mower blades cut grass cleanly and efficiently preventing frayed edges which harm the grass Mow at time of day when the grass is cool and dry Late afternoon or early evening often provide these ideal mowing conditions Avoid mowing after rain or even heavy dew and never mulch when the grass is wet moist grass does not mulch well and clumps beneath the mower deck Where possible
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11. equipment to follow the safety instructions neces sary for safe effective operation Decal Warning Danger Part No 46387 Features amp Controls of the Zero Turn Rider Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name location and function of the following This will enable you to understand the safety and oper ating instructions provided in this manual gt Figure 1 CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of the individual controls Starting stopping driving and mow ing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section A Ground Speed Control Levers These levers control the ground speed of the rider The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right rear drive wheel Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed Note The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn See the Operating the Zero Turn Rider section page 8 for steering instructions B Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and back Move the lever forward position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat in position C Ignition Switch The ignition switch st
12. going through the maneuvers shown and becoming familiar with how the unit acceler ates travels and steers before you begin mowing is absolutely essential to getting the most out of the Zero Turn rider Locate a smooth flat area of your lawn one with plenty of room to maneuver Clear the area of objects people and animals before you begin Operate the unit at mid throttle during this practice session ALWAYS operate at full throttle when mowing and turn slowly to prevent tire slippage and damage to your lawn We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel procedure to the right and then advance through the forward reverse and turning maneuvers You must release the parking brake prior to moving the control levers inward BASIC DRIVING Forward Travel Practice Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Straight forward travel takes practice If neces sary top speed can be balance adjusted see the Speed Balancing Adjustment in the Adjustments section near the back of this manual Forward Travel Figure 4 Forward Travel 10 Smooth Travel The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are RESPONSIVE The BEST method of handling the ground speed control levers is in three steps as shown in Figure 3 FIRST place your hands onto the levers as shown SECOND to go forward gradually push the levers forward
13. in a safe place Be sure the spark plug opening is protected from foreign objects with a suitable cover If the unit can t be stored on a reasonable level surface chock the wheels e Clean all grass and dirt from the mower e If temperature is expected to drop below 35 degrees refer to Long Term Storage Item 2 Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days Before you store your unit for the off season read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section then perform the following steps 1 Drain crankcase oil while engine is hot and refill with a grade of oil that will be required when unit is used again Use an Antifreeze tester to check the cooling system s level of protection Read the instructions on the Antifreeze container for the appropriate ratio of water to Antifreeze for your geographical area Prepare the mower deck for storage as follows a Remove mower deck from the unit b Clean underside of mower deck c Coat all bare metal surfaces with paint or light coat of oil to prevent rusting 4 Clean external surfaces and engine 5 Prepare engine for storage See engine owner s manual Clean any dirt or grass from cylinder head cooling fins engine housing and air cleaner element Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with plastic or other waterproof material to keep out moisture dirt and insects Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the Regular Mai
14. operating time Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the hour meter SAFETY ITEMS Check Safety Interlock System See Page 7 Before Before Every Every Every First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours X Check Rider Brakes 23 X Check Mower Blade Stopping Time 24 X X NORMAL CARE ITEMS Check Rider Mower for loose hardware Before First Use Before Each Use X Every 5 Hours X Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Spring amp Fall Check Engine Oil Level X X Check Engine Air Filter X rN Change Engine Oil amp Filter Lubricate Rider amp Mower X Every 50 Hours mv Check Tire Pressure tX Check Hydraulic Fluid X Check Fuel Filter xX Clean Battery amp Cables X Clean amp Sharpen Mower Blades X X Inspect Spark Plug Check Coolant Level Change Coolant Check amp Clean Radiator Screens Check Warning Buzzer amp Lights Check Gearbox Oil Level See the engine manufacturer s owner s manual Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation More often in hot over 85 F 30 C weather or dusty operating conditions Change gearbox oil after first 100 hrs and every 500 hrs thereafter see Gearbox Maintenance CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Tire Pressure should be checked periodically and main tained at the level
15. polarity usually red to positive and black to negative 5 While charging periodically measure the tempera ture of the electrolyte If the temperature exceeds 125 F 51 6 C or if violent gassing or spewing of electrolyte occurs the charging rate must be reduced or temporarily halted to prevent battery damage 34 6 Charge the battery until fully charged until the spe cific gravity of the electrolyte is 1 250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60 F The best method of making certain a battery is fully charged but not over charged is to measure the specific gravity of a cell once per hour The battery is fully charged when the cells are gassing freely at low charging rate and less than 0 003 change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period JUMP STARTING WITH AUXILIARY BOOSTER BATTERY Jump starting is not recommended However if it must be done follow these directions Both booster and dis charged batteries should be treated carefully when using jumper cables Follow the steps below EXACTLY being careful not to cause sparks Refer to Figure 44 1 Both batteries must be of the same voltage 2 Position the vehicle with the booster battery adjacent to the vehicle with the discharged battery so that booster cables can be connected easily to the batter ies in both vehicles Make certain vehicles do not touch each other 3 Wear safety glasses and shield eyes and face from
16. regularly Operational SAFETY Checks Your unit is equipped with a seat switch safety system Check the seat switch operation every fall and spring with the following tests Test 1 Engine should NOT crank if e PTO switch is engaged OR e Parking brake is not engaged OR Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL position OR e Operator is not on the seat Test 2 Engine SHOULD crank if e PTO switch is NOT engaged AND e Parking brake is engaged AND e Motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position AND e Operator is on the seat Test 3 Engine should SHUT OFF if e Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged OR e Operator rises off seat with parking brake disen gaged OR e Operator moves the control levers out of the neutral position with the parking brake engaged Test 4 Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within seven seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off or operator rises off seat If mower drive belt does not stop within seven seconds see your dealer NOTE Once the engine has stopped PTO switch must be turned off parking brake must be engaged and the motion control handles must be locked in the NEUTRAL position after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine A WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it See your authorized dealer Under no circumstance should you at
17. 1 Hydraulic dump valve s in open position Belt is broken Drive belt slips Brake is not fully released REMEDY e Turn dump valve s clockwise to close See Drive Belt Replacement See problem and cause below See authorized service dealer Rider drive belt slips Clutch is out of adjustment Pulleys or belt greasy or oily Belt stretched or worn See authorized service dealer Clean as required Replace belt Brake will not hold Brake is incorrectly adjusted Brake caliper pads worn See Brake Adjustment Replace with new brake pads Rider steers or handles poorly Ya a ON gt PON Steering linkage is loose Improper tire inflation N N OM ARON Check and tighten any loose connections See Regular Maintenance Section TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER CAUSE PROBLEM Mower will not raise 1 Lift linkage not properly attached or damaged REMEDY 1 See authorized service dealer for repair Mower cut is uneven e Mower not leveled properly k See Mower Adjustment 2 Rider tires not inflated 2 See Regular Maintenance Section equally or properly Mower cut is rough looking 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set throttle to full 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Blades are dull 3 Sharpen or replace blades See Mower Blade Service 4 Mower drive belt slipping 4 Clean or replace belt as
