Parking The Mower; After Operation; Removing Clogged Material; Moving Mower With Engine Stopped - Scag Power Equipment SFZ52-23FS Operator's Manual

Section 4
4.8

PARkING THE MOWER

1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do not
park the machine on an incline.
2. Place the steering control levers in the neutral
position.
3. Disengage the cutter blades.
4. Slow the engine to idle speed.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and pull the parking
brake lever back to engage the parking brake. See
Figure 4-2.
6. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove
the key.
4.9

AFTER OPERATION

1. Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not
use high pressure spray or direct the spray onto
electrical components.
- IMPoRtANt -
Do not wash a hot or running engine. Cold water
will damage the engine. Use compressed air to
clean the engine if it is hot.
2. Keep the entire mower clean to inhibit serious heat
damage to the engine or hydraulic oil circuit.
3. Check the drive belts for proper alignment and any
signs of wear. Correct and adjust if necessary.
DANGER
To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower
to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and
refueling.
4. After the mower has cooled down, fill the fuel tank
with fresh, clean fuel at the end of every day of
operation. See Engine Owner's Manual for proper
octane requirements.
5. Check the tire pressure. Adjust pressure if
necessary.
4.10

REMOvING CLOGGED MATERIAL

DANGER
ROTATING BLADES
NEvER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGE
CHUTE FOR ANY REASON!
Shut off the engine and remove the key and
only then use a stick or similar object to remove
material if clogging has occurred.
1. If the discharge chute becomes clogged, shut off
the engine and remove the ignition key. Using a stick
or similar item, dislodge the clogged material. Then
resume normal mowing.
4.11 MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE
STOPPED
To "free-wheel" or move the mower around without the
engine running, place the dump valve levers in the FREE-
WHEEL position. See Figure 4-4, page 13. Disengage the
parking brake and move the mower by hand. When the
machine is in the desired position, engage the parking
brake and place the dump valve levers in the DRIVE
position. The dump valve levers must be returned to the
DRIVE position to drive the mower.
4.12

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING

1. Do not mow with dull blades. A dull blade will tear
grass, resulting in poor lawn appearance and
reduced mowing power.
WARNING
DO NOT operate without Discharge Chute,
Mulching kit, or entire Grass Catcher properly
installed.
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