Maintenance Considerations & Storage - Scag Power Equipment Liberty Z SZL48-18FR Operator's Manual

Section 2
Figure 2-1.
WARNING
Be cautious when loading and unloading onto
trailers or trucks.
Use only a full width ramp.
Ramp angle should be no more than 15 Degrees.
See Figure 2-1 to help determine approximate
slope.
Back up the ramp and drive down forward.
2.9 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS &
STORAGE
1. Never make adjustments to the machine with the
engine running unless specifically instructed to do
so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and
clothing away from moving parts.
2. Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect
spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting of the
engine when servicing or adjusting the machine.
Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting,
cleaning or repairing.
3. Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before
making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal
first and the positive last. Reconnect the positive first
and the negative last.
4. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to ensure the
machine is in safe working condition. Check blade
mounting bolts frequently to be sure they are tight.
5. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. See the engine operator's
manual for information on engine settings.
6. To reduce fire hazard, keep the cutting units, drives,
muffler and engine free of grass, leaves, excessive
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grease, oil and dirt. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel soaked debris. Allow the machine to
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cool before storing.
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7. Park the machine on level ground and engage the
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parking brake.
8. NEVER allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
9. Use care when checking blades. Use a Blade Buddy
(P/N 92125), wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and
USE CAUTION when servicing blades. Only replace
blades. NEVER straighten or weld blades.
10. Keep all parts in good working condition. Replace all
worn or damaged decals.
11. Use jack stands to support components when
required.
12. Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
Hydraulic fl uid is under high pressure and can
penetrate skin causing injury. If hydraulic fl uid
is injected into the skin, it must be surgically
removed within a few hours by a doctor or
gangrene may result.
Keep body and hands away from pinholes or
nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high
pressure. Use paper or cardboard and not hands
to search for leaks.
Safely relieve all pressure from the hydraulic
system by placing the control levers in the neutral
lock position and shutting off the engine before
performing any work on the hydraulic system.
If you need service on your hydraulic system,
please see your authorized Scag dealer.
13. Let the engine cool before storing.
14. DO NOT store the machine near an open flame.
15. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting.
16. DO NOT store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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