Scag Power Equipment SFZ - Manual (Page 20)

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Section 4
4.8 PARKING THE MOWER
1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do not
park the machine on an incline.
2. Place the steering control levers in the neutral
position.
3. Disengage the cutter blades.
4. Slow the engine to idle speed.
5. Engage the parking brake.
6. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove
the key.
4.9 AFTER OPERATION
1. Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not use
high pressure spray or direct the spray onto
electrical components.
-IMPORTANT-
Do not wash a hot or running engine. Cold
water will damage the engine. Use compressed
air to clean the engine if it is hot.
2. Keep the entire mower clean to inhibit serious heat
damage to the engine or hydraulic oil circuit.
3. Check the drive belts for proper alignment and any
signs of wear. Correct and adjust if necessary.
3. To disengage the deck drive, push the switch in to the
disengage position.
4. Always operate the engine at full throttle to properly
maintain cutting speed. If the engine starts to lug
down, reduce the forward speed and allow the engine
to operate at maximum RPM.
4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope,
attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down).
If the machine can back up the slope without the
wheels slipping, reduce speed and use extreme
caution. Under no circumstances should the
machine be operated on slopes greater than 15
degrees. ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED
OPERATION.
1. This 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 reduces
traction and steering control. The Roll-Over
Protection System is standard equipment for this
machine. See Section 2.5, page 7 of this manual for
further details.
2. To prevent tipping or loss of control, do not start or
stop suddenly, avoid unnecessary turns and travel at
reduced speed. If tires lose traction, disengage
blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
3. Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill. Sudden
starts may cause the machine to tip backwards.
4. Loss of traction may occur when traveling down hill.
Weight transfers to the front of the machine and may
cause the drive wheels to slip causing loss of braking
or steering.
5. Keep tires properly inflated.
WARNING:
4. Check the tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary.