Scag Power Equipment STC - Manual (Page 14)

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Section 4
2. Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 5
hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.)
3. Check hydraulic oil level in 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)
4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE
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.
1. Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located behind the
operator's seat by the right fuel tank for the KH
model, left fuel tank for the KA model , is completely
open. (See section 7.5.)
2. Sit in the operator’s seat and place the steering
control levers in the neutral position.
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:
6. Turn the ignition key to the START position and
release the key as soon as the engine starts. Do not
hold the key in the START position for more than 15
seconds at a time. Allow at least 60 seconds
between each cranking attempt to prevent
overheating of the starter motor. Prolonged cranking
can damage the starter motor and shorten battery
life.
7. Allow engine to warm before operating the mower.
4.5 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING
-IMPORTANT-
If you are not familiar with the operation of a
machine with lever steering and/or
hydrostatic transmissions, the steering and
ground speed operations should be learned
and practiced in an open area, away from
buildings, fences, or obstructions. Practice
until you are comfortable with the handling of
the machine before attempting to mow. Learn
the operation on flat ground before operating
on slopes.
-IMPORTANT-
Start practicing with a slow engine speed and
slow forward travel. Learn to feather the
steering controls to obtain a smooth
operating action.
Forward Travel
To travel forward with the mower, disengage the parking
brake, pull levers inward out of the neutral lock position
and slowly push the steering control levers forward an
equal distance. The further the steering control levers
are pushed forward the greater the forward speed will
be. To increase the speed, push the steering control
levers further forward and to decrease the speed, pull the
steering control levers back.
To stop the forward travel, pull the steering control levers
back to the neutral position.