Ferris 300S Series User Manual

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Zero-Turn Riding Mower Driving Practice
Before attempting to drive the zero-turn riding mower
make sure you have read the FEATURES AND
CONTROLSsection and understand the location and function
of all of the unit’s controls.
The ground speed control levers of this zero-turn riding
mower are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and
efficient control of the unit’s forward, reverse, and turning
movements will take some practice.
Before you begin mowing, spend some time going through
the maneuvers shown in this manual and become familiar
with how the unit accelerates, travels, and steers.
Locate a smooth, flat area of your lawn with plenty of room
to maneuver. Clear the area of objects, people, and animals
before you begin. Operate the unit at mid-throttle during
this practice session (ALWAYS operate at full throttle when
mowing), and turn slowly to prevent tire slippage and damage
to your lawn.
We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel procedure,
and then advance through the forward, reverse, and turning
maneuvers.
Smooth Travel
The ground speed control levers of the zero-turn riding mower
are responsive.
The BEST method of handling the ground speed control
levers is in three steps — as shown in Figure 6.
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FIRST,place your hands onto the levers as shown.
SECOND, to go forward gradually push the levers forward
with your palms.
THIRD, to speed up move the levers farther forward. To slow
down smoothly, slowly move the levers toward neutral.
Basic Driving
Forward Travel Practice
7
Gradually move both ground speed control levers — evenly
FORWARD from neutral. Slow down and repeat.
Note:Straight forward travel takes practice. If necessary, top
speed can be balance-adjusted — see the Speed Balancing
Adjustment in the MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES section of
this manual.
Reverse Travel Practice
8
LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND, then gradually move both
ground speed control levers evenly BACK from neutral. Slow
down and repeat.
Note:Practice backing up for several minutes before
attempting to do so near objects. The zero-turn riding mower
turns sharply in reverse as well as forward, and backing up
straight takes practice.
Practice Turning Around A Corner

Ferris 300S Series Specifications

General

Brand	Ferris
Model	300S Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English