Scag Power Equipment SWZ36A-16KAI Manuel D’Utilisation

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Section 2
If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English 
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or Spanish, it is the owner's responsibility to explain 
this material to them.
DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing. Loose clothing, 
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jewelry or long hair could get tangled in moving 
parts. Do not operate the machine wearing shorts; 
always wear adequate protective clothing including 
long pants. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes and 
a helmet is advisable and is required by some local 
ordinances and insurance regulations.
 WARNING
Always  wear  hearing  protection.  Operating  this 
machine  over  prolonged  periods  of  time  can 
cause loss of hearing.
Keep the machine and attachments in good 
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operating condition. Keep all shields and safety 
devices in place. If a shield, safety device or decal 
is defective or damaged, repair or replace it before 
operating the machine.
 WARNING
This machine is equipped with an interlock system 
intended to protect the operator and others from 
injury. This  is  accomplished  by  preventing  the 
engine  from  starting  unless  the  deck  drive  is 
disengaged  and  the  transmission  is  in  neutral. 
The system shuts off the engine if the operator 
releases the operator pressence levers with the 
deck  drive  engaged  and/or  the  transmission 
is  not  in  neutral.  Never  operate  equipment 
with  the  interlock  system  disconnected  or 
malfunctioning.
Be sure the interlock switches are functioning 
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correctly.
Fuel is flammable; handle it with care. Fill the fuel 
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tank outdoors. Never fill it indoors. Use a funnel or 
spout to prevent spillage. Clean up any spillage 
before starting the engine.
DO NOT add fuel to a running or hot engine. Allow 
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the engine to cool for several minutes before adding 
fuel. Never fuel indoors or inside enclosed trailers.
Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.), 
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open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and 
fuel container. Use only approved containers.
Equipment must comply with the latest requirements 
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per SAE J137 and/or ANSI/ASAE S279 when driven 
on public roads.
Do not operate without the side discharge chute 
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installed and in the down position or with an optional 
grass catcher or mulch plate completely installed.
Check the blade mounting bolts at frequent intervals 
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for proper tightness.
OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS
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Know the function of all controls and how to stop 
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quickly.
 WARNING
DO  NOT  operate  on  steep  slopes.  ALWAYS 
FOLLOW OSHA APPROvED OPERATION.
Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on 
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slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss 
of control. Be especially cautious when changing 
directions on slopes.
To prevent tipping or loss of control, start and stop 
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smoothly, avoid unnecessary turns and travel at 
reduced speed.
When using any attachment, never direct the 
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discharge of material toward bystanders or allow 
anyone near the machine while in operation.
Start the engine when the neutral latches are in 
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the neutral lock position, the cutter blades are 
disengaged, parking brake is engaged and the 
speed control lever is in neutral.
If the mower discharge ever plugs, shut off the 
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engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all 
movement to stop before removing the obstruction.