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CONCERN, PRUDENCE, AND PROPER TRAINING OF THE PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE OPERATION, TRANSPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT. This manual covers the operating instructions and illustrated parts list for: STTII-52V-26CH-EFI with a serial number of L9900001 to L9999999 STTII-61V-25KA...
Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION ...................1 1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................1 1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE ...........................1 1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS ..............1 1.4 SYMBOLS ..............................2 SECTION 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION ..................3 2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................3 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS ............................3 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ....................3 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ........................4...
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Table of Contents SECTION 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS ..........22 SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ....................25 6.1 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS ..........................26 6.2 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS ................27 6.3 BELT ADJUSTMENT ..........................27 6.4 BELT ALIGNMENT .............................28 6.5 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS ......................28 6.6 CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT ....................30 6.7 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ......................31 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE ....................32 7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS ............32...
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Table of Contents STTII ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS - AIR COOLED ................58 STTII ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS - LIQUID COOLED ................60 STTII BRAKE COMPONENTS .........................62 STTII STEERING COMPONENTS ........................64 STTII HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ...........................66 STTII FUEL SYSTEM ............................68 BDP-16A HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY WITH COOLING FAN ..............70 STTII ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ..........................72 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES ................74 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - KAWASAKI 25KA ....................76...
Scag service parts. All information is based upon product information available - IMPORTANT - at the time of approval for printing. Scag Power Equipment The replacement of any part on this product reserves the right to make changes at any time without by other than the manufacturer's authorized notice and without incurring any obligation.
Section 1 1.4 SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 48071S On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop Falling Hazard Thrown Object Hazard Fast Slow Continuously Variable - Linear Cutting Element - Basic Symbol Pinch Point Cutting Element - Engage 481039S Hour meter/Elapsed Operating Hours Cutting Element - Disengage...
Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION DANGER Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and could result in high probability of death or irreparable injury...
Section 2 3. DO NOT allow children to ride or play on the 10. Be sure the interlock switches are functioning machine, it is not a toy. correctly. 4. Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be 11.
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Section 2 2. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on 14. NEVER raise the deck with the blades engaged. slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss 15. Take all possible precautions when leaving the of control. Be especially cautious when changing machine unattended, such as disengaging the directions on slopes.
Section 2 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. 1. To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins 24. NEVER leave the machine running unattended. and remove the two (2) lock pins.
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Section 2 WARNING Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or loss of life. 1. Check the full length of the seat belt webbing for cuts, wear, fraying, dirt and stiffness. See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-4.
Section 2 2.6 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & WARNING STORAGE 1. Never make adjustments to the machine with the Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure and can engine running unless specifically instructed to do penetrate skin causing injury. If hydraulic fluid so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and is injected into the skin, it must be surgically clothing away from moving parts.
Section 2 2.9 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS WARNING INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483402 483407 483402 483407 FORWARD REVERSE 481568 483406 484293 483633 483300 WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start res around dry vegetation.
Section 3 3.3 POWER HEAD Drive System ....Hydraulic Drive with Two Variable Displacement Pumps and Two Cast-Iron High Torque Motors Hydrostatic Pumps ..............Two Hydro-Gear™ 16 cc/rev. Pumps with Dump Valves Drive Wheel Motors: ............Two Parker Model TG 15 cu. inch Cast-Iron High Torque Motors Steering/Travel Control ...................
9. Neutral Indicator (Figure 4-1). Light will illuminate additional information or service is needed, contact your when the steering control levers are in the neutral Scag Power Equipment Dealer. lock position. 10. Park Brake Indicator (Figure 4-1). Light will 4.1 TIGER EYE INSTRUMENT...
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Section 4 SERVICE AIR OIL PRESSURE FILTER INDICATOR INDICATOR WATER TEMPERATURE GLOW PLUG SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE VOLTMETER INDICATOR INDICATOR SEAT INDICATOR NEUTRAL INDICATOR INDICATOR HOUR METER INDICATOR Figure 4-1. Tiger Eye Advanced Monitoring System SUSPENSION SEAT CONTROL KNOB DECK LIFT BRAKE...
Section 4 4.2 CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION 1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-2). The ignition switch is used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and START. 2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-2). Used to engage and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive.
