Scag Power Equipment STR - Manual (Page 21)

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Section 4
4.11 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL
ROTATING BLOWER BLADES
NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE BLOWER
DISCHARGE CHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off
the engine and remove the key and only then use
a stick or similar object to remove material if
clogging has occurred.
B. Raise the tailgate until the u-bolt on top of the
hopper engages with the latch on the tailgate
(Figure 4-11).
Figure 4-11 Tailgate Operation
C. Stand off to side of the hopper. Raise the hopper
by placing a hand in the hand hole at either
bottom front side of the hopper (Figure 4-12) and
then carefully lift the hopper until it is in its
upright position and the hopper is emptied.
GRASP HERE
LIFT-UP
D. Carefully lower the hopper.
Figure 4-12 Raising The Hopper
U-Bolt and Latch
E. Release the latch holding the tailgate and then
lower the tailgate. Be careful when lowering the
tailgate. It is spring loaded and will close with
some force.
The side discharge chute can throw objects with
great force. Do not stand in front of discharge
chute when the cutter deck is engaged.
When mowing, never discharge toward bystanders or
CAUTION:
Side Discharge Operation
1. If either blower discharge chute becomes clogged,
shut off the engine and remove the ignition key.
Using a stick or similar item, dislodge the clogged
material. Then resume normal mowing.
buildings. Do not allow anyone near the machine while
in operation.
1. Place the hopper/side discharge control lever in the
side discharge position (Figure 4-10).
2. Engage the deck drive.
3. Proceed to mow the lawn.