Scag Power Equipment STT-31BSD 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). The ignition switch is used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and START.

2. Water Seperator Indicator (Figure 4-1). Amber indicator turns on when the Water Seperator is full and needs to be cleaned out.

3. 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.

4. Glow Plug Indicator (Figure 4-1). Yellow indicator turns off when the glow plugs have been properly heated after the ignition switch is turned on.

5. 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.

DECK LIFT

LEFT STEERING

CONTROL

PARKING BRAKE

RIGHT STEERING

CONTROL

CUTTING HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

WATER TEMPERATURE

MOWER DECK SWITCH

CONTROL

DECK RELEASE

	WATER SEPARATOR
OIL PRESSURE	INDICATOR

GLOW PLUG INDICATOR

ENGINE

THROTTLE

CONTROL

IGNITION SWITCH

C

SEAT BELT

FUEL GAUGE

FUSES

VOLTMETER

DUMP VALVE

HOURMETER

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Figure 4-1 Controls and Instruments

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