Ferris IS3000Z series Operator's Manual page 11

Parking Brake
DISENGAGE
ENGAGE
Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking
brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage the
parking brake. NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake
must be engaged.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to
disengage.
Deck Lift Pedal &
Cutting Height Adjustment Pin
These control the cutting height of the mower deck.
Depress the pedal until it locks into the TRANSPORT
position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting
height and release the lift pedal.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle for-
ward to increase engine speed and back to decrease
engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle.
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once
the engine starts. A warm engine may not require chok-
ing. Pull the knob UP to close the choke. Push to knob
DOWN to open the choke.
Hour Meter
Measures the time of the PTO being engaged.
Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Reservoir holds oil for the hydraulic ground drive sys-
tem. See REGULAR MAINTENANCE for oil level check
and fill procedure.
Releases the parking brake.
Locks the parking brake.
Fuel Shut Off Valve
Turning the handle to the desired position determines
which tank will be supplying fuel. With the handle point-
ing LEFT, it will draw fuel from the left-hand tank. With
the handle pointing RIGHT, it will draw fuel from the
right-hand fuel tank. With the handle pointing towards
the operator, it will shut off fuel flow to the engine.
Fuel Level Gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Water Temperature Gauge
(IS3000ZLKAV2661 Model only)
Measures the engine coolant temperature.
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Features & Controls