Ferris Industries HydroCut Series 5900111 - Manual (Page 16)

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Controls
Features & Controls
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO Switch engages and disengages the mower
blades.
To engage the mower blades, pull up on the switch.
To disengage the mower blades, push down on the
switch.
When the PTO engagement lever or switch is in the
Engaged position, the Engine Kill system is activated.
Operator Presence / Parking Brake
Handles
This control deactivates the engine kill system and
disengages the parking brake when depressed.
Release the handles to activate the engine kill system
and engage the parking brake. The engine will shut
off if the operator releases the handles with the PTO
engaged.
Cutting Height Adjust Handle
The cutting height adjust handle controls the mower
cutting height. To adjust the mower cutting height,
turn the crank handle clockwise to raise the cutting
height. Turn the crank handle counterclockwise to
lower the cutting height. Observe the cutting height
indicator on the left side of the mower deck.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove cap, turn counterclockwise.
Transmission Release Valve
The transmission release valve deactivates the
transmissions so that the unit can be pushed by
hand.
Engages the transmission; the mower will move
under its own power.
Disengages the transmission; the mower can
now be pushed by hand.
See PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND for
operational information.