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DO NOT allow children to ride or play on the
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machine, it is not a toy.
Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be
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picked up and thrown by the cutter blades.
DO NOT carry passengers.
5.
DO NOT operate the machine under the influence of
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alcohol or drugs.
7. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read
English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain
this
material to them. A Spanish decal kit is available
for
this model. See your local Scag Dealer.
DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing. Loose clothing,
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jewelry or long hair could get tangled in moving
parts. Do not operate the machine wearing shorts;
always wear adequate protective clothing including
long pants. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes and
a helmet is advisable and is required by some local
ordinances and insurance regulations.
WARNING
Always wear hearing protection. Operating this
machine over prolonged periods of time can
cause loss of hearing.
Keep the machine and attachments in good
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operating condition. Keep all shields and safety
devices in place. If a shield, safety device or decal
is defective or damaged, repair or replace it before
operating the machine.
WARNING
This machine is equipped with an interlock system
intended to protect the operator and others from
injury. This is accomplished by preventing the
engine from starting unless the deck drive is
disengaged and the transmission is in neutral.
The system 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.
Be sure the interlock switches are functioning
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correctly.
Fuel is flammable; handle it with care. Fill the fuel
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tank outdoors. Never fill it indoors. Use a funnel or
spout to prevent spillage. Clean up any spillage
before starting the engine.
DO NOT add fuel to a running or hot engine. Allow
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the engine to cool for several minutes before adding
fuel. Never fuel indoors or inside enclosed trailers.
Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.),
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open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and
fuel container. Use only approved containers.
See Section 7.4 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM for fueling
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procedure.
Equipment must comply with the latest requirements
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per SAE J137 and/or ANSI/ASAE S279 when driven
on public roads.
Do not operate without the side discharge chute
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installed and in the down position or with an optional
grass catcher or mulch plate completely installed.
Check the blade mounting bolts at frequent intervals
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for proper tightness.
OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS
2.4
Know the function of all controls and how to stop
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quickly.
WARNING
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. ALWAYS
FOLLOW OSHA APPROvED OPERATION.
Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on
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slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss
of control. Be especially cautious when changing
directions on slopes.
To prevent tipping or loss of control, start and stop
3.
smoothly, avoid unnecessary turns and travel at
reduced speed.
Immediately apply the parking brake if you lose
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steering control while operating. Inspect the machine
and correct the problem before continuing to operate.
When using any attachment, never direct the
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discharge of material toward bystanders or allow
anyone near the machine while in operation.
