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CONCERN, PRUDENCE, AND PROPER TRAINING OF THE PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE OPERATION, TRANSPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT. This manual covers the operating instructions and illustrated parts list for: SZL-36H-18FR with a serial number of S5400001 to S5499999 SZL-36H-20KT...
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 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS ..................
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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 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ............................25 6.3 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS ....................25 6.4 BELT ADJUSTMENT ..............................25 6.5 BELT ALIGNMENT ................................ 26 6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS ..........................
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 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRACTICES FOR SIGNAL WORD: RIDE-ON MOWERS It is a distinctive word found on the safety decals on the machine and throughout this manual that alerts the viewer to the existence and relative degree of the hazard. This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Section 2 3. Be alert and turn machine off if a child or other 6. DO NOT carry passengers. person enters the area. 7. DO NOT operate the machine under the influence of 4. DO NOT allow children to ride or play on the alcohol or drugs.
If the safety interlock system and the vapors are explosive. does not operate as described below, contact your local Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to 1. See Section 7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM for fueling have the safety interlock system repaired.
Section 2 6. Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.), 11. Never direct the discharge of material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container. or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward operator.
Section 2 23. Disengage power to the attachments when transporting or when not in use. 24. The machine and attachments should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object, and damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the machine. CAUTION Figure 2-1.
Section 2 6. To reduce fire hazard, keep the cutting units, drives, 17. Charge batteries in an open, well ventilated area, muffler and engine free of grass, leaves, excessive away from spark and flames. Unplug charger before grease, oil and dirt. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and connecting or disconnecting from battery.
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.
Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time. If the safety interlcok system does not operate as descibed below, contact your local Scag Power Equipment "DRIVE" POSITION Dealer immediately for repair of the safety interlock system.
Section 4 2. Sit in the seat in the operating position, engage the 3. Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir. (See Section parking brake, move the PTO switch to the OFF 7.3.) (down) position, move either of the steering control 4.
Section 4 4.6 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING To travel forward with the mower, slowly push the steering control levers forward an equal distance. The further the steering control levers are pushed forward the greater the - IMPORTANT - forward speed will be. To increase the speed, push the steering control levers further forward and to decrease the If you are not familiar with the operation of a speed, pull the steering control levers back.
Section 4 CAUTION Before backing up, observe the rear for persons PULL KNOB and obstructions. Clear the area before backing UP TO ENGAGE up. Possible injury or property damage could occur. To travel in reverse, pull levers inward out of the neutral lock position and pull both handles back.
Section 4 15. DO NOT stabilize the machine by putting your foot WARNING on the ground. WARNING DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down). If the machine can back up the slope without the Reduce speed when turning, operating on slopes, wheels slipping, reduce speed and use extreme slick or wet surfaces.
Section 4 4.10 AFTER OPERATION 1. If the discharge chute becomes clogged, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. Using a stick or similar item, dislodge the clogged material. Then 1. Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not resume normal mowing.
Section 4 4.15 TOWING (OPTIONAL HITCH 7. Operate the engine at full throttle for best cutting. Mowing with a lower RPM causes the mower to tear ACCESSORY)(NOT AVAILABLE FOR SZL36) the grass. The engine is designed to be operated at full speed.
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 A T 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 Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could result. The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever the parking brake lever is placed in the “ENGAGE” position and RELEASE BRAKE the parking brake will not prevent the mower from moving.
These adjustments must be performed by your Authorized indication that the left wheel is turning faster than Scag Power Equipment Dealer to ensure proper and the right wheel. To adjust this condition, proceed as efficient running of the engine. Should either need follows: adjustment, contact your authorized Scag service center.
Section 6 WARNING ADJUSTMENT If the pump drive belt fails, steering control will be lost which could result in serious injury or death. Replace the pump drive belt as needed or every ADJUSTMENT 400 hours / 2 years, whichever occurs first. 6.5 BELT ALIGNMENT Belt alignment is important for proper performance of your Scag mower.
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Section 6 - NOTE - To prevent the cutter deck from teetering, all four (4) cutter deck hanging links must have tension on them. If all four links do not have tension on ADJUSTMENT them and the deck teeters, you must readjust the cutter deck as outlined in the procedures above.
