Initial Run-In Procedures; Starting The Engine; Ground Travel And Steering - Scag Power Equipment SWZT-36H-14FS Operator's Manual

Section 4

4.4 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES

FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS
1. Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4
and 8 hours.
2. Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20
hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.)
3. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
4. Check interlock system for proper operation.
(See Section 4.3.)
5. Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary.
(See Section 7.9.)

4.5 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 7.5.)
2. Apply the neutral latch levers.
3. Shift the speed control lever into neutral.
4. Place the PTO switch in the disengaged position.
5. Apply the parking brake.
6. If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed.
7. Move the engine throttle control to about half engine
speed.
8. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
9. Pull the recoil starter on the engine.
10. Allow engine to warm before operating the mower.

4.6 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING

- IMPORTANT -
If you are not familiar with the operation of a walk
behind mower with a hydrostatic transmission, the
steering and ground speed operations 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 steering controls to obtain a
smooth operating action.
Practice operating the mower until you are
comfortable with the controls before proceeding
to mow.
FORWARD TRAVEL
To travel forward with the mower, depress the operator
presence control, release the parking brake, select the
desired speed using the speed control lever, pull steering
control levers upward, release the neutral latch for both
sides and slowly release both the left and right steering
control levers. The higher the notch selected using the
speed control lever, the faster the machine will travel.
To stop the forward travel, pull upward on the steering
control levers, lock the neutral latches, shift the speed
control lever into neutral and apply the parking brake.
To steer the mower left while traveling forward, pull upward
on the left steering control lever. The further the lever is
pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn left.
To steer the mower right while traveling forward, pull
upward on the right steering control lever. The further the
lever is pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn right.
Smooth operation of the steering control levers will
produce smooth mower operation. While learning
the operation of the steering controls, keep the
travel speed low.
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