Ferris Industries 5900645 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Features & Controls
Parking Brake Handle
The parking brake is released by pushing DOWN on
the parking brake handle until it stops. To engage
the parking brake, pull UP on the handle until it locks
over center.
DISENGAGE Releases the parking
brake.
ENGAGE Locks the parking brake.
Engine Kill/Operator Presence
Handles
These handles are a major factor in the safety
interlock system of the mower. The handles are
not tied together, but the safety switches are, so
depressing one handle will operate the safety interlock
system. The operator must depress the handles in
order to deactivate the engine kill system. Handles
must be depressed to disengage the parking brake
and engage the PTO switch.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle
forward to increase engine speed and back to
decrease engine speed. Always operate at FULL
throttle.
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke
once the engine starts. A warm engine may not
require choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke.
Push to knob DOWN to open the choke.
Neutral Return Pedal
The neutral return pedal provides a hands-free
return to neutral. This is used in conjunction with the
Reverse Speed Control Levers (B) to properly stop
the machine.
See the Operation section for steering instructions.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Cutting Height Adjust Handle
The Cutting height adjust handle controls the mower
cutting height. To adjust the mower cutting height, turn
the crank handle clockwise to raise the cutting height.
Turn the crank handle counterclockwise to lower the
cutting height.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has
three positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN Allows the engine to run and
powers the electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN
position with the engine stopped–this drains the
battery.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to
disengage.
S/N: 2014550198 & Above
Not for
Reproduction