Scag Power Equipment SFW36-16BV manual Ground Travel and Steering, Forward Travel, Reverse Travel

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Section 4

4.5 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING

- IMPORTANT -

If you are not familiar with the operation of a walk behind mower with a transmission, the steering and ground speed operations should be learned and practiced in an open area, away from buildings, fences, or obstructions.

Learn the operation on flat ground before operating on slopes.

Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow forward travel.

Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain a smooth operating action.

Practice operating the mower until you are comfortable with the controls before proceeding to mow.

Forward Travel

To travel forward with the mower, select the desired speed using the transmission shift lever, pull steering / brake control levers upward, release the neutral latch for both sides and slowly release both the left and right steering / brake control levers.The higher the gear selected using the transmission shift lever, the faster the machine will travel.

To stop the forward travel, pull upward on the steering / brake control levers, lock the neutral latches and shift the transmission into neutral.

To steer the mower left while traveling forward, pull upward on the left steering / brake control lever.The further the lever is pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn left.

To steer the mower right while traveling forward, pull upward on the right steering / brake control lever. The further the lever is pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn right.

- NOTE -

Smooth operation of the steering / brake control levers will produce smooth mower operation.While learning the operation of the steering controls, keep the travel speed low.

Reverse Travel

Caution

Disengage power to the mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after observation of the entire area behind the mower.

Caution

Before backing up, observe the rear for persons and obstructions. Clear the area before backing up. Possible injury or property damage could occur.

To travel in reverse, select the reverse gear using the transmission shift lever, pull steering / brake control levers upward, release the neutral latch for both sides and slowly release both the left and right steering / brake control levers. Keep the travel speed low while traveling in reverse.

- NOTE -

The mower may not travel straight in reverse.

To steer left while traveling in reverse, pull upward on the left steering / brake control lever. The further the lever is pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn left.

To steer right while traveling in reverse, pull upward on the right steering / brake control lever. The further the lever is pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn right.

To stop the reverse travel, pull upward on the steering / brake control levers, lock the neutral latches and shift the transmission into neutral.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Remember Your Mower is only AS Safe AS the Operator Always Follow Osha Approved OperationTable of Contents Limited Warranty SFW Inside Back CoverGeneral Information IntroductionDirection Reference Servicing The Engine And Drive Train ComponentsSymbols STT ModelsSafety Information Signal WordsThis symbol means Attention! Become Alert! Your Signal WordOperation Considerations Maintenance Considerations & storage Using a spark arrestor Safety and Instructional Decals Install Belt COvER BeforeFalling HAzARD USE only Scag APPROvED Riding AttachmentsSpecifications EngineElectrical Engine DeckWeights and Dimensions ProductivityOperating Instructions Controls and Instrument IdentificationSafety Interlock System Initial RUN-IN ProceduresStarting the Engine First Day of Use or Approximately 20 HoursForward Travel Ground Travel and SteeringReverse Travel Engaging the Deck Drive Cutter Hillside Operation Blades Parking the MowerRotating Blades After OperationRemoving Clogged Material Moving Mower with Engine StoppedAdjusting Cutting Height Cutting HeightTroubleshooting Cutting Conditions Condition Cause CureTroubleshooting Cutting Conditions Contd Scalping Blades Hitting Dirt or CuttingVery Close To the GroundStep Cut Ridge in Center Cutting pathAdjustments Drive Control AdjustmentsBelt Adjustment Cutter Deck AdjustmentsElectric clutch adjustment Cutter Deck PitchIf the air gap is too narrow, the clutch armature may drag Maintenance Chart Recommended Service Intervals MaintenanceProcedure Comments Break-In 100 200 500 First Maintenance Chart Recommended Service Intervals Contd LubricationEngine Oil Engine Fuel SystemDrive Belts Engine Air CleanerCutter Blades Tires Blade ReplacementBlade Sharpening Illustrated Parts List Scag Approved Attachments and AccessoriesCutter Deck 462150 Cutter Deck Weldment w/Decals 14 20 1217 462149 Cutter Deck Weldment w/Decals Cutter Deck Controls Cutter Deck Controls Handle Assembly Pulley, Jackshaft 3.25 OD x .625 Bore Engine Deck Description Electrical System and Throttle Control Ref. No Description Replacement Decals and Information Plates Spinning BladesRotating Blades and Belts Do not Operate Unless Grass CATCHER, Mulching kIT or1 2 3 SFW Electrical Schematic Limited Warranty SFW
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SFW36-16BV specifications

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