Section 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Your mower was built to the highest standards in the industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum efficiency of your mower depends on you following the operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in this manual.
If additional information or service is needed, contact your Scag Power Equipment Dealer.
We encourage you to contact your dealer for repairs. All Scag dealers are informed of the latest methods to service this equipment and provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service shop. They carry a full line of Scag service parts.
THE REPLACEMENT OF ANY PART ON THIS PRODUCT BY OTHER THAN THE MANUFACTURER'SAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENTPARTMAYADVERSELY AFFECTTHEPERFORMANCE,DURABILITYOR SAFETY OF THIS PRODUCT.
Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine.
Scag approved attachments and accessories:
Hurricane Mulch (p/n TBA) Mulch Plate (p/n TBA) SFZ Hitch (p/n TBA)
SFZ - Lights (p/n TBA) Freedom Striper (p/n TBA)
WARNING:
For pictorial clarity, some illustrations and figures in this manual may show shields, guards or plates open or removed. Under no circumstances should your mower be operated without these devices in place.
USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
When ordering parts, always give the model and serial number of your mower. The serial number plate is located under the seat as shown in Figure
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE LOCATION 
2007
Figure 1-1 Mower Serial Number Plate Location
USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES. Scag recommends that all approved attachments and accesories be installed by an Authorized Scag Dealer.
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All information is based upon product information available at the time of approval for printing. Scag Power Equipment reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE
The “Right” and “Left”, “Front” and “Rear” of the machine are referenced from the operator’s right and left when seated in the normal operating position and facing the forward travel direction.
1.3SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS
The detail servicing and repair of the engine, hydraulic pumps and gearboxes are not covered in this manual; only routine maintenance and general service instructions are provided. For service of these components during the limited warranty period, it is important to contact your Scag dealer or find a local authorized servicing agent of the component manufacturer. Any unauthorized work done on these components during the warranty period may void your warranty.