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SWZ48V-15FS with a serial number of N4600001 to N4699999 SWZ52V-18FS with a serial number of N4700001 to N4799999 SWZL52V-22FSE with a serial number of N5200001 to N5299999 SWZL61V-22FSE with a serial number of N5300001 to N5399999 Always use the entire serial number listed on the serial number tag when referring to this product.
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 TESTING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM ..................4...
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Table of Contents SECTION 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS ..........17 SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ....................20 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ......................20 6.2 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT .........................20 6.3 STEERING CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENTS ..................20 6.4 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ........................21 6.5 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS ................21 6.6 CUTTER DECK BELT ADJUSTMENTS ....................21 6.7 BELT ALIGNMENT .............................22 6.8 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT ........................22...
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...
Do not operate the machine wearing shorts; Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to always wear adequate protective clothing including have the safety interlock system repaired.
Section 2 3. Place the steering control levers in the neutral lock 5. When using any attachment, never direct the position, place the speed control lever in the neutral discharge of material toward bystanders or allow position, engage the parking brake, move the PTO anyone near the machine while in operation.
Section 2 2. Place the speed control lever in neutral, engage the CAUTION parking brake, neutral latches in the neutral lock position, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting of the engine when servicing or adjusting the machine. Do not touch the engine or the muffler while the Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, engine is running or immediately after stopping.
Section 2 WARNING Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure and can penetrate skin causing injury. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor or gangrene may result. Keep body and hands away from pinholes or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.Use paper or cardboard and not hands to search for leaks.
Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ....................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Brand ..................................Kawasaki Engine Model: (Scag Model SWZ36A-14FS) .................... Kawasaki Model # FS481V (Scag Model SWZ48V-15FS) .................... Kawasaki Model # FS541V (Scag Model SWZ52V-18FS, SWZ-18FS) ................ Kawasaki Model # FS600V (Scag Model SWZ-22FSE) ....................
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage WARNING and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck drive. Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you 3.
If the safety interlock system and 8 hours. does not operate as described below, contact your local Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to 2. Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20 have the safety interlock system repaired.
Section 4 4.5 STARTING THE ENGINE FORWARD TRAVEL To travel forward with the mower, release the parking brake, CAUTION select the desired speed using the speed control lever, pull steering control levers upward, release the neutral latch for both sides and slowly release both the left and right steering control levers.
Section 4 4. Always operate the engine at full throttle to properly To travel in reverse, pull steering control levers upward. maintain cutting speed. If the engine starts to lug Keep the travel speed low while traveling in reverse. down, reduce the forward speed and allow the engine to operate at maximum RPM.
Section 4 - IMPORTANT - 4.12 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE STOPPED Do not wash a hot or running engine. Cold water will damage the engine. Use compressed air to clean the engine if it is hot. To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the engine running, turn the dump valve levers located on the 2.
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Section 4 3. Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cut grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass for best appearance). Mow frequently. 4. Keep mower and discharge chute clean. 5. When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice. Raise the mower to the highest setting for the first pass and then make a second pass to the desired height.
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 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Adjust the parking brake so that when the brake hand lever is against the stop on the handle bar, the brake levers on the brake shaft weldment are against the stops on the engine deck. CAUTION Figure 6-1.
Section 6 6.4 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT -NOTE- Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure that the tire pressures are correct and the neutral adjustment and the steering control rod adjustment have been completed. Figure 6-3. Tracking Adjustment 1. With the machine on a flat level surface, start the engine, release the parking brake and place the 6.5 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE speed control lever into the speed that will most...
Section 6 -NOTE- Due to many cutting conditions that exist, it is difficult to suggest a cutter deck setting that will work for every lawn. Due to initial belt stretch and to prevent the belt There are two adjustments that can be made to the cutter from slipping, check this adjustment after the first deck, pitch and height.
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Section 6 CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum Adjusting the blade height can be done by moving any number airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of of the five smaller 1/4" spacers on the blade mounting bolts grass.
Section 6 6.9 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 100 200 500 (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness C h e c k a l l b e l t s f o r p r o p e r See paragraph 7.6 alignment Check all hydraulic fittings and...
