Scag Power Equipment MAG - Manual (Page 15)

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3. Check that all systems function correctly.
4. When traveling, the throttle control can be adjusted to
increase or decrease travel speed.
5. Reduce speed when turning around trees, shrubs, etc.
3. Always operate the engine at full throttle to
properly maintain cutting speeds. If the engine
starts to lug down, reduce the forward speed to
allow the engine to operate at maximum RPM.
4.9 HILLSIDE OPERATION
To minimize the possibility of overturning, the
least dangerous method of operating on hills
and terraces is to travel vertically up and down
the slope, not horizontally along the slope.
Avoid any unnecessary turns and travel at
reduced speed.
1. The mower has been designed for good traction and
stability under normal mowing conditions. However,
caution must be used when traveling on slopes,
especially when the grass is wet. Wet grass limits
traction and steering control.
2. To inhibit tipping or loss of control, do not start or
stop suddenly, avoid unnecessary turns and travel at a
reduced speed.
3. Keep tires properly inflated.
4. Always travel up or down the slope, whenever pos-
sible; NEVER across the slope.
5. If the mower cannot climb the slope, the grade is too
steep for safe operation. Do not make another attempt
to climb the slope. Engage the blade brake to stop the
blades and back down slowly.
WARNING:
WARNING:
IMPORTANT:
Avoid high-speed turns on all surfaces. Tires
can slip on grass and can wear rapidly on
concrete and asphalt.
6. When going over curbs, first activate the mower deck
lift switch to fully raise the deck to clear the curb. Go
FORWARD over the curb.
4.8 ENGAGING THE MOWER
1. Set engine throttle about 1/2 speed. Do not attempt
to engage the blade at high engine speed as this
shortens the electric clutch life — use only moderate
engine speed when engaging the blades.
2. Engage the mower blades by moving the blade brake
lever down and to the right.
Section 4
-IMPORTANT-
Do not engage the mower blades when
transporting the mower across drives, loose
materials, etc.
A safety interlock switch (left foot pedal) will
cause the engine to stop if the blade brake
is disengaged, and the left foot pedal is not
depressed. The function of the switch
should be checked by the operator raising
his left foot and disengaging the blade
brake; the engine should stop. If the switch
is not working, it should be repaired or
replaced before operating the mower. Do
not disconnect the interlock safety switches
because they are for the operator’s protec-
tion.