Engaging The Deck Drive (Cutter Blades); Hillside Operation - Scag Power Equipment STHM-23GV Operator's Manual

Section 4
Figure 4-3. Reverse Operation
Depress Heel end of Pedal
To stop the reverse travel, release the drive pedal to the
neutral position.
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The mower may not travel straight in reverse.
Slight adjustments may need to be made using
the steering control.
4.6 ENGAGING THE DECk DRIvE (CUTTER
BLADES)
1. Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to
engage the deck drive at high speed as this shortens
the electric clutch life — use only moderate engine
speed when engaging the deck drive.
2. Engage the deck drive by pulling out on the yellow
switch, located on the instrument panel, to the
engage position. See Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4. Cutter engage Switch
SGB003
PULL UP TO ENGAGE
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE
390S0138
A squealing noise may be heard when engaging
or disengaging the deck drive. It is caused by the
electric clutch plates meshing as the mower comes
up to speed. This is normal.
3. To disengage the deck drive, push the switch in to
the disengage position.
4. Always operate the engine at full throttle to properly
maintain cutting speed. If the engine starts to lug
down, reduce the forward speed and allow the
engine to operate at maximum RPM.
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. Under no circumstances should the
machine be operated on slopes greater than 15
degrees. ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROvED
OPERATION.
1. This mower has been designed for good traction and
stability under normal mowing conditions. However,
caution must be used when traveling on slopes,
especially when the grass is wet. Wet grass reduces
traction and steering control.
2. To prevent tipping or loss of control, do not start or
stop suddenly, avoid unnecessary turns and travel
at reduced speed. If tires loose traction, disengage
blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
3. Loss of traction may occur when traveling on a hill
or slope. Weight transfer on the machine may cause
the drive wheels to slip causing loss of braking or
steering.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
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