Instrument Control Panel - Ferris IS5100Z Series Operator's Manual

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 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.
Fuel Level Gauge: Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Power Outlet: Unit is equipped with a +12V DC, 20A
power outlet.

Instrument Control Panel

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A Glow Plug Indicator
B PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
C Ignition Switch
D (S/N: 2016098450 & Below) Hydraulic Mower Lift Switch
E Water Temperature Gauge & Indicator
F OIl Pressure Indicator
G Hour Meter
H Voltage Gauge
I Throttle Control
Glow Plug Indicator: Lamp that indicates that the glow plugs
are heating. Hold the ignition key in the "HEAT" position until
the indicator lamp turns off, and then turn the key to start.
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 - 4 Position: The ignition switch starts and
stops the engine, it has four positions:
HEAT Heats the glow plugs.
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system.
RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system
and primes the fuel 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.
Hydraulic Mower Lift Switch: Press the mower lift switch
to the right (away from the operator's seat) to raise the mower
deck until it locks in the TRANSPORT position.
Water Temperature Gauge & Indicator Lamp: Gauge
measures the engine coolant temperature. Lamp indicates a
high coolant temperature. If the indicator Lamp is on, it will turn
the PTO off.
Oil Pressure Indicator: Lamp that indicates low oil pressure
condition. If the indicator lamp is on, it will turn the PTO off.
Voltage Gauge: Gauge measures the output voltage of
he engine charging system.
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.
Deck Lift Lock Lever Lockout Plate: The deck lift lock lever
lockout plate can be used to prevent the mower deck from
locking the deck in the TRANSPORT position if you raise the
deck during operation to clear an object.
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