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5.
Start the engine. Allow the engine to warm up before engaging
the blades.
6.
Engage the blade.
-NOTE-
The grass next to the the machine should start to
move from the air flow, indicating that the blade
is rotating.
7.
Watch the grass and release the control bar.
8.
Immediately start counting out 3 seconds and watch for the
grass to stop moving.
Figure 4-2. Blade Stop Test
-NOTE-
If the grass does not stop moving within 3 seconds
of releasing the control bar, the blade stop system
could be deteriorating or out of adjustment. Contact
your local Authorized Scag Power Equipment
Dealer immediately to have the blade stop system
repaired.
9.
Shut the engine off and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3"
3"
WARNING
Never operate the mower with the blade stop
system malfunctioning. Do not disengage or
bypass any part of the blade stop system; injury
to yourself and others or property damage could
result.
4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES
FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 8 HOURS
1.
Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4 and 8
hours.
2.
Change the engine oil only after the first 8 hours of operation.
Refer to engine owner's manual supplied with this unit when
servicing.
3.
Test the blade stop system daily before operation. See Section
4.2)
4.
Inspect the air filter.
5.
Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
6.
Inspect the cutter blade and service as necessary.
7.
Check the parking brake function.
8.
Check clutch cable function.
4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting
fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a "runaway" engine condition
that could result in engine damage and/or
personal injury.
1.
Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located by the fuel tank, is
completely open. (See Section 7.3.)
2.
Move the engine throttle control to full throttle. If the engine is
cold, choke the engine as needed by moving the throttle / choke
control lever fully forward past the detent.
3.
Slowly pull starter handle until just past compression-STOP!
Return starter handle then firmly pull straight out to avoid
excessive rope wear from starter rope guide.
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