Scag Power Equipment SWZU Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level, Changing Engine Crankcase Oil

2.Run the engine at idle speed with the speed control lever in neutral for five minutes.

3.Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank. It must be 2" inches from the top of the filler neck. If necessary, add SAE 20W50 motor oil.

Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level

The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower.

Changing Engine Crankcase Oil

After the first 5 hours of operation, change the engine crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafter, change the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of operation or bi-weekly, whichever occurs first. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower for instructions.

Changing Engine Oil Filter

After the first 5 hours of operation, replace the engine oil filter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter after every 200 hours of operation or every month, whichever occurs first. Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions.

Engine Air Cleaner

For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates how often the air cleaner should be serviced. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower for instructions.

-NOTE-

In extremely dusty conditions it may be necessary to service the air cleaner daily to prevent engine damage.

BATTERY (ELECTRIC START UNITS ONLY)

Checking Electrolyte Level and Cleaning Battery

This machine was equipped from the factory with a sealed battery. Maintenance is not required to maintain the electrolyte level. Dirt and fluid on the top of the battery can cause the battery to discharge. Corrosion of the battery terminals or loose connections will cause poor battery performance.

WARNING:

Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases.To avoid personal injury when checking, testing or charging batteries, DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries. Keep arcs, sparks and flames away from batteries. Provide proper ventilation and wear safety glasses.

WARNING:

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

1.Loosen the two plastic wing nuts and then remove the battery cover.

2.Clean the cable ends and battery posts with steel wool. Use a solution of baking soda and water to clean the battery. Do not allow the solution to enter the battery cells.

3.Tighten the cable connections securely and apply a light coat of silicone dielectric grease to the terminal connections to prevent corrosion.

4.Install the battery cover.

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