Ferris Voyager FS5250 Series Operator's Manual page 18

Begin with the Smooth Travel procedure, and then advance
through the forward, reverse, and turning maneuvers.
Before moving the ground speed control levers you must be
standing on the operator platform and the parking brake must
be disengaged.
Adjusting the Maximum Forward Speed Control
Bar
This unit is equipped with an adjustable maximum forward
speed bar (A, Figure 15) which is located in front of the
ground speed control levers (B & C). The maximum forward
speed bar has an infinite number of adjustment positions to
suit the desired maximum forward speed of the operator.
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• The closer the maximum forward speed bar is to the
ground speed control levers the slower the unit will drive.
• The further away the maximum forward speed bar is from
the ground speed control levers the faster the unit will
drive.
When learning to drive the unit, it is recommended that
the slowest speed setting be used until the operator is
comfortable driving the unit.
To adjust the Maximum Forward Speed Bar to the desired
position:
1. Bring the unit to a complete stop.
2. Release the cam lever (D).
3. Position the maximum forward speed control bar to the
desired position.
4. Lock the cam lever in place.
Smooth Travel
The ground speed control levers of this unit are responsive.
The BEST method of handling the ground speed control
levers is in three steps as shown in Figure 16.
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FIRST, place your hands on the ground speed control levers
and the maximum forward speed control bar as shown.
SECOND, to go forward gradually push the ground speed
control levers with the palms of your hands evenly towards
the maximum forward speed control bar.
THIRD, to speed up squeeze the ground speed control levers
to the maximum forward speed control bar. To slow down
smoothly, slowly move the levers evenly towards NEUTRAL.
Basic Driving
1. To drive FORWARD: gradually move both ground speed
control levers FORWARD evenly from neutral. Slow down
and repeat.
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