Ferris 300S Series User Manual

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Servicing the Mower Blades
Removing the Mower Blades
CAUTION
Laceration hazard
Mower blades are sharp.
Always wear gloves when handling, or working near, mower
blades.
1. Use a block of wood to prevent the mower blade from
turning as shown in Figure 27.
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2. Using a wrench, remove the bolt securing the blade to the
spindle.
Inspecting, Sharpening, and Balancing the
Mower Blades
CAUTION
Laceration hazard.
Mower blades are sharp.
Always wear gloves when handling, or working near, mower
blades.
1. Remove the mower blade from the unit. See Removing
the Mower Blades.
2. Clean the blade to remove any dried grass or other
debris.
DANGER
Thrown objects hazard
Avoid injury: a worn or damaged mower blade can break
and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator's
area or bystander's area resulting in serious personal injury
or death.
• Inspect the mower blade every 25 hours or at least
once per year.
• If the mower blade hits a solid object, stop the engine
immediately and inspect the mower blades.
• Never weld or straighten bent mower blades.
3. Inspect the mower blade (Figure 28). Discard the mower
blade if it has any of the following conditions:

Ferris 300S Series Specifications

General

Engine	Briggs & Stratton or Kawasaki
Deck Type	Fabricated
Cutting Height	1.5 - 5 inches
Number of Blades	3
Starting System	Electric
Cutting Width	61 inches
Speed	Up to 10 mph
Deck Material	Steel
Weight	800-1000 lbs