Safety Interlock System | Scag Power Equipment SW52V-17KAI manual

Section 4

7.Transmission Shift Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to select the forward speed or selecting reverse. The machine must be at a complete stop before shifting between gears or shifting between forward and reverse.

8.Neutral Latch (Figure 4-1). Used to secure the belt drive system in neutral. Apply neutral latches when parking the machine.

9.Operator Pressence Control (Figure 4-1) The operator pressence control levers must be depressed before the transmission is shifted out of neutral or engaging the mower deck.

4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

The mower is equipped with a safety interlock system that shuts off the engine if the operator releases the operator presence levers with the deck drive engaged and/or the transmission is not in neutral. Never operate equipment with the interlock system disconnected or malfunctioning..

WARNING

Never operate the mower with the interlock system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not disengage or bypass any switch; injury to yourself and others or property damage could result.

4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES

First Day of Use or Approximately 20 Hours

1.Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4 and 8 hours.

2.Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20 hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.)

3.Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.

4.Check interlock system for proper operation. (See Section 4.2.)

5.Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary. (See Section 7.10.)

4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE

CAUTION

DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting fluids in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition that could result in engine damage and/or personal injury.

1.Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located by the fuel tank, is completely open. (See Section 7.5.)

2.Apply the neutral latch levers

3.Shift the transmission into neutral.

4.Place the PTO switch in the disengaged position.

5.If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed.

6.Move the engine throttle control to about half engine speed.

7.Turn the ignition key to the ON position.

8.Pull the recoil starter on the engine.

9.Allow engine to warm before operating the mower.

4.5 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING

- IMPORTANT -

If you are not familiar with the operation of a walk behind mower with a transmission, the steering and ground speed operations should be learned and practiced in an open area, away from buildings, fences, or obstructions.

Learn the operation on flat ground before operating on slopes.

Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow forward travel.

Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain a smooth operating action.

Practice operating the mower until you are comfortable with the controls before proceeding to mow.

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