Scag Power Equipment SWZV manual Section, Safety Interlock System, Starting The Engine

Section 4

6.Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used to control the mower's travel direction. See Section 4.5 for further details regarding the mower's travel controls.

7.Speed Control (Figure 4-1). Used to set the mower's maximum FORWARD speed. See Section 4.5 for further details regarding the mower's travel controls.

8.Parking Brake Control (Figure 4-1). Used to engage and disengage the parking brakes. Pull the lever back to engage the parking brakes. Push the lever forward to disengage the parking brakes.

9.Deck Lift Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to raise and lower the cutter deck.

10.Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1). Used to set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height.

4.3INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (First Day of Use or Approximately 10 Hours)

1.Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4 and 8 hours.

2.Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20 hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.)

3.Check oil level in the hydraulic system reservoir. (See Section 7.3.)

4.Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.

5.Check interlock system for proper operation. (See Section 4.2.)

6.Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary. (See Section 7.10.)

4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

The mower is equipped with a safety interlock system that prevents the engine from starting unless the deck drive is disengaged, the parking brake is engaged and the speed control lever is in the neutral position. With the use of "Sensogrip Technology", the interlock system shuts off the engine if the operator removes both hands from the steering control with the speed control not in the neutral position, the cutter blades engaged and/or the parking brake not engaged.

WARNING:

Never operate the mower with the interlock system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not disengage or bypass any switch; injury to yourself and others or property damage could result.

-IMPORTANT-

The grips on the steering control handle sense the presence of the operators hand using "Sensogrip Technology". When using thick gloves, more hand contact to the steering control handle may be required.

4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE

1.Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located on the top right side of the fuel tank, is completely open. (See Section 7.5.)

2.Place the speed control in the neutral position and disengage the the cutter blades .

3.Engage the parking brake.

4.If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed.

5.Move the engine throttle control to about half engine speed.

CAUTION:

DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting fluids in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition that could result in engine damage and/or personal injury.

6.Turn the ignition key to the On position and pull on the recoil starter

7.Allow engine to warm before operating the mower.

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