Scag Power Equipment MAG manual Levers

Section 4

5.Temperature Gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperatures. Green zone indicates proper working temperature. Red zone indicates engine over heating and the engine should be shut off immediately.

6.Fuel Gauge: Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.

7.Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Light: Indicator will light if oil pressure drops below a safe operating pressure. Stop the engine immediately; determine the cause and correct the problem before continuing operation.

8.Mower Deck Lift Switch: This switch raises and lowers the deck for road travel, etc. Pushing the switch forward tilts the mower deck back. Pulling the switch back tilts the deck forward.

9.Mower Deck Height Switch: This switch raises and lowers the cutting height of the mower deck. An indicator is located above the deck that gives the cutting height setting. Pushing the switch forward raises the deck cutting height. Pulling the switch back lowers the deck cutting height.

10.Fuse Holders: Two 30 amp fuses protect the mower’s electrical system. To replace fuses, pull fuse out of socket and install new fuse.

B. Levers

1.Blade Brake Control Lever (Figure 4-1):Used to engage and disengage the mower blade brake. Pulling the lever down and to the right engages the brake and stops the blades from rotating. Pushing the lever up and to the left disengages the brake, allowing blades to rotate.

2.Throttle Lever (Figure 4-1): Regulates engine speed. Push the lever forward to increase or pull the lever backwards to decrease the engine speed.

3.Parking Brake Lever (Figure 4-2): Used to engage and disengage the parking brakes. Pull the lever backwards to engage the parking brake. Push the lever forward to disengage the parking brake.

Parking Brake

Lever

Forward/Reverse

Foot Pedal

Figure 4-2

C. Foot Pedals

1.Forward/Reverse Foot Pedal (Figure 4-2): Used to select the travel direction of the mower. Pressing the pedal forward moves the mower in the forward direction. Pressing the pedal backwards moves the mower in the backward (reverse) direction.

2.Interlock Switch Pedal (Figure 4-3): Stops the mower when operator's left foot in raised off the pedal.

INTERLOCK

PEDAL

Figure 4-3 Interlock Pedal

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