Ferris Industries DDSKAV17CE manual

22880 Rev. 01/2002 TP 100-7056-00-WD-F OPERA TOR’S MANUAL Ferris Industries 5375 Nor th Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 HydroW alk Series Dual Drive W alk-Behind Mowers P owerheads Model Number: Description: DDSKA V15 Dual Drive w/ 15HP Kawasaki DDSKA V15CE Dual Drive w/ 15HP Kawasaki (Export) DDSKA V17 Dual Drive w/ 17HP Kawasaki D[...]

Ferris Industries 5375 Nor th Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 www .f err isindustries.com © Cop yr ight 2002 Ferris Industries All Rights Reser ved. Printed in USA. FERRIS LIMITED W ARRANTY IMPORT ANT This warr anty shall apply ONL Y if the w arranty registration f or m has been completed and retur ned to F err is Industries, Inc. wi[...]

1 T able of Contents W ARNING Engine exhaust fr om this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer , birth defects, or other reproductive harm. © Cop yright 2002 Ferris Industries All Rights Reser ved. Printed in USA. TP 100-7056-00-WD-F Identification T ags ...............................................2 Safety Rule[...]

2 IDENTIFICA TION T A G LOCA TIONS Identification T ags When contacting y our A uthoriz ed Dealer f or replacement par ts, service , or inf ormation Y OU MUST HA VE THESE NUMBERS. IDENTIFICA TION NUMBERS Record your model name , unit and mower deck serial numbers and engine serial number in the space provid- ed f or easy reference. • The P owerhe[...]

3 Read these saf ety r ules and follo w them closely . F ailure to obey these rules could result in loss of con- trol of unit, se vere personal injur y or death to you, or b ystanders, or damage to proper ty or equipment. This mo wing dec k is capab le of amputating hands and f eet and thr o wing objects. The triangle in te xt signifies impor tant [...]

Safety Rules & Information OPERA TION • Nev er r un an engine in an enclosed area. • Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light, keeping a wa y from holes and hidden hazards. • Be sure all dr ives are in neutral and parking brak e is engaged bef ore star ting engine. Only star t engine from the operator’ s position. Use seat[...]

5 Safety Rules & Information CHILDREN T ragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aler t to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity . Ne ver assume that chil- dren will remain where you last sa w them. • Keep children out of the mo wing area and under the watchful care of another respo[...]

6 GENERAL This unit has been designed and manuf actured to pro- vide you with the saf ety and reliability you would e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor power equipment manuf actur ing. Although reading this manual and the saf ety instr uctions it contains will provide y ou with the necessar y basic knowledge to operate this equipment saf el[...]

7 CE Compliance Specs[...]

8 Features & Controls of the Dual Drive W alk-Behind CONTR OL FUNCTIONS The inf or mation below briefly descr ibes the function of individual controls. Star ting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of se veral controls applied in specific sequences . T o lear n what combination and sequence of controls to use f or various ta[...]

9 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with saf ety inter lock s witches. These saf ety systems are present for your saf ety , do not attempt to bypass saf ety switches , and nev er tamper with saf ety devices. Check their oper ation regularly . Operational SAFETY Checks T est 1 — Engine should NOT crank if: • PT O switch is engaged, O[...]

10 Operating the Dual Drive W alk-Behind GENERAL OPERA TING SAFETY Bef ore first time operation: • Be sure to read all inf or mation in the Safety and Operation sections bef ore attempting to operate this tractor and mow er . • Become f amiliar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area without mowing to become[...]

W ARNING If you do not under stand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughl y read the FEA TURES & CONTROLS section, do so now . Do NO T attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls. ST AR TING THE ENGINE 1. Engage the par king brake and mak e sure the PTO s wit[...]

