Features And Controls; Control Functions And Locations - Ferris 300S Series Operator's Manual

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.
Zero-Turn Riding Mower Controls
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A. Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin, Deck
Lift Lock Lever
B. Removable Floor Plate
C. Ignition Switch
D. Throttle Control
E. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
F. Hour Meter
G. Transmission Oil Fill/Tanks (One per transmission if
equipped)
H. Transmission Release Levers (One per transmission)
I. Fuel Level Gauge
J. Fuel Tank Cap
K. Seat Adjustment Hardware
L. Deck Washout Port
M. Left Ground Speed Control Lever
N. Right Ground Speed Control 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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Cutting Height Adjustment
Pin
Removable Floor Plate: The floor plate can be removed for
easy access to the mower deck. To remove the plate, remove
the retainer hardware and tilt the floor pan up and then
remove from the unit. Reverse the process for re-installation.
Ignition Switch: The ignition switch starts and stops the
engine, it has three positions:
OFF: Stops the RUN: Allows the
engine and shuts engine to run
off the electrical and powers the
system. electrical system.
Note: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with
the engine stopped—this drains the battery.
Deck Lift Lock Lever
START: Cranks
the engine for
starting.
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