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Section 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Your mower was built to the highest standards in the
industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum
efficiency of your mower depends on you following the
operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in
this manual.
If additional information or service is needed, contact your
Scag Power Equipment Dealer.
We encourage you to contact your dealer for repairs. All
Scag dealers are informed of the latest methods to service
this equipment and provide prompt and efficient service in
the field or at their service shop. They carry a full line of
Scag service parts.
THE REPLACEMENT OF ANY PART ON THIS PRODUCT
BY OTHER THAN THE MANUFACTURER'S AUTHORIZED
REPLACEMENT PART MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE
PERFORMANCE, DURABILITY OR SAFETY OF THIS
PRODUCT.
USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG REPLACEMENT
PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
When ordering parts, always give the model and serial
number of your mower. The serial number plate is located
where shown in Figure 1-1.
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE LOCATION
2007 SFZ-SPL
Figure 1-1. Mower Serial Number Plate Location
GENERAL INFORMATION
USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND
ACCESSORIES.
Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies
other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use
on this machine. See Section 8, Paragraph 8-1.
WARNING
For pictorial clarity, some illustrations and figures
in this manual may show shields, guards or plates
open or removed. Under no circumstances should
your mower be operated without these devices
in place.
All information is based upon product information available
at the time of approval for printing. Scag Power Equipment
reserves the right to make changes at any time without
notice and without incurring any obligation.
1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE
The “Right” and “Left”, “Front” and “Rear” of the machine are
referenced from the operator’s right and left when seated
in the normal operating position and facing the forward
travel direction.
1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE
TRAIN COMPONENTS
The detail servicing and repair of the engine, hydraulic
pumps and gearboxes are not covered in this manual;
only routine maintenance and general service instructions
are provided. For service of these components during
the limited warranty period, it is important to contact your
Scag dealer or find a local authorized servicing agent of
the component manufacturer. Any unauthorized work done
on these components during the warranty period may void
your warranty.