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9. Always store gasoline in a safety-approved, red
container.
10. Be careful when servicing the battery as it con-
tains acid, which is corrosive and could cause
burns to skin and clothing.
11. Batteries release explosive gases when being
charged or discharged. Keep batteries away from
any source of sparks and/or flame.
12. Make sure all hydraulic connections are tight and
all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condi-
tion before starting the machine.
13. Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. If you
need service on your hydraulic system, please see
your authorized Scag dealer.
INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (FIRST
DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 10
HOURS)
1. Check the steering control rods and the speed
control for neutral adjustment. (See Adjust
ments, page 6-8)
2. Check the tires for proper pressure.
Caster Wheels
25 psi.
Drive Wheels
15 psi.
3. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
4. Check the safety switches for proper adjustment:
* The engine should crank and start if the
machine is in neutral, the PTO engagement
switch is OFF and the parking brake is
ON.
5. Apply lubricant to all the grease fittings. Lubri-
cant was applied at the factory. This is just a
precautionary check to make sure that all the
fittings have been lubricated.
gasoline.
* Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel
tank.
-NOTE-
Use gasoline with an octane rating no less than
87.
* The speed adjustment lever must be in NEU-
TRAL.
* The blade clutch switch must be in the OFF
position.
* The neutral latches must be in the neutral lock
position.
* The key switch must be on.
* The parking brake must be on.
3. Start the engine:
* Choke as required. If the engine is cold, pull
the choke knob out on the 17HP Kawasaki
engine; or push the throttle control all the way
forward on the 15HP Kohler engine. When
the engine starts, slowly push the choke in
(17HP) or pull back on the throttle (15HP). If
the engine stalls, repeat the above operation.
When the engine is warm, choking may not be
necessary.
4. Engage the cutter blades by pulling the blade
clutch switch into the ON position. Push the
switch to the OFF position to disengage the cutter
blades.
MOWER OPERATION
1. Read and understand the safety instructions
before attempting to operate this machine.
2. Before starting the engine:
* Check the oil level in the engine and the
hydraulic reservoir.
* Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free