Scag Power Equipment SFW36-16BV Manual De Usuario
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Section 4
ENGAGING THE DECk DRIvE (CUTTER
4.6
BLADES)
BLADES)
Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to
1.
engage the deck drive at high speed as this shortens
the electric clutch life — use only moderate engine
speed when engaging the deck drive.
the electric clutch life — use only moderate engine
speed when engaging the deck drive.
Engage the deck drive by pulling out on the yellow
2.
switch, located on the instrument panel, to the
engage position. See Figure 4-2.
engage position. See Figure 4-2.
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PULL UP TO ENGAGE
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE
Cutter Engage Switch
Figure 4-2.
- NOTE -
A squealing noise may be heard when engaging
or disengaging the deck drive. It is caused by the
electric clutch plates meshing as the mower comes
up to speed. This is normal.
or disengaging the deck drive. It is caused by the
electric clutch plates meshing as the mower comes
up to speed. This is normal.
To disengage the deck drive, push the switch in to
3.
the disengage position.
Always operate the engine at full throttle to properly
4.
maintain cutting speed. If the engine starts to lug
down, reduce the forward speed and allow the
engine to operate at maximum RPM.
down, reduce the forward speed and allow the
engine to operate at maximum RPM.
HILLSIDE OPERATION
4.7
WARNING
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. ALWAYS
FOLLOW OSHA APPROvED OPERATION.
FOLLOW OSHA APPROvED OPERATION.
This mower has been designed for good traction and
1.
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.
caution must be used when traveling on slopes,
especially when the grass is wet. Wet grass reduces
traction and steering control.
To prevent tipping or loss of control, do not start or
2.
stop suddenly, avoid unnecessary turns and travel
at reduced speed. If tires lose traction, disengage
blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
at reduced speed. If tires lose traction, disengage
blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
Avoid sudden starts when mowing on slopes.
3.
Travel across the slope whenever possible. Never up
4.
and down the slope.
Keep tires properly inflated.
5.
PARkING THE MOWER
4.8
Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do not
1.
park the machine on an incline.
Disengage the cutter blades.
2.
Lock the neutral latches and shift the transmission
3.
into the neutral position.
Slow the engine to idle speed.
4.
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove
5.
the key.