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Scag Power Equipment SSZ Operator's Manual

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MODEL SSZ
PART NUMBER 03032

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  • Page 1 MODEL SSZ PART NUMBER 03032...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Your mower was built to the highest standards in the industry. However, your mower is only as safe as you, the operator, make it. Carelessness or error on the part of the operator may result in serious bodily injury. Hazard control and accident prevention depend upon the awareness, con- cern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, and storage of this equipment.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - CONT’D WARNING: CAUTION: WARNING:...

  • Page 5: Hydraulic Safety

    HYDRAULIC SAFETY WARNING: ADJUSTMENTS Neutral Adjustment FREE POSITION WHEEL POSITION Figure 1 JAM NUT Adjust TURNBUCKLE counterclockwise until drive wheels stop rotating Figure 2 DUMP VALVE LEVER SC200G clockwise or SC201G...
  • Page 6 ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’D Neutral Adjustment Cont'd Straight Line Running Adjustment CAUTION: Stop engine and remove key from ignition before making any adjustments. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work. Engine and drive unit can get hot during operation.
  • Page 7 ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’D Straight Line Running Adj. - Cont'd Cutter Deck Drive Belts CAUTION: Stop engine and remove key from ignition be- fore making any adjustments. Wait for all mov- ing parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work. "J"...
  • Page 8 ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’D Drive Belt Replacement CAUTION: When replacing the drive system belt use ex- treme caution. The idler arm is under spring tension. ontrol Handle Position Hand Control Handle Position INITIAL RUN, INSPECTION, AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable. Be careful when filling tank.
  • Page 9 INITIAL RUN, INSPECTION, AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - CONT’D PULL UP AND PUSH FORWARD TO ENGAGE MOWER DECK ON MOWER DECK OFF TO DISENGAGE PULL UP THEN FORWARD TO ENGAGE Figure 8 CAUTION: Stop engine and remove key from ignition before making any adjustments. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    INITIAL RUN, INSPECTION, AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - CONT’D MAINTENANCE Free Wheeling Cutter Blades WARNING: Blade is sharp! Blade at rest can cause se- vere cuts. Rotating blade can cut fingers off. Always lift deck using handles provided. DO NOT CUT IN, ANGLE BLADE LEAVE ORIGINAL STARTING POINT...
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE - CONT'D Curb Climbing SC212G Figure 12...

  • Page 12: Lubrication And Maintenance

    LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE Break-In 8 hours (Daily) 40 hours (Weekly) 100 hours (Biweekly) 200 hours (Monthly) Procedure Check all hardware for proper tightness Change engine oil and filter at 5 hours Check belt tension Check engine oil level Remove debris from oil cooler Clean hydraulic pump cooling fins Remove debris from under belt cover Sharpen cutter blades...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Cutting Conditions

    TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CONDITION Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Blades of Uncut Grass Ground speed too fast Wet grass Dull blades, incorrect sharpening Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck Width of Deck Belts slipping SGB020 Streaking - Strips of Dull, worn blades Uncut Grass in Cutting Path...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    CONDITION Uneven Cut on Flat Lift worn off of blade Ground - Wavy High-Low Blade upside down Appearance, Scalloped Cut, or Rough Contour Deck plugged,grass accumulation Too much blade angle (deck pitch) Adjust pitch and level Deck mounted improperly Bent spindle area Dull blade Width of Deck SGB020...
  • Page 15 CONDITION Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Hitting Dirt or Cutting Very Close to Ground speed too fast the Ground Cutting too low Rough terrain Ground speed too fast Wet grass Width of Deck SGB022 Step Cut Blades not mounted evenly Ridge in Center of Cutting Path Bent blade...

  • Page 16: Engine Deck

    SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCAG SSZ ZERO-TURN RIDER MODELS:SSZ-18CV, SSZ-20CV, SSZ-22CV, ALL SSZ-LT ENGINE General Type: Brand: Model: Horsepower: Type: Displacement: Cylinders: Governor: Air Cleaner: Exhaust: Fuel Pump Group: Valve Group: Starter/Electrical: Charging System: ENGINE DECK Fuel Tank: Drive Wheels/Tires: Parking Brake:...

  • Page 17: Cutter Deck

    Weight with GC-SSZ-6KH: Width with GC-SSZ-6KH: Length with GC-SSZ-6KH: NOTE: SSZ-LT models have same specifications as respective models above except the height measurement. Add 1" to the height of the above specification for SSZ-LT models. Date of Issue: September 26, 1996...
  • Page 18 48", 52" & 61" CUTTER DECKS 25 48 46 SC214G...
  • Page 19 48", 52", & 61" CUTTER DECKS - CONT’D Ref. Part No. Number Description 46852 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) 46615 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) 46611 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) 421058 Belt Cover, Front 421451 Belt Cover, Front 421299 Belt Cover, Front 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3/8"...
  • Page 20 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS 48", 52", & 61" DECKS 48" DECK SC215G...
  • Page 21 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS 48", 52", & 61" DECKS - CONT’D Ref. Part No. Number Description 45524 Bellcrank, Lift - Right Front 48100-05 Bushing 45527 Lift Link 43180 Bushing 04050-01 Retaining Ring, 5/8" External “E” 45610 Lift Arm Weldment 45523 Lift Arm Weldment 04017-17 Bolt, Serrated Flange Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1"...

