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WARNING: 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 the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment.
Scag dealer or find a local authorized servicing agent of the component manufacturer. Any unauthorized work done on these components during the warranty period may void your warranty. Serial Plate SCR 2K SPL...
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ISO Symbols SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Parking Brake On/Start Off/Stop CE Mark SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Transmission Spinning Blade 48071S Spring Tension on Idler WARNING Falling Hazard FALLING HAZARD USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481109...
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Fast Continuously variable - Linear Pinch Point 481039S Hourmeter/elapsed operating hours Keep bystanders away SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Slow Cutting element - Basic symbol Cutting element - Engage Cutting element - Disengage Read operator's manual...
2.1 INTRODUCTION Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment.
Section 2 5. DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing that could get tangled in moving parts. Do not operate the machine wearing shorts; always wear adequate protective clothing including long pants. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes and a helmet is advisable and is required by some local ordinances and insurance regulations.
5. Before attempting to start the engine, with the operator in the seat, disengage power to the cutter deck, place the hopper in the stowed position, steering control levers in the neutral position and engage the parking brake. 6. If the mower discharge ever plugs, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all movement to stop before removing the obstruction.
Figure 4-1 Controls and Instruments Section 4 Right Steering Control Park Brake Control Forward Speed Control Mower Deck Control Right Fuel Gauge SCR 2001 C&I...
WARNING: Never operate the mower with the interlock system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not disengage or bypass any switch; injury to yourself and others or property damage could result. 4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (First Day of Use or Approximately 10 Hours) 1.
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To travel in reverse, pull both handles all the way back. Keep the travel speed low while traveling in reverse. The mower will not travel straight in reverse. SCR 2K HOC Slight adjustments must be made using the steering controls.
3. Keep tires properly inflated. 4. Always travel up or down the slope, whenever possible; NEVER across the slope. (See Figures 4-6 and 4-7.) SCR 2001MCD Figure 4-6 Proper Operation on a Slope Section 4 WARNING: SCR 2K POS...
(grass catching operation) or removed (mulching or side discharge operations). The cutter deck must also be adapted to the type of cutting that the operator SCR 2K IOS is attempting to perform. Figure 4-8 Blower Belt Release...
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Lock Pin and Latch Plate SCR 2K TGO Figure 4-10 Tailgate Operation Raise the tailgate until the lock pin on top of the hopper engages with the latch on the tailgate (Figure 4-10).
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(Figure 4-8, Page 15). 3. Engage the deck drive. 4. Proceed to mow the lawn. 4.11 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL SCR 2K BSD ROTATING BLOWER BLADES NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE BLOWER DIS- CHARGE CHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the...
A deck height decal is located on the deck as an aid in adjusting the deck to the desired height. 4. Repeat the above process on the other side of the cutter deck. Section 4 SCR 2K DHA...
(Figure 4-15). 3. To release the deck and lower it to its operating position: Lift up on the caster wheel arm while pulling up on the lock pin. Carefully lower the deck to the ground. Locking Pin Hole SCR 2K DLP...
TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CONDITION Stringers - Occasional Blades of Uncut Grass Width of Deck SGB020 Streaking - Strips of Uncut Grass in Cutting Path Width of Deck SGB018 Streaking - Strips of Uncut Grass Between Cutting Paths Width Width Deck Deck SGB019 CAUSE...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D) CONDITION Uneven Cut on Flat Ground - Wavy High-Low Appearance, Scalloped Cut, or Rough Contour Width of Deck SGB020 Uneven Cut on Uneven Ground - Wavy Appearance, High-Low Scalloped Cut, or Rough Contour Width of Deck SGB021 Sloping Ridge Across Width of Cutting Path...
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TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D) CONDITION Scalping - Blades Hitting Dirt or Cutting Very Close to the Ground Width of Deck SGB022 Step Cut - Ridge in Center of Cutting path Width of Deck SGB024 Slope Cut - Sloping Ridges Across Width of Cutting Path Width of Deck SGB025 CAUSE...
If this procedure does not achieve proper brake adjustment, please contact your authorized Scag Brake dealer for diagnosis and repair. Switch SCR 2K BSA Park Brake Control Park Brake Control Rod SCR 2K BLA -NOTE-...
1. Jack up the machine enough to lift the drive wheels SCR 2K BAR and block securely. 2. Pull the speed control lever into the neutral position.
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2. If the machine pulls to the left, loosen the jam nuts on the left control rod and turn the rod slightly clockwise, tighten the jam nuts and retest. SCR 2K TAD...
