Scag Power Equipment STC Operating Instructions, Controls and Instrument Identification

Section 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you have read this manual. Learn the location and purpose of all controls and instruments before you operate this mower.

4.1CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION

Before operating the mower, familiarize yourself with all mower and engine controls. Knowing the location, function and operation of these controls is important for safe and efficient operation of the mower.

1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to start the

engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and

START.

2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck drive.

3. Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1). Used to start a cold engine.

4. Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1). Used to control the engine speed. Pushing the lever forward increases engine speed. Pulling the lever back decreases engine speed. Full backward position is the IDLE position. Full forward is the cutting position.

				LEFT STEERING
				CONTROL
				PARKING
				BRAKE
ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL
MOWER
DECK	PUSH IN TO DISENGAGE	PULL OUT TO ENGAGE	FAST
SWITCH
MOWER DECK		START	POWEREQUIPMENT
ON				SLOW
IGNITION
SWITCH
OFF			CHOKE	FUSES
ENGINE
CHOKE
CONTROL
				FUEL GAUGE
				FUEL SWITCHING
				VALVE

DECK LIFT

CUTTING HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

DUMP

VALVE

RIGHT STEERING CONTROL

HOUR METER

STC 2002 CAI

Figure 4-1 Controls and Instruments

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