Ferris FW25 Series Operator's Manual page 12

Forward Speed Indicator: The purpose of the Forward Speed
Indicator is to help the operator quickly reset the 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
RUN
START
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with
the engine stopped—this drains the battery.
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.
Neutral Return Pedals:
Icon Control Name
Neutral Return Pedals
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The neutral return pedals provide a hands-free return to neutral.
The pedals are used in conjunction with the drive levers to
properly stop the machine. The two pedals are connected
together so depressing one depresses both.
The operator must fully depress the neutral pedal downwards
to return the mower to neutral. The mower must be in the neutral
position to start the engine.
See the Stopping the Mower section for operating instructions
of the neutral return pedals.
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Stops the engine and
shuts off the electrical
system.
Allows the engine to run
and powers the electrical
system.
Cranks the engine for
starting.
Callout
A
B
C
D
up to engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward
and down to disengage the parking brake.
Fuel Tank Cap: To remove the cap, turn counter-clockwise.
Transmission Oil Fill: Transmission oil is added through the
hydraulic oil reservoirs. It also serves as extra holding capacity
for oil as the transmissions heat up and the hydraulic oil
Control Name
Parking Brake Lever
Fuel Tank Cap
Transmission Oil Fill
Transmission Release Levers
Parking Brake: Pull the parking brake lever rearward and
Disengage Releases the parking brake.
Engage Locks the parking brake.
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