Ferris Industries 1000z Series - Manual (Page 4)

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Read and obey all operation and warning decals.
DANGER
ROTATING CUTTING BLADE
Do not operate mower
without deflector or entire
grass catcher in place.
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Safety Rules
& Information
Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control
of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The tri-
angle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
GENERAL WARNINGS
• Know the mower controls, safety rules and how to
stop quickly. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
• READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY DECALS.
• Wear appropriate ear, eye and breathing protection.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with
the instructions, to operate the unit.
• Disengage the electric clutch (PTO). Shut off the
engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before
attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting any part of the
collection system.
• Check the collection system to make sure it is bolted
tightly to the rider.
• DO NOT operate the mower without either the entire
grass catcher or the deflector in place.
• Turn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades
when not mowing.
• DO NOT mow in reverse. Always look down and
behind before and while travelling in reverse.
• DO NOT turn sharply when travelling alongside a
building or any object. Slow down before turning.
• DO NOT carry passengers on the rider.
• When blower assembly is removed from the mower
deck, the deflector must be properly installed.
• If the mower stalls or the turbo blower chute plugs:
1. Disengage the electric clutch (PTO);
2. Stop the engine and remove the key;
3. Set the parking brake, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
4. Remove the foreign object or clear the chute with
a piece of wood before restarting the engine.
NEVER PLACE HANDS INTO BLOWER HOUS-
ING TO CLEAR JAMMED OBJECT. BLOWER
MAY ROTATE WHEN OBJECT IS REMOVED.
• For added rider stability and to prevent tipping or loss
of control:
a. Use reduced speed on uneven ground and when
turning corners.
b. Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended that
the collection system be kept only half full when
negotiating any slopes. Start mowing on slopes
when the collection system is empty.
c. Mow up and down the face of slopes; never
across the face of any slope.
• When operating on slopes, use front counterweights.
Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).
SAFETY DECALS
This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-
vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect
from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment
manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions
it contains will provide you with the necessary basic
knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec-
tively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit
to remind you of this important information while you are
operating your unit.
All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional
messages on your rider and mower should be carefully
read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when
these instructions are not followed. The information is for
your safety and it is important! The safety decals below
are on your rider and mower.
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them
at once. See your local dealer for replacements.
These labels are easily applied and will act as a con-
stant visual reminder to you, and others who may use
the equipment, to follow the safety instructions neces-
sary for safe, effective operation.