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14. UseonlyScagapprovedriding attachments.
ScagApprovedRidingAttachments:
RS-2
RS-ZT
Usingunapprovedattachments,(especially"stand-
up"ridingattachments)maybehazardous.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plugto prevent accidentalstarting of the engine
whenservicing,adjusting orstoring themachine.
2. If the mower must be tipped to perform mainte-
nance or adjustment, remove the battery if it has
one,drain the gasoline from the fuel tankand the
oil from the crankcase.
3. To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine
free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and
accumulationsofdirt.
4. Be sure the machine is in safe operating condition
by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check
theblademountingboltsand nutsfrequentlytobe
suretheyaretightened.
5. Iftheenginemustberunningtoperformamainte-
nanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothingand
other parts of the body away from the cutter deck
blades and other moving parts.
6. Donotoverspeed theengine bychanging gover-
nor settings. To be sure of safety and accuracy,
haveanauthorizeddealercheckmaximumengine
speed with a tachometer.
7. Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingthe
oil or adding oil to the crankcase.
8. Allow the engine to cool before storing the
mower in any enclosure such as a garage or
storage shed. Make sure the fuel tank is empty if
the machine is to be stored in excess of 30 days.
Do not store the mower near any open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
WARNING
FALLING HAZARD
USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED
RIDING ATTACHMENTS
SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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9. If the cutting blades should strike a solid object
or the equipment should start to vibrate abnor-
mally,stop theengine, disconnectthe sparkplug
wire, and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Checkthe machine fordamaged or defective
parts. Repair any damage before starting the
engine or operating the cutter deck. Be sure the
blades are in good condition and the blade bolts
aretight.
10. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on
slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or
loss of control. Be especially cautious when
changingdirections on slopes.
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a
slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck
down). If the machine can back up the slope
without the wheels slipping, reduce speed and
use extreme caution. ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA
APPROVED OPERATION.
11. Donot touch theengine or mufflerwhile the
engine is running or soon after it is stopped.
These areas could be hot enough to cause a burn.
12. Before leaving the operator’s position or leaving
themowerunattended,shiftthetransmissioninto
neutral, place the neutral latches in the neutral
lockposition,and movetheblade engagement
switch to OFF. Shut the engine OFF and remove
thekey.
13. Do not pass or stand on the grass discharge side
ofany mowerwith theengine running. Stop
operation when another person approaches.
WARNING:
