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WARNING: REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR! Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment.
Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE 1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS SCAG Power Equipment SERIAL NUMBER Model Serial PLATE LOCATION STC 2K SPL Figure 1-1 Tractor Serial Number Plate Location...
Section 2 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONT'D) -NOTE- WARNING: This machine is equipped with an interlock system intended to protect the operator and others from injury. This is accomplished by preventing the 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS engine from starting unless the deck drive is disengaged, the parking brake is on, the steering control levers are in the neutral position and the operator is in the seat.
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you have read this manual. Learn the location and purpose of all controls and instruments before you operate this mower. 4.1 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION DECK LIFT LEFT STEERING RIGHT STEERING CONTROL...
Section 4 DUMP VALVE CONTROL LEVERS STC99DVC Figure 4-2 Dump Valve Control 4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM WARNING: Never operate the mower with the interlock system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not disengage or bypass any switch; injury to yourself and others or property damage could result.
Section 4 4.5 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING 4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting fluids in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition that could result in engine damage and/or personal injury.
Section 4 4.6 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER BLADES) Reverse Travel CAUTION: Disengage power to the mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after observation of the entire area behind the mower. CAUTION: Before backing up, observe the rear for persons and obstructions.
Section 4 4.9 AFTER OPERATION 4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION WARNING: DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down). If the machine can back up the slope without the wheels slipping, reduce speed and use extreme caution.
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Section 4 4.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL ROTATING BLADES NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGE CHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the engine and remove the key and only then use a stick or similar object to remove material if clogging has occurred. 4.11 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE STOPPED 4.12 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING...
Section 4 4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT LANYARD PIN WARNING: Do not adjust the cutting height with the mower blades rotating. Disengage the power to the cutter blades and then adjust cutting height. STC99ACH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL DECK RELEASE LEVER STC99DRL...
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CAUSE CURE CONDITION Stringers - Occasional Blades of Uncut Grass Width of Deck SGB020 Streaking - Strips of Uncut Grass in Cutting Path Width of Deck SGB018 Streaking - Strips of Uncut Grass Between Cutting Paths Width Width Deck...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D) CAUSE CURE CONDITION Uneven Cut on Flat Ground - Wavy High-Low Appearance, Scalloped Cut, or Rough Contour Width of Deck SGB020 Uneven Cut on Uneven Ground - Wavy Appearance, High-Low Scalloped Cut, or Rough Contour Width of Deck SGB021 Sloping Ridge Across Width of Cutting Path...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D) CAUSE CURE CONDITION Scalping - Blades Hitting Dirt or Cutting Very Close to the Ground Width of Deck SGB022 Step Cut - Ridge in Center of Cutting path Width of Deck SGB024 Slope Cut - Sloping Ridges Across Width of Cutting Path Width of Deck...
Section 6 ADJUSTMENTS 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING: -NOTE- Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could result. Loosen Here Loosen Here 3-1/4" to 3-1/2" STC99BA LOOSEN HERE 1/8" 390S0153 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS...
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Section 6 Neutral Adjustment LOOSEN HERE LOOSEN HERE ADJUST HERE ADJUST HERE LEFT STEERING CONTROL ROD RIGHT STEERING CONTROL ROD STC2KLSCRA STC2KRSCRA...
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Section 6 Tracking Adjustment CAUTION: Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making any adjustments. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work. -NOTE- CAUTION: The engine and drive unit can get hot during operation causing burn injuries.
Section 7 7.6 ENGINE AIR CLEANER A. Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner Element To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and refueling. FUEL FILTER STC99EFF FUEL FILTER STC99KFF...
Section 7 7.7 BATTERY WARNING: A. Checking Electrolyte Level and Cleaning Electric storage battery fluid contains sulfuric Battery acid which is POISON and can cause SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS. Avoid contact of fluid with eyes, skin, or clothing. Use proper protective gear when handling batteries. DO NOT tip any battery beyond 45°...
Section 7 WARNING: WARNING: BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE Always wear proper hand and eye protection GASES. Charge the battery in a well when working with cutter blades. ventilated space so gases produced while charging can dissipate. WARNING: Do not attempt to straighten a bent blade, and never weld a broken or cracked blade.
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Section 7 HEX NUT-TORQUE ANGLE BLADE BACK TO 75 LB-FT DO NOT CUT IN SPINDLE CUTTER SHAFT DECK "X" MUST NOT EXCEED HEX HEAD 1/3 BLADE WIDTH BOLT / NUT 390S0139 SPINDLE ASSEMBLY CUTTER BLADE SPACER CUTTER BLADE WASHER HEX HEAD BOLT 390S0160 C.
Section 7 7.11 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY CAUTION: Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it is hot. Do not wash the engine; use compressed air.
48404 INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE CUTTING OPERATING MACHINE HEIGHT READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481039 SLOW START CHOKE FAST MOWER DECK PULL OUT TO ENGAGE 482214 PUSH IN TO DISENGAGE 482216 FUEL VALVE FUEL TANK FUEL TANK 482213 482101 STC 2K RDP1...
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