Maintenance Considerations - Scag Power Equipment STC Operator's Manual

2. Whenever possible, avoid operating the machine near
ditches, embankments and steep inclines.
3. Reduce speed when turning, operating on slopes, slick
or wet surfaces. Allow extra distance to stop.
4. Stay off of slopes too steep for safe operation. To check
a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck
down). If the machine cannot back up the slope without
the wheels slipping, do not operate the machine on this
slope.
5. Always travel up or down the slope whenever possible.
Never across the slope.
6. Operate the machine smoothly, no sudden turns, starts
or stops on a slope.
7. Never tow on slopes. The weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
8. DO NOT permit untrained personnel to operate the
machine.

2.6 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS

1. Never make adjustments to the machine with the
engine running unless specifically instructed to do so.
If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from moving parts.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
accidental starting of the engine when servicing or
adjusting the machine.
3. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to ensure the
machine is in safe working condition. Check blade
mounting bolts frequently to be sure they are tight.
4. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. See the engine operator's manual
for information on engine settings.
5. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass,
leaves, excessive grease, oil and dirt.
CAUTION:
Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. Keep body
and hands away from pinholes or nozzles that eject
hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Hydraulic
fluid under high pressure may have sufficient force
to penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If
hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be
surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
or gangrene may result. If you need service on
your hydraulic system, please see your authorized
Scag dealer.
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