Ferris Industries 5901295 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Pushing the Rider by Hand
1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
turn the ignition OFF, and remove the key.
2. Lift the seat plate to gain access to the hydraulic
pumps.
3. Locate the hydraulic release valves (A, Figure 3)
on the bottom side of the hydraulic pumps.
4. To disengage the pumps (free-wheel position),
turn the hydraulic release valves located on the
pumps COUNTER-CLOCKWISE a maximum of 2
full turns.
5. Disengage the parking brake. The tractor can
now be pushed by hand.
6. After moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps
(drive position) by turning the release valves
CLOCKWISE and tighten to 80-120 in. lbs. of
torque.
WARNING
If you do not understand how a specific control
functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the
FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.
Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without
first becoming familiar with the location and
function of ALL controls.
DO NOT TOW RIDER
Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump
and wheel motor damage. Do not use
another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
Operation
Figure 3. Hydraulic System By-Pass
A. Hydraulic Release Valve
(left-hand pump shown)
Starting the Engine
1. While sitting in the operators seat, engage the
parking brake, make sure the PTO switch is
disengaged, and the ground speed control levers
are locked in the neutral position.
2. Set the throttle to middle position (set throttle to
FULL when starting in cold weather)
3. (S/N: 2015276814 & Below): Turn the key to the
HEAT position.
(S/N: 2014276815 & Above): Turn the key to the
HEAT/RUN position.
Hold the key to turn the glow plug indicator light
on and activate the glow plugs.
4. Wait until the glow plug indicator light turns off,
then turn the key to START. If the engine does
not start immediately, move the throttle control to
FULL.
NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for
more than 30 seconds. Allow the starter motor to
cool for two minutes before cranking the engine
again.
5. After the engine starts, move the engine throttle
control to SLOW. Warm up the engine by running
it for at least a minute.
6. Move the throttle to FULL before engaging the
PTO switch or driving the machine.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be
stopped by simply turning the ignition switch
to STOP. Use this method only in emergency
situations. For normal engine shut down follow the
procedure given in STOPPING THE TRACTOR &
ENGINE.
Stopping the Tractor & Engine
1. Returning the ground speed control levers to the
middle position will stop tractor movement. Pivot
the levers outward and lock them in neutral.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Move the throttle control to SLOW and allow the
engine to cool down for a short time.
5. Turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.
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