SGB003
Depress Heel End of Pedal
Figure 2. Reverse Operation
6.When drivingover curbs,disengagethe cutter blades and raise the cutter deck to clear the curb. Drive forward over the curb. After the curb is clear, lower the cutter deck back to normal operating position. Be sure to leave slack in the cable after lowering the cutter deck.
7.To"freewheel"ormovethemachinearound withouttheenginerunning,rotatethedumpvalve lever located on the left rear of the engine deck to the freewheel position (See Figure 3). The lever must be returned to the drive position to operate themachine.
DUMP VALVE
FREE
WHEEL | DRIVE |
SGB006
Figure 3. Dump Valve Location
To prevent damage to the hydraulic system, do not exceed 1MPH when moving the machine in the freewheel postion.
ADJUSTMENTS
PARKING BRAKE
Minor brake adjustments can be made by loosening the top nut on both brake cables (see Figure 4). Backthenutsoffapproximately1/4". Whilepulling one cable downward, tighten the bottom nut on the cable until it touches the bottom of the brake cable mount. Tighten both the top and bottom nuts to lock the cable in place. Repeat the above steps for the second brake cable. Make sure that both cables are adjusted evenly so that the brakes do not cause the mower to pull to the left or right.
This is a minor brake adjustment. If the brakes do not function properly after this adjustment, see your Scag Service Dealer before operating your mower.
Adjust
Nuts 
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Figure 4. Parking Brake Adjustment
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
1.Set the engine deck up on jack stands so the wheels are free to rotate.
2.Block the caster wheels to prevent an accident should the machine fall off the jack stands.
3.Start the engine and determine if the drive wheels rotate.
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