Scag Power Equipment SFW36-16BV manual Safety Interlock System, Initial RUN-IN Procedures

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5.Left Steering / Brake Control (Figure 4-1). Used to control the mower's left wheel when traveling forward or reverse. Pull upward to apply brake.

6.Right Steering / Brake Control (Figure 4-1). Used to control the mower's right wheel when traveling forward or reverse. Pull upward to apply brake.

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

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

9.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.

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

11.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.

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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.