Scag Power Equipment SW32-15KAI - Manual (Page 15)

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Section 4
Transmission Shift Lever (Figure 4-1). 7. Used to
select the forward speed or selecting reverse. The
machine must be at a complete stop before shifting
between gears or shifting between forward and
reverse.
Neutral Latch (Figure 4-1). 8. Used to secure the belt
drive system in neutral. Apply neutral latches when
parking the machine.
Operator Pressence Control (Figure 4-1) 9.
The operator pressence control levers must be
depressed before the transmission is shifted out of
neutral or engaging the mower deck.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM 4.2
The mower is equipped with a safety interlock system that
shuts off the engine if the operator releases the operator
presence levers with the deck drive engaged and/or the
transmission is not in neutral. 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 for loose hardware. Tighten as needed. 3.
Check interlock system for proper operation. (See 4.
Section 4.2.)
Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary. 5.
(See Section 7.10.)
STARTING THE ENGINE 4.4
CAUTION
DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting
fluids 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.)
Apply the neutral latch levers 2.
Shift the transmission into neutral. 3.
Place the PTO switch in the disengaged position. 4.
If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed. 5.
Move the engine throttle control to about half engine 6.
speed.
Turn the ignition key to the ON position. 7.
Pull the recoil starter on the engine. 8.
Allow engine to warm before operating the mower. 9.
GROUND TRAvEL AND STEERING 4.5
- IMPORTANT -
If you are not familiar with the operation of a walk
behind mower with a transmission, the steering
and ground speed operations should be learned
and practiced in an open area, away from buildings,
fences, or obstructions.
Learn the operation on flat ground before operating
on slopes.
Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow
forward travel.
Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain a
smooth operating action.
Practice operating the mower until you are
comfortable with the controls before proceeding
to mow.