Briggs & Stratton Ferris 5900619 - Manual (Page 21)

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Operation
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. While sitting in the operators seat, engage the
parking brake and make sure the PTO switch is
disengaged and the ground speed control levers
are locked in the neutral position.
2. Set the throttle to middle position (set throttle to
FULL when starting in cold weather)
3. Turn the key to the HEAT position. Hold the key to
turn the glow plug indicator light on and activate
the glow plugs.
4. Wait until the glow plug indicator light turns off,
then turn the key to START. If the engine does not
start immediately, move the throttle control to
FULL.
NOTE: Do not crank the engine continuously for
more than 30 seconds. Allow the starter motor to
cool for two minutes before cranking the engine
again.
5. After the engine starts, move the engine throttle
control to SLOW. Warm up the engine by running
it for at least a minute.
6. Move the throttle to FULL before engaging the
PTO switch or driving the machine.
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 TRACTOR.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR &
ENGINE
1. Returning the ground speed control levers to the
middle position will stop tractor movement. Pivot
the levers outward and lock them in neutral.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Move the throttle control to SLOW and allow the
engine to cool down for a short time.
5.Turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can
comfortably reach all of the controls and see the
instrument and gauge panels.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the
ground speed control levers are locked in the
neutral position.
4. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
5. Disengage the parking brake and pivot the ground
speed control levers inward.
6. Move the levers evenly forward to travel forward.
Return them to the neutral position to stop. Note
that the further the levers are moved forward the
faster the tractor will travel.
7. Stop the tractor by returning the control levers to
the neutral position, pivoting the levers outward to
lock into the neutral position, engaging the parking
brake, and stopping the engine (see STOPPING
THE TRACTOR AND ENGINE).
NOTE: See the ZERO-TURN DRIVING PRACTICE
section on pages 16 & 17 for detailed instructions on
driving the tractor.
WARNING
If you do not understand how a specific control
functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the
FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.
Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without
first becoming familiar with the location and
function of ALL controls.
Operation