Scag Power Equipment SCR - Manual (Page 19)

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Section 4
E. Release the latch holding the tailgate and then
lower the tailgate.
Side Discharge Operation
The side discharge deck can throw objects with great
force. Do not stand in front of discharge chute when
the cutter deck is engaged. Keep bystanders clear
from the area while mowing.
When mowing, never discharge toward bystanders or
buildings. Do not allow anyone near the machine while
in operation.
1. Place the proper baffles in the cutter deck and install
the side discharge chute (Figure 4-12).
2. Release the tension from the blower belt and remove
the blower belt. (Figure 4-8).
3. Engage the deck drive.
4. Proceed to mow the lawn.
Mulching Operation
CAUTION:
1. Place the proper baffles in the cutter deck for
mulching operation (Figure 4-13).
2. Release the tension from the blower belt and remove
the blower belt. (Figure 4-8).
3. Engage the deck drive.
4. Proceed to mow the lawn.
4.11 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL
Figure 4-12 Baffles for Side Discharge
Figure 4-13 Baffles for Mulching
Rear Dicharge
Shutoff Baffle
Side Discharge
Chute
SCR 2K BSD
Rear Discharge
Shutoff Baffle
Side Discharge
Shutoff Baffle
SCR 2K BMD
ROTATING BLOWER BLADES
NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE BLOWER DIS-
CHARGE 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.
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.