Ferris 5900520 - Operator Controls; Control Locations & Functions

Control Locations & Functions - Operator's
Position
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Control NameCallout
Forward Speed Control LeverA
Reverse Speed Control LeversB
Engine Kill / Operator Presence HandlesC
Forward Speed Override LeversD
ChokeE
Throttle ControlF
Ignition SwitchG
PTO (Power Take Off) SwitchH
Parking BrakeI
Neutral Return PedalJ
Forward / Reverse Speed Control Levers
These levers control the ground speed of the mower.
Control NameIcon
Forward Speed Control Levers
Reverse Speed Control Levers
The forward speed control lever controls the forward ground
speed of both drive wheels.
The left reverse speed control lever controls the steering and
reverse ground speed of the left drive wheel. The right reverse
speed control lever controls the steering and reverse ground
speed of the right drive wheel.
See the Driving the Mower section for proper steering
instructions.
Engine Kill / Operator Presence Handles
These handles are a major factor in the safety interlock system
of the mower. Both handles are tied together so depressing one
handle depresses both. 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.
Forward Speed Override Control Levers
The forward speed override levers were designed to provide
increased traction and controllability for operation on slopes and
sidehills.
To increase the speed of the left drive tire press the Left Hand
Forward Speed Override Lever down.
To increase the speed of the right drive tire press the Right Hand
Forward Speed Override Lever down.
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.
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.
PositionIcon
Fast throttle speed.
Slow throttle speed.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three
positions:
DescriptionNameIcon
Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
OFF
Allows the engine to run and powers
the electrical system.
RUN
Cranks the engine for starting.START
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