Safety Interlock System - Ferris 300S Series Operator's Manual

DANGER
Loss of control and roll over
hazard
Operating on slopes can be hazardous and cause loss
of control and roll overs.
• Do not operate on slopes over 10 degrees.
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
• Avoid turning down slopes; if possible turn up
slopes.
• If machine stops forward motion on a slope, stop the
blades and drive slowly off the slope.
DANGER
Water, retaining walls, and drop-off
hazards.
Wheels dropping over edges may result in serious
injury, death or drowning.
• Do not operate down slope towards or near water,
retaining walls, or drop-offs.
• Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of
clearance around these hazards.
WARNING
Fire hazard.
Gasoline is flammable. Yard debris is combustible.
• Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes before
refueling.
• Keep unit cleaned of yard debris.
• This equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrester may be
required. Contact local fire agencies for regulations
relating to fire prevention requirements.
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death.
Read the operator's manual before using this product.
• Do not operate this machine unless you are trained.
• Know the location and function of all controls.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.)
in place and working. Wear eye and ear protection.
• Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade.
• Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before
placing hands or feet near blade(s).
• When leaving machine, shut off, remove key, and
set parking brake.
Decal, Danger, Cut Hand/Foot
Part Number: 84007896
DANGER
Keep hands and feet away from deck.
Do not operate mower unless discharge
chute or entire grass catcher is in its proper
place.

Safety Interlock System

WARNING
DO NOT operate unit if any safety interlock or safety
device is not in place and functioning properly. Contact
your authorized Ferris® servicing dealer immediately for
assistance. DO NOT attempt to defeat, modify, or remove
any safety device.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Test 1 - Engine MUST NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR;
• Ground speed control levers are not locked in their
START/PARK positions.
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