Driving The Mower - Ferris FW35 Series Operator's Manual

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2. Once the unit is stopped, firmly depress the neutral return
pedal (B) to place the transmission in neutral.
3. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch
(C).
4. Engage the parking brake by pulling the parking brake lever
(D) fully up and rearward towards the handle bars.
5. Move the throttle control (E) to mid-throttle position and turn
the ignition key (F) to OFF. Remove the key.

Driving the Mower

Before attempting to drive the mower make sure you have read
the Features and Controls section and understand the location
and function of the controls.
The hydrostatic transmission has an infinite number of speeds
between full speed forward and reverse, with the faster speeds
being achieved by moving the forward speed control lever and
drive levers farthest in their directions of travel.
For normal use, the throttle should be kept fully open and the
ground speed of the machine determined by the forward speed
control lever. When transporting the machine or when loading
or unloading from a truck or trailer, partial throttle should be
used to slow the reaction time of the controls and reduce noise.
Practice maneuvering the machine at a slow engine speed on
level ground with the PTO switch in the "OFF" position until you
are familiar with the controls.
To Move Forward and Set Forward Speed
1. Disengage the parking brake.
2. Gently move the forward speed control lever (A, Figure 8,
inset 1) forward until desired speed is achieved.
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To Move Backward
1. Disengage the parking brake.
2. Gently squeeze both drive levers (B, inset 2) evenly, until
desired speed is achieved.
To Slow or Stop Machine
1. Gently squeeze both drive levers evenly to slow the
machine.
2. Continuing to squeeze the drive levers will stop the machine.
3. Once the machine is stopped, firmly depress the neutral
return pedal to place the transmissions in neutral.
4. Engage the parking brake.
NOTE: Continuing to squeeze the drive levers after the machine
is stopped, will cause the machine to move in reverse.
Turning the Machine
Note: Always reduce speed in a turn.
Turning Left:
Gently squeeze the left drive lever (C, inset 3). A sharp or gentle
turn is determined by the amount of force applied to the drive
lever.
Turning Right:
Gently squeeze the right drive lever (D, inset 4). A sharp or
gentle turn is determined by the amount of force applied to the
drive lever.
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