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WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Read this manual completely as well as other manuals that came with your mower. • DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down).
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 ..........21 SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ....................24 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ......................24 6.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS ..........................25 6.3 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS ................26 6.4 BELT ADJUSTMENT ..........................26 6.5 BELT ALIGNMENT .............................26 6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS ......................27 6.7 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ......................29 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE ....................30 7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS ............30...
Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use efficiency of your mower depends on you following the on this machine. See Section 8, Paragraph 8-1.
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...
If the safety interlock system does not operate as described below, contact your local machine over prolonged periods of time can Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to cause loss of hearing. have the safety interlock system repaired.
Section 2 2. Sit in the seat in the operating position, engage the 2. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on parking brake, move the PTO switch to the OFF slopes and sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss (down) position, move either of the steering control of control.
Section 2 12. Disengage power to cutter deck before crossing 22. Tie the mower down securely using straps, chains, roads, walks or gravel drives. cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps must be directed down and outward from machine. 13.
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Section 2 Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. It is recommended that the seat belt be inspected on a daily basis for signs of damage. Any seat belt system that 1. To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins shows cuts, fraying, extreme or unusual wear, significant and remove the two (2) lock pins.
Section 2 2. Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking WARNING brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting of the engine when servicing or adjusting the machine. Reduce speed when turning, operating on slopes, Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, slick or wet surfaces.
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 2 2.10 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 483405 483633 483402 483505 WARNING WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start res around dry vegetation. A spark 481568 arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local re agencies for laws or regulations relating to re prevention requirements.
Section 3 Tire Pressure: Front Caster............................... 25 PSI Drive ..................................8 PSI Fuel Tank ........Single 6-1/2 Gallon Seamless Roto-Low Perm Tank with Large Opening and Fuel Cap Seat ......................Padded, Thick Cushion with Suspension Seat Travel Speed: 52" Forward ............................0 up to 8.5 MPH 61"...
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). The ignition switch WARNING is used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and START. 2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you and disengage the mower drive system.
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Section 4 6. Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number of hours the engine has been operated. It operates whenever the engine is running. Has preset maintenance reminders for engine and hydraulic system oil changes. Will start flashing scheduled maintenance 2 hours before preset time and continue flashing until 2 hours after.
Section 4 13. Deck Lift Foot Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to raise -NOTE- and lower the cutter deck. 3. All SPZ models will start with the parking brake 14. Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1). Used to engaged or disengaged. For all test procedures set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height.
Section 4 4.5 STARTING THE ENGINE Practice operating the mower until you are comfortable with the controls before proceeding to mow. CAUTION FORWARD TRAVEL DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting To travel forward with the mower, fully depress the brake fluids in the air intake system may be potentially pedal forward to disengage the parking brake lock latch and explosive or cause a “runaway”...
Section 4 4.7 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER REVERSE TRAVEL BLADES) CAUTION 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 4.8 HILLSIDE OPERATION 2. Place the steering control levers in the neutral position. 3. Disengage the cutter blades. WARNING 4. Slow the engine to idle speed. 5. Fully depress the brake pedal and pull the parking DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, brake lever back to engage the parking brake.
Section 4 2. The discharge chute must not be removed and 4.11 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL 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 DANGER cleanup of clippings.
Section 4 CUTTER DECK CUTTING HEIGHT RELEASE LEVER ADJUSTMENT DECK LIFT Figure 4-6. Adjusting Cutting Height 2015 SPZ CDHA 3. Insert the pin into the cutting height index at the desired cutting height. Push forward on the deck lift foot lever, hold in place and lift up on the deck release lever.
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 WARNING PULL BACK ON Do not operate the mower if the parking brake PARKING BRAKE is not operable. Possible severe injury could LATCH result. PUSH BRAKE PEDAL FORWARD The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever the parking brake lock latch is placed in the “ENGAGE”...
Section 6 6.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS 3. Run the engine at full operating speed and check if the machine creeps forward or backwards. Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if: 4. Adjust the RH wheel by loosening the jam nuts on the steering control rod and turning the adjustment nut until the drive wheel turns in the forward A.
These adjustments must be performed by your Authorized before beginning work. Scag Power Equipment Dealer to ensure proper and efficient running of the engine. Should either need adjustment, contact your authorized Scag service center.
Section 6 6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS CUTTER DECK PITCH The pitch of the cutter deck should be equal between Cutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the factory. the front and rear of the cutter deck for proper cutting However, if these adjustments should ever need to be performance.
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Section 6 LOOSEN HERE LOOSEN HERE ADJUST HERE ADJUST HERE 2015 SPZ DLA 2015 SPZ RSDA Figure 6-6. Cutter Deck Pitch Adjustment - NOTE - To prevent the cutter deck from teetering, all four (4) cutter deck hanging chains must have tension on them.
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 7.2 Check all belts for proper alignment See paragraph 7.7 Check engine oil level See paragraph 7.3 Check hydraulic hoses for leaks U s e ex t r e m e c a u t i o n w h e n...
Section 7 7.2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 4. Remove the hydraulic filters from both axles and allow the fluid to drain into the container. Properly discard the oil when the system has drained A. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL completely. See Figure 7-2. 5. Once the hydraulic system has drained, install new The hydraulic system oil and filter should be changed after the first 75-100 hours of machine operation and every 400 hydraulic oil filters to both axles by hand, turn 3/4...
Section 7 12. While in the operator's position, start the engine and FILL PORT PLUG disengage the parking brake. 13. Run the engine at 1/2 throttle and move the steering control levers to full forward and reverse 5 to 6 times. 14.
Section 7 ENGINE OIL FILL FILLER NECK INSERT & DIPSTICK FUEL LEVEL ENGINE OIL FILTER Figure 7-6. C.A.R.B. / EPA Phase 3 Fuel Level To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Section 7 A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR 8. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately and wash affected skin. CLEANER ELEMENT 9. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. For Low For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates Emission (LE) and EPA Phase 3 (produced after the air cleaner service periods.
Section 7 WARNING WARNING BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES. Electric storage battery fluid contains sulfuric Charge the battery in a well ventilated space so acid which is POISON and can cause SEVERE gases produced while charging can dissipate. CHEMICAL BURNS. Avoid contact of fluid with eyes, skin, or clothing.
Section 7 B. BLADE SHARPENING WARNING - NOTE - If the pump drive belt fails, steering control will be If possible, use a file to sharpen the blade. Using lost which could result in serious injury or death. a wheel grinder may burn the blade. Replace the pump drive belt as needed or every 400 hours / 2 years, whichever occurs first.
Section 7 7.10 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY CAUTION CAUTION Inspect the cutter blade spacer(s) and washer for wear and/or cupping. Replace the worn parts. Worn spacer(s) and/or washer will not allow Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it proper tightening of the cutter blade and can lead is hot.
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-SZL/SFZ/SPZ (p/n 901K, requires p/n 901H or 901J Install Kit) •...
500 hours (whichever comes first) (First and second year of the warranty covers parts and labor. The third year covers parts or labor to repair) for non-commercial use. The repair or replacement of the cutter deck will be at the option of Scag Power Equipment. We reserve the right to request components for evaluation.