Section 1 - General Information; Introduction; Direction Reference; Servicing The Engine And Drive Train Components - Scag Power Equipment SFC-21-4GX 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
Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer.
We encourage you to contact your Authorized Scag Power
Equipment 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.
TH E REP LACEM EN T O F AN Y PAR T ON T H IS
PRODUCT BY OTHER THAN THE MANUFACTURER'S
A U T H O R I Z E D R E P L A C E M E N T PA R T M AY
A D V E R S E LY A F F E C T T H E P E R F O R M A N C E ,
DURABILITY OR SAFETY OF THIS PRODUCT.
U S E O F O T H E R
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 right side on the frame. See Figure 1-1.
Division of Metalcraft of Mayville
Assembled in West Bend, WI
www.scag.com/patents
Figure 1-1. Mower Serial Number Plate Location
GENERAL INFORMATION
T H A N O R I G I N A L S C A G
LOT
ABCD
1234
Meets CPSC
blade safety
requirements
USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS
AND ACCESSORIES.
Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies
other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for
use on this machine. See Section 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. See
Section 8, Paragraph 8-1.
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 in
the normal operating position and facing the forward travel
direction.
1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE
TRAIN COMPONENTS
The detail servicing and repair of the engine, transmissions
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 important to contact your Authorized Scag
Power Equipment 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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