Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words; Safety Interlock System; Features And Controls; Control Functions And Locations - Ferris ISX800Z Series Operator's Manual

machine and secure with jack stands before working under
the machine.

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

The safety alert symbol (
information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A
signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with
the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential
severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage
to the product.

Safety Interlock System

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These
safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt
to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety
devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Test 1 - Engine SHOULD NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged.
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is not engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged.
Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged.
Test 4 - Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within seven (7) seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If mower drive
belt does not stop within seven (7) seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must be
turned off, parking brake must be engaged, and the ground
speed control levers must be locked in the NEUTRAL position
after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the
engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. See
your authorized dealer. Under no circumstance should you
attempt to defeat the purpose of safety interlock system.
) is used to identify safety

Features and Controls

Control Functions and Locations

The information below briefly describes the function of
individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing
require the combined use of several controls applied in
specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence
of controls to use for various tasks see the Operation section.

Zero-Turn Rider Controls

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A Deck Lift Pedal
B Cutting Height Adjustment Pin
C Deck Lift Lock Lever
D Parking Brake
E Ground Speed Control Levers
F Roll Bar
G Retractable Seat Belt
H Fuel Tank Cap
I Fuel Level Gauge
J Seat Adjustment Lever
K Removable Floor Plate
L Transmission Oil Fill / Tanks (One per transmission)
M Transmission Release Levers (One per transmission)
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck
Lift Lock Lever: The deck lift pedal (A, Figure 6), the cutting
height adjustment pin (B), and the deck lift lock lever (C) are
used together to control the cutting height of the mower deck.
See Cutting Height Adjustment for instructions on using these
controls.
Control Name
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