9.Always store gasoline in a
10.Be careful when servicing the battery as it contains acid, which is corrosive and could cause burns to skin and clothing.
11.Batteries release explosive gases when being charged or discharged. Keep batteries away from any source of sparks and/or flame.
12.Make sure all hydraulic connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condi- tion before starting the machine.
13.Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. If you need service on your hydraulic system, please see your authorized Scag dealer.
INITIAL
1.Check the belts for proper tension at 2, 4 and 8 hours. Adjust as needed.
2.Check the steering control rods and the speed control for neutral adjustment. (See Adjust ments, page
3.Check the tires for proper pressure.
Caster Wheels | 25 psi. |
Drive Wheels | 15 psi. |
4.Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
5.Check the safety switches for proper adjustment:
*The engine should crank and start if the machine is in neutral, the PTO engage- ment switch is OFF and the parking brake is ON.
MOWER OPERATION
1.Read and understand the safety instructions before attempting to operate this machine.
2.Before starting the engine:
*Check the oil level in the engine and the hydraulic reservoir.
*Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead- free gasoline.
*Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel tank.
Use gasoline with an octane rating no less than 87.
*The speed adjustment lever must be in
NEUTRAL.
*The blade clutch switch must be in the OFF position.
*The neutral latches must be in the neutral lock position.
*The key switch must be on.
*The parking brake must be on.
3.Start the engine:
*Choke as required. If the engine is cold, pull the choke knob out. When the engine starts, slowly push the choke in. If the engine stalls, repeat the above operation. When the engine is warm, choking may not be neces- sary.
4.Engage the cutter blades by pulling the blade clutch switch into the ON position. Push the switch to the OFF position to disengage the cutter blades.
6.Apply lubricant to all the grease fittings. Lubri- cant was applied at the factory. This is just a precautionary check to make sure that all the fittings have been lubricated.
PULL UP TO ENGAGE
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE
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