Safety Interlock System; Features And Controls; Control Functions And Locations; Zero-Turn Rider Controls - Ferris 500S Series Operator's Manual

Safety Interlock System

WARNING
DO NOT operate unit if any safety interlock or safety device
is not in place and functioning properly. Contact your dealer
immediately for assistance. DO NOT attempt to defeat,
modify, or remove any safety device.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Test 1 - Engine SHOULD NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR;
• Parking brake is not engaged, OR;
• Ground speed control levers are not in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is not engaged, AND;
• Parking brake is engaged, AND;
• Ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL
position.
Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR;
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged.
• Operator moves ground speed control levers out of their
neutral positions before disengaging parking brake.
Test 4 - Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five (5) seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If mower drive
belt does not stop within five (5) seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must be
turned off, parking brake must be engaged, and the ground
speed control levers must be locked in the NEUTRAL position
after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the
engine.

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.
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Zero-Turn Rider Controls

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A. Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin, and
Deck Lift Lock Lever
B. Throttle Control
C. Parking Brake
D. Ignition Switch
E. Choke
F. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
G. Hour Meter
H. Transmission Oil Fill / Tanks (One per transmission)
Transmission Release Levers (One per transmission)
I.
J. Fuel Level Gauge
K. Fuel Tank Cap
L. Ground Speed Control Levers
M. Removable Floor Plate
N. Headlight
O. Seat Adjustment Lever
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin, and Deck
Lift Lock Lever: These controls are used to adjust the cutting
height of the mower deck.
Depress the deck lift pedal (A, Figure 5) until the deck lift lock
lever (B) locks the mower deck into the 4-1/2" (11,43 cm)
TRANSPORT position. Place the cutting height adjustment
pin (C) into the hole for the desired cutting height. Depress
the deck lift pedal, move the deck lift lock lever outwards,
and slowly release the deck lift pedal until it rests against the
cutting height adjustment pin.
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