18. 1704277 f WARNING BEWARE OF POWER DRIVEN PARTS Decal Warning Part No 20337 Safety Rules amp Information A WARNING Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury If foreign fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result Keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure Use paper or cardboard and not hands to search for leaks Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system If leaks occur have the unit serviced immediately by your authorized dealer A WARNING STORED ENERGY DEVICE Improper release of the deck lift assist spring can result in serious personal injury Spring should be removed by an authorized dealer only All DANGER WARNING CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed The information is for your safety and it is important If any of these decals are lost or damaged replace them at once See your local dealer for replacements These labels are easily applied and will act as a con stant visual reminder to you and others who may use the
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20. FULL and LOW marks on the tank 2 If coolant level is below the LOW on the overflow reservoir add coolant by shutting off the engine allowing the engine to cool removing the reservoir cap B Figures 11A amp 11B and adding coolant Refer to Antifreeze container for proper mix ratio of Antifreeze and distilled water CHANGE ANTIFREEZE See engine owners manual for specific antifreeze proce dures The antifreeze drain valve is located at the base of the right hand side of the radiator CLEAN RADIATOR SCREENS Clean the radiator screens before each use to allow proper air flow through radiator and engine compart ment 1 Open the hood 2 Slide both radiator screens A Figure 12 up and out of the mounting tracks 3 Clean all dirt grass and debris from the screens 4 Reinstall the screens CHECK WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZER 1 Turn the ignition key to the ON position but DO NOT start the engine 2 View the warning light gauge The red lights contain ing each symbol for water temperature and oil pres sure should be illuminated and the warning buzzer should also be on Once the engine is running the buzzer and the warning lights should turn off During operation if the buzzer or warning lights come on this indicates either high coolant temperature or low oil pressure If the lights are not visible or the buzzer can not be heard please contact your Ferris dealer ree pee Fi
21. HEN BROADCASTING Mow when the grass is 3 5 inches long Do not cut the grass shorter than 2 to 2 1 2 inches Do not cut off more that 1 inch of grass in a single pass HOW MUCH GRASS TO MULCH The best mulching action typical ly results from cutting only the top 1 2 inch to 3 4 inch of grass blade This provides short clip ANEAN pings which decompose properly i HNI AA much more quickly than longer clippings The ideal cutting height will vary with climate time of year and quality of your lawn We recommend that you experiment with both the cutting height and ground speed until you achieve the best cut Start with a high cutting height and using progressively lower settings until you find a cutting height that is matched to your mowing conditions and prefer ences oo LC 4 Lawn Care amp Mowing Information TIPS On Dealing With Clippings e Reduce the evaporation of water from your lawn e Provide a cushioning layer to reduce lawn wear Clippings are beneficial to your lawn A common mis pping y e Moderate soil temperature conception about clippings is that they automatically lead to thatch this is untrue Short clippings produced e Clippings act as a safe non polluting and inexpen by broadcasting and clippings produced by mulching sive fertilizer that nourishes your lawn Fresh cut methods actually contribute to a healthy lawn grass blades are 85 water and are a rich source because they of nitrogen whic
22. L Number Dealer Name Date Purchased ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Engine Make Model Engine ID Serial Number Safety Rules amp Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of con trol of the unit severe personal injury or death to you or bystanders or damage to property or equip ment This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects The trian gle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed TRAINING Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting If the opera tor s or mechanic s can not read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them Become familiar with the safe operation of the equip ment operator controls and safety signs All operators and mechanics should be trained The owner is responsible for training the users Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the unit Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator The owner user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves other people or property Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries The
23. OPERATOR S MANUAL 1 4000Z Series Zero Turn Riding Mower Tractor Mower Deck Models Description Models Description 1 4000Z D31 1S4000Z w 31 HP B amp S D Engine 4000 72 72 Mower Deck 1S4000Z KAV27 1S4000Z w 27 HP Kawasaki Engine 4000 61 61 Mower Deck Ferris Industries 22470 5375 North Main Street Rev No 04 Munnsville NY 13409 Rev Date 9 2003 800 933 6175 TP 100 7002 04 42 F FERRIS LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT This warranty shall apply ONLY if the warranty registration form has been completed and returned to Ferris Industries Inc within 20 days from the date of delivery Ferris Industries Inc Ferris warrants in accordance with the provisions below to the original purchaser for the period of twenty four 24 months from the date of delivery of a Ferris mower that the mower is free from defects in material or workmanship Ferris obli gation under this warranty is to repair or replace at Ferris election without charge and at the place of business of a dealer authorized to handle Ferris mowers any part or parts of the machine which in the judgment of Ferris prove to be defective THIS WARRANTY AND FERRIS OBLIGATION HEREUNDER IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE and all other obligations or liabilities of Ferris for incidental and consequ
24. ORTING AND STORAGE e Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage Always follow the engine manual instructions for storage preparations before storing the unit for both short and long term periods Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start up procedures when returning the unit to service Never store the unit or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or pilot light such as ina water heater Allow unit to cool before storing SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive a Use only an approved container b Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke c Never refuel the unit indoors Never run a unit in an enclosed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep unit free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running unless specified otherwise in the engine manufacturer s manual Grass catcher components are subject to wear dam age and deterioration wh
25. RTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH Figure 44 Jump Starting WARNING Any procedure other than the preceding could result in 1 personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vents 2 personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion 3 damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or of the immobilized vehicle Do not attempt to jump start a vehicle having a frozen battery because the battery may rupture or explode If a frozen battery is suspected examine all fill vents on the battery If ice can be seen or if the electrolyte fluid cannot be seen do not attempt to start with jumper cables as long as the battery remains frozen 44 WARNING For your personal safety use extreme care when jump starting Never expose battery to open flame or electric spark battery action generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Do not allow battery acid to contact skin eyes fabrics or painted surfaces Batteries contain a sulfuric acid solution which can cause serious personal injury or property damage When removing or installing battery cables dis connect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST If not done in this order the positive ter minal can be shorted to the frame by a tool To avoid engine damage do not disconnect bat tery while engine is running Be sure terminal connections are tight before starting 35 GENERAL INFORMATION
