Ferris Industries 59O0900 User Manual

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Regular Maintenance

To add fuel:

 1.  Remove the fuel cap (see Figure 1).
 2.  Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck.  This 

will allow for fuel expansion.

 3.  Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between fuel 
tank and carburetor, near the fuel pump.  If filter is 
dirty or clogged, replace as follows:

 1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.
 2.  Place a container below the filter to catch spilled 

fuel.

 3.  Using a pliers, open and slide hose clamps from 

fuel filter.

 4.  Remove hoses from filter.
 5.  Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line.
 6.  Secure with hose clamps.
 7.  Reconnect the negative battery cable when 

finished.

 1.  Warm engine by running for a few minutes.  

(Refer to the engine operator’s manual for oil & 
filter replacement instructions.)

 2.  Remove the oil drain hose (A, Figure 15) from 

the cable clamp (B) on the right-hand side of the 
frame and route the hose through hole in the 
engine deck as shown in Figure 15.

 3.  Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to 

catch the oil.  Using the appropriate tools, remove 
the cap  from the oil drain hose (A) and drain the 
engine oil.

 4.  After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any 

spilled oil.  Reinstall the oil drain hose into the 
cable clamp to retain the hose during normal 
operation.

 5.  Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine 

oil filter.  Remove the engine oil filter and replace 
with a new one.

 6.  Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled 

oil.

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