Operation Considerations - Scag Power Equipment V-TIDE II SVRII-32A-16FX Operator's Manual

Section 2
3. 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. Stand on the operator platform in the
operating position 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. 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. Stand on the operator platform in the
operating position with the engine running, release
the parking brake, and step backwards off of the
operating platform. The engine should shut off.
SVRII 48/52/61 TIGER EYE EQUIPPED MACHINES:
1. Stand on the operator platform in the operating
position, place the steering control levers in the
neutral position, engage the parking brake, and
engage the PTO switch to the ON (up) position. Try
to start the engine; the engine should not start.
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.

2.5 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS

1. Know the function of all controls and how to stop
quickly.
WARNING
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. Under no
circumstances should the machine be operated
on slopes greater than 20 degrees. See Figure
2-1 to determine approximate slope of area to
be mowed. ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED
OPERATION.
2. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on
slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss
of control. Be especially cautious when changing
directions on slopes.
3. Stay two cut widths away from slopes, drop offs,
ditches and retaining walls.
4. To prevent tipping or loss of control, start and stop
smoothly, avoid unnecessary turns and travel at
reduced speed.
5. Immediately apply the parking brake if you lose
steering control while operating. Inspect the machine
and correct the problem before continuing to operate.
6. When using any attachment, never direct the
discharge of material toward bystanders or allow
anyone near the machine while in operation.
7. Start the engine with the operator in the operating
position, cutter blades are disengaged, parking
brake is engaged, and the neutral lever is in neutral.
8. If the mower discharge ever plugs, shut off the
engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all
movement to stop before removing the obstruction.
WARNING
DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged
discharge chute. Use a stick or other device to
remove clogged material after the engine has
stopped running and the blades have stopped
turning.
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