Scag Power Equipment 70001, 79999, STR

Section 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

4.1 CONTROLS 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.

CAUTION:

1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). The ignition switch is

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 the

switch lever up and then pushing the switch lever

forward will engage the deck drive. Pulling the

switch lever back 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 back position is the

IDLE position. Full forward is the cutting position.

Figure 4-1 Controls and Instruments

CAUTION

BEFOREOPERATING

READOPERATORS

MANUALANDSAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAY

CAUTION

CHOKE

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OFF

PULLUPANDPUSH

FORWARDTOENGAGE

MOWERDECKON

START

PULLBACK

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OFF

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LeftSteering Control RightSteering Control

ParkingBrake Control

SpeedControl

MowerDeck Switch

IgnitionSwitch

Hourmeter

Voltmeter

EngineThrottle

Control

Engine

Choke

Control

Fuel Gauge

Fuses