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While performing maintenance, do not modify the engines governor; over revving the engine can cause permanent and expensive damage to the engine. Check the engine oil level on the dipstick. It will force the small pieces of debris into the inaccessible parts of the engine. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Running old gas through your mower is a culprit that can cause problems in the fuel system. I started my own lawn care business in college and have been doing it ever since. I always get my backpack blowers and blow them off clean then I run the mowers for about a minute or so with the blades on to air dry the spindles. It really cuts down on the build up. Shanks Lawn Equipment has a large inventory of factory original parts and a wide array of factory diagrams, ensuring that you buy the right type of part for your machine. Surface Shield, Fluid Film, CRC. Avoiding Bad Mowing Habits that Damage Your Lawn. There are a number of items to inspect and replace when maintaining a Scag mower and keeping track of all of them can be difficult if only some are done at a time. Its disappointing when the mower begins to fail to give you the cut you expect. Read why you should avoid using starter fluid to start a mower here. Keep mower and discharge chute clean. The best way to prevent and/or greatly minimize potential turf damage is to perform 3-point/Y-turns at the end of a mowing row rather than zero-turns to change direction. Clean up any spillage before starting the engine. Remove the caps and check the electrolyte level. When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice. Perform routine oil changes as required for your SCAG mower. Holds it great. Hydraulic fluid is under significant pressure and an unexpected release of fluid can perforate skin and enter the body, resulting in serious medical complications if the fluid is not surgically removed quickly. However, no injuries were reported. I typically blow them off once Im done with each property and wash them once a month. ", "Simplicity of verbiage and pictures helped.". If you have a big compressor then use it to get what can't be blown off with a hand blower. Operate the engine at full throttle for best cutting. Keeping the underside of the deck well painted and as smooth as possible will help way more than not taking care of it. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven parts. Rebuild or replace it if needed. Use a carb cleaner and compressed air to clear the clog out of the fuel line. And set it at least one hour. It could also not move if the belt is worn. Consult a professional mechanic when you are unsure of any steps required to diagnose and repair your mower safely. First, park your mower on a level surface and set the parking brake. I get my guys on a slow day to spend a few hours with scrub brushes soap powder and tooth brushes. 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