Instrument Control Panel; Operation; Before First Time Operation - Ferris IS600z series Operator's Manual

Retractable Seat Belt: The seat belt is used to secure the
operator to the seat.
The seat belt should always be worn when using this equipment
with a Roll Bar.
Removable Floor Plate: The floor plate can be removed for
easy access to the mower deck. To remove the plate, remove
the retainer hardware and tilt the floor pan up and then remove
from the machine. Reverse the process for re-installation.
Transmission Release Levers:
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Each transmission is equipped with a transmission release lever.
These levers deactivate the transmissions so that the unit can
be pushed by hand. Both transmission release levers must be
in the same position whether you are driving the unit or pushing
it by hand. See Pushing the Unit by Hand for operational
information and control location.
Transmission Oil Fill: Transmission oil is added through the
hydraulic oil tanks. It also serves as extra holding capacity for
oil as the transmissions heat up and the hydraulic oil expands.
See Check / Fill Transmission Oil for oil level check and fill
procedures.

Instrument Control Panel

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Callout
A
B
C
D
E
Control Name
Transmission Release Levers
Control Name
Choke
PTO Switch
Ignition Switch
Throttle Control
Hour Meter
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 the knob DOWN to
open the choke.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch: The PTO switch engages
and disengages the mower blades. Pull UP on the switch to
engage, and push DOWN to disengage.
Ignition Switch: The ignition switch starts and stops the engine,
it has three positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical
system.
RUN 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.
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 when mowing.
Fast throttle speed.
Slow throttle speed.
Hour Meter: The hour meter measures the number of
hours the PTO has been engaged. The hour meter has a self
contained power source so the total hours are always visible.

Operation

Before First Time Operation

• Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation
sections before attempting to operate this tractor and
mower.
• Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the
unit.
• Drive in an open area without mowing to become
accustomed to the unit.
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