Section 1 - General Information; Introduction; Direction Reference; Servicing The Engine And Drive Train Components - Scag Power Equipment CHEETAH II SCZII-61V-31FX Operator's Manual

Section 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Your mower was built to the highest standards in the
industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum
efficiency of your mower depends on you following the
operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in
this manual.
If additional information or service is needed, contact your
Scag Power Equipment Dealer.
We encourage you to contact your dealer for repairs.
All Scag dealers are informed of the latest methods to
service this equipment and provide prompt and efficient
service in the field or at their service shop. They carry a
full line of Scag service parts.
- IMPORTANT -
The replacement of any part on this product
by other than the manufacturer's authorized
replacement part may adversely affect the
performance, durability or safety of this
product.
Use of other than original Scag replacement
parts will void the warranty.
When ordering parts, always give the model and serial
number of your mower. The serial number plate is located
on the frame between the engine and seat where shown
in Figure 1-1.
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE LOCATION
Figure 1-1. Mower Serial Number Plate Location
USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND
ACCESSORIES.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1
Attachments and accessor ies manufactured by
companies other than Scag Power Equipment are
not approved for use on this machine. See Section 8,
Paragraph 8-1. Be aware that using attachments with the
mower may affect stability. Be sure to follow the directions
found in the operator's manual.
WARNING
For pictorial clarity, some illustrations and figures
in this manual may show shields, guards or plates
open or removed. Under no circumstances should
your mower be operated without these devices
in place.
All information is based upon product information available
at the time of approval for printing. Scag Power Equipment
reserves the right to make changes at any time without
notice and without incurring any obligation.

1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE

The "Right" and "Left", "Front" and "Rear" of the machine
are referenced from the operator's right and left when
seated in the normal operating position and facing the
forward travel direction.
1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE
TRAIN COMPONENTS
Details regarding the service and repair of the engine,
hydraulic pumps and gearboxes are not covered in
this manual; only routine maintenance and general
service instructions are provided. For service of these
components during the limited warranty period, it
is impor tant to contact your Scag dealer or find a
local authorized servicing agent of the component
manufacturer. Any unauthorized work done on these
components during the warranty period may void your
warranty.
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