Scag Power Equipment SW - Manual (Page 12)

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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (CONT'D)
6. Apply lubricant to all the grease fittings.
Lubricant was applied at the factory. This is just a
precautionary check to make sure that all the
fittings have been lubricated.
9. Let the engine cool before storing.
INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES
(FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXI-
MATELY 10 HOURS)
4. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
3. Check the tires for proper pressure.
Caster Wheels 25 psi.
Drive Wheels 12 psi.
2. Check the steering control rods for neutral adjust
ment (See Adjustments, page 10).
1. Check the belts for proper tension at 2, 4 and 8
hours. Adjust as needed.
5. Check the safety switches for proper adjustment:
* The engine will not start if the PTO switch is on.
* The engine will not start if the machine is not in
neutral.
* The engine should start if the machine is in neutral
and the PTO engagement switch is off.
-NOTE-
Use gasoline with an octane rating no less than
87.
MOWER OPERATION
1. Read and understand the safety instructions before
attempting to operate this machine.
2. Before starting the engine:
* Check the oil level in the engine.
* Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free
gasoline.
* Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel
tank.
* The blade clutch switch must be in the OFF
position.
* The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
* The key switch must be on.
* The neutral latches must be in the neutral lock
position
* The operator's presence levers must be released.
3. Start the engine:
* Choke as required. If the engine is cold, pull the
choke knob out. When the engine starts, slowly
push the choke in. If the engine stalls, repeat the
above operation. When the engine is warm,
choking may not be necessary.
4. Engage the cutter blades by depressing the operator
presence levers and pulling the blade clutch switch
into the ON position. Push the switch to the OFF
position to disengage the cutter blades.
10. DO NOT store the machine near an open flame.
11. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting.
12. Always store gasoline in a safety-approved, red
container.
13. Use jack stands to support components when
required.
14. Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
15. Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s)
or wear gloves and use caution when servicing
blades. Only replace blades. NEVER straighten or
weld blades.