Ferris FW35 Series Operator's Manual page 11

Control Locations & Functions - Operator's
Position
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Callout
A Operator Presence Handles
B Forward Speed Control Lever
C Drive Levers
D Forward Speed Override Control Levers
E Hour Meter
F Forward Speed Indicator
G Ignition Switch
H Parking Brake Lever
I Choke
J Throttle Control
K PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
L Cutting Height Adjustment Handle
M Neutral Return Pedals
Operator Presence Handles: These handles are a
major factor in the safety interlock system of the mower.
Both handles are tied together so depressing one handle
depresses both. The operator must depress the handles in
order to activate the PTO (Power Take Off) switch.
If the operator presence handles are released and the
forward speed control lever is in the NEUTRAL position and
the PTO switch is engaged, the mower blades will stop, but
the engine will remain running.
If the operator presence handles are released and the
forward speed control lever is NOT in the NEUTRAL position,
the engine will stop (with or without the PTO engaged).
Forward Speed Control Lever / Drive Levers: These
levers control the ground speed and direction of travel of the
mower.
Control Name
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S/N: 2017008010 & Below
S/N: 2017008011 & Above
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The forward speed control lever controls the forward
ground speed of both drive wheels. S/N: 2016973573 &
Below: The parking brake must be released before moving
the forward speed control lever out of the NEUTRAL position
or the engine will stop. S/N: 2016973574 & Above: The
forward speed control lever cannot be moved forward out of
the NEUTRAL position if the parking brake lever is engaged.
The left drive lever controls the steering and reverse ground
speed of the left drive wheel. The right drive lever controls
the steering and reverse ground speed of the right drive
wheel. Squeeze both reverse speed control levers evenly to
move in reverse.
See the Driving the Mower section for proper steering
instructions.
Forward Speed Override Control Levers: The forward
speed override control levers were designed to provide
increased traction and controllability for operation on slopes
and side hills.
To increase the forward speed of the left drive tire press the
left hand forward speed control lever down.
To increase the forward speed of the right drive tire press the
right hand forward speed control lever down.
Your machine is equipped with one of the different styles of
hour meter listed below.
Hour Meter (Displays Numbers Only): The hour meter
measures the number of hours that the ignition switch is in
Control Name
Forward Speed Control Lever
Left Drive Lever
Right Drive Lever
Left Drive Lever
Right Drive Lever
Control Position
Forward
Neutral
Reverse
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