Ferris BGF36KAV15 manual

23230 Re vision 02 Re v . Date: 8/2004 TP 100-7131-02-UB-F Ferris Industries 5375 Nor th Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 UltraBelt GD Series Belt-Drive W alk Behind Mower Beginning S/N: 5409 & above Model Number: BGF36KA V15 BGF48KA V15 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL[...]

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1 Safety Rules & Inf ormation ................................2 Identification Numbers .......................................7 Features & Controls ............................................8 Control Functions ....................................................8 Saf ety Interlock System ..........................................9 Operati[...]

2 TP 600-7124-03-UV-F OPERA TION 1. Ne ver run an engine in an enclosed area. 2. Mow only in the da ylight or with good ar tificial light, keeping a wa y from holes and hidden hazards . 3. Be sure all drives 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 belts if p[...]

Safety Rules & Information 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that ma y obscure vision. 24. T o reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of gr ass, lea v es & e xcess oil. Do not stop or par k ov er dry leav es, grass or comb ustib le materials. 25. The engine in this unit is not factory equipped with a sp[...]

Safety Rules & Information SER VICE AND MAINTENANCE T o a v oid per sonal injury or pr oper ty dama ge, use e xtreme care in handling gasoline . Gasoline is e xtremel y flammab le and the v apor s are e xplosive . Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars , pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approv ed gasolin[...]

5 Identification Numbers Identification Numbers ENGINE REFERENCE D A T A Unit Model Number PRODUCT REFERENCE D A T A Unit SERIAL Number Dealer Name Date Purchased Engine Make Engine Model Mower Deck Model Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number Engine T ype/Spec. Engine Code/Serial Number S S A A M M P P L L E E When contacting your authorized dealer f or [...]

01 6 Decal - Danger P art No. 1704276 Decal - Danger P art No. 1704277 Decal - Dash P anel P art No. 48963 Decal - W arning P art No. 20337 GENERAL This unit has been designed and manuf actured to pro- vide you with the saf ety and reliability y ou would e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor pow er equipment manuf acturing. Although reading t[...]

01 7 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with saf ety interlock s witches and other saf ety de vices. These saf ety systems are present f or your saf ety , do not attempt to bypass saf ety s witch- es, and ne v er tamper with saf ety de vices. Chec k their operation regularly . Operational SAFETY Checks Y our unit is equipped with an oper[...]

8 Features & Controls A. Ground Speed Selector Le ver This unit is equipped with a 6-speed gearbo x. This le ver control the ground speed of the mow er . F rom the neutr al position, moving a le v er tow ards the right engages the FORW ARD TRA VEL gears. The high- er the number gear selected, the higher the speed of the mower . From the neutr a[...]

9 Features & Controls E. Engine Ignition Switch Rotate the ke y s witch to the ON position bef ore pulling on the star ter rope. F . Throttle Contr ol The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle f or- ward to increase engine speed and bac k to decrease engine speed. Alwa ys operate at FULL throttle. G. Choke Close the choke f or cold [...]

10 Operation W ARNING If you do not under stand how a specific contr ol functions, or have not y et thoroughl y read the FEA TURES & CONTROLS section, do so now . Do NO T attempt to operate the mower without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls. GENERAL OPERA TING SAFETY Bef ore first time operation: • Be sur[...]

11 Operation DRIVING THE MO WER • Make sure the PT O switch is disengaged and the ground speed selector le v er is in neutral. Make sure clutch lock le v ers are engaged. • Star t the engine (see ST ARTING THE ENGINE). • Set the throttle control to FULL. • Grasp the operator presence handles and the handle bar grips at the same time to deac[...]

12 Operation 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 an y other area where fuel vapor could tr av el to an y ignition source. Fuel vapor is also to xic if inhaled, so ne ver store the unit in an y structure used f or human or animal habitation.[...]

13 Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PR OCEDURES The f ollowing schedule should be f ollo wed f or normal care of your rider and mower . Y ou will need to k eep a record of your oper ating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it tak es to do one job by the n umber of times you’v e done the j[...]

