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Ferris FW15 Series User Manual

Ferris FW15 Series
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Throttle Control and Engine Shut Down Lever:The throttle
control and engine shut down lever controls the engine speed
and shuts down the engine. Move the throttle forward to
increase the engine speed and back to decrease engine
speed. Always operate at FULL throttle when mowing.
Move the throttle control to the engine shut down position to
shut the engine down.
FAST throttle speed.
SLOW throttle speed.
OFF position (Engine shut down).
Blade Engagement Lever and Blade Engagement Lever
Lockout:The blade engagement lever lockout (A, Figure4)
prevents the operator from being able to engage the mower
blades without first being in the operator's position and then
releasing the lockout by raising it up. The mower blades are
engaged when the operator presses the blade engagement
lever (B) down. The mower blades are disengaged when the
operator releases the blade engagement lever.
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Maximum Forward Speed Control Lever:The maximum
forward speed control lever (A, Figure5) has four positions
and determines the maximum forward speed of the unit.
Icon Control Name
Maximum Forward Speed Control
Lever
Forward Motion Control Lever:The forward motion control
lever (B) controls the forward speed of both drive tires.
Press the lever down and forward to make the unit move
forward. Release the lever and it will automatically return the
transmission to the neutral position.
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Reverse Motion Control Lever:The reverse motion control
lever (C) controls the reverse speed of both drive tires. Pull
the levers back towards the handle bar to make the unit move
backwards. Release the lever and it will automatically return
the transmission to the neutral position.
Fuel Tank Cap: To remove the cap, turn counter-clockwise.
Choke:Close the choke (A, Figure6) for cold starting.
Open the choke once the engine starts. A warm engine may
not require choking. Pull the ring OUT (away from the engine)
(B) to close the choke. Push the ring IN (towards the engine)
(C) to open the choke.

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Ferris FW15 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Cutting Width36", 48", 52"
TransmissionHydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles
Deck TypeFabricated
Engine Power18 - 25 hp
Self-PropelledYes
Engine ManufacturerKawasaki
Fuel Tank Capacity3.0 U.S. gal (11.4 l)
Deck Material10-gauge

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