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Scag Power Equipment SWZ Operator's Manual

Scag Power Equipment SWZ Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL SWZ
FROM SERIAL NUMBER 60001 TO 69999

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL SWZ FROM SERIAL NUMBER 60001 TO 69999...
  • Page 2 This manual covers the operating instructions with a serial number of xxx60001- xxx69999 Always use the entire serial number listed on the serial number tag when referring to this product. WARNING and illustrated parts list for: All SWZ Machines...

  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    • A replacement manual is available from your authorized Scag Service Dealer or by contacting Scag Power Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box 152, Mayville, WI 53050. Please indicate the complete model number and serial number of your Scag product.

  • Page 4: Operator Safety

    OPERATOR SAFETY • NEVER operate the machine without approved ventilation. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. DO NOT run the engine indoors. • DO NOT allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate the machine without proper instruction. •...

  • Page 5: Hydraulic Safety

    HYDRAULIC SAFETY • Keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper or cardboard and not hands to search for leaks. • Hydraulic fluid escaping under high pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury.

  • Page 6: Before Starting

    BEFORE STARTING Check belts for: • Proper tension • Fraying and wear • Twisting • Cracking Check initial tension of the cutter blade drive belts. If belts are not properly tensioned, see Adjustments, page 6&7. Check oil levels in the engine and hydraulic reservoir.

  • Page 7: Mower Operation

    TO START ENGINE - cont'd 5. Start engine and choke as required. Adjust throttle to desired engine speed. Choke Kohler And Briggs & Stratton 6. Pull out and push up the mower PTO engagement switch to engage the cutter deck. MOWER OPERATION -NOTE- If you are not familiar with the operation of...

  • Page 8: After Operation

    AFTER OPERATION 1. Shut off engine. 2. Recheck cutter drive belts for proper tension, align- ment, and any signs of rubbing. Correct and adjust as necessary. To "freewheel" or move the mower around without the engine running, rotate both dump valve levers located at the back of the pumps to "freewheel"...

  • Page 9: Cutter Deck Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS (cont'd) 3. To adjust the blade drive belt: Using a belt tension gauge, check the belt tension so that the belt moves 1/2" with 10 pounds of pressure. Blade Drive Belt Tension Check Adjust the tension by tightening or loosening the J-bolt. Washer "J"...
  • Page 10 ADJUSTMENTS (cont'd) TAPERED BEARING SPINDLE ASSEMBLY The cutter deck is shipped with one spacer on top of spindle and four underneath (see figure below). Hex Nut-Torque to 75 Lb-Ft Spindle Shaft Spindle Assembly Washer Hex Head Bolt -NOTE- For best results, keep the cutter deck high in relation to the engine deck and the blades low in the cutter deck;...
  • Page 11 ADJUSTMENTS (cont'd) BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT -Note- For best cut and discharge a minimum of three spacers should be between the blade and spindle. (see page 8) TIRE PRESSURES Caster Wheels 25 PSI Drive Wheels 15 PSI NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT -NOTE- This is the only adjustment to properly set neutral.
  • Page 12 ADJUSTMENTS (cont'd) Neutral Latch Steering Control Drive Position 3. Turn the swivel joint on the steering control rod until the swivel joint lines up in the center of the slot in the bellcrank. This will allow the control rod to be moved back when shifting out of neutral and not move the bellcrank.
  • Page 13 ADJUSTMENTS (cont'd) The farther the adjustment bearing lever is moved away from the cam, the faster that side will drive. Continue adjusting the bearing lever until the mower tracks in a straight line. 10. Conversely, if the machine turns to the right, adjust the right bearing lever away from the cam.

  • Page 14: Lubrication And Maintenance

    Break-In (1st 10 Hours) 8 Hours (Daily) 40 Hours (Weekly) 100 Hours (Biweekly) 200 Hours (Monthly) Check all hardware for proper tightness Change engine oil and filter at 5 hours Check hydrostatic oil filter at 20 hours Check belts for proper adjustment Check engine oil Clean blower screen Remove debris from under belt cover...

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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) Deck mounted improperly Bent spindle area Dull blade Width of Deck SGB020 Uneven Cut on...
  • Page 17 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 18: Technical Specifications

    ENGINES General Type: Brand: Models: Horsepower: Type: Displacement: Cylinders: Governor: Exhaust Group: Fuel Pump Group: Oil Pump Group: Valve Group: Starter/Electrical: Charging System: ENGINE DECK Thickness: Fuel Tank: Drive Wheels/Tires: Brakes: Axles: Handle Bars: DRIVE SYSTEM Type: Hydro Pumps: Drive Wheel Motors: Hydro Fluid Cooling Group: Steering / Travel Control:: Dump Valves:...
  • Page 19 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CON'T) CUTTER DECKS Type: Construction: Cutting Width: Cutting Height Adjustment: Cutter Blades: Blade Engagement: Discharge Opening: Caster Wheels: Spindles: Spindle Pulleys: Idler Pulley: Idler Arm: Cutter Deck Belts: ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONAL ITEMS/ATTACHMENTS Fabric Grass Catcher: Metal Grass Catcher: Steerable Sulky: Mulching Plate: APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS...
  • Page 20 32" & 36" CUTTER DECKS SC409G...
  • Page 21 Ref. Part No. No. Description 46850 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) 46631 CutterSpindle Assembly 43296 Spacer, Inside 48307-08 Tapered Nut, 5/16-24 481022 Tapered Bearing (two) 43294 Spindle Housing, Tapered Bearing 48114-04 Grease Fitting Str. 5/16 43298 Spindle Shaft 04001-77 Hex Head Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3-1/2" 04063-08 Key, 1/4 x 2"...
  • Page 22 48", 52", 61", & 72" CUTTER DECKS 62, 62A 55 54 SC151G...
  • Page 23 48", 52", 61", & 72" CUTTER DECKS Ref. Part No. No. Description 46851 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) 46751 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) 46752 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) 46608 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) 46631 Spindle Assembly 43296 Sleeve, Cutter Spindle 48924 Pulley 481022 Tapered Bearing (two)
  • Page 24 -BV Only 76, 76A ENGINE DECK KA ONLY ELECTRIC START ONLY SC152G...
  • Page 25 Ref. Part Description 48842 Engine 14KA Kawasaki 481052 Engine 14KAE Kawaski 48844 Engine 14KH Kohler 481065 Engine 16BV Briggs Vanguard 48766 Engine 16BVE Briggs Vanguard 481066 Engine 18BV Briggs Vanguard 48971 Engine 20CVE Kohler Command 481067 Exaust System, BV Engine 481068 Debris Guard, 18HP BV 04050-10 Retaining Ring, 1/2"...

