Ferris 5900543 Operator's Manual - Safety

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Operator Safety

Warning : Fire hazard

Keep children, open flames and 

sparks away from the battery, 

which could ignite explosive 

gases.

Warning: Sulfuric acid can 

cause blindness or severe 

burns

Always wear safety goggles or a 

face shield when working on or 

near a battery.

Warning: Batteries produce 

explosive gases

Read and understand the 

Operator’s Manual before using 

this machine.

Important: Do not discard a 

battery in the trash

Contact local authorities for 

disposal and/or recycling of 

batteries.

Safety

Interlock System 

This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches 

and other safety devices. 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

Your unit is equipped with an operator presence 

switch safety system. Check the operator presence 

switch operation every fall and spring with the 

following tests. 

Test 1 — Engine WILL NOT start if:

  •  PTO switch is engaged.

  •  Parking brake is disengaged.

Test 2 — Engine WILL start if:

  •  PTO switch is NOT engaged.

  •  Parking brake is engaged.

Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:

  •  Operator releases the engine kill / operator 

presence handles with the PTO engaged.  

  •  Operator releases the engine kill / operator 

presence handles with the parking brake 

disengaged.

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 releases 

operator presence handles). 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 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.

The alert symbol 

 is used to identify 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.

Not 

for  

Reproduction