Ferris FW35 Series Operator's Manual page 12

the RUN position and the operator presence handles are
pressed down. The hour meter has a self contained power
source so the total hours are always visible.
Hour Meter (Displays Numbers and Letters): This unit is
equipped with a dual function hour meter that records the
number of hours that the engine has run while the operator
presence handles were pressed down and the number of
hours that the PTO switch has been engaged.
"A" - Hour Glass Icon - The hour glass icon flashes when
the hour meter is recording the passage of time.
"B" - Mode Icon - The mode icon will display an "E" when
displaying engine hours, and a "P" when displaying PTO
hours.
"C" - Time Display - This is the number of hours that are
recorded.
The default display of the hour meter is engine hours. The
mode icon will display a "E" and the hour glass icon will not
flash.
To begin recording engine hours, start the unit's engine and
press down the operator presence handles. The hour glass
icon will flash.
To begin recording PTO hours, pull the PTO switch up to
engage the PTO clutch. The unit's engine must be running
and the operator presence handles must be pressed down.
The mode icon will display a "P" and the hour glass icon will
flash.
While recording PTO hours, the hour meter also records
engine hours; however, the hour meter only displays PTO
hours when recording PTO hours.
To stop recording PTO hours, push the PTO switch down to
disengage the PTO clutch.
To stop recording engine hours, release the operator
presence handles.
The hour meter has a self contained power source so that the
recorded hours are always visible even when the engine is
OFF.
Forward Speed Indicator: The purpose of the Forward
Speed Indicator is to help the operator quickly reset the
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forward speed control of the mower to a preferred driving
speed.
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Control Name Forward Speed Indicator
The forward speed indicator works in conjunction with the
Forward Speed Control Lever and the Neutral Return Pedal.
The further the Forward Speed Control Lever is pressed
forward the further the Forward Speed Indicator travels to
the right. When the Forward Speed Control Lever is pulled
rearward or the Neutral Return Pedal is being depressed the
Forward Speed Indicator travels to the left
Ignition Switch: The ignition switch starts and stops the
engine, it has three positions:
OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical
system.
RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position
with the engine stopped—this drains the battery.
Parking Brake: Pull the parking brake lever rearward
and up to engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully
forward and down to disengage the parking brake.
Disengage
Engage
Choke: Close the choke for cold starting. Open the
choke once the engine starts. A warm engine may not require
choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke. Push the knob
DOWN to open the choke.
Throttle Control: The throttle controls engine speed. Move
the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to
decrease engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle
when mowing.
Fast throttle speed.
Slow throttle speed.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch: The PTO switch
engages and disengages the mower blades. Pull UP on the
switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage.
Releases the parking brake.
Locks the parking brake.
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