Scag Power Equipment SCR - Manual (Page 20)

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Section 4
WARNING:
4.12 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE
STOPPED
To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the
engine running, place the dump valve handle in the
FREE-WHEEL position (Figure 4-2). Disengage the
parking brake and move the mower by hand. The lever
must be returned to the DRIVE position to drive the
mower.
4.13 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING
1. Do not mow with dull blades. A dull blade will tear
grass, resulting in poor lawn appearance and
requiring extra power.
2. Direct the side discharge away from sidewalks or
streets to minimize cleanup of clippings. When
mowing close to obstacles, direct the discharge away
from the obstacles to reduce the chance of property
damage by thrown objects.
3. Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cut
grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass
for best appearance). Mow frequently.
4. Keep mower and discharge system clean.
5. When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass
twice. Raise the mower to the highest setting for the
first pass and then make a second pass to the desired
height.
6. Use a slow travel speed for trimming purposes.
7. Operate the engine at or near full throttle for best
cutting. Mowing with a lower RPM causes the
mower to tear the grass. The engine is designed to
be operated at full speed.
8. Use the alternate stripe pattern for best lawn
appearance. Vary the direction of the stripe each
time the grass is mowed to avoid wear patterns in
the grass.
4.14 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1 1/2-
inches to 5-inches at 1/2-inch intervals. To adjust the cutting
height:
Do not adjust the cutting height with the mower
blades rotating. Shut off the engine and remove
the ignition key. Bodily injury could occur from the
rotating blades.
1. Shut off the engine and remove the ignition key.
2. Remove the two hairpins from the adjusting pins on
one side of the cutter deck (Figure 4-14).
3. Lift or lower the deck to the desired cutting height and
install the hairpins. A deck height decal is located on
the deck as an aid in adjusting the deck to the desired
height.
4. Repeat the above process on the other side of the cutter
deck.
Figure 4-14 Deck Height Adjustment
Remove
Hair Pins
Deck Height
Adjustment Pin
SCR 2K DHA