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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
ProCut S Series
3-Wheel Riding Mowers
Model Number: Description
Powerhead
5900631 H2225KAV 3-Wheel Rider
5900651 H2226B 3-Wheel Rider
5900701 H2227KOH 3-Wheel Rider
5900933 H2226KAV 3-Wheel Rider
5900956 H2227B 3-Wheel Rider
5900533 H2224KAVFS 3-Wheel Rider
5900534 H2228B 3-Wheel Rider
Mower Deck
5900632 R61 61” Mower Deck
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.
5100699
5375 North Main Street
Rev: M
Munnsville, NY 13409
800-933-6175
Not for
Reproduction
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built FERRIS product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the FERRIS brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your FERRIS product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with this machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the manual
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Table of Contents Operator Safety .................................................. 2 Identification Numbers ............................................8 Safety Decals ..........................................................9 Safety Interlock System ........................................10 Features & Controls ......................................... 11 Control Functions ..................................................11 Operation .........................................................
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Operator Safety Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are respon
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Operator Safety Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope greater than a 5.4 foot rise over a 20 foot length (15 degrees). Always mow up and down slopes, not across the face (to maintain traction on the wheels) and avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes. Reduce speed a
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Operator Safety Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are a common hazard. Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning. Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and
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Operator Safety Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control 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. 2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial TRAINING light, keeping away from holes and
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Operator Safety 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, Do Not trees or other objects that may obscure vision. 1. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. 24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, If tires lose traction (i.e. machine stops forward leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry motion on a slope), disengage the blade(s) (PTO) leaves, grass or combustible materials. and drive slow off the slope. 25. The engine in this unit is not factor
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Operator Safety mufflers, and engine to prevent fires. Clean up oil SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE or fuel spillage. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use 10. Let engine cool before storing and do not store extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is near flame. extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 11. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Safe Handling of Gasoline 12. Park machine on level ground. Never al
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SAMPLE SAMPLE Operator Safety Identification Numbers A North American B Models Figure. 1 Location of Identification Tags. A. Powerhead Identification Tag B. Mower Deck Identification Tag 8 www.ferrisindustries.com Not for Reproduction
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Operator Safety SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide 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 important information while you are operating
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Operator Safety Safety Icons The alert symbol is used to identity safety SAFETY information about hazards that can result in personal INTERLOCK SYSTEM injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches In addition, a hazard icon may be used to represent and other safety devices. These safety systems are the type of hazard. An explan
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Features and Controls Figure 2. 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 sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. Ignition Switch Ground Speed Pedal The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has This pedal controls the ground speed
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Features and Controls PTO (Power Take Off) Switch Steering Handles Turn the handle in the desired direction to turn the The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. machine. The farther the handle is turned, the tighter Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to the turn will be. disengage. Cutting Height Adjust Handle Throttle Control The Cutting height adjust handle controls the mower The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle cutting height. To adjust the mower
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Operation GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING Before first time operation: � Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick. See the engine Operator’s Manual for � Be sure to read all information in the Safety and instructions and oil recommendations. Operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower. � Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in place and tight. � Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. � Adjus
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Operation WARNING If you do not understand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the FEATURES & 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 STOPPING THE TRACTOR AND 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat with your feet ENGINE placed on the foot rests, engage the parking brake 1. Taking your foot off of the transmission foot and make sur
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Operation THREE WHEEL RIDER DRIVING Driving the Mower PRACTICE 1. Sit on the seat and adjust the seat so that you can comfortably reach all the controls and see the The speed and steering controls of the Three Wheel dash panel. rider are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, 2. Make sure the parking brake is engaged. and turning movements will take some practice. 3. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. Spending some time becomi
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Operation Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MOWING For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at Before mowing, set the cutting height as described in maximum for the first pass, and then reset it to the the Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service section. desired height and mow a second or third time. 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO Don’t cover the grass surface with a heavy layer of switch is disengaged and operator is seated in clippings. Consider using a gra
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Operation 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: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. 2. 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 Where possible, make one or two passes around the which harm
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Operation Proper Mulching PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and DO NOT TOW RIDER recuts clippings into tiny particles and which then Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump blows them down INTO the lawn. These tiny particles and wheel motor damage. Do not use decompose rapidly into by-products your lawn can another vehicle to push or pull this unit. use. UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS, your mulching mower will virtually eliminate noticeable clippings on
