Ferris Industries 5901295 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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 5” (12,7 cm)
position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired
cutting height and release the lift lock lever.
Hour Meter
Measures the time of the PTO being engaged. The
hour meter measures the number of hours the PTO
has been engaged.
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
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 Gauge
Gauge measures the output voltage of the engine
charging system.
Oil Pressure Indicator
Lamp that indicates a low oil pressure condition.
Water Temperature Gauge
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.
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.
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.
Features and Controls
Ignition Switch
(S/N: 2015276815 & Above):
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has
three positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
HEAT/ Turning the key to this position prior
RUN to starting the engine heats the glow
plugs. After the engine starts the
ignition returns to this position and
allows the engine to run and powers
the electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the ON
position with the engine stopped–this drains the
battery.