Scag Power Equipment SFZ manual Operating Instructions, Controls and Instrument Identification

Section 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you have read this manual. Learn the location and purpose of all controls and instruments before you operate this mower.

4.1CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION

Before operating the mower, familiarize yourself with all mower and engine controls. Knowing the location, function and operation of these controls is important for safe and efficient operation of the mower.

1.Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and

START.

2.Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck drive.

3.Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1). Used to start a cold engine.

4.Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1). Used to control the engine speed. Pulling the lever back decreases engine speed. Pushing the lever forward increases engine speed. Full forward position is the cutting position. Full back is the IDLE position.

5.Fuel Gauge (Figure 4-1). Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.

ENGINE

CHOKE CONTROL

ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL

PARKING

BRAKE

LEFT STEERING

CONTROL

IGNITION

SWITCH

HOUR METER

FAST

PULL OUT TO ENGAGE

PUSH IN TO DISENGAGE

DECK LIFT

CUTTING HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

CUTTER DECK

RELEASE LEVER

RIGHT STEERING

CONTROL

SEAT BELT

FUEL GAUGE

SLOW

MOWER DECK

SWITCH

MOWER DECK

DUMP VALVE

SEAT HOLD DOWN

RELEASE LATCH

DUMP VALVE

Figure 4-1 Controls and Instruments

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