Operation Considerations - Scag Power Equipment V-Ride XL Series Operator's Manual

Section 2
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 2-3,
page 9 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 at least 2 cutting widths away from drop-offs,
ditches, retaining walls, water, avoid any slope
exceeding 20-degrees.
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.
9. Be alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden
hazards in the terrain. Keep away from any drop
offs. Beware of overhead obstructions (low limbs,
etc.), underground obstacles (sprinklers, pipes, tree
roots, etc.). Cautiously enter a new area. Be alert for
hidden hazards.
10. Disengage power to cutter deck before backing up.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary
and then only after observation of the entire area
behind the mower. If you must mow in reverse,
maintain a constant lookout to the rear of the
machine and mow slowly.
11. DO NOT turn sharply. Use care when backing up.
12. Disengage power to cutter deck before crossing
roads, walks or gravel drives.
13. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
14. NEVER raise the deck with the blades engaged.
15. Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended, such as disengaging the
mower, stopping the engine, and removing the key.
16. Disengage power to the attachments when
transporting or when not in use.
17. The machine and attachments should be stopped
and inspected for damage after striking a foreign
object, and damage should be repaired before
restarting and operating the machine.
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