Initial Run-In Procedures; Mower Operation - Scag Power Equipment SWZ Operator's Manual

7. The engine must be shut off before checking the oil
or adding oil to the crankcase.
8. Allow the engine to cool before storing the mower in
any enclosure such as a garage or storage shed.
Make sure the fuel tank is empty if the machine is to
be stored in excess of 30 days. Do not store the
mower near any open flame or where gasoline fumes
may be ignited by a spark.
9. Always store gasoline in a safety-approved, red
container.
10. Be careful when servicing the battery as it
contains acid, which is corrosive and could cause
burns to skin and clothing.
11. Batteries release explosive gases when being
charged or discharged. Keep batteries away
from any source of sparks and/or flame.
12. Make sure all hydraulic connections are tight and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condi-
tion before starting the machine.
13. Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. If you
need service on your hydraulic system, please
see your authorized Scag dealer.

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 and the speed
control for neutral adjustment. (See Adjust
ments, page 6-8)
3. Check the tires for proper pressure.
Caster Wheels
Drive Wheels
4. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
25 psi.
15 psi.
5. Check the safety switches for proper adjustment:
* The engine should crank and start if the
machine is in neutral, the PTO engagement
switch is OFF and the parking brake is ON.
6. 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.

MOWER OPERATION

1. Read and understand the safety instructions
before attempting to operate this machine.
2. Before starting the engine:
* Check the oil level in the engine and the
hydraulic reservoir.
* Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-
free gasoline.
* Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the
fuel tank.
Use gasoline with an octane rating no less than
87.
* The speed adjustment lever must be in
NEUTRAL.
* The blade clutch switch must be in the OFF
position.
* The neutral latches must be in the neutral
lock position.
* The key switch must be on.
* The parking brake must be on.
3. Start the engine:
* 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.
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