Scag Power Equipment STHM - Manual (Page 7)

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13. Do not pass or stand on the grass discharge side
of any mower with the engine running. Stop the
cutter blades when another person approaches.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after han-
dling.
9. If the cutting blades should strike a solid object
or the equipment should start to vibrate abnor-
mally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wires, and check immediately for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble. Check the
machine for damaged or defective parts. Repair any
damage before starting the engine or operating the
cutter deck. Be sure the blades are in good condi-
tion and the blade bolts are tight.
10. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on
slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or
loss of control. Be especially cautious when
changing directions on slopes.
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a
slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck
down). If the machine can back up the slope
without the wheels slipping, reduce speed and
use extreme caution. ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA
APPROVED OPERATION.
11. Do not touch the engine or muffler while the
engine is running or soon after it is stopped.
These areas could be hot enough to cause a burn.
12. Before leaving the operator’s position or leaving
the mower unattended, move the right foot pedal
into the neutral position, apply the parking brake,
and move the blade engagement switch to OFF.
Shut the engine OFF and remove the key.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting of the engine
when servicing, adjusting or storing the machine.
2. If the mower must be tipped to perform mainte-
nance or adjustment, remove the battery, drain
the gasoline from the fuel tank and the oil from
the crankcase.
3. To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine
free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and accu-
mulations of dirt.
4. Be sure the machine is in safe operating condition
by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check
the blade mounting bolts and nuts frequently to
be sure they are tightened.
5. If the engine must be running to perform a
maintenance adjustment, keep hands, feet, cloth-
ing and other parts of the body away from the
cutter deck blades and other moving parts.
6. Do not overspeed the engine by changing gover-
nor settings. To be sure of safety and accuracy,
have an authorized dealer check maximum engine
speed with a tachometer.
7. The engine must be shut off before checking the
oil or adding oil to the crankcase.
8. Allow the engine to cool before storing the
mower in any enclosure such as a garage or
storage shed. Make sure the fuel tank is empty if
the machine is to be stored in excess of 30 days.
Do not store the mower near any open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
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