Features & Controls. Ferris Lawn Mower 5900751, 5900751, 5900761

Features & Controls

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.

Ground Speed Control Levers

These levers control the ground speed of the rider.

The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right rear drive wheel.

Moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed.

Note: The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn.

See the Operating the Zero Turn Rider section for steering instructions.

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Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever towards the left, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three positions:

OFF

RUN

Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system.

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.

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Features & Controls

Parking Brake

DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake.

Fuel Tank Cap

To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.

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.

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.

Fuel Level Gauge

Displays the fuel level in the tank.

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.

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.

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.

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