Section 7 7.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM A. CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 8 Filter Head Hydraulic Oil hours of operation. Thereafter, check the oil after every 200 hours of machine operation or monthly, whichever Drain Cap occurs first.
Section 7 7.4 ENGINE OIL FILLER NECK INSERT A. CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL FUEL LEVEL The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower. B.
Section 7 7.7 BATTERY - ELECTRIC START MODELS 10. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. For Low Emission (LE) and EPA Phase 3 (produced after 1/1/2011) models, tighten the fuel cap until it ratchets. WARNING B. REPLACING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER ELEMENTS Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases.
Section 7 A. CHARGING THE BATTERY 7.8 CUTTER BLADES Refer to the battery charger’s manual for specific A. BLADE INSPECTION instructions. 1. Remove the ignition key before servicing the blades. Under normal conditions the engine’s alternator will have no problem keeping a charge on the battery. If the battery WARNING has been completely discharged for a long period of time, the alternator may not be able to recharge the battery, and...
Section 7 - NOTE - CAUTION DO NOT sharpen the blades beyond 1/3 of the width of the blade. See Figure 7-4. 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 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: • Mulch Plate (p/n 9258, 9286, 9287, 9288) •...
Section 8 SWZ FUEL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM - EPA PHASE 3 (produced after 1/1/2010) Tank Purge To Fuel Pump To Engine Purge Port 2011 SWZ EPA Phase 3 Fuel System...
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Section 8 SWZ FUEL SYSTEM Ref. Part No. Description 463029 Fuel Tank Assembly (incl. #3, 4, 5, 6, 16, 17) 484286 Fuel Cap w/ Tether 484297 Fuel Cap w/Tethered - California Models Only (not shown) 484259 Fuel Gauge Assembly (incl. #4) 484242 Seal, Fuel Gauge 482571...
Section 8 WIRE HARNESSES CLUTCH ENGINE DECK WIRE HARNESS NEUTRAL INTERLOCK PART NO. 484302 DIODE (600V 6A) GROUND BLACK W/RED STRIPE BLACK BLUE BLACK BLUE MAGNETO INSTRUMENT RECTIFIER WHITE PANEL HARNESS WHITE YELLOW BRAKE SWITCH HANDLE WIRE HARNESS - MANUAL START PART NO.
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Section 8 WIRE HARNESSES NEUTRAL INTERLOCK ENGINE DECK WIRE HARNESS GROUND ELECTRIC START PART NO. 484283 BLACK W/RED STRIPE GREEN BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE CLUTCH INSTRUMENT WHITE PANEL HARNESS WHITE YELLOW RED W/YEL STRIPE DIODE (600V 6A) STARTER SOLENOID HANDLE WIRING HARNESS KAWASAKI ELECTRIC START PART NO.
Section 8 SWZ ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - RECOIL START (shown with Key off, PTO Off, Speed Control Lever in Neutral, OPC Disengaged) OPERATOR SWITCH Position PTO Switch Legend PRESENCE SWITCH SWITCH ON (UP) DOWN (OFF) HOURMETER HANDLE BAR TO ENGINE DECK WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR YELLOW RECTIFIER...
Section 8 SWZ ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - ELECTRIC START (shown with Key off, PTO Off, Speed Control Lever in Neutral, OPC Disengaged) Position PTO Switch Legend BRAKE ON (UP) INTERLOCK Position Key Switch Legend SWITCH G + M + A B + L + A DOWN (OFF) SWITCH START...
Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED 483405 WARNING ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS SPINNING BLADES * Keep hands, feet & clothing clear * Keep all guards in place KEEP CLEAR * Shut off engine &...
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Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES FAST 481423 SPEED CONTROL SLOW NEUTRAL 481124 Hea vy- Duty Comm e rcial 481971 482297 486136...
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Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES Ref. Part No. Description 483405 Decal, Discharge Chute 48314 Decal, Scag Logo 483407 Decal, Danger-Spinning Blades 483406 Decal, Warning-Rotating Blades 482816 Decal, Height of Cut 485403 Decal, Metalcraft - USA 486117 Decal, Instrument Panel - Rear 483404 Decal, Sulky Attachment 483402...
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.