12 Operating the Dual Drive W alk-Behind Figure 3. Hydraulic System By-P ass A. Hydraulic Release Lev er (r ight-hand side shown) A MO WING Bef ore mowing, set the cutting height as described in the T roubleshooting, Adjustments & Ser vice section. 1. Engage the par king brake . Make sure the PT O s witch is disengaged and the motion control le[...]

13 Operating the Dual Drive W alk-Behind ST ORA GE T emporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Remember , the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so ne ver store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could tr avel to an y ignition source. Fuel vapor is also to xic if inhaled, so ne ver store the unit in any structure used f or hum[...]

14 Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The f ollowing schedule should be follo wed for normal care of your mo wer . Y ou will need to keep a record of y our operating time. See Before Before Every Every Every Spring SAFETY ITEMS Page First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours & Fall Check Saf ety Interlock System 9 X X [...]

15 CHECKING / ADDING FUEL T o add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap (see A, Figure 2). 2. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow f or fuel expansion. NO TE: Do not overfill. Refer to y our engine manual f or specific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. 4. Repeat same process for opposite tank. FUEL FI[...]

16 Regular Maintenance LUBRICA TION Lubricate the machine at the lubr ication points shown in Figures 6 - 11. Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble par ts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed. Not all greases are compatib le. Ferris Red Grease (P/N 22285) is strongly recommended. Automotiv e-type high-tempe[...]

17 Regular Maintenance B A TTER Y MAINTENANCE Checking the Battery Fluid NO TE: It is not necessar y to check the batter y fluid le vel if machine is equipped with a maintenance-free batter y . 1. Remove the battery box co ver to access the batter y . 2. Remove the battery filler cap(s) (A, Figure 12). Fluid must be e ven with the split ring full m[...]

18 SER VICING THE MO WER BLADES 1. Blades should be shar p and free of nicks and dents. If not, shar pen blades as described in f ollowing steps. 2. Remove the dec k guard. 3. Raise the mower deck and secure with jac kstands. 4. T o remov e blade f or shar pening, use two (2) 15/16 ” wrenches to remov e the nut from the top of the blade bolt. (Fi[...]

19 T roubleshooting Adjustments & Service TR OUBLESHOO TING While nor mal care and regular maintenance will e xtend the lif e of your equipment, prolonged or constant use ma y ev entually require that ser vice be performed to allow it to continue oper ating proper ly . The troubleshooting guide belo w lists the most common problems , their caus[...]

20 Rider Troubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Engine runs, but mo wer will 1. T ransmission release le ver(s) 1. Mov e into drive position. not drive. in “ neutral ” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Driv e Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See prob lem and cause below . 4. Brak e is not fully released. 4. See author ized[...]

21 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service MO WING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The mowing height is determined by three f actors: the mount position of the mower dec k, the number of blade spacers abov e the spindle and the number of caster spacers abov e the caster ar m. Ref er to the Height Of Cut char t to the r ight f or the cor- rect settings to obta[...]

22 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT (DDSH Models only) 1. Make sure there is one spacer abov e and below the frame on the front caster shafts and place hairpin clips in the 2 ” cutting height position (see Figure 17). 2. Rotate the blade on the RIGHT -HAND side (dis- charge side) until the tip f aces the front o[...]

23 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service Figure 20. Shim Assembl y Position A. Shim B. Spacer C . Retaining Collar Figure 21. Pr oper Shim Location B Shimming the Hanger Shafts Once it has been determined that a shim (P/N 20928) is required, you first m ust deter mine which rear hanger shaft requires the shim. The shim (A, Figure 20) must be p[...]

24 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT PT O Clutch to Dec k Belt 1. Park the machine on a smooth, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PT O , engage the parking brake , tur n off the engine, and remov e the ignition ke y . 2. Remove the mo wer deck guard. 3. Remove the rear engine [...]

25 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT (DDSH Models only) 1. Park the machine on a smooth, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PT O , engage the parking brake , tur n off the engine, and remov e the ignition ke y . 2. Remove the mo wer deck guard. 3. Remove the rear engine dec k g[...]

