Features And Controls; Control Functions And Locations - Ferris IS600z series Operator's Manual

WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. See
your authorized dealer. Under no circumstance should you
attempt to defeat the purpose of safety interlock system.

Features and Controls

Control Functions and Locations

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.
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift
Lock Lever: These control the cutting height of the mower deck.
Depress the deck lift pedal (A, Figure 4) until it locks into the
4-1/2" (11,4 cm) position. Place the adjustment pin (B) in the
desired cutting height and release the lift lock lever (C).
4
Cutting Height Adjustment Pin
Deck Lift Lock Lever
Parking Brake: Pull the parking brake lever up and back
to engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward and
down to disengage the parking brake.
Note: To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged.
Engaging the parking brake locks the ground speed control
levers in the NEUTRAL position. The parking brake must be
disengaged before moving the ground speed control levers out
of the NEUTRAL position.
Disengage
12
Releases the parking brake.
Engage
Ground Speed Control Levers: These levers control the
ground speed and direction of the rider. The left lever controls
the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right
rear drive wheel.
5
Callout
A
B
C
D
The parking brake must be disengaged before attempting to
move the ground speed control levers from the NEUTRAL
position.
Moving a lever forward (A) from the NEUTRAL position (B)
increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel, and
pulling back (C) on a lever increases the REVERSE speed.
Moving a levers outwards (D) from the NEUTRAL position locks
the levers in the NEUTRAL LOCKOUT position.
Note: The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position
the faster the drive wheel will turn.
See the Zero-Turn Driving Practice section for steering
instructions.
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.
Fuel Tank Cap: To remove the cap, turn counter-clockwise.
Fuel Level Gauge: Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Locks the parking brake.
Icon Description
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
N/A NEUTRAL LOCKOUT
POSITION
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