Hillside Operation; Parking The Mower; After Operation; Removing Clogged Material - Scag Power Equipment STT52V-27CH Operator's Manual

Section 4

4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION

WARNING:
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope,
attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down). If
the machine can back up the slope without the
wheels slipping, reduce speed and use extreme
caution. ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED
OPERATION.
1. This mower has been designed for good traction and
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. The Roll-Over
Protection System is standard equipment for this
machine. See Section 2.5, page 7 of this manual for
further details.
2. To prevent tipping or loss of control, do not start or
stop suddenly, avoid unnecessary turns and travel at
reduced speed. If tires loose traction, disengage
blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
3. Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill. Sudden
starts may cause the machine to tip backwards.
4. Loss of traction may occur when traveling down hill.
Weight transfers to the front of the machine and may
cause the drive wheels to slip causing loss of braking
or steering.
5. Keep tires properly inflated.

4.8 PARKING THE MOWER

1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do
not park the machine on an incline.
2. Place the steering control levers in the neutral
position.
3. Disengage the cutter blades
4. Slow the engine to idle speed.
5. Engage the parking brake.
6. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove
the key.

4.9 AFTER OPERATION

1. Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not use
high pressure spray or direct the spray onto electrical
components.
-IMPORTANT-
Do not wash a hot or running engine. Cold
water will damage the engine. Use compressed
air to clean the engine if it is hot.
2. Keep the entire mower clean to inhibit serious heat
damage to the engine or hydraulic oil circuit.
3. Check the drive belts for proper alignment and any
signs of wear. Correct and adjust if necessary.
CAUTION:
To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to
cool before removing the fuel tank cap and
refueling.
4. After the mower has cooled down, fill the fuel tank
with fresh, clean fuel at the end of every day of
operation.
5. Check the tire pressure. Adjust pressure if
necessary.

4.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL

ROTATING BLADES
NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGE
CHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the engine
and remove the key and only then use a stick or
similar object to remove material if clogging has
occurred.
1. If the discharge chute becomes clogged, shut off the
engine and remove the ignition key. Using a stick or
similar item, dislodge the clogged material. Then
resume normal mowing.
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