26 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service TRANSMISSION DRIVE BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. Remove the dec k dr ive belt. See MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT sections. 2. Remove the g rass screen that cov ers the transmis- sion cooling f ans. 3. Remove the clutch anchor bolts (A, Figure 28) that f asten the clutch anchor pad to the anchor . 4. [...]

27 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL & TRA CKING ADJUSTMENTS Neutral Adjustment 1. Park the machine on a smooth, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor , aw ay from b ystanders and pref er- ably f acing a wall. Disengage the PT O , engage the parking brake , tur n off the engine, and remov e the ignition ke y . 2[...]

28 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE AND SER VICE The h ydrostatic transmissions are sealed units that require no maintenance other than the f ollowing. • K eep the grass screen and transmission cooling fins clear or grass , leaves and debris. • K eep oil lev el in the reser voirs (A, Figure 30) at the “ FULL[...]

29 B A C A B B B Figure 32. PT O Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Windo w (Qty . 3, one shown) B. Adjustment Nut Figure 33. Adjust PT O Clutch A. Window B. Adjustment Nut C . .012 ” -.018 ” (0,30-0,45mm) Feeler Gauge T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service W ARNING T o av oid serious injury , perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key [...]

30 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service B A TTER Y SER VICE Checking Battery V oltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of bat- ter y . When engine is off , the voltmeter sho ws batter y voltage , which should be 12 volts. When engine is r un- ning, the voltmeter sho ws voltage of charging circuit which normally is 13 to 14 volts[...]

31 To Starter Switch Starting V ehicle Battery T o Ground To Starter Switch Dischar g ed V ehicle Battery Engine Block THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGA TIVE GROUND VEHICLES MAKE CERT AIN VEHICLES DO NOT T OUCH Jumper Cab le Jumper Cab le W ARNING Any pr ocedure other than the preceding could result in: (1) personal injury caused by electr olyte squirting out [...]

32 Common Replacement Parts & Accessories COMMON REPLA CEMENT P ART S Listed below are par ts numbers f or the more common replacement par ts. Use only genuine Ferris replace- ment par ts to assure optimum perf or mance and saf ety . 48 ” Deck Belt (PTO to Spindle)............................21723 48 ” Deck Belt (Spindle) ..................[...]

Lawn Care & Mowing Information TYPES OF GRASS, CLIMA TE 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 [...]

LC-2 Lawn Care & Mowing Information HO W HIGH T O MO W THE GRASS Often cutting height is a matter of personal prefer- ence. Typically, you should mow the grass when it is is 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 rainfal[...]

LC-3 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Where possible, 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. WHEN AND HO W OFTEN T O MO W The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these [...]

LC-4 Lawn Care & Mowing Information MO WING METHODS Proper Br oadcast 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 & GROUND S[...]

LC-5 Lawn Care & Mowing Information TIPS On Dealing With Clippings Clippings are beneficial to your lawn. A common mis- conception about clippings is that they automatically lead to thatch—this is untrue. Short clippings produced by broadcasting and clippings produced by mulching methods actually contribute to a healthy lawn because they: •[...]

LC-6 Lawn Care & Mowing Information 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 SOLUTION Deck is not leveled correctly Level the deck correctly Tires are not properly inflated Check and inflate[...]

LC-7 Lawn Care & Mowing Information Stingers Stingers are sparse patches of uncut grass left behind the mower. Stingers are usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance. CAUSE SOLUTION Blades are not sharp or are nicked Sharpen your blades Blades are worn down too far Replace your blades Engine speed is too slow Always mow at full[...]

LC-8 Common International Symbols T echnical Manuals Additional T echnical Literature A vailable Operators Manuals Additional copies of this manual are available, (and as part of our product support commitment, we maintain a stock of printed operators manuals going back many years!) Parts Manuals Fully illustrated parts manuals are also available ?[...]

LC-9 Notes[...]