Scag Power Equipment SFW36-16BV - Manual (Page 29)

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Section 7
Remove the air cleaner and inspect. 2.
Clean or replace the air cleaner and foam 3.
pre-cleaner as recommended by the engine
manufacturer.
Replace the air cleaner cover and be sure to snap 4.
the two latches closed.
DRIvE BELTS 7.6
All drive belts are spring-loaded and self-tensioning,
however after the first 2, 4, 8 and 10 hours of operation,
the belts should be checked for proper alignment and wear.
Thereafter, check the belts after every 40 hours of operation
or weekly, whichever occurs first.
- NOTE -
If you experience frequent belt wear or breakage,
see your authorized Scag service center for belt
adjustment.
CUTTER BLADES 7.7
A. BLADE INSPECTION
Remove the ignition key before servicing the blades. 1.
Raise the mower deck to the highest position. Place 2.
the lanyard pin in the highest cutting height position
to prevent the cutter deck from falling.
WARNING
Always wear proper hand and eye protection when
working with cutter blades.
Check the cutter blades for straightness. If the cutter 3.
blades appear bent, they will need to be replaced.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent blade, and
never weld a broken or cracked blade. Always
replace it with a new blade to assure safety.
If a blade cutting edge is dull or nicked, it should be 4.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing 9.
immediately and wash affected skin.
Replace gas cap and tighten securely. 10.
B. REPLACING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
ELEMENTS
The engine fuel filter should be replaced after every 500
hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first. See
Figure 7-2.
Close the shut-off valve. 1.
Remove and replace the engine fuel filter. Open the 2.
fuel shut-off valve.
ENGINE FUEL
FILTER
Fuel Filter Figure 7-2.
ENGINE AIR CLEANER 7.5
A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR
CLEANER ELEMENT
For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates
the air cleaner service periods. Inspect and clean the air
cleaner element after every 100 hours of operation or bi-
weekly, whichever occurs first and replace the element if
required.
- NOTE -
In extremely dusty conditions it may be necessary
to check the element once or twice daily to prevent
engine damage.
Release the two latches securing the air cleaner 1.
cover to the air cleaner assembly and remove the
cover. Set aside.