Ferris HydroCut Series Operator's Manual - page 16
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Operation
STARTING THE ENGINE
• Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the
parking brake is engaged (36” model only).
• Set the engine throttle control to FAST throttle
position. Then fully close the choke by pulling the
knob OUT fully.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
Manual Start:
• Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
RUN.
• Grasp recoil handle and pull cord briskly. (You
may have to pull several times before engine
starts. If engine fails to start within a reasonable
number of attempts, discontinue and check engine
manual for further instructions.)
NOTE: Be sure recoil cord retracts fully into recoil
unit. A slack recoil cord can cause serious personal
injury and/or damage to unit.
• After the engine starts, gradually open the choke
(push knob down fully).
Electric Start:
• Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START.
• After the engine starts, gradually open the choke
(push knob down fully).
Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute
before engaging the PTO lever/switch or driving the
mower.
After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the
unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be
stopped by simply turning the ignition switch
to STOP.
Use this method only in emergency
situations. For normal engine shut down follow the
procedure given in STOPPING THE MOWER.
OPERATING ON A SLOPE
While it is not recommended, traveling up and down
slopes may be required from time to time. These
guide lines are listed for your safety.
Traveling Up a Slope
Since the hill climbing ability of the machine will
probably far exceed any other machine you may have
operated, caution should be observed.
• Never make abrupt speed or direction changes on
a slope.
• Never push down on the handle bars while
going up a grade. A slight lifting pressure is
recommended to keep the front wheels on the
ground.
Traveling Down a Slope
A very slow ground speed should always be
used when traveling down a slope. This can be
accomplished by GENTLY moving the ground speed
control levers towards the reverse direction.
DRIVING THE MOWER
• Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
• Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
• Set the throttle control to FULL.
•
Manual Start:
Grasp the operator presence /
parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at
the same time to deactivate engine kill system and
disengage the parking brake.
•
Electric Start:
S/N: 2013136020 & Below:
Push down on either
one of the speed control handles to deactivate
engine kill system. Push the brake lever forward
to disengage the parking brake.
S/N: 2013136021 & Above:
Push down on
both engine kill / operator presence handles to
deactivate the engine kill system. Push the brake
lever forward to disengage the parking brake.
• With your thumbs, pressing the ground speed
control levers forward will move the mower
forward. Pulling them back will move the mower
backwards. The farther the levers are pushed or
pulled will result in a faster ground speed.
• To slow the mower, gently release your thumb
pressure on the ground speed control levers to
return them to the neutral position.
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