Moving Mower With Engine Stopped; Recommendations For Mowing; Adjusting Cutting Height - Scag Power Equipment Wildcat STWC52V-26KA-LC Operator's Manual

Section 4
4.11 MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE
STOPPED
1. To "free-wheel" or move the mower around without
the engine running, rotate the dump valve levers
counter-clockwise open. See Figure 4-4. Disengage
the parking brake and move the mower by hand.
When the machine is in the desired position, engage
the parking brake and rotate the levers clockwise
until they stop (closed). The dump valve levers must
be returned to the CLOSED position and torqued to
10 lb-ft to drive the mower.
DUMP VALVE
CONTROL LEVERS
Figure 4-4. Dump Valve Control
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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.
2. The discharge chute must not be removed and
must be kept in the lowest position to deflect grass
clippings and thrown objects downward. Direct the
side discharge away from sidewalks or streets to
minimize cleanup of clippings. When mowing close
to obstacles, direct the discharge away from the
obstacles to reduce the chance of property damage
by thrown objects.
3. Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cut
grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass
for best appearance). Mow frequently.
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The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-1/2
inches to 5-1/2 inches at 1/4-inch intervals. To adjust the
cutting height:
STC 2001 DVC
DO NOT adjust the cutting height with the mower
blades rotating. Disengage the power to the cutter
blades and then adjust cutting height.
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2.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
PEDAL
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Keep mower and discharge chute clean.
When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice.
Raise the mower to the highest setting for the first
pass and then make a second pass to the desired
height.
Use a slow travel speed for trimming purposes.
Operate the engine at full throttle for best cutting.
Mowing with a lower RPM causes the mower to tear
the grass. The engine is designed to be operated at
full speed.
Use the alternate stripe pattern for best lawn
appearance. Vary the direction of the stripe each
time the grass is mowed to avoid wear patterns in
the grass.

ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT

WARNING
Disengage the power to the cutter blades.
Push the cutting height adjustment foot pedal all
the way forward using your right foot until it locks in
place. See Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5. Adjusting Cutting Height
R
LANYARD
PIN
STC 2006 ACH