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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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TM OPERATOR’S MANUAL The Stallion Zero-Turn Riding Mower Model: ZT2354 mowers are built by TM Ferris Industries, a Simplicity company. Ferris Industries 1822408 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 5/2000 800-933-6175 TP 100-7009-00-SL-D
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Ferris Industries 5375 North Main Street Munnsville, NY 13409 800-933-6175 www.ferrisindustries.com © Copyright 2000 Ferris Industries All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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Table of Contents Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service.......23 Identification Numbers .......................................2 Troubleshooting the Tractor..................................23 Safety Rules & Information ................................3 Troubleshooting the Mower ..................................24 Features & Controls............................................6 Seat Adjustment....................................................25 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. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name/Number Record your model name/number, unit and mower deck manufacturer numbers and engine serial number in the Unit MFG Numb
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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 • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the Never operate on
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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 the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil- • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper dren will remain where you last saw them. operation regularly. • 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 C K 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 se
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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 other safety devices. These safety systems are present E. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switch- The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. es, and never tamper with safe
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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 Operation sections before attempting to operate this Before leaving the operator’s position for any tractor and mower. reason, engage the parking brake, disengage the • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to PTO, stop the engine and remove the key. 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 The lever controls of the DRIVING PRACTICE 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 The BEST method of rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. handling the ground speed control levers is in Spending some time going through the maneuvers three steps — as shown shown and becoming familiar with how the un
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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 MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Removing the Mower Deck NOTE: Perform mower removal on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. A WARNING B Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop Figure 10. Gauge Wheels engine and remove key before attempting to A. Gauge Wheel install or remove the mower. B. 2” x 4” Block 1. Push the deck lift pedal forward until it locks in the “TRANSPORT” position and remove the height adjustment pin. A 2. Place two, 2” x 4” blocks
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Operating the Zero Turn Rider Installing the Mower Deck B NOTE: Perform mower installation on a hard, level sur- D face such as a concrete floor. WARNING C Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower. 1. Slide the mower under the tractor. 2. Install the bar mount pins (C, Figure 12) to secure the pusher bars (A, Figure 12) to the mower. FRONT A 3. Place two, 2” x 4” blocks (B, Figure 10) under the outside edges of the mower. Fi
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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 toxic if inhaled, so never store the u
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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 26 X X Check Mower Blade Stoppi
