Driving The Mower - Ferris CCWKAV19 Operator's Manual

Operation

DRIVING THE MOWER

NOTE: 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 reverse steering
control levers farthest in the direction of travel.
For normal use, the throttle should be kept fully open
and the ground speed of the machine determined by
the 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 blade engagement
switch in the "OFF" position until you are familiar with
the controls.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND SET FORWARD SPEED
(See Figure 3.)
1. Disengage the parking brake.
2. Gently move the forward speed control lever (A,
Figure 3) forward until desired speed is achieved.
TO MOVE BACKWARD (See Figure 4.)
1. Disengage the parking brake.
2. Gently squeeze both reverse steering control
levers (A, Figure 4) evenly, until desired speed is
achieved.
TO SLOW OR STOP MACHINE
1. Gently squeeze both steering control levers evenly
to slow the machine.
2. Continuing to squeeze the steering control 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 steering control
levers after the machine is stopped, will cause the
machine to move in reverse.
TO TURN MACHINE
NOTE: ALWAYS REDUCE SPEED IN A TURN.
To make a left-hand turn (See Figure 5):
Gently squeeze the left hand steering control lever (A,
Figure 5). A sharp or gentle turn is determined by the
amount of force applied to the steering control lever.
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Figure 3. Forward Travel.
A. Forward Speed Control Lever
Figure 4. Reverse Travel.
A. Reverse Steering Control Levers
Figure 5. Left Turn Travel.
A. Left Hand Steering Control Lever
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