Ferris Industries 5901178 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Controls
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage the mower, and push
DOWN to disengage the mower.
Throttle Control
Moving the throttle control fully forward is FULL
throttle position. Always operate the unit at FULL
throttle when mowing.
Choke (gas model only)
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.
Parking Brake
DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake.
ENGAGE Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the
parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to
disengage the parking brake.
NOTE: To start the unit
the parking brake must be engaged.
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting
Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock
Lever
These control the cutting height of the mower deck.
Depress the pedal until it locks into the 6” (15,2 cm)
position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired
cutting height and release the lift lock lever.
Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder
Measures the time of the PTO being engaged. The
hour meter measures the number of hours the PTO
has been engaged. The hour meter will flash an
initial oil change indicator at 5 hours, and a lubrication
reminder every 50 hours. These reminders display for
approximately two hours and will automatically reset
themselves.
Note: The hour meter will register the passage of time
only when the PTO is engaged. The hour meter has
a self contained power source so the total hours are
always visible.
Glow Plug Indicator (diesel model
only)
Lamp that indicates that the glow plugs are heating.
Hold the ignition key in the “HEAT” position until
indicator lamp turns off, then turn the key to start.
Voltage Indicator
Lamp that indicates a low voltage condition.
Oil Pressure Indicator
Lamp that indicates a low oil pressure condition.
Water Temperature Gauge
Measures the engine coolant temperature.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Fuel Level Gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Power Outlet
Unit is equipped with a +12VDC, 20A power outlet.
Features & Controls