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. Manual start engines has two positions; OFF and ON. Electric Start engines have 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 back position is the IDLE position. Full forward is the cutting position.

5.Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number of hours the engine has been operated. It operates whenever the engine is running. Has preset maintenance reminders for engine and hydraulic system oil changes. Will start flashing scheduled maintenance 2 hours before preset time and continue flashing until 2 hours after. Automatically resets.

CUTTING HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

DECK LIFT

ENGINE CHOKE

 

SPEED

 

CONTROL

CONTROL

 

 

 

HOURMETER

 

PARKING BRAKE

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

ENGINE

 

IGNITION SWITCH

THROTTLE

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

MOWER DECK SWITCH

STEERING

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

Figure 4-1 Controls

SWZV CONTROLS

 

 

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Scag Power Equipment SWZV manual Operating Instructions, Section, Controls And Instrument Identification