Ferris Industries 5900635, 5900645, 5900636, 5900646, 5900638 Features & Controls, Control Functions

Features & Controls

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Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual.

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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.

Forward Speed Control Lever Reverse Speed Control Levers

These levers control the ground speed of the mower.

The forward lever control the forward ground speed of both drive wheels.

The left reverse lever controls the steering and reverse ground speed of the left drive wheel and the right reverse lever controls the steering and reverse ground speed of the right drive wheel.

NOTE: The further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn.

See the Operation section for steering instructions.

Left Hand Forward Speed Override

Lever

Right Hand Forward Speed Override

Lever

The forward speed override levers were designed to provide increased traction and controllability for operation on slopes and sidehills.

To increase the speed of the left drive tire press the Left Hand Forward Speed Override Lever down.

To increase the speed of the right drive tire press the Right Hand Forward Speed Override Lever down.

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