14 CHECKING / ADDING FUEL T o add fuel: • Remov e the fuel cap . • Fill the tank. Do not ov erfill. Leav e appro ximately 1” of room in the tank, below the bottom of the filler nec k f or fuel e xpansion. Refer to y our engine manual f or specific fuel recommendations. • Install and hand tighten the fuel cap . FUEL FIL TER The fuel filter i[...]

15 Regular Maintenance LUBRICA TION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 4 through 6 as well as the f ollowing lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles • front caster wheel pivots • blade spindles • clutch plate pivots • brak e ar m piv ots Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease t[...]

16 SER VICING THE MO WER BLADES Blades should be shar p and free of nic ks and dents. If not, shar pen b lades as described in follo wing steps. 1. Remov e the dec k guard. 2. Raise the mower dec k and secure with jac kstands. 3. T o remove b lade f or sharpening, use two (2) 15/16” wrenches to remov e the nut from the top of the b lade bolt. (Fi[...]

17 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 e ventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue oper ating properly . The troubleshooting guide belo w lists the most common problems , their causes[...]

18 TR OUBLESHOO TING THE MO WER DECK PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Mower drive belt slips 1. Clutch is out of adjustment. 1. See PT O CLutch Adjustment Section. or fails to drive. 2. Pulleys or belt g reasy or oily . 2. Clean as required. 3. Belt tension not properly adjusted. 3. Adjust dec k drive belt tension. 4. Belt stretched or worn. 4. Replace drive[...]

19 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service 2" (5,1cm) ADJUST HERE STEERING LEVER ADJUSTMENT There should be appro ximately 2” (5,1cm) of clearance in between the handle bars and the steering lev ers when the clutch lock le v ers are disengaged (see Figure 10). T o adjust: 1. Remov e the hair pin and washer that retains the bar- rel nut in[...]

20 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service 1/4" (0,6cm) ADJUST HERE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT When the le vers are fully engaged (squeez ed), there should be 1/4” (0,6cm) of clearance in between the han- dle bars and brak e handles (see Figure 11). T o adjust: 1. T ur n the wing nut (figure 11) to adjust the distance between the handle bars and st[...]

21 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service PT O CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Check the PT O clutch adjustment after the initial 50 hour break-in period and then after ev ery 250 hours of opera- tion. Also perform the follo wing procedure if the clutch is slipping or will not engage, or if a ne w clutch has been installed. 1. Remov e k ey from ignition s wi[...]

22 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service PT O DRIVE BEL T Adjust Belt T ension 1. Remov e the dec k guard. 2. T ur n the adjustment nut (A) until a 10lbs. (13,5Nm) f orce is required to deflect the belt 1/2” (1,3cm) between the spindle pulle ys (see Figure 14). 3. Reinstall the deck guard. Remov al & Replacement 1. Remov e the dec k guar[...]

23 T roubleshooting, Adjustment & Service GEARBO X DRIVE BEL T Adjust Belt T ension 1. First check the belt tension. A 10lbs. (13,5Nm) f orce is required to deflect the belt 3/16” (4,7mm). See Figure 15. 2. Loosen the idler mount bolt (A) and slide the idler pulley (C) to adjust the belt tension. Retighten the mount bolt. Remov al & Repla[...]

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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 Mo wing 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 [...]

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 ?[...]

Thank you f or purchasing F erris commercial mowing equipment. Please take a fe w minutes to read this limited w arranty inf ormation. It contains all the information you will need to ha v e your F erris mower repaired in the unlik ely ev ent that a breakdo wn cov ered by this limited w arranty should occur . Owner's Responsibilities - As a co[...]

Ferris Industries 5375 Nor th Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 www .ferrisindustries.com © Cop yright 2004 Ferris Industries All Rights Reser v ed. Printed in USA. UltraBelt GD Series Belt-Drive W alk Behind Mower Beginning S/N: 5409 & above OPERA TOR’S MANUAL[...]