warning - Scag Power Equipment

Section 46. Oil Pressure (Figure 4-1). Indicates engine oilpressure. Reference the engine operator's manualfor further information.7. Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number ofhours the engine has been operated. It operateswhenever the engine is running. Has presetmaintenance reminders for engine and hydraulicsystem oil changes. Will start flashing scheduledmaintenance 2 hours before preset time and continueflashing until 2 hours after. Automatically resets.8. Fuse Holders (Figure 4-1). There are one 20-ampfuse and one 50-amp resettable fuse that protect themower’s electrical system. To replace fuse, pull fuseout of the socket and install a new fuse.9. Left Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used to controlthe mower's left wheel when traveling forward orreverse.10. Right Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used tocontrol the mower's right wheel when travelingforward or reverse.11. Parking Brake Control (Figure 4-1). Used toengage and disengage the parking brakes. Pull thelever back to engage the parking brakes. Push thelever forward to disengage the parking brakes.12. Fuel Tank Gauge (Figure 4-1). Indicates theamount of fuel in the fuel tank.13. Dump Valve Control Levers (Figure 4-2). Locatedon the hydraulic pumps, used to “free-wheel” themower. Rotating the levers clockwise until they stopallows the unit to move under hydraulic power. Thelevers must be in this position and torqued to 10ft/lbsduring operation of the mower. Rotating the leverscounter-clockwise allows the mower to be moved byhand (free-wheeling).14. Deck Lift Foot Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to raiseand lower the cutter deck.DUMP VALVECONTROL2007 STTDVCFigure 4-2 Dump Valve Control16. Deck Release Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to lock thecutter deck in the transport position. Push the footpedal forward and lift up on the release lever torelease the cutter deck for normal mowing.17. Temperature Gauge (Figure 4-1). Indicates theoperating temperature of the engine.18. Seat Belt (Figure 4-1). Used to secure the operator.Seat belt must be worn at all times when the ROPS isin the upright and locked position.4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMThe mower is equipped with a safety interlock systemthat prevents the engine from starting unless the deckdrive is disengaged, the parking brake is engaged, thesteering control levers are in the neutral position and theoperator is in the seat. The interlock system shuts offthe engine if the operator leaves the seat with thesteering control levers not in the neutral position and/orthe cutter blades engaged and the parking brake notengaged.WARNING:Never operate the mower with the interlocksystem disconnected or malfunctioning. Donot disengage or bypass any switch; injury toyourself and others or property damage couldresult.15. Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1). Used toset the cutter deck at the desired cutting height.14