Scag Power Equipment Freedom Z SFZ48-26BS Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 21)

Section 4

4.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL

ROTATING BLADES

NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGE

CHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the engine and

remove the key and only then use a stick or similar

object to remove material if clogging has occurred.

1. If the discharge chute becomes clogged, shut off the

engine and remove the ignition key. Using a stick or

similar item, dislodge the clogged material. Then

resume normal mowing.

4.11 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE

STOPPED

To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the

engine running, place the dump valve levers in the FREE-

WHEEL position (Figure 4-2, page 13). Disengage the

parking brake and move the mower by hand. The dump

valve levers must be returned to the DRIVE position to

drive the mower.

4.12 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING

1. Do not mow with dull blades. A dull blade will tear

grass, resulting in poor lawn appearance and require

extra power.

2. The discharge chute must not be removed and must

be kept in the lowest position to deflect grass

clippings and thrown objects downward. Direct the

side discharge away from sidewalks or streets to

minimize cleanup of clippings. When mowing close

to obstacles, direct the discharge away from the

obstacles to reduce the chance of property damage

by thrown objects.

3. Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cut

grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass

for best appearance). Mow frequently.

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING

KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED

7. Operate the engine at full throttle for best cutting.

Mowing with a lower RPM causes the mower to

tear the grass. The engine is designed to be

operated at full speed.

8. Use an alternate stripe pattern for best lawn

appearance. Vary the direction of the stripe each time

the grass is mowed to avoid wear patterns in the

grass.

4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT

The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1- inch

to 4-1/2 inches at 1/4-inch intervals. To adjust the cutting

height:

DO NOT adjust the cutting height with the mower

blades rotating. Disengage the power to the cutter

blades and then adjust cutting height.

1. Disengage the power to the cutter blades.

2. Push the cutting height adjustment foot pedal all the

way forward using your right foot until it locks in

place. (Figure 4-4, page 18)

3. Insert the pin into the cutting height index at the

desired cutting height. Push forward on the deck lift

foot lever, hold in place and lift up on the deck release

lever, (Figure 4-4). Slowly release the foot pedal. A

deck height decal is located on the cutting height index

as an aid in adjusting the deck to the desired height.

(Figure 4-4)

WARNING:

4. Keep mower and discharge chute clean.

5. When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass

twice. Raise the mower to the highest setting for the

first pass and then make a second pass to the desired

height.

6. Use a slow travel speed for trimming purposes.

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