Ferris SRS Z1 Series User Manual

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Lubricate the Front Casters

Interval:Annually

1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure30) screwed into the

caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting.

2. Grease the front caster.

3. Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the 1/4-28

bolt.

4. Repeat the process for the other side of the machine.

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 31.

2. Using a wrench, remove the bolt securing the blade to the

spindle.

Inspecting the Mower Blades

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.

1. Remove the mower blade from the unit. See Removing

the Mower Blades.

2. Inspect the mower blade (Figures 32 and 33). Discard the

mower blade if it has any of the following conditions:

• More than .5" (12,7 mm) of the mower blade metal

has been removed from previous sharpening or wear

(A, Figure 32)

• The air lifts are excessively eroded (A, Figure 33) and

the notch (B) is .25" (6,35 mm) deep or greater.

• The mower blade is broken or bent.

3. If the cutting edges are not sharp or have nicks, sharpen

the blades. See Sharpening the Mower Blades.

Questions and Answers:

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Aaron HahnAug 20, 2025
What to do if my Ferris SRS Z1 Lawn Mower engine will not turnover or start?
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  Matthew YoderAug 20, 2025
  If your Ferris Lawn Mower engine won't turnover or start, it could be due to several reasons. First, ensure the parking brake is engaged. If that's not the issue, check the fuel level; if the engine is hot, let it cool before refilling the fuel tank. Other potential causes include a blown fuse (replace it), dirty battery terminals (clean them), a discharged or dead battery (recharge or replace it), loose or broken wiring (check and repair), a faulty safety interlock switch (replace as needed), faulty spark plugs (clean, gap, or replace), water in the fuel, or old/stale gas (drain and replace with fresh fuel). For fuel injected models, a malfunction in the fuel injection system could also be the cause, which requires attention from an authorized service dealer.
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Pamela TorresAug 22, 2025
Why does my Ferris SRS Z1 Lawn Mower leave streaks?
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  Brittany MitchellAug 22, 2025
  Streaking during mowing with your Ferris Lawn Mower can occur for several reasons. It might be because the blades are dull or worn, requiring sharpening or replacement. Ensure you're mowing at full throttle and not moving too fast. A deck plugged with grass can also cause streaks, so clean it out. Overlap your cutting rows and turns adequately to prevent this issue.