Scag Power Equipment SZC Manuel D’Utilisation
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Section 4
To steer the mower right while traveling forward, pull the
right steering control lever back. The further the lever is
pulled back, the quicker the mower will turn right.
right steering control lever back. The further the lever is
pulled back, the quicker the mower will turn right.
-NOTE-
Smooth operation of the steering levers will
produce smooth mower operation. While
learning the operation of the steering
controls, keep the travel speed low.
produce smooth mower operation. While
learning the operation of the steering
controls, keep the travel speed low.
-IMPORTANT-
Do not travel forward over a curb. The
mower may hang up on the curb. Raise the
deck and travel backwards over the curb at a
45 degree angle. (see section 4.1, item 12 for
cutter deck raising instructions)
mower may hang up on the curb. Raise the
deck and travel backwards over the curb at a
45 degree angle. (see section 4.1, item 12 for
cutter deck raising instructions)
Reverse Travel
Disengage power to the mower before backing up.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary
and then only after observation of the entire area
behind the mower.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary
and then only after observation of the entire area
behind the mower.
Before backing up, observe the rear for persons
and obstructions. Clear the area before backing
up. Possible injury or property damage could occur.
and obstructions. Clear the area before backing
up. Possible injury or property damage could occur.
To travel in reverse, pull levers inward out of the neutral
lock position and pull both handles back. Keep the travel
speed low while traveling in reverse.
lock position and pull both handles back. Keep the travel
speed low while traveling in reverse.
-NOTE-
The mower may not travel straight in reverse.
Slight adjustments must be made using the
steering controls.
Slight adjustments must be made using the
steering controls.
To steer left while traveling in reverse, allow the left
steering control lever to move forward. The further the
control is allowed to move forward, the quicker the
mower will turn left.
steering control lever to move forward. The further the
control is allowed to move forward, the quicker the
mower will turn left.
To steer right while traveling in reverse, allow the right
steering control lever to move forward. The further the
control is allowed to move forward, the quicker the
mower will turn right.
steering control lever to move forward. The further the
control is allowed to move forward, the quicker the
mower will turn right.
To stop the reverse travel, allow the steering control
levers to return to the neutral position. If the mower is to
be parked, place the handles in the neutral lock position
and engage the parking brake.
levers to return to the neutral position. If the mower is to
be parked, place the handles in the neutral lock position
and engage the parking brake.
4.6 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER
BLADES)
BLADES)
1. Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to
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.
2. Engage the deck drive by pulling out on the yellow
switch, located on the instrument panel, (Figure 4-3)
to the engage position.
to the engage position.
-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.
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.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Figure 4-3 Cutter Deck Engage Switch
STT99CES
PULL UP TO ENGAGE
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE