Scag Power Equipment V-RIDE SVR52V-26FX - Manual (Page 15)

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Left Steering Control (Figure 4-1). 6. Used to control
the mower's left wheel when traveling forward or
reverse. See Section 4.5 for further details regarding
the mower's travel controls.
Right Steering Control (Figure 4-1). 7. Used to
control the mower's right wheel when traveling
forward or reverse. See Section 4.5 for further details
regarding the mower's travel controls.
Neutral Lock Lever (Figure 4-1). 8.
Used to
disengage the mower drive in the neutral lock
position (N) or to engage to the mower's drive in the
drive position (D). See Section 4.5 for further details
regarding the mower's travel controls.
Parking Brake Control (Figure 4-1). 9. Used to
engage and disengage the parking brakes. Pull the
lever back to engage the parking brakes. Push the
lever forward to disengage the parking brakes.
Deck Lift Lever (Figure 4-1). 10.
Used to raise and
lower the cutter deck.
Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1). 11. Used to
set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height.
Fuel Tank Gauge (Figure 4-1). 12. Indicates the amount
of fuel in the fuel tank.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM 4.2
The mower is equipped with an interlock system
intended to protect the operator and others from injury.
This is accomplished by preventing the engine from
starting unless the deck drive is disengaged, the neutral
lock lever is in the neutral lock position, and the operator
is in the operating position. The system shuts off the
engine if the operator steps off the operator platform
with the deck drive engaged or if the neutral lock lever
is placed in the drive position (D) and the parking brake
is applied. Never operate equipment with the interlock
system disconnected or malfunctioning.
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.
INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES 4.3
FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS
Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4 1.
and 8 hours.
Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20 2.
hours of operation. See Section 7.4.
Check oil level in the hydraulic system reservoir. 3.
See Section 7.3
Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed. 4.
Check interlock system for proper operation. 5.
See Section 4.2.
Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary. 6.
See Section 7.10.
STARTING THE ENGINE 4.4
CAUTION
DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting
fl uids 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.
Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located by the fuel 1.
tank, is completely open. See Section 7.5.
Place the neutral lock lever in the neutral position 2.
and disengage the the cutter blades .
Engage the parking brake. 3.
If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed. 4.
Move the engine throttle control to about half engine 5.
speed.
Turn the ignition key to the start position and start 6.
the engine.
Allow engine to warm before operating the mower. 7.