26. Stingers are usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance CAUSE Blades are not sharp or are nicked Check and inflate the tires Stingers NO i ul uh DVT Lh HE i AN Wi SOLUTION Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your blades Engine speed is too slow Always mow at full throttle Ground speed is too fast Deck is plugged with grass LC 7 Slow down Clean out the mower Choke x Fast Throttle Slow Throttle ana ge Common International Symbols l PTO Clutch T P Parking Brake Brake Throttle Mower Cutting 4 Pug lm Height Adjustment Headlights Technical Manuals Additional Technical Literature Available Operators Manuals Additional copies of this manual are available and as part yr OLR Parts Manuals For the applicable manuals currently available for your model contact your local dealer Have the information listed in the box at the right available when making in your request of our product support commitment we maintain a stock of Se ay printed operators manuals going back many years pee Fully illustrated parts manuals are also available these manuals show all of the product s components in exploded views 3D illustrations which show the relationship of the parts and how they go together as well as giving the replace ment part numbers and quantities used Important assembly n
27. arts and stops the engine it has three positions OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system START Cranks the engine for starting NOTE Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN posi tion with the engine stopped this drains the battery D Parking Brake Handle The parking brake is applied by pulling UP on the park ing brake handle until it locks over center To release the parking brake push the handle DOWN E PTO Power Take Off Switch The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower Pull UP on the switch to engage the mower and push DOWN to disengage the mower F amp G Deck Lift Pedal amp Cutting Height Adjustment Pin These control the cutting height of the mower deck Depress the pedal until it locks into the TRANSPORT position Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the lift pedal H amp I Throttle Choke Control Pulling the round choke control knob I out fully chokes the engine for cold starts A warm engine may not require choking Moving the throttle control H fully for ward is FULL throttle position Always operate the unit at FULL throttle when mowing J Hour Meter Measures the time of the PTO being engaged K Voltmeter Measures the battery voltage L Water Temperature Gauge 1S4000Z D31 only Measures the engine coolant temperature M Indicator Lights amp Warning Buzze
28. batteries at all times Be sure vent caps are tight Place damp cloth over vent caps on both batteries 4 Connect positive cable to positive post of dis charged battery wired to starter or solenoid 5 Connect the other end of same cable to same post marked positive on booster battery 6 Connect the second cable negative to other post of booster battery 7 Make final connection on engine block of stalled vehicle away from battery Do not lean over batteries 8 Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster bat tery Wait a few minutes then attempt to start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery 9 If the vehicle does not start after cranking for thirty seconds STOP PROCEDURE More than thirty sec onds seldom starts the engine unless some mechan ical adjustment is made 10 After starting allow the engine to return to idle speed Remove the cable connection at the engine or frame Then remove the other end of the same cable from the booster battery 11 Remove the other cable by disconnecting at the dis charged battery first and then disconnect the oppo site end from the booster battery 12 Discard the damp cloths that were placed over the battery vent caps Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service THIS HOOK UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES To Switch To C Starter Switch Jumper Cable Starting Vehicle Battery To Ground Discharged Vehicle Battery MAKE CE
29. crements Depress the deck lift foot pedal B Figure 31 placing the majority of the force on the top edge of the pedal until it locks into the TRANSPORT position Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the desired cutting height Depress the deck lift foot pedal placing the majority of the force on the bottom edge of the pedal to release the pedal from the TRANSPORT position O S S S S RJ A A O S EA INE SLS Figure 29 Front Frame Measurement Figure 31 Cutting Height Adjustment A Cutting Height Adjustment Pin B Deck Lift Foot Pedal C Cutting Height Selection Decal 26 MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT 1 Place the cutting height quick pin in the 4 setting 2 Measure the front and back edges of the mower deck It should measure 4 1 2 11 4cm from the ground to the front lower edge of the mower deck and 3 5 8 9 2cm from the back lower edge to the ground These measurements should be made par allel to the frame of the tractor in line with the outer blade spindle housings on both sides of the mower deck see Figure 32 3 If the measurements taken do not match the dimen sions specified adjust the front and rear hanger assemblies 4 Using a 3 4 wrench and socket adjust the front and rear hanger assemblies Figure 33 until the meas urements are achieved making sure the deck lift pedal arm is still resting against the quic
30. cutting height 4 Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch E Figure 1 5 Set the throttle to FULL 6 Begin mowing See the Lawn Care Section for tips on mowing patterns lawn care and trouble shooting information 7 When finished slow engine down and shut off the PTO 8 Stop the engine see STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND DO NOT TOW RIDER Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump 1 See Figure 2 to locate the hydraulic release valves and wheel motor damage Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit 2 To open the dump valves turn the right hand release valve which is located on top of the right hand pump counter clockwise 2 full turns MAX Then turn the left hand release valve which is located on the bottom of the left hand pump counter clockwise 2 full turns MAX 3 Disengage the parking brake The tractor can now be pushed by hand 4 After moving the tractor re engage the pumps drive position by turning the release valves clockwise and tighten to 80 120 in lbs Figure 2 A Hydraulic Release Valve Right hand side shown Hydraulic Release Valve Location Operating the Zero Turn Rider ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider s forward reverse and turning movements will take some practice Spending some time
31. d on the gearbox F place the clutch belts in the grooves of the gear box pulley 3 Push the gearbox down as far as possible and tight en the four 4 nylon lock nuts E Make sure the bottom pulley on the gearbox is parallel with the frame 4 Hook the spring clutch belt idler spring on the screw hook and reinstall the screw hook into the anchor Adjust the screw hook until the spring measures 4 3 4 12 1cm to the outside of the loops on the spring see Figure 41 5 Reinstall the clutch anchor pad to the clutch with the hardware D previously removed Make sure the hardware is in the same order as is was before being removed with the smaller washer s between the clutch pad and the clutch 6 Reinstall the bumper rear hood support rear belt shield and skid plate Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service JON q Q Figure 40 Clutch Belt Removal amp Replacement 3 8 Nylon Lock Nut Screw Hook Clutch Belt Idler Spring Clutch Anchor Hardware Gearbox Mount Hardware Gearbox nmnmgoogwp Figure 41 Idler Spring Measurement Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service Pump Drive Belt Removal 1 Park the tractor on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Remove the clutch belts see CLUTCH BELT REMOVAL for instructions 3 U
32. ean the battery terminals cleaning 7 Battery discharged or dead 7 Recharge or replace 8 Wiring loose or broken 8 Visually check wiring amp replace broken or frayed wires Tighten loose connections 9 Solenoid or starter motor faulty 9 Repair or replace See authorized service dealer 10 Safety interlock switch 10 Replace as needed See authorized faulty service dealer 11 Spark plug s faulty fouled 11 Clean and gap or replace or incorrectly gapped See engine manual 12 Water in fuel 12 Drain fuel amp refill with fresh fuel 13 Gas is old or stale 13 Drain fuel amp replace with fresh fuel Engine starts hard or runs poorly 1 Fuel mixture too rich 1 Clean air filter Check choke adjustment throttle control 2 Spark plug faulty fouled or 2 Clean and gap or replace incorrectly gapped See engine manual Engine knocks 1 Low oil level 1 Check add oil as required 2 Using wrong grade oil 2 See engine manual Excessive oil consumption 1 Engine running too hot 1 Clean radiator screens and air cleaner 2 Using wrong weight oil 2 See engine manual 3 Too much oil in crankcase 3 Drain excess oil Engine exhaust is black 1 Dirty air filter 1 Replace air filter See engine manual 2 Engine choke control 2 Open choke control is in closed position 22 Rider Troubleshooting Continued PROBLEM Engine runs but rider will not drive Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service CAUSE
