Scag Power Equipment SCR manual Grass Catching Operation, Tailgate Operation

Section 4

Grass Catching Operation

CAUTION:

Never leave grass clippings in the hopper after mowing. Wet or damp clippings will generate heat as they decompose which may cause spontaneous combustion to occur.

1.With the hopper lowered, engage the deck drive. When the deck drive is engaged, the grass delivery spout, which is designed to distribute the grass clippings through the inside of the hopper, will begin to oscillate. If the spout does not oscillate, do not use the grass catcher. Use the side discharge and then have the oscillating spout system repaired.

-NOTE-

The mower has an interlock switch that will prevent the mower from starting if the hopper is in the raised position. This interlock switch will also shut the engine off if the hopper is raised while the engine is running and the deck drive is engaged.

2.Proceed to mow the lawn until the hopper is full. If your mower is not equipped with the optional hopper fill alarm to tell you when the hopper is full,

check the hopper frequently when first using the grass catcher. After operating with the grass catcher for awhile, experience will tell you when the hopper is full.

4.When dumping the hopper into a disposal area: A. Disengage the deck drive.

WARNING:

Never operate the grass catcher with the hopper back door open. Objects can be thrown out the spout of the hopper with a force that can cause injury to bystanders or property damage.

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Lock Pin and

Latch Plate

SCR 2K TGO

Figure 4-10 Tailgate Operation

B.Raise the tailgate until the lock pin on top of the hopper engages with the latch on the tailgate (Figure 4-10).

Grasp Here

Hopper Latch

Hopper Prop Rod

SCR 2K RTH

Figure 4-11 Raising The Hopper

C.Stand off to side of the hopper. Unhook the hopper latch and raise the hopper by placing a hand in the hand hole at either bottom front side of the hopper (Figure 4-11) and then carefully lift the hopper until it is in its upright position. Rotate the hopper prop rod upward until it contacts the hopper frame. This will prevent the hopper from moving until the hopper is emptied.

D.Rotate the hopper prop rod downward, carefully lower the hopper and hook the hopper latch.