Section 4 4.4 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES 13. Deck Release Lever (Figure 4-2). Used to lock the cutter deck in the transport position. Push the foot pedal forward and pull back on the release lever to FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS release the cutter deck for normal mowing.
Section 4 4.6 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING - IMPORTANT - Do not travel forward over a curb. The mower will hang up on the curb. Raise the deck and travel - IMPORTANT - backwards over the curb at a 45 degree angle. If you are not familiar with the operation of a (See Section 4.1, items 13 - 15, on page 14 for machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic...
Section 4 4.8 HILLSIDE OPERATION 4.7 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER BLADES) WARNING 1. Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to engage the deck drive at high speed as this shortens the electric clutch life — use only moderate engine speed when engaging the deck drive.
Section 4 4.10 AFTER OPERATION 4.12 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE STOPPED 1. Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not use high pressure spray or direct the spray onto To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the electrical components. engine running, rotate the dump valve levers counter- clockwise.
Section 4 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 LANYARD to obstacles, direct the discharge away from the obstacles to reduce the chance of property damage...
Section 4 4.15 ADJUSTING THE STEERING LEVERS 3. The height adjust pedal can be located in three (3) different positions for operator comfort and control. 1. Position the seat to the desired location. See Figure 4-11. 2. While in the operator's position without the engine running, move both steering levers forward and reverse to check for full function control and comfort.
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CONDITION CAUSE CURE STRINGERS - OCCASIONAL Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPM BLADES OF UNCUT GRASS Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions Wet grass Cut grass after it has dried out Dull blades, incorrect sharpening Sharpen blades Deck plugged, grass accumulation...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE U N E V E N C U T O N F L AT Lift worn from blade Replace blade GROUND - WAVY HIGH-LOW APPEARANCE, SCALLOPED Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge toward ground CUT, OR ROUGH CONTOUR Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE SCALPING - BLADES HITTING Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressures DIRT OR CUTTING VERY CLOSE TO THE GROUND Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions May need to reduce ground speed, raise Cutting too low cutting height, change direction of cut, and/or change pitch and level...
Section 6 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could result. PULL BACK ON PARKING BRAKE The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever LATCH the parking brake lock latch is placed in the “ENGAGE” position and the parking brake will not prevent the mower from moving.
Section 6 6.1 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS LOOSEN HERE Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if: A. The steering control levers are in the neutral position and the machine creeps forward or backward. See Neutral Adjustment (next procedure). B. The steering control levers are in the full forward position and the mower pulls to one side or the other when traveling in a forward direction.
Section 6 - NOTE - 6. Actuate the steering control levers forward and reverse several times and return them to the neutral If after making the adjustment as outlined in step position. 1A, the machine creeps forward or backward, perform the neutral adjustment. See Neutral 7.
Section 6 WARNING If the pump drive belt fails, steering control will be lost which could result in serious injury or death. Replace the pump drive belt as needed or every LOOSEN HERE 400 hours / 2 years, whichever occurs first. ADJUST HERE 6.4 BELT ALIGNMENT Belt alignment is important for proper performance of...
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Section 6 - NOTE - To prevent the cutter deck from teetering, all four (4) cutter deck hanging chains must have tension on them. If all four chains do not have tension on them and the deck teeters, you must readjust the cutter deck as outlined in the procedures above.
Section 6 - NOTE - C. 4-3/4" or 5-1/4" Position - (See Figure 6-9). Placing the baffle in either the 4-3/4" or 5-1/4" setting will If an adjustment had to be made, be sure that the enhance fall cutting (leaf pickup) and reduce cutter cutter deck can easily be locked into the transport deck "blowout".
Section 6 6.7 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT NUTS The electric clutch serves two functions in the operation of the mower. In addition to starting and stopping the power flow to the cutter blades, the clutch also acts as a brake to assist in stopping blade rotation when the PTO is switched off or the operator presence circuit is interrupted.
Section 7 MAINTENANCE 7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness Check hydraulic oil level See paragraph 7.3 C h e c k a l l b e l t s f o r p r o p e r See paragraph 7.8 alignment Check coolant level...
Section 7 7.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM B. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL The hydraulic oil should be changed after every 500 hours A. CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL or annually, whichever occurs first. The oil should also be changed if the color of the fluid has become black or The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 10 milky.
