Tires; Body, Deck And Upholstery; Notes - Scag Power Equipment STC48V-24BS Operator's Manual

3. Secure the cutter blades to prevent them from rotating,
(Use the optional Blade Buddy tool, P/N 9212, to assist
in securing the cutter blades), remove the nut from the
blade attaching bolt. Remove the cutter blade, bolt
and spacer from the spindle shaft. (Figure 7-7).
-NOTE-
The front of the machine will have to be raised
slightly to remove the blade bolt from the cutter
spindle.
4. To install the new cutter blade, put the flat washer onto
the blade bolt and slide the bolt into the hole in the
cutter blade.
HEX NUT-TORQUE
TO 75 LB-FT
SPINDLE
SHAFT
SPINDLE
ASSEMBLY
WASHER
HEX HEAD BOLT
Figure 7-7 Blade Replacement
-NOTE-
Be sure that the blade is installed with the lift wing
toward the top of the cutter deck.
5. Install the spacer onto the blade bolt and insert the bolt
into the cutter spindle shaft.
6. Install the hex nut to the blade bolt at the top of the
cutter spindle. Secure the blades from rotating and
torque to 75 ft-lbs. (See Figure 7-7).

7.10 TIRES

Check the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operation
or daily.
7.11 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY
Do not wash any portion of the equipment
while it is hot. Do not wash the engine; use
compressed air.
1. After each use, wash the mower and cutter deck. Use
CUTTER
2. Do not spray electrical components.
DECK
3. Use a mild soap solution or a vinyl/rubber cleaner to
HEX HEAD
BOLT / NUT
4. Repair damaged metal surfaces using Scag touch-up
CUTTER BLADE
SPACER
CUTTER
BLADE
390S0160
36
Caster Wheels ........................................ 25 PSI
Drive Wheels ......................................... 12 PSI
CAUTION:
cold water and automotive cleaners. Do not use
pressure cleaners.
clean the seat.
paint (P/N 48521) available from your authorized Scag
dealer. Wax the mower with an automotive paint wax
for maximum paint protection.
Section 7