Initial Run-In Procedures; Starting The Engine; Ground Travel And Steering - Scag Power Equipment V-RIDE II SVRII-32A-23BV Operator's Manual

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2. Stand on the operator platform in the operating
position, place the steering control levers in the
neutral position, disengage the parking brake, and
move the PTO switch to the OFF (down) position.
Try to start the engine; the engine should not start.
3. Stand on the operator platform in the operating
position, place the steering control levers in the
neutral position, engage the parking brake, move the
PTO switch to the OFF (down) position, and start the
engine. With the engine running, engage the PTO
switch to the ON (up) position, and step backwards
off of the operating platform. The engine should shut
off.
4. Stand on the operator platform in the operating
position, place the steering control levers in the
neutral position, engage the parking brake, move the
PTO switch to the OFF (down) position, and start the
engine. With the engine running, release the parking
brake, and step backwards off of the operating
platform. The engine should shut off.
WARNING
Never operate the mower with the interlock
system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do
not disengage or bypass any switch; injury to
yourself and others or property damage could
result.

4.5 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 oil level in the hydraulic system reservoir.
See Section 7.3.
4. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
5. Check interlock system for proper operation.
See Section 4.2.
6. Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary.
See Section 7.10.

4.6 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. Place the steering control levers in the neutral
position and disengage the cutter blades.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed.
5. Move the engine throttle control to about half engine
speed.
6. Turn the ignition key to the start position and start
the engine.
7. Allow engine to warm before operating the mower.

4.7 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING

- IMPORTANT -
If you are not familiar with the operation of a
machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic
transmissions, the steering and ground speed
operations should be learned and practiced in
an open area, away from buildings, fences, or
obstructions. Practice until you are comfortable
with the handling of the machine before attempting
to mow. Learn the operation on flat ground before
operating on slopes.
- IMPORTANT -
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.
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