Scag Power Equipment SCR manual Safety Information, Signal Words, Before Operation Considerations

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Section 2

SAFETY INFORMATION

2.1 INTRODUCTION

Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment. Make sure every operator is properly trained and thoroughly familiar with all of the controls before operating the mower.

READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START YOUR MOWER.

A replacement manual is available from your authorized Scag Service Dealer or by Contacting Scag Power Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box 152, Mayville, WI 53050. There is a nominal charge of $2.00 for each manual. Please indicate the complete model and serial number of your Scag product.

2.2 SIGNAL WORDS

This symbol means “Attention! Become Alert! Your

Safety is Involved!" The symbol is used with the following signal words to attract your attention to safety messages found on the decals and throughout this manual. The message that follows the symbol contains important information about safety. To avoid injury and possible death, carefully read the message! Be sure to fully understand the causes of possible injury or death.

Signal Word:

It is a distinctive word on safety decals and throughout this manual that alerts the viewer to the existence and relative degree of the hazard.

The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that could result in high probability of death or irrepairable injury if proper precautions are not taken.

WARNING:

The signal word “WARNING” denotes a hazard exists on or near the machine that can result in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.

CAUTION:

The signal word “CAUTION” is a reminder of safety practices on or near the machine that could result in personal injury if proper precautions are not taken.

Your safety and the safety of others depends significantly upon your knowledge and understanding of all correct operating practices and procedures of this machine.

2.3BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS

1.NEVER allow children to operate this riding mower. Do not allow adults to operate this machine without proper instructions.

2.DO NOT mow when children and/or others are present.

3.Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be picked up and thrown by the cutter blades.

4.DO NOT carry passengers.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Remember Your Mower is only AS Safe AS the Operator Table of Contents Table of Contents Contd Direction Reference General InformationIntroduction Servicing the Engine and Drive Train ComponentsSafety Information Signal WordsBefore Operation Considerations Operation Considerations Maintenance Considerations Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing upSafety and Instructional Decals Install Belt Cover Before Operating MachineElectrical SpecificationsEngine TractorCutter Deck Weights and DimensionsTractor Contd Grass Catching SystemOperating Instructions Controls and Instrument IdentificationSafety Interlock System Blower Belt ReleaseStarting the Engine Ground Travel and SteeringForward Travel Reverse TravelEngaging the Deck Drive Cutter Blades Hillside OperationHOPPER, Mulch or Side Discharge Operation Parking the MowerAfter Operation Grass Catching Operation 10 Tailgate OperationSide Discharge Operation Mulching OperationRemoving Clogged Material Adjusting Cutting Height Moving Mower with Engine StoppedRecommendations for Mowing Tilting the Cutter Deck Deck Locking Pin Locking Pin HoleTroubleshooting Cutting Conditions Condition Cause CureTroubleshooting Contd Condition Cause Cure Scalloped Cut, or Rough ContourTroubleshooting Contd GroundAdjustments Parking Brake AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Travel AdjustmentsStart the engine and disengage the parking brake Tracking Adjustment Steering Handle Adjustment Drive linkageCutter Deck Adjustments Throttle Control and Choke AdjustmentsBelt Adjustment Belt AlignmentMaintenance Maintenance Chart Recommended Service IntervalsMaintenance Chart Recommended Service Intervals Contd Lubrication Grease Fitting Lubrication Chart see FigureLubrication Fitting Points Checking Hydraulic Oil Level Checking Engine Crankcase Oil LevelChanging Hydraulic Oil Engine Fuel System Changing Engine Crankcase OilChanging Engine Oil Filter Filling the Fuel TankEngine AIR Cleaner BatteryChecking Electrolyte Level and Cleaning Battery Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner ElementCharging the Battery Jump StartingCutter Blades Blade ReplacementDrive Belts Blade InspectionCutter Deck Gearbox TiresHopper Checking Lubricant LevelPower Unit Gearbox 10 Gearbox Drain PlugBODY, DECK, Hopper and Upholstery 13 Fluid LevelPage Cutter Deck Part Number Description Cutter Deck Support Components Cutter Deck Support Components Sheet Metal Sheet Metal Blower Assembly Blower Assembly Engine and Attaching Parts Engine and Attaching Parts Traction Drive Components Part Description Hydraulic Pump Housing Kit Includes Housing, Journal Bearing Cutter Deck Drive Gearbox Ref. Part No. No. Description Speed and Steering Controls Part Description Parking Brake Mechanism Parking Brake Mechanism Fuel and Hydraulic Components Ref. Part No. Number Description Electrical System Part Number Description Hopper Hopper Hopper Actuator Mechanism Ref. Part No. Number Description Replacement Decals and Information Plates Rotating Blades and BeltsSCR 2K RD2 Electrical Schematic Page Limited Warranty Commercial Equipment 1999