Ferris F800X Series User Manual

Operator Safety
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Safety Interlock System
(ANSI-Export Models: All)
(CE Models: S/N: 2014683184 & Above)
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These
safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt
to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety
devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged, OR
• Ground speed control levers are not in the NEUTRAL
position, OR
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL
position, AND
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off the seat with the PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off the seat with the parking brake
disengaged.
• Operator moves the ground speed control levers out of
their NEUTRAL positions before disengaging the parking
brake.
• Operator moves the ground speed control levers out of
the NEUTRAL position be positioning the mower deck in
the operating position.
Test 4 — PTO SHOULD shut off if:
• Operator raises the deck from the operating position with
the PTO engaged.
Test 5 — PTO should NOT engage if:
• Operator engages the PTO before the mower deck is in
the operating position.
Test 6 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within seven (7) seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off (or operator raises from the seat). If
mower drive belt does not stop within seven (7) seconds,
see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the PTO switch must
be turned off, parking brake must be engaged, the ground
speed control levers must be locked in the NEUTRAL
position, after the operator returns to the seat to start the
engine.
Safety Interlock System
(CE Models: S/N: 2014683183 & Below)
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These
safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt
to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety
devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged, OR
• Ground speed control levers are not in the NEUTRAL
position, OR
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL
position, AND
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off the seat under any condition.
• Operator moves the ground speed control levers out of
their NEUTRAL positions before disengaging the parking
brake.
• Operator moves the ground speed control levers out of
the NEUTRAL position be positioning the mower deck in
the operating position.
Test 4 — PTO SHOULD shut off if:
• Operator raises the deck from the operating position with
the PTO engaged.
Test 5 — PTO should NOT engage if:
• Operator engages the PTO before the mower deck is in
the operating position.
Test 6 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within seven (7) seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off (or operator raises from the seat). If
mower drive belt does not stop within seven (7) seconds,
see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the PTO switch must
be turned off, parking brake must be engaged, the ground
speed control levers must be locked in the NEUTRAL
position, after the operator returns to the seat to start the
engine.
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Ferris F800X Series Specifications

General

Brand	Ferris
Model	F800X Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English