Scag Power Equipment SCR Side Discharge Operation, Mulching Operation, Removing Clogged Material

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E.Release the latch holding the tailgate and then lower the tailgate.

Side Discharge Operation

CAUTION:

The side discharge deck can throw objects with great force. Do not stand in front of discharge chute when the cutter deck is engaged. Keep bystanders clear from the area while mowing.

When mowing, never discharge toward bystanders or buildings. Do not allow anyone near the machine while in operation.

Rear Dicharge

Shutoff Baffle

Mulching Operation

Rear Discharge

Shutoff Baffle

Side Discharge	SCR 2K BMD
Shutoff Baffle

Figure 4-13 Baffles for Mulching

1.Place the proper baffles in the cutter deck for mulching operation (Figure 4-13).

2.Release the tension from the blower belt and remove the blower belt. (Figure 4-8).

3.Engage the deck drive.

4.Proceed to mow the lawn.

4.11 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL

Side Discharge Chute

SCR 2K BSD

Figure 4-12 Baffles for Side Discharge

1.Place the proper baffles in the cutter deck and install the side discharge chute (Figure 4-12).

2.Release the tension from the blower belt and remove the blower belt. (Figure 4-8).

3.Engage the deck drive.

4.Proceed to mow the lawn.

ROTATING BLOWER BLADES

NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE BLOWER DIS- CHARGE CHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the engine and remove the key and only then use a stick or similar object to remove material if clogging has occurred.

1.If either blower discharge chute becomes clogged, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. Using a stick or similar item, dislodge the clogged material. Then resume normal mowing.

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