  • Page 26: Handle Assembly

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY SC153G...
  • Page 27 Ref. Part Description 46802 Upper Handle Wlmt. W/Decals 46857 Upper Handle Wlmt. W/Decals 42675 Quadrant, Speed Control 04062-02 Hairpin, .094 x 1.19 45282 Lever, Speed Adjustment 43086 Bushing, Speed Adjustment Lever x 04001-20 Hex Head Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2" 48493-01 Ball Plunger 48092 Knob, Speed Adjustment 04014-01 Capscrew, 1/4-20 x 3/4"...

  • Page 28: Hydraulic Assembly

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY SC154G...
  • Page 29 Ref. Part Number Description 48535 Cap, Oil Reservoir 46618 Oil Reservoir 46619 Oil Reservior 48484-01 Elbow, 90 deg. Female 1/4 NPT to 1/4 JIC Male 43853-02 Coupling, 7/16-20 SAE Flare Swivel to 1/4" Hose Push On 48482 Hose, 1/4" ID - 12" Long (Order By The Inch) 48350-04 Elbow, 90 deg.

  • Page 30: Hydraulic Pump Assembly

    HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY SC165G...
  • Page 31 Ref. Part Number Description HG 2513017 Housing Kit (Incl. Housing, Journal Bearing) HG 2513016 End Cap HG 9004800-2506 Straight. Headless Pin HG 9007314-0810 Socket Head Screw HG 2003067 End Cap Gasket HG 2513027 Charge Pump Kit (Incl. Charge Cover, Gerotor Assy., O-Ring) HG 50273 Gerotor Assembly HG 9004101-1340...
  • Page 32 NEUTRAL INTERLOCK BLACK BLUE WHITE WHITE YELLOW INSTRUMENT PANEL HARNESS Wire Harness, Engine Deck - KAE 481051 ENGINE REGULATOR BLACK Wire Harness Eng. Deck - KA 481074 GROUND BLADE CLUTCH SC155G...
  • Page 33 Wire Harness Eng. Deck - KH/BV 481073 BLACK BLUE WHITE WHITE YELLOW INSTRUMENT PANEL HARNESS TRANSMISSION GREEN BLACK BLUE WHITE WHITE YELLOW TO INSTRUMENT PANEL CONNECTOR BLADE CLUTCH NEUTRAL INTERLOCK BLACK ENGINE GROUND TO ENGINE BLACK Wire Harness Engine Deck-20CVE STARTER SOLENOID GROUND...
  • Page 34 Wire Harness Eng. Deck - 16BVE 481014 SWITCH BLACK OPERATOR PRESENCE SWITCH HOURMETER HOURMETER BLACK KEY SWITCH MOUNTING FUSES RELAY MOWER ENGAGE KEYED Handle Wire Harness - Electric Start SWITCH TERMINAL GREEN BLACK BLUE WHITE YELLOW SC159G BLACK MOWER ENGAGE SWITCH MOUNTING 481267 TO ENGINE...
  • Page 35 Handle Wire Harness - Manual Start 481266 SWITCH WHITE BLACK OPERATOR PRESENCE SWITCH HOURMETER HOURMETER BLACK KEY SWITCH MOUNTING WIRE HARNESS WITH RELAY MOWER ENGAGE KEYED SWITCH TERMINAL BLACK MOWER ENGAGE SWITCH MOUNTING PART NO. 481275 BLACK BLUE WHITE YELLOW TO ENGINE DECK WIRE HARNESS...
  • Page 36 REPLACEMENT DECALS & INFORMATION 48072 48071 MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS: 4,487,006 4,991,382 4,885,903 4,998,948 4,920,733 4,118,617 4,967,543 PATENTS PENDING 48656 CAUTION BEFORE OPERATING READ OPERATINGS MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING MOUNT RIDING FALLING HAZARD ATTACHMENT USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED HERE RIDING ATTACHMENTS...

  • Page 37: Transmission Oil

    REPLACEMENT DECALS & INFORMATION TRACKING ADJUSTMENT CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT FORWARD SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481080 48514 - 20" 48555 - 16" 481270 481271 TRANSMISSION 481125 481125 CHOKE FAST START STOP SLOW FAST START STOP SLOW FAST SPEED CONTROL SLOW NEUTRAL 481124...

  • Page 38: Limited Warranty-Commercial Equipment

    Scag, are either incompatible with the Scag mower or adversely affect its operation, performance or durability. Scag Power Equipment reserves the right to change or improve the design of any mower without assuming any obligation to modify any mower previously manufactured.
  • Page 39 © 1995 PART NO. 03024 SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. PRINTED 8/95 DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE PRINTED IN USA...

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