Table of Contents
Advertisement
R
TEST NOT USING THE GRASS BAG
1. Remove the grass bag.
2. Install the rear discharge plug.
3. Move the machine onto a paved surface such as
a driveway, sidewalk, parking lot or patio next to a
section of grass.
4. Position the machine next to a patch of grass and
approximately 3" away. See Figure 4-2.
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.
14
Section 4
Advertisement
Table of Contents
