Scag Power Equipment SE-3.5BS Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS (CONT'D)
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n Protect Operators
1. Keep a safe distance between two or more
operators when working with a cutting crew at
the same site.
SETUP & OPERATION
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n Assembly
1. Install the upper handle assembly with hardware
as shown in Figure 3 using (4) 5/16-18 x 1" bolts,
and (4) 5/16-18 elastic stop nuts.
2. Attach the height adjustment index to the upper
handle assembly using (2) 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" hex
head bolts, (2) 5/16 flat washers and (2) 5/16-18
elastic stop nuts.
3. Install the tube-type control rod on right hand side
between the front wheel height lever and the
index quadrant using (4) hair pin cotters to secure
the control rod.
4. Install the operator presence safety control rod
with the long rod at the top and the short rod at
the idler pulley arm using (4) hair pin cotters.
Adjust the length of the rod for normal belt
tension (See Figure 4).
5. Fill the engine with oil as described in the engine
operator's manual. Lubricate all grease fittings
with lithium-based grease.
6. Fill the engine fuel tank with fresh unleaded
gasoline that has a minimum octane rating of 87.
Figure 3, Handle Setup
Figure 4, Operator Presence Controls
Operator presence shown
separated for illustration
purpose only.