Scag Power Equipment SVR61V-29FX manual Safety Interlock System, Initial RUN-IN Procedures

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6.Left Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used to control the mower's left wheel when traveling forward or reverse. See Section 4.5 for further details regarding the mower's travel controls.

7.Right Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used to control the mower's right wheel when traveling forward or reverse. See Section 4.5 for further details regarding the mower's travel controls.

8.Neutral Lock Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to disengage the mower drive in the neutral lock position (N) or to engage to the mower's drive in the drive position (D). See Section 4.5 for further details regarding the mower's travel controls.

9.Parking Brake Control (Figure 4-1). Used to engage and disengage the parking brakes. Pull the lever back to engage the parking brakes. Push the lever forward to disengage the parking brakes.

10.Deck Lift Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to raise and lower the cutter deck.

11.Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1). Used to set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height.

12.Fuel Tank Gauge (Figure 4-1). Indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.

4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

The mower is equipped with an interlock system intended to protect the operator and others from injury. This is accomplished by preventing the engine from starting unless the deck drive is disengaged, the neutral lock lever is in the neutral lock position, and the operator is in the operating position. The system shuts off the engine if the operator steps off the operator platform with the deck drive engaged or if the neutral lock lever is placed in the drive position (D) and the parking brake is applied. 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 oil level in the hydraulic system reservoir. See Section 7.3

4.Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.

5.Check interlock system for proper operation. See Section 4.2.

6.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.Place the neutral lock lever in the neutral position and disengage the the cutter blades .

3.Engage the parking brake.

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

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

6.Turn the ignition key to the start position and start the engine.

7.Allow engine to warm before operating the mower.

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