Ferris Industries 5900619, 5901170, 5900629, 5900625, 5900624 manual Water Temperature Gauge

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Parking Brake

DISENGAGE	Releases the parking brake.
ENGAGE	Locks the parking brake.

Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage the parking brake. NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged.

PTO (Power Take Off) Switch

The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage.

Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting

Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock

Lever

These control the cutting height of the mower deck. Depress the pedal until it locks into the 5” (12,7 cm) position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the lift lock lever.

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.

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 to knob DOWN to open the choke.

Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder

Measures the time of the PTO being engaged. The hour meter measures the number of hours the PTO has been engaged. The hour meter will flash an initial oil change indicator at 5 hours, and a lubrication reminder every 50 hours. These reminders display for approximately two hours and will automatically reset themselves.

Note: The hour meter will register the passage of time only when the PTO is engaged. The hour meter has a self contained power source so the total hours are always visible.

Features & Controls

Fuel Tank Cap

To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.

Fuel Level Gauge

Displays the fuel level in the tank.

Water Temperature Gauge

Measures the engine coolant temperature.

Controls

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Contents Model Number DescriptionFerris Industries Date Purchased Table of Contents Operating Safety Slope Operation Roll Bar Use Fuel and Maintenance Training OperationPreparation Emissions Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units ChildrenMaintenance and Storage Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Operational Warnings Roll BAR InstructionsInspection and Maintenance of the Roll BAR Seat Belt Identification Identification NumbersSafety Decals Safety DecalsNorth American Safety Icons Safety Interlock SystemOperational Safety Checks Control Functions Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch AIR Cooled Models onlyThrottle Control PTO Power Take Off SwitchHour Meter / Maintenance Reminder Parking BrakeLiquid Cooled Models only Water Temperature Gauge Checks Before Starting General Operating SafetyNever allow passengers to ride on the unit Stopping the Rider Starting the EnginePushing the Rider by Hand Reverse Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeTurning Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Executing TurnsTall 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 LessBefore Every Spring Each 100 250 Fall Use Hours Safety ItemsRider Maintenance Engine MaintenanceChange OIL & Filter Check Tire PressuresChecking / Adding Fuel Fuel FilterLiquid Cooled Models Check Hydraulic OIL LevelChange Hydraulic OIL Filter Air Cooled ModelsCheck Engine Coolant Level Change Engine Coolant Clean Radiator & ScreenPressurized System Pivots LubricationGrease OilCleaning the Battery and Cables Air Cooled Models Battery MaintenanceCleaning the Battery and Cables Liquid Cooled Models Removing the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting WarningRider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the MowerStreaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Seat AdjustmentSpeed Balancing Adjustment RH side shown Neutral AdjustmentRETURN-TO-NEUTRAL Adjustment Adjustment Linkage RodParking Brake Adjustment Brake Spring Adjustment Nut Parking Brake AdjustmentTo adjust the spring pre-load Suspension AdjustmentTo adjust the upper mounting position Foot Pedal Adjustment Mowing Height AdjustmentTo adjust pedal position Inner Rod Deck Lift ROD Timing AdjustmentOuter Rod Deck Lift Spring Deck Leveling Adjustment4 Locations Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Deck 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 VehiclesJump Starting Transmissions DimensionsEngine ChassisFerris Limited Warranty Tractor Belts and BladesMower Deck