Section 4

4.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL

ROTATING BLADES

NEVER PUTYOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGE CHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the engine and remove the key and only then use a stick or similar object to remove material if clogging has occurred.

1.If the discharge chute becomes clogged, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. Using a stick or similar item, dislodge the clogged material. Then resume normal mowing.

4.11MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE STOPPED

To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the engine running, place the dump valve levers in the FREE- WHEEL position (Figure 4-2, page 13). Disengage the parking brake and move the mower by hand. The dump valve levers must be returned to the DRIVE position and torqued to 7-10 ft/lbs to drive the mower.

4.Keep mower and discharge chute clean.

5.When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice. Raise the mower to the highest setting for the first pass and then make a second pass to the desired height.

6.Use a slow travel speed for trimming purposes.

7.Operate the engine at full throttle for best cutting. Mowing with a lower RPM causes the mower to tear the grass. The engine is designed to be operated at full speed.

8.Use the alternate stripe pattern for best lawn appearance. Vary the direction of the stripe each time the grass is mowed to avoid wear patterns in the grass.

4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT

The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-inch to 5-1/2 inches at 1/4-inch intervals. To adjust the cutting height:

4.12 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING

WARNING:

 

1.Do not mow with dull blades. A dull blade will tear grass, resulting in poor lawn appearance and require extra power.

2.The discharge chute must not be removed and must be kept in the lowest position to deflect grass clippings and thrown objects downward. Direct the side discharge away from sidewalks or streets to minimize cleanup of clippings. When mowing close to obstacles, direct the discharge away from the obstacles to reduce the chance of property damage by thrown objects.

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED

3.Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cut grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass for best appearance). Mow frequently.

DO NOT adjust the cutting height with the mower blades rotating. Disengage the power to the cutter blades and then adjust cutting height.

1.Disengage the power to the cutter blades.

2.Push the cutting height adjustment foot pedal all the way forward using your right foot until it locks in place. (Figure 4-5, page 18)

3.Insert the lanyard pin into the cutting height index at the desired cutting height. Push forward on the deck lift foot lever, hold in place and lift up on the deck release lever, (Figure 4-4). Slowly release the foot pedal. A deck height decal is located on the cutting height index as an aid in adjusting the deck to the desired height. (Figure 4-5)

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Scag Power Equipment SZC manual Removing Clogged Material, Moving Mower with Engine Stopped, Adjusting Cutting Height

SZC specifications

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