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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Stallion
TM
Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Model:
ZT2561
mowers are built by
TM
Ferris Industries, a
Simplicity company.
Ferris Industries
1822576
5375 North Main Street
Munnsville, NY 13409
Rev. 11/2001
800-933-6175
TP 100-7011-03-SL-D
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DERBY 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, twelve (12) months for com- mercial use, from the date of delivery of a Derby mower that the mower is free from defects in material or workmanship.
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......19 Identification Numbers .......................................2 Troubleshooting the Tractor...................................19 Safety Rules & Information ................................3 Troubleshooting the Mower...................................20 Features & Controls............................................6 Seat Adjustment....................................................21 Control Functions............................
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Identification Numbers IDENTIFICATION TAG LOCATIONS When contacting your Authorized Dealer for Tractor replacement parts, service, identification tag or information YOU MUST HAVE THESE NUMBERS. FERRIS FERRIS INDUSTRIES, INC. MUNNSVILLE, NY 13409 MADE IN THE USA MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name Record your model name, unit and mower deck serial numbers and engine serial number in the space provid- Unit MODEL Number U
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Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of con- trol of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. GENERAL OPERATION WARNING Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent Read, understand, and
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Safety Rules & Information Never run a unit in an enclosed area. CHILDREN Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. the presence of children. Children are often attracted to Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil- operation regularly. dren will remain where you last saw them. Keep unit free of grass, le
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Safety Rules & Information All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional SAFETY DECALS messages on your rider and mower should be carefully This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect these instructions are not followed. The information is for from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment your safety and it is important! The safety decals below manufacturing. are o
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Features & Controls of the Zero Turn Rider Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and A A function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. H B E L J D F K C G I Figure 1. Control Locations CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific seq
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Features & Controls D. Parking Brake Handle SAFETY The parking brake is applied by pulling UP on the park- INTERLOCK SYSTEM ing brake handle until it locks over-center. To release the parking brake, push the handle DOWN. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and E. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch other safety devices. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switch- The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. es, and never tamper with saf
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY WARNING Before first time operation: Never allow passengers to ride on the unit. Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Before leaving the operator’s position for any Operation sections before attempting to operate this reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the tractor and mower. PTO, stop the engine and remove the key. Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. To reduce fire hazard, keep the eng
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider MOWING WARNING 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO If you do not understand how a specific control switch is disengaged, the motion control handles are functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. on the seat. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without 2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). first becoming familiar with the location and 3. Set the mower
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider Smooth Travel ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive, RESPONSIVE . and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take The BEST method of some practice. handling the ground speed control levers is in Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and becoming familiar with how the unit acceler- three steps
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one ground return back toward neutral. Repeat several times. speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat several times. NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward. NOTE: Changing the am
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider STORAGE WARNING Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, in a heated shelter or in enclosed, Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so poorly ventilated enclosures. Gasoline fumes may never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel reach an open flame, spark or pilot light (such as vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer
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Notes 13
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Regular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter. See Before Before Every Every Every Spring SAFETY ITEMS Page First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours & Fall Check Safety Interlock System 7 X X Check Rider Brakes 22 X X Check Mower Blade Stoppi
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Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL WARNING To add fuel: Gasoline is highly flammable and must be 1. Remove the fuel cap (see A, Figure 2). handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not 2. Fill the tank. allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Do not overfill. Leave approximately 1” of room in the Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills. tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual Do not remove fuel filter when engin
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Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points. Grease: Oil: front caster wheel axles control handle pivots motion control pivot bearings floor plate hinge suspension a-arms discharge chute hinge mower deck pusher bars deck lift pivots Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled deck lift foot pedal where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and front pivot frame grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fit- mower
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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 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft while removing the blade mounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 16). 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 17.
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