33. ed N See Figure 35 Note the position of the 3 adjustment windows A in the side of the brake plate and the nylock adjustment nuts B 3 Insert a 016 018 0 40mm 0 45mm feeler gauge C through each window positioning the gauge between the rotor face and the armature face as shown in Figure 36 4 Alternately tighten the adjustment nuts B Figure 35 until the rotor face and armature face just contacts the gauge 5 Check the windows for an equal amount of tension when the gauge is inserted and removed and make any necessary adjustments by tightening or loosen ing the adjustment nuts NOTE The actual air gap between the rotor and arma ture may vary even after performing the adjustment pro cedure This is due to dimensional variations on compo nent parts and is an acceptable condition 6 Check the mower blade stopping time The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a com plete stop within five 5 seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off Figure 36 Adjust PTO Clutch A Window B Adjustment Nut C 016 018 0 40mm 0 45mm Feeler Gauge AWARNING To avoid serious injury perform adjustments only with engine stopped key removed and tractor on level ground Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five 5 seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off 1 W
34. ement Hardware C Ground Speed Control Lever Figure 26 Top Speed Adjustment Left hand side shown Arrow pointing towards front A Top Speed Adjustment Screw B Jam Nut PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine block the front wheels remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake 2 Remove both fuel tanks 3 Locate the upper brake spring A Figure 27 4 With the parking brake engaged measure the com pressed spring length The spring should be 2 to 2 1 8 5 0cm 5 4cm when compressed If the spring is not within this range jack up the rear of the machine and secure with jackstands Remove both drive tires Locate the lower brake spring A Figure 28 adjust ment nuts B Figure 28 and adjustment link C Figure 28 Release the parking brake and turn the adjustment nuts to compress or release the upper spring Lock the nuts against the adjustment link C Figure 28 NOTE Do not adjust the upper brake spring to be short er than 2 when compressed This may damage the caliper case If this does not correct the braking problem see your dealer Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service Figure 27 Parking Brake Adjustment A Upper Brake Spring Figure 28 Parking Brake Adjustment A Lower Brake Spring B Adjustment Nuts C Adjustment Link 25 Troubleshooting Adjustment amp
35. ential damages resulting from the design manufacture sale or use of the machine No person is authorized to make any warranty or assume for Ferris any liability not strictly in accordance with this warranty This warranty shall not apply to any mower part which in the judgment of Ferris has been altered or tampered with in any way or has been subjected to misuse neglect or accident or has had the serial numbers altered effaced or removed This warranty does not apply to component parts not manufactured by Ferris motors batteries tires belts except to the extent of their individual manufacturer s guarantees Ferris Industries Inc is continually striving to improve its products and therefore reserves the right to make improvements or change when it becomes practical and possible to do so without incurring any obligation to make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously Ferris Industries 5375 North Main Street Munnsville NY 13409 800 933 6175 www ferrisindustries com Copyright 2003 Ferris Industries All Rights Reserved Printed in USA Table of Contents Identification Numbers 0cseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 Troubleshooting Adjustments amp Service 22 Safety Rules amp Information eeu EAA AATA EEEE 3 Troubleshooting the Rider aaaneannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 22 Features amp Controls ccccccccssssetssesessseeseeessaes 6 Troubleshooting the MOWET ssss ess 23 Control FUNCHIONS
36. er reproductive harm attempting to set up and operate your machine Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control serious personal injury to you and or bystanders and risk of equipment and property damage The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed Copyright 2003 Ferris Industries All Rights Reserved Printed in USA TP 100 7002 04 4Z F Identification Numbers IDENTIFICATION TAG When contacting your Authorized Dealer for Tractor replacement parts service identification tag or information YOU MUST HAVE THESE NUMBERS FERRIS INDUSTRIES INC MUNNSVILLE NY 13409 MADE IN THE USA MODEL NO SERIAL NO IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Record your model name number unit and mower deck manufacturer numbers and engine serial number in the space provided for easy reference The Tractor I D tag is located on the inside of the main frame rail behind the deck height plate The Mower Deck I D tag is located under the right hand guard near the front of the deck e For location of Engine Serial Number refer to the Engine Owner s Manual Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card supplied with your unit LOCATIONS PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name Number Unit MFG Number Unit SERIAL Number Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIA
37. es and which then blows them down INTO the lawn These tiny parti cles decompose rapidly into by products your lawn can use UNDER PROPER CONDI EA at TT TAKA TIONS your mulching mower will virtually eliminate noticeable clippings on the lawn surface NOTE When mulching under heavy cutting conditions a rumbling sound may be present and is normal MULCHING REQUIRES EXCELLENT MOWING CONDITIONS Mulching mowers cannot function properly if the grass is wet or if the grass is simply to high to cut Even more than normal mowing mulching requires that the grass be dry and the the appropriate amount is cut Do not use the mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowings in the spring The long grass blades quick growth and often wetter conditions are more suitable for broadcasting side discharging or grass bagging operation ENGINE SPEED amp GROUND SPEED FOR BROADCASTING Use full engine throttle matched with a slow ground speed so that clippings will be finely cut Ground speed while mulching should be HALF of the speed that would be used when broadcasting side discharging under similar conditions Since mulching requires more horse power than broadcasting using a slower ground speed is vitally important for proper mulching operation Mulching Action NAN Lawn Care amp Mowing Information slowing down you are mowing too fast use a slower ground speed HOW MUCH GRASS TO CUT OFF W
38. g than allowing the grass to be slightly higher Letting grass grow a bit longer especially when it is hot and dry reduces heat build up preserves needed moisture and protects the grass from heat damage and other problems However allowing grass to grow too high can cause thin turf and additional problems rit Nun wird Cutting off too much at one time shocks the plant s growth system and weakens the grass plants A good rule of thumb is the 1 3 rule to cut no more than one third of the grass height and never more than 1 inch at a time The amount of grass you are able to cut in one pass is also effected by the type of mowing system you are using for example broadcasting with side discharge decks can process a much larger volume of grass than mulching does RA PNT ITI 1 inch LA eas Lh NOTE We cover some specific mowing instructions for mulching and broadcasting later in this Lawn Care section Proper Cutting Height Cut Here On 3 First Pass a On Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Second For extremely tall grass set the cutting height at maxi SS So Pass mum for the first pass and then reset it to the desired W Pi if height and mow a second or third time if AMI Al ATAW y Don t cover the grass surface with a heavy layer of clippings Consider using a grass collection system and starting a compost pile LC 2 Lawn Care amp Mowing Information WHAT MOWING PATTERNS