Section 7 C. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER ELEMENT The hydraulic oil filter should be changed after every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first. 1. Remove the oil filter element and properly discard it. See Figure 7-3. Fill the new filter with clean oil and install the filter.
Section 7 B. REPLACING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER FILLER NECK ELEMENTS INSERT The engine fuel filter should be replaced after every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first. See Figure 7-7. FUEL LEVEL 1. Close the shut-off valve. 2. Remove the two clamps securing the fuel filter to the fuel hose.
Section 7 1. Unhook the clamps securing the air cleaner cover to WARNING the air filter canister. Remove the air cleaner cover and set aside. 2. Remove the air cleaner and inspect. Electric storage battery fluid contains sulfuric 3. Clean or replace the air cleaner and foam acid which is POISON and can cause SEVERE pre-cleaner as recommended by the engine CHEMICAL BURNS.
Section 7 7.9 CUTTER BLADES WARNING A. BLADE INSPECTION BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES. Charge the battery in a well ventilated space so BLADE INSPECTION gases produced while charging can dissipate. 1. Remove the ignition key before servicing the blades. 2. Raise the mower deck to the highest position. Place Charging rates between 3 and 50 amperes are satisfactory the lanyard pin in the highest cutting height position if excessive gassing or spewing of electrolyte does not...
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Section 7 - NOTE - CAUTION DO NOT sharpen the blades beyond 1/3 of the width of the blade. See Figure 7-8. Inspect the cutter blade spacer(s) and washer 1. Sharpen the cutting edge at the same bevel as the for wear and/or cupping.
Section 7 7.10 TIRES B. CHANGING LUBRICANT The lubricant in the cutter deck gearbox should be Check the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operation changed after every 500 hours of operation or yearly, or daily. whichever occurs first. Caster Wheels Flat Free Drive Wheels...
Section 7 C. CHECKING THE FAN BELT TENSION (LIQUID- Fill to Bottom of Filler Neck COOLED ENGINES ONLY) Periodically check the fan belt tension. The belt should deflect 1/2" with 10 pounds of pressure. See your Scag dealer if the belt is in need of adjustment or replacement. 7.13 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY CAUTION 030467-13...
Section 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 8.1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine. Scag approved attachments and accessories: • GC-3B (p/n 900S) - Requires a 901D (52 STT Install Kit) or 900X (61 STT/SCZ Install Kit) •...
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Section 8 STTII ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM Ref. Part No. Description 462210 STT, ROPS 04001-194 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 4-1/4” 04021-19 Nut, Center Lock 1/2-13 04040-13 Flatwasher, 1/2-.562 x 1.375 x .109 484168 Pin Assembly, ROPS Hinge (incl. #9, #10) 04001-90 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 3-1/4”...
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Section 8 STTII STEERING COMPONENTS Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 452718 Control Lever Weldment, RH 462804 Handle Bar w/Grip - LH 452717 Control Lever Weldment, LH 462805 Handle Bar w/Grip - RH 43600 Spacer, Bearing 484376 Grip, Control Lever 431024 Spacer, Controls 483238...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - KAWASAKI 25KA Position Key Switch Legend Position PTO Switch Legend G + M + A H + F C + D B + L + A B + C G + H E + A START B + L + S TIGER EYE...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - KAWASAKI 26DFI Position Key Switch Legend Position PTO Switch Legend G + M + A H + F C + D B + L + A B + C G + H E + A START B + L + S TIGER EYE...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - KOHLER 26EFI Position Key Switch Legend Position PTO Switch Legend G + M + A H + F C + D B + L + A B + C G + H E + A START B + L + S KEY SWITCH...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - KAWASAKI 31DFI Position Key Switch Legend Position PTO Switch Legend G + M + A H + F C + D B + L + A B + C G + H E + A START B + L + S TIGER EYE...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - BRIGGS & STRATTON 35BV Position PTO Switch Legend Position Key Switch Legend G + M + A H + F C + D B + L + A B + C G + H E + A START B + L + S TIGER EYE...
Cutter decks are warranted against cracking for a period of three (3) years. (parts and labor 1st and 2nd year; parts only 3rd year.) The repair or replacement of the cutter deck will be at the option of Scag Power Equipment. We reserve the right to request compo- nents for evaluation.