Setting The Ground Speed For Spreading/Spraying; Operating On Slopes; Pushing The Unit By Hand - Ferris Voyager FS5250 Series Operator's Manual

Setting the Ground Speed for Spreading/
Spraying
This unit has a maximum forward speed of 8 mph. However,
the application speed of the unit should be adjusted to match
the target application rate when spreading and spraying.
Operating the unit at a higher or lower speed when applying
products can greatly alter the application rate of both granular
and liquid products.
To adjust the ground speed, the maximum forward speed
control bar can be moved so that it limits the travel of the
ground speed control levers to limit the overall unit speed.
To set the ground speed to the desired application
speed:
1. Loosen the cam lever (A, Figure 22).
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2. Adjust the maximum forward speed control bar (B) to the
desired position.
3. Tighten the cam lever.
4. Drive the unit and press both ground speed control levers
(C & D) against the maximum forward speed control bar.
The speedometer should read your desired application
rate.
• If the speedometer reads the desired application
speed, the position of the maximum forward speed
control bar is properly set.
• If the speedometer does not read the desired
application speed, re-position the maximum forward
speed control bar using the procedure above until it
does.

Operating on Slopes

Learn how to operate the unit on slopes and use your
body position to improve traction and control of the unit.
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Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Slopes are a major
factor related to accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you
do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause
sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. If you
feel unsure about operating the unit on a slope, don't do it. It's
not worth the risk.
• This machine has a high center of gravity and may
become unstable on slopes. Always lean towards the
slope of a hill when operating on slopes and lean towards
the center of the turn when changing directions on slopes.
• Operation on wet grass especially when going up and
down slopes can cause loss of traction, sliding, loss of
steering, control, and possible rollover.
Operate across slopes, NOT up and down slopes.
• Lean your body slightly rearward and towards the uphill
side drive wheel, while keeping a firm grip on the control
levers. This body position adds more weight to the uphill
side drive wheel to maximize traction and control.
• Do NOT accelerate quickly, as this may cause the
machine's front wheels to come off the ground.
• Always be gentle operating the controls, travel at a slower
speed than normal.
Operate up and down slopes, ONLY if you cannot operate
across slopes.
• It is recommended to operate up or down slopes only
when you cannot operate across slopes.
• Operation down slopes can be dangerous and cause
sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. Do
NOT operate down a slope unless absolutely necessary.
• Operate up the slope and lean your body forward
(towards the control panel), while keeping a firm grip on
the control levers. This body position helps keep the front
wheels on the ground.
• Operate down the slope and lean your body rearward
with your arms out-stretched, while keeping a firm grip on
the handlebar. This body position adds more weight to
the drive wheels and improves traction, downhill braking,
and control.
• Always be very gentle operating the controls, travel at a
slower speed than normal.
• Do NOT accelerate quickly or change speed or direction
suddenly while operating, as this may cause the
machine's front wheels to come off the ground (up
slopes) and to reduce the tendency to cause the machine
to slip and slide (down slopes).

Pushing the Unit by Hand

NOTICE
DO NOT tow the unit. Towing the unit while the drive
system is engaged could damage the hydraulic system.
DO NOT use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
This unit can be pushed by hand when the drive system is
disengaged. To disengage the drive system, use the drive
system release valves located on the transmission.
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