Scag Power Equipment SFZ61-28BS User Manual

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If the discharge chute becomes clogged, shut off 

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the engine and remove the ignition key. Using a stick 
or similar item, dislodge the clogged material. Then 
resume normal mowing.

To  “free-wheel”  or  move  the  mower  around  without  the 
engine running, place the dump valve levers in the FREE-
WHEEL position. See Figure 4-2, page 13. Disengage the 
parking  brake  and  move  the  mower  by  hand. When  the 
machine  is  in  the  desired  position,  engage  the  parking 
brake  and  place  the  dump  valve  levers  in  the  DRIVE 
position. The dump valve levers must be returned to the 
DRIVE position to drive the mower.

Do not mow with dull blades. A dull blade will tear 

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grass, resulting in poor lawn appearance and 
reduced mowing power.

The discharge chute must not be removed and 

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must be kept in the lowest position to deflect grass 
clippings and thrown objects downward. Direct the 
side discharge away from sidewalks or streets to 
minimize cleanup of clippings. When mowing close 
to obstacles, direct the discharge away from the 
obstacles to reduce the chance of property damage 
by thrown objects.

Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cut 

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grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass 
for best appearance). Mow frequently.

Keep mower and discharge chute clean.

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When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice. 

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Raise the mower to the highest setting for the first 
pass and then make a second pass to the desired 
height.

Use a slow travel speed for trimming purposes.

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Operate the engine at full throttle for best cutting. 

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Mowing with a lower RPM causes the mower to tear 
the grass. The engine is designed to be operated at 
full speed.

Use the alternate stripe pattern for best lawn 

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appearance. Vary the direction of the stripe each 
time the grass is mowed to avoid wear patterns in 
the grass.

The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1 inch 
to 4-1/2 inches at 1/4-inch intervals. To adjust the cutting 
height:

Disengage the power to the cutter blades.

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Push the cutting height adjustment foot pedal all 

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the way forward using your right foot until it locks in 
place. See Figure 4-4.

CUTTER DECK
RELEASE LEVER

CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT

DECK LIFT