Scag Power Equipment SFW36-16BV - Manual (Page 23)

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Section 6
DRIvE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS 6.1
Adjust the steering control rods so that there is 1.
approximately 3/4" clearance from the bottom of the
rod to the bottom of the neutral latch slot when in the
drive position. See Figure 6-1.
Adjust the steering brake rods so that the brakes do 2.
not apply until the steering levers are pulled tight to
the handles. When the steering levers are locked in
the neutral position the machine should move freely.
Neutral
Latch
Steering
Brake Lever
Neutral Lock
Position
Drive Position
3/4"
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Steering Control Rod Adjustment Figure 6-1.
- NOTE -
Operator pressence lever removed for clarity.
Never operate equipment with the interlock system
disconnected.
THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOkE 6.2
ADJUSTMENTS
These adjustments must be performed by your Scag dealer
to ensure proper and efficient running of the engine. Should
either need adjustment, contact your authorized Scag
service center.
ADJUSTMENTS
BELT ADJUSTMENT 6.3
WARNING
Before removing any guards, shut the engine off
and remove the ignition key.
All drive belts are spring loaded and self-tensioning,
however after the first 2, 4, 8 and 10 hours of operation,
the belts should be checked for proper alignment and wear.
Thereafter, check the belts after every 40 hours of operation
or weekly, whichever occurs first.
BELT ALIGNMENT 6.4
Belt alignment is important for proper performance of
your Scag mower. If you experience frequent belt wear
or breakage, see your authorized Scag service center for
belt adjustment.
CUTTER DECk ADJUSTMENTS 6.5
Cutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the factory.
However, if these adjustments should ever need to be
made, the following procedures will aid in obtaining the
proper cutter deck adjustment.
- NOTE -
Before proceeding with the cutter deck adjustments,
be sure that all tires are properly inflated.
CUTTER DECk LEvEL
The cutter deck should be level from side-to-side for
proper cutting performance. To check for level, be sure
that the mower is on a flat, level surface, the tires are
properly inflated and the cutter deck is set at the most
common cutting height that you will use. On the RH side
of the machine, check the distance from the top of the
cutter deck to the floor. Next check the distance from the
top of the cutter deck to the floor on the LH side of the
machine. Both measurements should be the same. If the
two measurements are different, the cutter deck level must
be adjusted as follows: