Scag Power Equipment FREEDOM Z SFZ48-26BS - Manual (Page 11)

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Section 2
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & 2.6
STORAGE
Never make adjustments to the machine with the 1.
engine running unless specifically instructed to do
so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and
clothing away from moving parts.
Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking 2.
brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect
spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting of the
engine when servicing or adjusting the machine.
Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting,
cleaning or repairing.
Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before 3.
making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal
first and the positive last. Reconnect the positive first
and the negative last.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to ensure the 4.
machine is in safe working condition. Check blade
mounting bolts frequently to be sure they are tight.
Do not change the engine governor settings or 5.
overspeed the engine. See the engine operator's
manual for information on engine settings.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the cutting units, drives, 6.
muffler and engine free of grass, leaves, excessive
grease, oil and dirt.
Park the machine on level ground and engage the 7.
parking brake.
NEVER allow untrained personnel to service the 8.
machine.
Use care when checking blades. Use a Blade Buddy, 9.
wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and USE CAUTION
when servicing blades. Only replace blades. NEVER
straighten or weld blades.
Keep all parts in good working condition. Replace all 10.
worn or damaged decals.
Use jack stands to support components when 11.
required.
Carefully release pressure from components with 12.
stored energy.
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. Keep
body and hands away from pinholes or nozzles
that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.
If you need service on your hydraulic system,
please see your authorized Scag dealer. If
hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be
surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
or gangrene may result.
Let the engine cool before storing. 13.
DO NOT store the machine near an open flame. 14.
Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. 15.
DO NOT store fuel near flames or drain indoors. 16.
Charge batteries in an open, well ventilated area, 17.
away from spark and flames. Unplug charger before
connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear
protective clothing and use insulated tools.
USING A SPARK ARRESTOR 2.7
The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark
arrestor muffler. It is in violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine
on or near any forest covered, brush covered or grass
covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrestor meeting any applicable local or state laws.
Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. Check
with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining
to these requirements.