Ferris Industries 5900605, IS1500Z, 5900607 Safety Interlock System, North American Safety Icons

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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, OR

Motion control handles are not in the NEUTRAL position.

Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:

PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND

Parking brake is engaged, AND

Motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL position.

Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:

Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR

Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged.

Operator moves motion control handles out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake.

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 motion control handles 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 the safety interlock system.

Safety Icons & Interlock System

Safety Icons

The alert symbol is used to identity safety 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 the injury. In addition, a hazard icon may be used to represent the type of hazard. An explanation of hazard levels and icons are as follows:

DANGER

This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in serial injury or death.

CAUTION

This indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION or NOTICE

These messages presented without the alert symbol indicate a situation where the unit or property could be damaged.

NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY ICONS

Hazard

Safety

Hazard

Safety

 

Icon

 

Icon

Alert

 

Amputation

 

 

Foot in

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blade

 

Toxic

 

Thrown

 

Fumes

 

Objects

 

Read the

 

Maintain a

 

Manual

 

safe

 

 

 

distance

 

Open flame

 

Keep

 

hazard

 

children

 

 

 

away

 

Fire

 

Hot

 

Hazard

 

surface

 

Amputation

 

Wear

 

Rotating

 

Protective

 

Parts

 

Gear

 

Amputation

 

Pinch

 

Hand in

 

Point

 

Blade

 

 

 

Rollover

 

Overhead

 

Hazard

 

Obstacles

 

 

 

 

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Contents Description Model NumberFerris Industries Date Purchased Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating SafetySlope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Operation TrainingPreparation Emissions Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units ChildrenService and Maintenance Maintenance and StorageSafe Handling of Gasoline Operational Warnings Roll BAR InstructionsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Identification NumbersSafety Decals Safety DecalsSafety Interlock System North American Safety IconsOperational Safety Checks Control Functions Features & ControlsSeat Adjustment Lever Ignition SwitchThrottle Control PTO Power Take Off SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Parking BrakeGeneral Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting Starting the Engine Stopping the RiderPushing the Rider by Hand Reverse Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceTall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassProper Broadcast Mowing When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Mowing PatternsProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerKeep roll bar in the raised position and use seat belt Raise & Lower the Roll BARTo lower the roll bar To raise the roll barLong Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessCheck Tire Pressures Safety ItemsRider Maintenance Engine MaintenanceFuel Filter Regular MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Checking / Adding FuelLubrication GreaseOil Change Hydraulic OIL Filter Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Check Hydraulic OIL LevelRemoving the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceSeat Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment Nut Parking Brake AdjustmentRear Suspension Adjustment To adjust the spring pre-loadTo adjust the upper mounting position Blade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL AdjustmentMowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Check Lift Rod Timing Deck Leveling AdjustmentHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Mower PTO Belt Idler Arm Stationary Idler Pulley Mower Belt ReplacementJump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged BatteryMake Certain Vehicles do not Touch This HOOK-UP for Negative Ground VehiclesChassis SpecificationsDimensions EngineFerris Limited Warranty Belts and Blades TractorMower Deck