Scag Power Equipment SWZV Manuel D’Utilisation

6. Steering Control (Figure 4-1).  Used to control the

mower's travel direction.  See Section 4.5 for further
details regarding the mower's travel controls.

7. Speed Control (Figure 4-1).  Used to set the

mower's maximum FORWARD speed.  See Section
4.5 for further details regarding the mower's travel
controls.

8. Parking Brake Control (Figure 4-1).  Used to

engage and disengage the parking brakes.  Pull the
lever back to engage the parking brakes.  Push the
lever forward to disengage the parking brakes.

9. Deck Lift Lever (Figure 4-1).  Used to raise and

lower the cutter deck.

10. Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1).  Used to

set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height.

The mower is equipped with a safety interlock system
that prevents the engine from starting unless the deck
drive is disengaged, the parking brake is engaged and the
speed control lever is in the neutral position.   With the
use of "Sensogrip Technology", the interlock system shuts
off the engine if the operator removes both hands from the
steering control with the speed control not in the neutral
position, the cutter blades engaged and/or the parking
brake not engaged.

1. Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4

and 8 hours.

2. Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20

hours of operation.  (See Section 7.4.)

3. Check oil level in the hydraulic system reservoir. (See

Section 7.3.)

4. Check for loose hardware.  Tighten as needed.

5. Check interlock system for proper operation. (See

Section 4.2.)

6. Check tire pressure.  Adjust pressure if necessary.

(See Section 7.10.)

1. Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located on the top right

side of the fuel tank, is completely open. (See Section
7.5.)

2. Place the speed control in the neutral position and

disengage the the cutter blades .

3. Engage the parking brake.

4. If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed.

5. Move the engine throttle control to about half engine

speed.

6. Turn the ignition key to the On position and pull on

the recoil starter

7. Allow engine to warm before operating the mower.