Safety Interlock System - Scag Power Equipment SZC Operator's Manual

Section 4
5. Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number of
hours the engine has been operated. It operates
whenever the ignition key switch is in the ON
position. It can be used to keep track of
maintenance intervals and the amount of time
required to perform various tasks.
6. Fuse Holders (Figure 4-1). Two 20-amp fuses
protect the mower's electrical system. To replace
fuses, pull fuse out of the socket and install a new
fuse.
7. Left Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used to
control the mower's left wheel when traveling
forward or reverse.
8. Right Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used to
control the mower's right wheel when traveling
forward or reverse.
9. Parking Brake Control (Figure 4-1). Used to
engage and disengage the parking brakes. Pull the
lever back to engage the parking brakes. Push the
lever forward to disengage the parking brakes.
10. Fuel Switching Valve (Figure 4-1). Located on
the left side of the machine. Used to shut off fuel
supply to the engine and change fuel supply between
the fuel tanks. Rotate the valve counter clockwise to
supply fuel from the tank on the left side only.
Rotate the valve clockwise to supply fuel from the
tank on the right side only.
11. Dump Valve Control (Figure 4-2). Located on
the hydraulic pumps, used to "free-wheel" the
mower. Rotating the levers clockwise until they stop
allows the unit to move under hydraulic power. The
levers must be in this position and torqued to 10ft/lbs
during operation of the mower. Rotating the levers
counter-clockwise, 1-2 turns, allows the mower to be
moved by hand (free-wheeling).
12. Deck Lift Foot Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to raise
and lower the cutter deck.
13. Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1). Used
to set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height.
Figure 4-2 Dump Valve Control
14. Cutter Deck Release Lever (Figure 4-1). Used
to lock the cutter deck in the transport position. Push
the foot pedal forward and lift up on the release lever
to release the cutter deck for normal mowing.
15. Seat Belt (Figure 4-1). Used to secure the
operator. Seat belt must be worn at all times during
operation.

4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

The mower is equipped with a safety interlock system
that prevents the engine from starting unless the deck
drive is disengaged, the parking brake is engaged, the
steering control levers are in the neutral position and the
operator is in the seat. The interlock system shuts off
the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the
steering control levers not in the neutral position and/or
the cutter blades engaged and/or the parking brake not
engaged.
WARNING:
Never operate the mower with the interlock
system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not
disengage or bypass any switch; injury to yourself
and others or property damage could result.
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