Scag Power Equipment SW Manuel D’Utilisation

6. Apply lubricant to all the grease fittings.

Lubricant was applied at the factory. This is just a
precautionary check to make sure that all the
fittings have been lubricated.

9. Let the engine cool before storing.

4. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.

3. Check the tires for proper pressure.

Caster Wheels

25 psi.

Drive Wheels

12 psi.

2. Check the steering control rods for neutral adjust

ment (See Adjustments, page 10).

1. Check the belts for proper tension at 2, 4 and 8

hours. Adjust as needed.

5. Check the safety switches for proper adjustment:

* The engine will not start if the PTO switch is on.

* The engine will not start if the machine is not in
   neutral.

* The engine should start if the machine is in neutral
   and the PTO engagement switch is off.

          Use gasoline with an octane rating no less than

1. Read and understand the safety instructions before

attempting to operate this machine.

2. Before starting the engine:

* Check the oil level in the engine.

* Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free
   gasoline.

* Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel
   tank.

* The blade clutch switch must be in the OFF
    position.

* The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.

* The key switch must be on.

* The neutral latches must be in the neutral lock
    position

* The operator's presence levers must be released.

3.

Start the engine:

* Choke as required. If the engine is cold, pull the
   choke knob out. When the engine starts, slowly
   push the choke in. If the engine stalls, repeat the
   above operation. When the engine is warm,
   choking may not be necessary.

4. Engage the cutter blades by depressing the operator

presence levers and pulling the blade clutch switch
into the ON position. Push the switch to the OFF
position to disengage the cutter blades.

10. DO NOT store the machine near an open flame.

11. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting.

12. Always store gasoline in a safety-approved, red

container.

13. Use jack stands to support components when

required.

14. Carefully release pressure from components with

stored energy.

15. Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s)

or wear gloves and use caution when servicing
blades. Only replace blades. NEVER straighten or
weld blades.