Initial Run-In Procedures; Mower Operation - Scag Power Equipment SW36-14KA Operator's Manual

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9. Always store gasoline in a safety-approved, red
container.
10. Be careful when servicing the battery as it con-
tains acid, which is corrosive and could cause
burns to skin and clothing.
MOWER OPERATION
1. Read and understand the safety instructions
before attempting to operate this machine.
2. Before starting the engine:
11. Batteries release explosive gases when being
charged or discharged. Keep batteries away
from any source of sparks and/or flame.
INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES
(FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXI-
MATELY 10 HOURS)
1. Check the belts for proper tension at 2, 4 and 8
hours. Adjust as needed.
2. Check the steering control rods for neutral
adjustment. (See Adjustments, page 6)
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Check the tires for proper pressure.
Caster Wheels 25 psi.
Drive Wheels 15 psi.
* Check the oil level in the engine.
* Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free
gasoline.
* Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the
fuel tank.
=NOTE=
Uxe gaxo/ine with an octane rating no/exx than
87.
* The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
* The blade clutch switch must be in the OFF
position.
* The operator's presence levers must be
released.
* The neutral latches must be in the neutral
lock position.
* The key switch must be on.
4. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
3. Start the engine:
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Check the safety switches for proper adjustment:
* The engine will crank, but not start if the
machine is not in neutral.
* On electric startmachines, the enginewill not
crank if the PTO switch is on.
* The engine should crank and start if the
machine is in neutral andthe PTO engagement
switch is OFF.
Apply lubricant to all the grease fittings.
Lubricant was applied at the factory. This is
just a precautionary check to make sure that
all the fittings have been lubricated.
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* Choke as required. If the engine is cold, pull
the choke knob out. When the engine starts,
slowly push the choke in. If the engine stalls,
repeat the above operation. When the engine
is warm, choking may not be necessary.
Engage the cutter blades by pulling the blade clutch
switch into the ON position. Push the switch to the
OFF position to disengage the cutter blades.
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U U PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE
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