Engine Oil Maintenance; Engine Air Cleaner Maintenance; Cleaning The Machine - Scag Power Equipment SW Operator's Manual

CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL
The engine oil level should be checked after every 8
hours of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine
Operator's Manual furnished with this mower.
CHANGING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL
After the first 5 hours of operation, change the engine
crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafter,
change the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of
operation or bi-weekly, whichever occurs first. Refer to
the Engine Operator's Manual furnished with this mower
for instructions.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
After the first 5 hours of operation, replace the engine oil
filter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter every 200 hours of
operation or every month, whichever occurs first. Refer
to Engine Operator's Manual for instructions.
ENGINE AIR CLEANER
For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates
how often the air cleaner should be serviced. Refer to
the Engine Operator's Manual furnished with this mower
for instructions.
In extremely dusty conditions it may be necessary
to service the air cleaner daily to prevent engine
damage.

CLEANING THE MACHINE

CAUTION:
Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it
is hot. Do not wash the engine; use compressed
air.
1. After each use, wash the mower and cutter deck.
Use cold water and automotive cleaners. Do not use
pressure cleaners.
2. Do not spray electrical components.
-NOTE-
3. Repair damaged metal surfaces using Scag touch-up
paint (P/N 48521) available from your authorized
Scag dealer. Wax the mower with an automotive
paint wax for maximum paint protection.
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