Ferris HydroCut 5900111 Operator's Manual - Controls

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Controls

Ground Speed Control

Handles / Operator Presence

These handles control the ground speed of the

mower. The left and right handles are tied together so

you can operate either lever to control the mower’s

ground speed.

Moving a handle forward to “F” increases the

FORWARD speed of the mower. Moving a handle

back to “R” increases the REVERSE speed. Moving

the handles to to “N” neutral position stops mower

travel.

Note: The further a handle is moved away from the

neutral position the faster the mower will travel.

These handles also deactivate the engine kill system

when depressed. Release the handles to activate the

engine kill system. The engine will shut off if the

operator releases the handles with the PTO engaged

or parking brake disengaged.

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.

Ignition Switch 

The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has

three positions:

OFF

Stops the engine and shuts off the 

electrical system.

RUN

Allows the engine to run and powers 

the electrical system.

START

Cranks the engine for starting.

NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN

position with the engine stopped–this drains the

battery.

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.

Features & Controls - Electric Start