warning - Scag Power Equipment

WARNINGFAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.• Read this manual completely as well as other manuals that came with your mower.• DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with thecutter deck down). If the machine can back up the slope without the wheels slipping,reduce speed and use extreme caution.• Under no circumstances should the machine be operated on slopes greater than 15degrees. ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED OPERATION.• DO NOT mow on wet grass. Wet grass reduces traction and steering control.• Keep all shields in place, especially the grass discharge chute.• Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and remove thespark plug wire and ignition key.• If a mechanism becomes clogged, stop the engine before cleaning.• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven parts.• Keep others off the mower (only one person at a time)REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR!Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness,concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in theoperation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment.This manual covers the operating instructions and illustrated parts list for:STC48V-26BS with a serial number of D6500001 to D6599999STC52V-23BV with a serial number of D6600001 to D6699999STC52V-25CV with a serial number of E2400001 to E2499999STC52V-25CV-FR with a serial number of E3200001 to E3299999STC61V-23BV with a serial number of D6400001 to D6499999STC61V-25CV with a serial number of E2500001 to E2599999STC61V-25CV-FR with a serial number of E3300001 to E3399999SMTC-48V with a serial number of D9100001 to D9199999SMWC-52V with a serial number of D9200001 to D9299999SMWC-61V with a serial number of D9300001 to D9399999Always use the entire serial number listed on the serial number tag when referring to this product.