39. gure 11A Engine Coolant and Overflow IS4000Z D31 A Coolant Overflow Reservoir B Reservoir Cap Figure 11B Engine Coolant and Overflow IS4000Z KAV27 A Coolant Overflow Reservoir B Reservoir Cap Figure 12 Radiator Screens IS4000Z D31 shown A Radiator Screens 16 LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Flgure 13 through 19 as well as the following lubrication points Grease e front caster wheel axles motion control pivots suspension a arms e rear deck mounts e deck lift pivots e deck lift foot pedal e blade spindles Use grease fittings when present Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed Not all greases are compatible Ferris Red Grease P N 22285 is recommended automotive type high temperature lithium grease may be used when this is not available Oil e control handle pivots e floor plate hinge e discharge chute hinge Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fit tings and surfaces clean both before and after lubri cation 17 Regular Maintenance Figure 15 Deck Lubrication 72 mower deck shown same locations for 61 mower deck Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION CON T
40. h is essential to lush growth And one garbage bag of clippings contains about 1 4 Ib of usable organic nitrogen COMPOSTING The best way to recycle excess clippings and leave your lawn looking immaculate is to collect them with an effi cient collection system and deposit them in a compost pile A compost pile is a collection of grass leaves and other organic wastes which when properly tended decompose into an odorless topsoil material This material in turn acts as an inexpensive fertilizer for your lawn and garden How to start a healthy compost pile 1 Build a bin using bricks fencing cement blocks etc or pur chase a prefabricated bin from a garden store The bin should also have venting on each side and from the bottom to the top 2 Fill the bin with alternating layers of yard waste Follow this recipe First layer 3 4 inches of chopped brush or other coarse material Second layer 6 8 inches of mixed leaves grass clippings sawdust etc Materials should be sponge damp Third layer 1 inch of soil to add micro organisms that help break down organic matter Fourth layer 1 2 inches of manure to provide the nitrogen needed by micro organisms Keep adding layers until the bin is almost full Top off with a 4 6 inch layer of straw and scoop out a basin to catch rain water 3 Four or five days later the pile will reach temperatures of 140 160 degrees At this time you ll notice it settling a
41. ich could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recom mended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making repairs Always comply with factory specifications on all settings and adjustments Only authorized service locations should be utilized for major service and repair requirements Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless you have been properly trained Improper service procedures can result in hazardous opera tion equipment damage and voiding of manufactur ers warranty SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing Reading this manual and the safety instructions will pro vide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively We have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this while you are operating your unit A DANGER E 2 i gt JB ROTATING CUTTING BLADE Do not put hands or feet under mower deck while blade is rotating A f Decal Danger Part No 1704276 Decal Danger Part No
42. ing from it are highly explosive Ventilate the battery well during charging Checking Battery Voltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of bat tery When engine is off the voltmeter shows battery voltage which should be 12 volts When engine is run ning the voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit which normally is 13 to 14 volts A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may not mean the battery needs to be replaced For exam ple it may mean that the alternator is not charging the battery properly If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem see your dealer If you need to replace the battery follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery amp Cables in the Regular Maintenance Section CHARGING A COMPLETELY DISCHARGED BATTERY 1 Be aware of all the safety precautions you should observe during the charging operation If you are unfamiliar with the use of a battery charger and hydrometer have the battery serviced by your dealer 2 Add distilled water sufficient to cover the plate fill to the proper level near the end of the charge If the battery is extremely cold allow it to warm before adding water because the water level will rise as it warms Also an extremely cold battery will not accept a normal charge until it becomes warm 3 Always unplug or turn the charger off before attach ing or removing the clamp connections 4 Carefully attach the clamps to the battery in proper
43. ith parking brake engaged PTO disengaged and an operator in the seat start the engine engine 2 Look down through the gap between the left side of the floor and frame rail and observe the PTO drive belt Engage the PTO and wait several seconds Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop 3 If the mower drive belt does not stop within five 5 seconds perform the PTO Clutch Adjustment If the belt still does not stop within five 5 seconds see your dealer Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT AWARNING Before checking mower shut off PTO and engine Allow all moving parts to stop Remove ignition key then disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug If the tractor creeps while the ground speed control levers are locked in NEUTRAL then it may be neces sary to adjust the control linkage NOTE Perform this adjustment on a hard level surface such as a concrete floor 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the engine Figure 37 Neutral Adjustment 2 Loosen the jam nut B Figure 37 and turn the Left hand side shown adjustment linkage A to adjust If the machine P coe creeps forward turn the linkage CLOCKWISE while f standing at the rear of the machine facing forward if the machine creeps backward turn the linkage COUNTER CLOCKWISE 3 Lock the ja
44. k pin DECK LIFT SPRING ADJUSTMENT 1 After performing the mower deck leveling adjustment place the cutting height quick pin in the 3 1 2 set ting 2 Measure the length of the deck lift spring A Figure 34 This should be 12 30 5cm for the 72 deck or 13 3 8 34cm for the 61 deck Be sure to measure the spring only 3 If not loosen the jam nuts B Figure 34 and adjust the spring to the desired length Tighten the jam nuts 4 Perform this adjustment to both spring rods Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service Figure 32 Height Measurement Location 72 deck shown Figure 33 Deck Hanger Assembly A 1 2 Bolt B Upper Pivot C Lower Pivot D 1 2 Nylon Lock Nut 12 30 5cm 61 Deck 13 3 8 34cm Figure 34 Spring Length Adjustment A Deck Lift Spring B Jam Nuts 27 Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service Figure 35 PTO Clutch Adjustment A Adjustment Window Qty 3 one shown B Adjustment Nut PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 50 hour break in period and then after every 250 hours of opera tion Also perform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping or will not engage or if a new clutch has been installed 1 Remove key from ignition switch and disconnect spark plug wires to prevent the possibility of acciden tal starting while the PTO is being adjust
45. m nut B when neutral is achieved NOTE This adjustment should not be performed while the machine is running It may take several attempts to achieved neutral depending upon how much the machine creeps 29 Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service BELT REMOVAL amp REPLACEMENT Mower Drive Belt Removal amp Replacement PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS S To avoid damaging belts DO NOT 1 Park the tractor on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin and remove the deck lift foot pedal Lift the floor plate to gain access to the PTO drive belt 3 Loosen the spring compression nut B Figure 38 to release the belt tension 4 Slide the drive belt over the edge of the spring loaded idler pulley and remove belt from all pulley grooves 5 Remove the old belt and replace with a new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the pulley grooves Figure 39 6 Install the drive belt on the gearbox pulley the spin dle pulleys and idler pulleys Tighten the spring com pression nut B Figure 38 until the belt tension spring A Figure 38 is compressed to 1 5 8 4 12cm long 7 Run the mower under no load condition for approxi mately 5 minutes to break in the belt 30 IN Figure 38 Mower PTO Belt A Belt Tension Spring B Spring Compression Nut