  • Page 22: Sheet Metal Components

    SHEET METAL COMPONENTS (52" & 61" only) (48" only) (52" & 61" only) SC216G...
  • Page 23 SHEET METAL COMPONENTS - CONT’D Ref. Part No. Number Description 48100-08 Bushing 48114-04 Grease Fitting 43257 Bushing, Spring Keeper 04062-02 Hair Pin, .08 Diameter x 1-3/16" 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3/8" (.391 x .738 x .105) 44062 Rod, Foot Plate Latch 481086 Cable, Seat Stop 421589 Foot Plate...

  • Page 24: Hydraulic Components

    HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS SC217G...
  • Page 25 HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS - CONT’D Ref. Part No. Number Description 04030-03 Lockwasher, 5/16" 04040-04 Flatwasher, 5/16" (.344 x .688 x .065) 04017-05 Bolt, Serrated Flange Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4" 48790 Pump, Pulley 48791 Tapered Hub, 15 mm Bore 48789 421209 Washer, Back-up 04050-13 Snap Ring...
  • Page 26 Overhaul SEAL Ref. Part No. Number Description HG2513038 Pump Shaft Kit HG2003016 Wire Retaining Ring HG2003043 Ball Bearing HG2003018 Spacer HG9008000-0128 Lip Seal (16 x 35 x 7) HG2003052 Retaining Ring HG2003023 Cradle Bearing HG9008000-126 Lip Seal (12 x 35 x 7) HG2003005 Trunnion Arm HG2000015...
  • Page 27 BRAKE ASS'Y. MODEL # 481097 Ref. Part No. Number Description HG62768 Axle Housing Assembly HG44533 Hydro Mount Housing HG44358 Splined 72 Tooth Final Drive Gear HG62681 Axle Shaft Assembly HG44366 Bolt, 1/4-20 x 2-1/2" Hex Head HG44359 E-Ring .875 HG50263 Oil Seal, 1.25 x .625 HG44147 Ball Bearing, .62 ID x 1.38 x .44...

  • Page 28: Traction Drive Components

    TRACTION DRIVE COMPONENTS 44 45 SC218GA...
  • Page 29 Ref. Part No. Number Description 481116 Engine 18 hp Kohler CV For SSZ-18CV 481117 Engine 20 hp Kohler CV For SSZ-20CV 481118 Engine 22 hp Kohler CV For SSZ-22CV 48058-03 Fuel Hose 48633 Muffler Clamp 48964 Tube, Exaust Kohler Fittings, Purchase From Kohler...
  • Page 30 BRAKE AND STEERING CONTROLS SC219G...
  • Page 31 BRAKE AND STEERING CONTROLS - CONT’D Ref. Part No. Number Description 48827 Drive Wheel Assembly 48958 Drive Wheel Assembly 48827-02 Tire Only 48321-04 Rim Only 48958-03 Rim Only 04028-01 Lug Nut, 1/2-20 481097 Axle, LH (Includes brake lever) 5A 481098 Axle, RH (Includes brake lever) 48784 Pump, LH...

  • Page 32: Instrument Panel And Electrical Components

    INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SC220G...
  • Page 33 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. Number Description 48116 Engine 18 hp Kohler CV (**) 48970 Engine 20 hp Kohler CV (**) 48972 Engine 22 hp Kohler CV (**) 48780 Choke Control 481070 Adapter Ref. Part No. Number Description 421251 Kick Plate 48023...
  • Page 34 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM - KOHLER BATTERY BLACK – BLACK RELAY ELECTRIC CLUTCH BLACK CLUTCH GREEN SWITCH LH NEUTRAL INTERLOCK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BATTERY CABLES GROUND TO KILL MAGNETO POSITIVE TO START - CHARGE BLACK TO MAGNETO (WHITE) STARTER GREEN TO ALTERNATOR (PURPLE) GREEN BLACK...

  • Page 35: Replacement Decals

    REPLACEMENT DECALS 48556 - Size 12" x 3.25" 48623 - Size 12" x 3.25" HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIAL 48072 48072 48859 - Size 11.5" x 5.5" 48318-48" 48319-52" 48320-61" 481041 48404 48404...

  • Page 36: Parking Brake

    PARKING BRAKE WARNING INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481039 WARNING ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS KEEP HANDS, FEET & CLOTHING CLEAR KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE SHUT OFF ENGINE & DISENGAGE BLADE CLUTCH BEFORE SERVICING CLEAR AREA OF DEBRIS BEFORE MOWING USE CAUTION IN DIRECTING DISCHARGE KEEP BYSTANDERS, CHILDREN &...
  • Page 37 REPLACEMENT DECALS CAUTION: SPRING TENSION ON IDLER SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE DISASSEMBLY 481099 481042 48825 - Size 8.5" x 2" 481099 48071 MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS: 4,487,006 4,885,903 4,920,733 4,967,543 PATENTS PENDING 4,991,382 4,998,948 4,118,617 48656 48656...
  • Page 38 SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCAG SSZ ZERO-TURN RIDER MODELS:SSZ-18CV, SSZ-20CV, SSZ-22CV ENGINE General Type: Brand: Model: Horsepower: Type: Displacement: Cylinders: Governor: Air Cleaner: Exhaust: Fuel Pump Group: Valve Group: Starter/Electrical: Charging System: ENGINE DECK Fuel Tank: Drive Wheels/Tires: Parking Brake: Frame: DRIVE SYSTEM...
  • Page 39 Cast-iron with easily removed taper hubs B-section with Kevlar cord Padded with arm rests Spindle driven GC-SSZ-48 has 48 gallon capacity molded plastic hopper. GC-SSZ-5BS has 5 HP Briggs auxillary engine, 48 gallon capacity molded plastic hopper. Steel plate fits over discharge opening. No blade change or removal required.

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