These adjustments must be peformed by your Scag dealer to ensure proper and effecient running of the engine. Should either need adjustment, contact your authorized Scag service center. SCR 2001 CDBA Before removing any guards, shut the engine off and remove the ignition key. 6.4 BELT ADJUSTMENT All drive belts and cutter deck belts are spring loaded and self-tensioning.
1/4" pitch (front edge of cutter deck is 1/4" lower than the rear edge of the cutter deck) is achieved. Tighten the locknuts securely once the proper adjustment has been set. Handle SCR 2K CDA...
Super Lube MEP #2 & Super Stay-M #2 found at Conoco Stations Shell Alvania #2 found at Shell Service Stations Lidok EP #2 found at industrial shops UNDER SEAT RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE Figure 7.1 Lubrication Fitting Points Section 7 SCR 2001 LFP...
7.4 ENGINE OIL A. Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine SCR 2K HOR Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower. -Note-...
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Engine Oil Filler Cap SCR 2K FCDS Figure 7-3 Engine Fill Cap and Dip Stick B. Changing Engine Crankcase Oil After the first 5 hours of operation, change the engine crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafter, change the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of operation or bi-weekly, whichever occurs first.
Dirt and fluid on the top of the battery can cause the battery to discharge. Corrosion of the battery terminals or loose connections will cause poor battery performance. SCR 2K FSFF WARNING: Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases. To avoid personal injury when checking, testing or charging batteries, DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries.
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WARNING: BATTERY ELECTROLYTE FIRST AID EXTERNAL CONTACT — Flush with water. EYES — Flush with water for at least 15 minutes medical immediately. INTERNAL — Drink large quantities of water. Follow with Milk Of Magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Get medical attention immediately.
Section 7 7.8 DRIVE BELTS After the first 2, 4, 8 and 10 hours of operation, check for proper tension on all drive belts and check for any damage. Thereafter, check the belt tension after every 100 hours of operation or bi-weekly, whichever occurs first. 1.
90 gear oil. Install the check plug and tighten securely. GEARBOX FLUID CHECK PLUG Figure 7-9 Gearbox Check Plug B. Changing Lubricant The lubricant in the cutter deck gearbox should be changed after every 500 hours of operation or yearly, whichever occurs first. Section 7 SCR 2002 GFC...
7.13 POWER UNIT GEARBOX A. Checking Lubricant Level 1. Remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake. SCR 2K GBF 2. Lift the seat to gain access to the gearbox dipstick. See Figure 7-12. Gearbox Dipstick 3.
3. Use a mild soap solution or a vinyl/rubber cleaner to clean the seat. 4. Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Scag touch- up paint available from your authorized Scag dealer. Wax or polish the mower for maximum paint protection. SCR 2K DS Section 7...
ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS 26 27 23 6 To Deck Drive Shaft PART OF ENGINE PART OF ENGINE PART OF ENGINE PART OF ENGINE To Engine To Blower SCR 2001 EAP...
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ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS Ref. Part. No. Number Description 481967 Engine, 25 HP Kohler (Spec.PS-68650) 482271 Engine, 27 HP Kaw.(Spec. FD750D-AS04) 481946 Muffler 482081 Pipe, Exhaust 481947 Manifold, Exhaust, Kohler 481944 Manifold, Exhaust, Kawasaki 482329 Spring, Exhaust 04001-01 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x .75" 423006 Guard, Oil Cooler, Kohler Only 04019-02...
FUEL AND HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS To Right Side Fuel Tank 10 10 To Engine SCR 2002 FHC...
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FUEL AND HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS Ref. Part. No. Number Description 48811 Hose, 3/8 Pushlock 20" Long (order by the inch) 48811 Hose, 3/8 Pushlock 30" Long (order by the inch) 482277 Tee, Swivel 9/16-18 JIC 481960 Hose Assembly, LH 481164 Cap, Hydraulic Tank 481507 Insert, Filler Neck 482266-01 Elbow, 9/16 O-Ring x 3/8 Hose...
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KOHLER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO HOPPER HARNESS SCR 2001 EKH...
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KOHLER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Ref. Part. No. Number Description 04040-15 Flatwasher, 5/16-.375 x .875 x .083 482318 Wire Harness, SCR 482319 Wire Harness, Hopper 48017-03 Lockwasher, Internal 5/8" 48017-04 Nut, 5/8-32 Special 48017-02 Key & Ring (includes 2 keys) 48798 Keyswitch w/hardware...
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KAWASAKI ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO HOPPER HARNESS SCR 2001 EKA...