Ferris Industries 5000/72R - Manual (Page 17)

Operating the Zero Turn Rider
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Figure 6. Hydraulic Release Valve Location
A. Hydraulic Release Valve (Right-hand side shown)
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MOWING
1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO
switch is disengaged, the motion control handles are
locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is
on the seat.
2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
3. Set the mower cutting height.
4. Set the throttle to FULL.
5. Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch (E,
Figure 1).
6. Begin mowing. See the Lawn Care Section for tips
on mowing patterns, lawn care, and trouble shooting
information.
7. When finished, slow engine down and shut off the
PTO.
8. Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE TRACTOR
AND ENGINE).
PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND
1. Refer to Figure 6 for hydraulic release valve location.
2. To open the dump valves, turn the right-hand release
valve, which is located on top of the right-hand
pump, counter-clockwise 2 full turns MAX. Then turn
the left-hand release valve, which is located on the
bottom of the left-hand pump, counter-clockwise 2
full turns MAX.
3. Disengage the parking brake. The tractor can now
be pushed by hand.
4. After moving the tractor, engage the parking brake.
Re-engage the pumps (drive position) by turning the
release valves clockwise and tighten to 80-120 in/lbs
(9-13.5 N.m.).
DO NOT TOW RIDER
Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump
and wheel motor damage. Do not use
another vehicle to push or pull this unit.