Moving Mower With Engine Stopped; Recommendations For Mowing - Scag Power Equipment STCII-48V-26MX Operator's Manual

Section 4
4.13 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE
STOPPED
To "free-wheel" or move the mower around without the
engine running, rotate the dump valve counter-clockwise.
See Figure 4-7. Disengage the parking brake and move
the mower by hand. When the machine is in the desired
position, engage the parking brake and rotate clockwise
until they stop. The dump valves must be returned to
the DRIVE position and torqued to 10ft/lbs to drive the
mower.
Figure 4-7. Dump Valve Control

4.14 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
4. Keep mower and discharge chute clean.
5. When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice.
6. Use a slow travel speed for trimming purposes.
7. Operate the engine at full throttle for best cutting.
8. Use the alternate stripe pattern for best lawn
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CONTROL
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grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass
for best appearance). Mow frequently.
Raise the mower to the highest setting for the first
pass and then make a second pass to the desired
height.
Mowing with a lower RPM causes the mower to tear
the grass. The engine is designed to be operated at
full speed.
appearance. Vary the direction of the stripe each
time the grass is mowed to avoid wear patterns in
the grass.
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