Operating Instructions; Controls And Instrument Identification; Section 4 - Operating Instructions - Scag Power Equipment Cheetah SCZ61V-29FX Operator's Manual

Section 4
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
Before operating the mower, familiarize yourself with all
mower and engine controls. Knowing the location, function
and operation of these controls is important for safe and
efficient operation of the mower.
1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1).
is used to start the engine and has three positions;
OFF, ON, and START.
SUSPENSION CONTROL
LEFT STEERING
CONTROL
PARKING
BRAKE
FUEL TANK GAUGE
SPEED CONTROL
LEVER
SEAT BELT
FUSES
FUEL SWITCHING
DUMP VALVE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The ignition switch
LEVER
VALVE
Figure 4-1.
2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1).
and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up
on the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing
down on the switch will disengage the deck drive.
3. Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1).
a cold engine.
4. Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1).
control the engine speed. Pushing the lever forward
increases engine speed. Pulling the lever back
decreases engine speed. Full back position is the
IDLE position. Full forward is the cutting position.
5. Ammeter (Figure 4-1).
the charging system. When the engine is running
the needle should be toward the positive end of the
meter. If the needle is toward the negative end of the
meter, this indicates a discharge condition and the
machine should be taken in for service.
DECK LIFT
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
RIGHT STEERING
CONTROL
SEAT HOLD DOWN
RELEASE LATCH
DUMP VALVE
Controls and Instruments
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Used to engage
Used to start
Used to
Indicates the condition of
CUTTER DECK
RELEASE LEVER
FUEL TANK GAUGE
MOWER DECK
SWITCH
ENGINE THROTTLE
CONTROL
AMMETER
ENGINE CHOKE
CONTROL
IGNITION
SWITCH
HOUR METER
R