Table Of Contents - Ferris Venture Series Operator's Manual

Operator Safety ..................................................... 4-10
Proposition 65 Statement ........................................4
Operating Safely .....................................................4
Chemical Safety .................................................. 4-5
Training ...................................................................5
Preparation .......................................................... 5-6
Children ...................................................................6
Safe Handling of Gasoline ......................................6
Safety Decals ...................................................... 7-8
Safety Icons ............................................................8
Safety Alert Symbols & Signal Words .....................8
Safety Interlock System...........................................8
Slope Identification Guide .......................................9
Slope Operation ................................................ 9-10
Operating on Slopes .............................................10
Machine Specifications ........................................... 11
Table of Specifications ..........................................11
Features and Controls ........................................ 12-14
Instructional Decals ......................................... 12-13
Explanation of Instructional Decals .......................13
Vanguard Engine Decals and Controls .................14
Operating Instructions ........................................ 15-18
Operation ..............................................................15
Controls ........................................................... 15-16
Before First Time Operation ..................................16
Pre-Start ................................................................16
Starting the Machine .............................................16
Stopping the Machine ...........................................17
Transporting the Machine .....................................17
Operating the Spreader .........................................17
Operating the Sprayer ..................................... 17-18
Setting the Ground Speed .....................................18
Calibration ............................................................ 19-20
Spreader Flow Rate Calibration ............................19
Centering the Spread Pattern ................................19
Calibrating Spray Flow Rate ..................................20
Maintenance, Storage, & Service ...................... 21-22
Maintenance and Storage Safety ..........................21
Periodic Service Intervals ................................ 21-22
Troubleshooting .................................................. 23-24
Machine Does Not Start ........................................23
Spreading System Operates Incorrectly ...............23
Spraying System Operates Incorrectly ..................24
Warranty .................................................................... 25
Warranty Information ............................................25
About Your Warranty ............................................25
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