46. make one or two passes around the outside of the area discharging the grass INTO the lawn to keep the cut grass off fences and walks Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing If you hear the engine slowing down you are mowing too fast using a slower ground speed will improve the cut ting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems Use an appropriate ground speed for the thickness and height of the grass you are cutting 3rd gear or slower for manual gear models If you hear the engine slowing down you are mowing too fast use a slower ground speed MOWING METHODS Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting or side discharging disperses fine clip pings evenly over the entire lawn Many golf courses use this method Your mower has a deep dish deck to allow freer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast evenly over the lawn ENGINE SPEED amp GROUND SPEED FOR BROADCASTING Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing If you hear the engine slowing down you are mowing too fast using a slower ground speed will improve the cut ting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems ALWAYS use an appropriate ground speed for the thick ness and height of the grass you are cutting 3rd gear or slower for manual gear models If you hear the engine Proper Mulching Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and recuts clip pings into tiny particl
47. nd reconnect it LAST If not done in this order the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES 1 Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents If not sharpen blades as described in following steps 2 To remove blade for sharpening use a wood block to hold blade while using two 15 16 wrenches to removing the blade mounting bolt and nut Figure 21 3 Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge Remove all nicks and dents in blade edge If blade is severely damaged it should be replaced 4 Balance the blade as shown in Figure 22 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level 5 Reinstall each blade with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 23 The five 5 blade spac ers blade washer and bolt must be reinstalled in the exact same order in which they were removed Secure with a bolt and hex nut Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 N m WARNING For your personal safety blade mounting bolts Figure 22 Balancing The Blade must each be installed with a flat washer then securely tightened Torque blade mounting bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 N m TIGHTEN Figure 23 Installing The Blade A 4x4 Wood Block B Flat Washer C Blade Bolt 20 Notes
48. nd before and while trav elling in reverse Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the deflec tor in place Slow down and use caution when making turns and when changing directions on slopes Never raise deck with the blades running Never leave a running unit unattended Always disen gage the PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units Turn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades when not mowing Never operate with guards not securely in place Be sure all interlocks are attached adjusted properly and functioning properly Never operate with the discharge deflector raised removed or altered unless using a grass catcher Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed the engine Stop on level ground lower implements disengage drives engage parking brake shut off engine before leaving the operator s position for any reason includ ing emptying the grass catchers or unclogging the chute Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects or abnormal vibration occurs Make neces sary repairs before resuming operations Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks Stop blades if not mowing Use extra care when l
49. necessary because it is oily or worn 5 Blades not properly fastened 5 See Servicing the Mower Blades to arbors Engine stalls easily with 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set to full throttle mower engaged 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Cutting height set too low 3 Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first pass 4 Discharge chute jamming 4 Cut grass with discharge pointing toward with cut grass previously cut area Excessive mower vibration 1 Blade mounting screws 1 Tighten to 45 55 ft llbs 61 75 N m are loose 2 Mower blades arbors 2 Check and replace as necessary or pulleys are bent 3 Mower blades are out 3 Remove sharpen and balance blades of balance See Maintenance Section 4 Belt installed incorrectly 4 Reinstall Correctly Excessive belt wear or breakage 1 Bent or rough pulleys 1 Repair or replace 2 Using incorrect belt 2 Replace with correct belt Mower or Hydraulic Pump drive belts slips or fails to 1 Idler pulley spring broken or not 1 Repair or replace as needed drive properly attached 2 Mower drive belt broken 2 Replace drive belt 23 Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service SEAT ADJUSTMENT See Figure 24 The seat can be adjusted forward and back Move the lever forward position the seat as desired and release the lever to lock the seat into posi tion GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The control levers can be adjusted in three way
50. ngine throttle control H Figure 1 to FAST throttle position Then fully close the choke I Figure 1 by pulling the knob OUT fully 3 Insert the key into the ignition switch C Figure 1 and turn it to START 4 After the engine starts gradually open the choke push knob down fully Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider 5 After warming the engine ALWAYS operate the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP Use this method only in emergency situations For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER STOPPING THE RIDER 1 Returning the ground speed control levers A Figure 1 to the middle position will stop tractor movement Pivot the levers outward and lock them in NEUTRAL 2 Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch E Figure 1 3 Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle D Figure 1 up until it locks into position 4 Move the throttle control H Figure 1 to mid throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF Remove the key Operating the Zero Turn Rider MOWING 1 Engage the parking brake Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is on the seat 2 Start the engine see STARTING THE ENGINE 3 Set the mower
51. ntenance section Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative to any areas where paint is chipped or damaged 10 Be sure the battery is filled to the proper level with water and is fully charged Battery life will be increased if it is removed put in a cool dry place and fully charged about once a month If battery is left in unit disconnect the negative cable 12 11 Drain fuel system completely or add a gasoline stabiliz er to the fuel system If you have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system follow all safety instructions and storage precautions in this manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline fumes Remember gasoline fumes can trav el to distant sources of ignition and ignite causing risk of explosion and fire NOTE Gasoline if permitted to stand unused for extended periods 30 days or more may develop gummy deposits which can adversely affect the engine carburetor and cause engine malfunction To avoid this condition add a gasoline stabilizer to the fuel tank and run the engine a few minutes or drain all fuel from the unit before placing it in storage r WARNING Never store the unit with gasoline in engine or fuel tank in a heated shelter or in enclosed poorly ventilated enclosures Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light such as a furnace water heater clothes dryer etc and cause an explosion Handle ga
52. oading or unloading the unit into a trailer or truck Use care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision Safety Rules amp Information SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not drive on it A WARNING Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent 16 7 which is a rise of three feet vertically in 10 feet horizontally In the forward direction this machine will climb a slope too steep to mow safely e Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope In addition to front and rear weights use extra cau tion when operating on slopes with rear mounted grass catcher e Watch for any changes in the terrain such as ditches holes rocks dips and rises which change the oper ating angle of the machine e Carefully follow the Do s and Dont s listed below Do See your authorized dealer for recommendations of available weights to improve stability Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the unit Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a slow speed so that you will not have to stop or change speed while on the slope Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach
