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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
UltraBelt GD Series
Belt-Drive Walk Behind Mower
Beginning S/N: 5409 & above
Model Number:
BGF36KAV15
BGF48KAV15
Ferris Industries
23230
5375 North Main Street
Revision 02
Munnsville, NY 13409
Rev. Date: 8/2004
800-933-6175
TP 100-7131-02-UB-F
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information ................................2 Regular Maintenance ........................................13 Maintenance Schedule .........................................13 Identification Numbers .......................................7 Checking Tire Pressure.........................................13 Features & Controls............................................8 Checking/Adding Fuel...........................................14 Control Functions...............
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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 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. TRAINING OPERATION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the 1. Never run an
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Safety Rules & Information 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. If 24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, leaves tires lose traction (i.e. machine stops forward motion & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry leaves, on a slope), disengage the blade(s) (PTO) and drive grass or combustible materials. slow off the slope. 25. The engine in this unit is not factor
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Safety Rules & Information 10. Let engine cool before storing and do not store near SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE flame. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use 11. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 12. Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. Safe Handling of Gasoline 13. Use jack stands to sup
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S SA AM MP PL LE E Identification Numbers Identification Numbers Identification Tag PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Unit Model Number Unit SERIAL Number When contacting your authorized dealer for replace- Mower Deck Model Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number ment parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Dealer Name Date Purchased Record your model/serial number and engine serial numbers on the spac
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Safety Decals GENERAL This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect at once. See your local dealer for replacements. from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment These labels are easily applied and will act as a con- manufacturing. stant visual reminder to you, and others who may use Although reading this manual and the safety instructions the equipment, to follow the s
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Safety Interlock System SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switch- es, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Your unit is equipped with an operator presence switch safety system. Check the operator presence switch operation every fall and spring with the following tests. Test 1 — Engine WI
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Features & Controls Please take a moment and familiarize your- self with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better under- stand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. I D G H F E C D Figure 1. Control Locations B A. Ground Speed Selector Lever B. Steering Levers C. Clutch Lock Levers A D. Operator Presence Handles E. Engine Ignition Switch F. Throttle Control G. Choke H. PTO Engagement Switch B C I. Fuel Tank Cap CONTROL FUNCTIONS The info
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Features & Controls E. Engine Ignition Switch Rotate the key switch to the ON position before pulling on the starter rope. F. Throttle Control The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle for- ward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle. G. Choke Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the engine starts. A warm engine may not require chok- ing. Pull the knob up to close the choke. H. PTO Engagement Switch The PTO Engage
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Operation GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY STARTING THE ENGINE Before first time operation: Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the Be sure to read all information in the Safety and ground speed selector lever is in neutral. Operation sections before attempting to operate this Set the engine throttle control to FAST throttle posi- mower. tion. Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob Become familiar with all of the controls and how to OUT fully. stop the unit. NOTE: A warm engine ma
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Operation DRIVING THE MOWER MOWING Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged. ground speed selector lever is in neutral. Make sure Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). clutch lock levers are engaged. Set the throttle control to FULL. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). Grasp the operator presence / parking brake handles Set the throttle control to FULL. and the handle bar grips at the same time to deacti- Grasp the operat
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Operation 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 unit in any structure
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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 multiplying the time it takes to do one job by the number of times you’ve done the job, or you can install an 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 Interl
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Regular Maintenance CHECKING / ADDING FUEL WARNING To add fuel: Gasoline is highly flammable and must be Remove the fuel cap. handled with care. Never fill the tank when the Fill the tank. engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not Do not overfill. Leave approximately 1” of room in allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. the tank, below the bottom of the filler neck for fuel Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills. expansion. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel r
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Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 4 through 6 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: front caster wheel axles front caster wheel pivots blade spindles clutch plate pivots brake arm pivots Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed. Not all greases are compatible. Ferris Red Grease (P/N Figure 4. Handle Bar Pivots & Gearbox Couplers 22285) is r
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Regular Maintenance SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES Blades should be sharp and free of nicks and dents. If not, sharpen blades as described in following steps. 1. Remove the deck guard. 2. Raise the mower deck and secure with jackstands. 3. To remove blade for sharpening, use two (2) 15/16” wrenches to remove the nut from the top of the blade bolt. (Figure 7). 4. Use a file or hand-held grinder, sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely damaged, it sho
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Troubleshooting Adjustments & Service TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use the tractor or mower only when the engine is may eventually require that service be performed to stopped and the parking brake engaged. allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the prob
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Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER DECK PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Mower drive belt slips 1. Clutch is out of adjustment. 1. See PTO CLutch Adjustment Section. or fails to drive. 2. Pulleys or belt greasy or oily. 2. Clean as required. 3. Belt tension not properly adjusted. 3. Adjust deck drive belt tension. 4. Belt stretched or worn. 4. Replace drive belt. 5. Mower drive belt broken. 5. Replace drive belt. Mower cut is uneven. 1. Blades not properly fastened 1. See Servic
