Initiai Run-In_9; Operating Instructions_9 - Scag Power Equipment SW32-13KA Technical Manual

INITIAL RUN-IN_
WARNING: Use extreme caution during mower's initial
run-in to assure caster wheels are adequately blocked and
drive wheels do not inadvertently contact ground. Keep
bystanders away from machine. Never allow mower to
discharge towards bystanders. Never leave the machine
unattended during the initial run-in.
1. Lubricate all fittings as specified in Lubrication Section.
2. Locate machine in a secure area, away from bystand¬
ers, and preferably facing a wall. Raise drive wheels off
ground. Block caster wheels. Make sure area under
cutter deck is dear of objects.
3. Start engine and shift transmission into fourth gear.
Engage cutter blades. Set throttle for 3/4 of full engine
rpm.
4. Run the machine for a few minutes.
5. Declutch cutter blades. Shift transmission into
NEUTRAL. Stop engine.
6. Check tension of blade drive belt(s) and transmission
drive belt. Adjust if necessary.
7. If necessary, readjust steering control and brake rods
as indicated in the Adjustments Section.
8. Check function of all safety interlocks. Make sure that
engine will not start unless transmission is in neutral and
blade clutch is disengaged.
9. Check tire pressure and adjust to:
Caster Wheels 25 psi.
Drive Wheels 15 psi.
YOU ARE NOW READY TO MOW WITH
CONFIDENCE!
_SCAB
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read and understand the instructions on safety before
attempting to operate.
2. Before starting engine:
* Fuel valve must be opened.
* Transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
Blade clutch lever must be in STOP position.
* Neutral latches must be in NEUTRAL LOCK
position.
* Key switch on.
* Choke as required.
3. Start engine. Adjust throttle to achieve proper blade
speed.
4. Engage cutter blades by pushing blade clutch lever
forward until it snaps into the ON position. Pull lever
back to disengage cutter blades.
5. Shift transmission into gear for desired mowing speed.
NOTE: Top speed is suggested only for transport!
6. While squeezing steering brake levers with both hands,
release both neutral latches.
7. When steering brake levers are released, machine will
travel straight. To make a right turn, squeeze RH lever
to turn left squeeze LH lever.
8. TO STOP wheel drive, squeeze both levers, lock neu¬
tral latches, shift transmission into neutral.
WARNING: To avoid serious bodily injury and damage
to transmission, machine must be at full stop before shift¬
ing from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward.
9. In reverse gear, the steering brake levers must be
pushed downward for maximum traction.
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