Engaging The Deck Drive - Scag Power Equipment STT61V-25KBD-SS Operator's Manual

To stop the forward travel, pull the steering control levers
back to the neutral position.
To steer the mower left while traveling forward, pull the
left steering lever back. The further the lever is pulled
back, the quicker the mower will turn left.
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.
-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.
-IMPORTANT-
Do not travel forward over a curb. The mower
will hang up on the curb. Raise the deck and
travel backwards over the curb at a 45 degree
angle. (see Section 4.13 on Page 19 for cutter
deck raising instructions)
Reverse Travel
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
Before backing up, observe the rear for persons and
obstructions. Clear the area before backing up.
Possible injury or property damage could occur.
To travel in reverse, pull both handles back. Keep the
travel speed low while traveling in reverse.
The mower may not travel straight in reverse.
Slight adjustments may need to 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.
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.
To stop the reverse travel, allow the steering control
levers to return to the neutral position. If the mower is to
be parked, engage the parking brake.
4.6 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER
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.
2. Engage the deck drive by pulling out on the yellow
switch, located on the instrument panel, (Figure 4-3)
to the engage position.
Figure 4-3 Cutter Engage Switch
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.
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Section 4
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PULL UP TO ENGAGE
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE
STT99CES
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