Initial Run-In Procedures; Starting The Engine; Ground Travel - Scag Power Equipment SFC30-7CV Operator's Manual

Section 4

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 blades 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 firmly
pull straight out to avoid excessive rope wear from
starter rope guide.
4. Gradually return choke control to OFF position after
engine starts and warms up. Allow engine to warm
before operating the mower.

4.5 GROUND TRAVEL

- IMPORTANT -
If you are not familiar with the operation of a
machine with a variable speed transmission, the
ground speed operation should be learned and
practiced in an open area, away from buildings,
fences, or obstructions.
Learn the operation on flat ground before operating
on slopes.
Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow
forward travel.
Learn to feather the drive control bar to obtain a
smooth operating action.
Practice operating the mower until you are
comfortable with the controls before proceeding
to mow.
FORWARD TRAVEL
Figure 4-3. Travel Controls
1. Release parking brake.
2. Pull upward on the drive control bar.
3. Forward travel.
To travel forward with the mower, slowly pull upward on the
drive control bar. The further the drive control bar is pulled
upward the greater the forward speed will be. To decrease
the speed, slowly release the drive control bar.
To stop the forward travel, release the drive control bar
allowing it to return back to the neutral position.
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