53. ons 32 Figure 42 Pump Belt Removal amp Replacement A Pump Drive Idler Arm GEARBOX MAINTENANCE Check Gearbox Oil Level 1 2 Remove fill plug A Figure 43 on gearbox Once plug is removed oil should seep out of fill plug hole If no oil drains out fill with SAE 80 90 weight gear oil until oil starts to seep from hole then replace fill plug Changing Gearbox Oil NOTE The gearbox lubricant should be changed after the first 100 hrs or 30 days of operation then after 500 hours or 12 months 1 Remove the mower deck drive belt see MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL amp REPLACEMENT for instructions Rotate the the mower deck drive pulley on the gear box so the drain plug is aligned with the opening between the pulley spokes Place a container under the gearbox drain hole and remove the drain plug B Replace drain plug and fill with SAE 80 90 weight gear oil until oil starts to seep from hole then replace fill plug Using a parts solvent thoroughly clean any excess oil from the pulley faces and groove Reinstall the mower deck drive belt see MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL amp REPLACEMENT for instructions 33 Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service Figure 43 Gearbox Oil Level A Fill Plug B Drain Plug Troubleshooting Adjustment amp Service BATTERY SERVICE A WARNING Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery the gasses com
54. otes and special torque values are included in these manuals Model Serial No Your Name Address City State Zip Visa Mastercard No Card Expiration Date LC 8 Notes LC 9
55. r The indicator lights will illuminate and buzzer will sound when the ignition switch is in the ON position before cranking the engine After the engine is running the indicator lights will illuminate and the buzzer will sound when there is either low oil pressure or high coolant temperature N Fuel Tank Selection Shut Off Valve Turning the handle to the desired position determines which tank will be supplying fuel With the handle point ing towards the left it will draw fuel from the left hand tank With the handle pointed towards the right it will draw fuel from the right hand fuel tank With the handle pointing towards the operator it will shut off fuel flow to the engine O Left Tank Selection Valve Turning the handle to the desired position determines which section of the left hand tank will be supplying fuel With the handle pointing towards the right it will draw fuel from the primary section of the fuel tank With the handle pointing towards the left it will draw from the reserve section of the tank With the handle pointing towards the operator it will shut off fuel flow to the tank selection shut off valve Features amp Controls SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices These safety systems are present for your well being do not attempt to bypass safety switches and never tamper with safety devices Check their operation
56. s The alignment of the control levers the placement of the levers how close the ends are to one another and the height of the levers can be adjusted To Adjust the Handle Alignment Loosen the mount hardware A Figure 25 and pivot the lever s C Figure 25 to align with each other To Adjust the Handle Placement Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt B Figure 25 in or out to properly adjust the lever end spacing To Adjust the Handle Height Remove the mounting hardware A Figure 25 and reposition the handle either up or down from its original position You will need to readjust the handle alignment as described above SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed control levers are in the maximum forward posi tion the top speed of each of these levers can be bal anced by turning the adjustment bolt s A Figure 19 Only adjust the speed of the wheel that is traveling faster To Reduce the Speed of the Faster Wheel 1 Loosen the jam nut B Figure 26 2 Turn the top speed adjustment screw A Figure 26 CLOCKWISE to reduce the speed 3 Retighten the jam nut when adjustment is complete AWARNING DO NOT adjust the tractor for a faster overall speed forward or reverse than it was designed for 24 Seat Adjustment Figure 24 Seat Adjustment Figure 25 Control Lever Adjustment A Alignment Hardware B Plac
57. s shown in the chart Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the Max Inflation stamped on the side wall of the tires The pressures shown provide proper traction improve cut quality and extend tire life Tire Pressure Front 25 psi 172 kPa Rear 18 psi 124 kPa Figure 9 Checking Tire Pressure 14 CHECKING ADDING FUEL To add fuel 1 Remove the fuel cap 2 Fill the tank to the bottom of the fill tube This will leave room in the tank for fuel expansion Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommenda tions 3 Install and hand tighten the fuel cap 4 Repeat same process for opposite tank FUEL FILTER The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between fuel shut off valve and the fuel pump If filter is dirty or clogged replace as follows 1 Shut off the fuel valve Disconnect the negative battery cable 2 3 Place a container below the filter to catch spilled fuel 4 Using a pliers open and slide hose clamps from fuel filter 5 Remove hoses from filter 6 Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line 7 Secure with hose clamps 8 Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished OIL amp FILTER CHANGE Refer to engine owners manual CHECK CHANGE AIR FILTER Refer to engine owners manual REPLACE SPARK PLUG Refer to engine owners manual CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL NOTE Do not open the hydraulic oil reservoir
58. se operators should eval uate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from seri ous injury PREPARATION e Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job Use only accessories and attach ments approved by the manufacturer Wear appropriate clothing including safety shoes safety glasses and ear protection Long hair loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks toys and wire which can be thrown by the machine Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive a Use only an approved container b Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke c Never refuel the unit indoors e Check that operator s presence controls safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly Do not operate unless they are functioning properly OPERATION Never run an engine in an enclosed area Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine Only start engine from the operator s position Use seat belts if provid ed Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behi
59. sing a 1 2 breaker bar place the square end in the square hole located in the middle of the idler arm A Figures 42 Carefully rotate the breaker bar counter clockwise which will relieve the tension on the belts exerted from the idler arm r AWARNING Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with the breaker bar due to the increased tension in the spring as the idler arm is being rotated Injury may result if the breaker bar is prematurely released while the spring is under tension 4 Remove the belts from the right hand and left hand pump drive pulley grooves 5 Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar until the idler arm stops against the left hand pump drive pulley 6 Remove the belts from the crankshaft pulley grooves and pull over the top of the clutch Pump Drive Belt Replacement 1 Place the belts over the clutch into the crankshaft pulley grooves 2 Carefully rotate the idler arm with the breaker bar counter clockwise see Figure 42 and wrap the belts around the bottom side of the idler arm pulley and place the belts in the left hand pump pulley grooves 4 While holding the breaker bar firmly place the belts in the right hand pump pulley grooves 5 Carefully release the tension on the breaker bar 6 Inspect the belt path making sure that all belts are properly seated in the pulley grooves 7 Reinstall the clutch belts see CLUTCH BELT REPLACEMENT amp ADJUSTMENT for instructi
60. soline carefully It is highly flammable and careless use could result in serious fire damage to your person or property Drain fuel outdoors into an approved container and away from open flame or sparks STARTING AFTER LONG TERM STORAGE Before starting the unit after it has been stored for a long period of time perform the following steps 1 Remove any blocks from under the unit 2 Install the battery if it was removed 3 Unplug the exhaust outlet and air cleaner 4 Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline See engine manu al for recommendations 5 See engine owner s manual and follow all instructions for preparing engine after storage 6 Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if neces sary If any condensation has developed during stor age drain crankcase oil and refill 7 Check coolant level refer to Check Antifreeze Level on page 16 8 Check Hydraulic oil level refer to Check Hydraulic Oil Level section on page 15 9 Inflate tires to proper pressure 10 Start the engine and let it run slowly DO NOT run at high speed immediately after starting Be sure to run engine only outdoors or in well ventilated area Notes Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE amp PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower You will need to keep a record of your
