Scag Power Equipment MAG - Manual (Page 12)

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Left Foot Parking Mower Engine
Lifted From Brake Blade Operates
Interlock Brake
Pedal
Test Yes No On Off On Off Yes No
1 - X X X X
2 X X X X
3 - X X X X
4 X X X X
5 X X X X
4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
This mower is equipped with a safety system that prevents
the engine from starting unless the mower blade brake is
disengaged and parking brake is engaged. The system also
shuts the engine off if the operator's left foot is raised from
the interlock pedal with the mower and parking brakes
disengaged.
Never operate the mower with the interlock
system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not
disconnect or bypass any switch; injury to
yourself and others or property damage could
result.
WARNING:
If the safety interlock system is malfunctioning or if you
want to ensure that it is working properly, perform the tests
in Table 4-1. Stop the test and have the system inspected
and repaired if:
• the engine does not start in test 1, or
• the engine does start during tests 2 and 3, or
• the engine continues to run during tests 4 and 5.
4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (First
Day of Use or Approximately 10 Hours)
1. Check all belts for proper tension at 2, 4 and 8 hours;
adjust as needed.
2. Check the neutral adjustment. If necessary, adjust the
linkage so that the mower does not move when forward
and reverse pedal is in neutral (See Adjustments in
Section 6).
3. Check the tires for proper inflation (See Section 7-2).
4. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
5. Perform Interlock Tests in Table 4-1.
6. Apply lubricant to all machine grease fittings. See
Lubrication Chart in Section 7.2.
Section 4
Table 4-1 Interlock System Tests