61. t 16 7 which is a rise of three feet vertically in 10 feet horizontally Operate the unit at a slow ground speed when driving onto slope Use extra caution when operating on slopes with rear mounted grass catcher and when changing directions DO NOT START OR STOP ON A SLOPE WARNING Never allow passengers to ride on the unit Before leaving the operators position for any reason engage the parking brake disengage the PTO stop the engine and remove the key To reduce fire hazard keep the engine tractor and mower free of grass leaves and excess grease Do not stop or park tractor over dry leaves grass or combustible materials Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do not allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any spills A WARNING If you do not understand how a specific control functions or have not yet thoroughly read the FEATURES amp CONTROLS section do so now Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls STARTING THE ENGINE 1 While sitting in the operators seat engage the park ing brake and make sure the PTO switch is disen gaged and the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position 2 NOTE A warm engine may not require choking Set the e
62. tempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system Operating the Zero Turn Rider GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY Before first time operation Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit Drive in an open area without mowing to become accustomed to the unit CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick See the engine Operators Manual for instructions and oil recommendations Check the radiator fluid level See engine s operators manual for instructions Check the hydraulic oil level Refer to regular main tenance section page 15 Turn the key switch to the on position but do not start the engine The Warning Buzzer for both the water temperature and oil pressure should be heard and the Indicator lights on the indicator for both the water temperature and oil pressure should be illumi nated The lights and warning buzzer should go off when the engine starts Make sure all nuts bolts screws and pins are in place and tight Adjust the seat position and make certain you can reach all controls from the operators position Fill the fuel tanks with fresh fuel Refer to engine manual for fuel recommendations A DANGER OPERATING ON SLOPES CAN BE DANGEROUS Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percen
63. the need for fertilizing when and how much to fertilize will be more a factor of the condition of the lawn and soil than any routine Remember that over fertilizing can cause harm and that most fertilizing should be applied in the spring so that it will release into the lawn through the summer For more information check with a local nursery or lawn care specialist and read and follow the fertilizer manufacturer s instructions AERATING YOUR LAWN Consider aerating your lawn in spring Using an aerator to remove cores of soil from the lawn increases the speed of clipping decomposition and encourages deeper root growth by opening up the soil and permitting greater movement of water fertilizer and air LC 1 Lawn Care amp Mowing Information HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS Often cutting height is a matter of personal prefer Cut less than Optimal cutting point ence Typically you should at We Bee mow the grass when it is is 1 3 from top between three and five inches high The proper cutting height range for a specific lawn will depend upon several factors including the type of grass the amount of rainfall the prevailing temperature and the lawn s overall condition of grass blade Cutting down to this area contributes to thatch problems Cutting the grass too short causes weak thin grass plants which are easily damaged by dry periods and pests Cutting too short is often more damagin
64. tions Most lawns are watered too often but with too little water However too much water can allow development of diseases with your lawn It is best to water the lawn only when necessary and then to water it slowly evenly and deeply imitating a slow soaking rain WHEN TO WATER YOUR LAWN When the lawn begins to wilt the grass s color dulls or footprints stay compressed for more than a few seconds the lawn is beginning to dry out and needs additional moisture The best time to water is early morning to allow the water to soak deeply into the lawn and reduce the amount that evaporates in the hot afternoon sun TP 600 7000 01 UV FD Lawn Care amp Mowing Information e Types of Grass Climate and Conditions e How and When to Water Fertilize amp Aerate e How High to Mow the Grass e When and How Often to Mow e What Mowing Patterns to Use e Proper Mowing Methods e How to Solve Common Mowing Problems HOW TO WATER YOUR LAWN The best method of watering a lawn is to imitate a slow soaking rain applying about 1 inch of water A method of verifying the amount that you have watered is to place several empty tin cans low shallow cans work best in various spots around the lawn and check the depth of water in the can during the watering process HOW TO FERTILIZE YOUR LAWN Fertilizing with a slow release fertilizer provides missing nutrients which help create slow even growth While opinions vary on
65. und at the end of a cutting row rather than having to stop and Y turn before starting a new row For example to execute a right end of row Zero Turn 1 Slow down at the end of the row 2 Move the RIGHT ground speed control lever forward slightly while moving the LEFT ground speed control lever back to center and then slightly back from center 3 Begin mowing forward again This technique turns the rider LEFT and slightly overlaps the row just cut eliminating the need to back up and re cut missed grass As you become more familiar and experi enced with operating the Zero Turn rider you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable Remember the more you practice the better your control of the Zero Turn will be 11 Figure 8 Executing an End Of Row Turn Operating the Zero Turn Rider STORAGE Temporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Remember the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled so never store the unit in any structure used for human or animal habitation Here is a checklist of things to do when storing your unit temporarily or in between uses e Keep the unit in an area away from where children may come into contact with it If there s any chance of unau thorized use remove the spark plug s and put
66. unless oil is being added 1 Visually check that the hydraulic oil level is filled to the recess area C Figure 10 of the hydraulic oil reservoir A Figure 10 3 If necessary remove the reservoir cap B Figure 10 and add either Mobil 1 15W 50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec 5W 50 oil DO NOT use conven tional oils Make sure area around the filler neck is free of dust dirt or other debris Regular Maintenance A WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation Do not allow open flame smoking or matches in the area Avoid over filling and wipe up any spills Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot as spilled gasoline may ignite DO NOT spread hose clamps further than necessary Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over filter after installation gasohol containing more than 10 ethanol gasoline additives premium gasoline or white gas because engine fuel system damage could result S Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL Figure 10 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level A Hydraulic Oil Reservoir B Cap C Tank Recess 15 Regular Maintenance CHECK ANTIFREEZE LEVEL The engine coolant level and quality should be checked before each use when the engine is cool and off 1 Check the coolant in the overflow reservoir A Figures 11A amp 11B Coolant should be between the
67. with your palms THIRD to speed up move the levers farther forward To slow down smoothly slowly move the levers toward neutral Move Control Levers Gradually Figure 3 Reverse Travel Practice LOOK DOWN amp BEHIND then gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly BACK from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Practice backing up for several minutes before attempting to do so near objects The rider turns sharply in reverse as well as forward and backing up straight takes practice Reverse Travel Figure 5 Forward Travel Practice Turning Around a Corner While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually return back toward neutral Repeat several times NOTE To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread it is best to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward Operating the Zero Turn Rider Practice Turning In Place To turn in place Zero Turn gradually move one ground speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously Repeat several times NOTE Changing the amount each lever is pulled forward or back changes the pivot point you turn on Executing Turns Turning In Place Figure 6 Turning Around a Corner ADVANCED DRIVING Figure 7 Turning in Place Executing an End Of Row Zero Turn Your Zero Turn Rider s unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn aro

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