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Section 6 ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT Figure 6-8. Cutter Deck Height Adjustment - Right Side 3. Turn the elastic stop nuts an equal amount of turns either clockwise to raise or counter-clockwise to lower the cutter deck until the measurement at the cutter blade is 3"...
Section 7 7.2 GREASE FITTING LOCATION CHART - GREASE GUN Not Applicable to 36” models Not Applicable to 36” models Not Applicable to 36” models Not Applicable to 36” models...
Section 7 7.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 5. Once the hydraulic system has drained, install new hydraulic oil filters to both axles by hand, turn 3/4 to one complete turn after filter gasket contacts the A. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL - HYDRO-GEAR filter base. ZT TRANSAXLES 6.
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Section 7 B. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL - TUFF TORQ 9. Reinstall the fill port plug on the top of the transaxle. TZ450 TRANSAXLES 10. The hydraulic system will need to be purged of all air. Raise the rear of the machine so the drive For Tuff Torq TZ450 transaxles, the hydraulic system oil and wheels are off the ground.
Section 7 6. Install new drain bolt hardware on both transaxles 11. With an operator in the operator's position, start the and torque to 15-18 ft/lbs. engine. 7. Install new hydraulic oil filters to both axles. 12. Locate the by-pass lever on the transaxle. See Figure 7-7.
Section 7 7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM DANGER ENGINE OIL FILL To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower & DIPSTICK to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and refueling. ENGINE OIL FILTER A. FILLING THE FUEL TANK Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 (90 for Scag LC2P77F and Scag LC2P82F) and a maximum of 10% Ethanol.
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Section 7 5. NEVER fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. 6. Remove the machine from the truck or trailer and fuel on level ground.
Section 7 7.6 ENGINE AIR CLEANER 7.7 BATTERY A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR WARNING CLEANER ELEMENT For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates the Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and air cleaner service periods. Inspect and clean the air filter explosive gases.
Section 7 A. CHARGING THE BATTERY - NOTE - If you experience frequent belt wear or breakage, Refer to the battery charger’s manual for specific see your authorized Scag service center for belt instructions. adjustment. Under normal conditions the engine’s alternator will have WARNING no problem keeping a charge on the battery.
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Section 7 - NOTE - 2. Raise the mower deck to the highest position. Place the lanyard pin in the highest cutting height position Keep the blades sharp. Cutting with dull blades not to prevent the cutter deck from falling. only yields a poor mowing job, but slows the cutting speed of the mower and causes extra wear on the 3.
Section 7 7.10 TIRES Check the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operation or daily. Caster Wheels 25 PSI Drive Wheels 8 PSI 7.11 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY CAUTION Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it 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 9071 (36"), 901U (42"), 9069 (48"), 9070 (52") or 9073 (61") baffle kit)
Section 8 36 & 42 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTER GROUND...
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Flatwasher, 1/4-.312 x .750 x .065 462942 Instrument Panel w/Decal, SZL-36 484565 Hourmeter, Inductive 485833 Switch, PTO 04030-04 Washer, Lock 3/8 Spring 04001-19 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1" 04132-01 Threaded Insert, 3/8-16 * Not available through Scag Power Equipment. Purchase locally.
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Key, 1/4 x 1/4 x 1-1/4" 483958 Diode (part of wire harness) 04117-03 Nut, 1/4-20 Flange Elastic Stop 426727 Bracket, Switch 483473 Switch, Double Pole - Plunger 04003-02 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" * Not available through Scag Power Equipment. Purchase locally.
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Centercase Cp / Order Repair Kit TT26106120652 Bolt 12*65 TT168T2025080 Cylinder Block Kit(Motor / Order Repair Kit TT187Q1624500 Motor Housing TT187T0034750 Thrust Bearing TT187Q1625430 Motor Gear S TT187Q1625300 Motor Shaft TT187Q1633520 Bearing 6201 Cn * Available through Scag Power Equipment...
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Centercase Cp / Order Repair Kit TT26106120652 Bolt 12*65 TT168T2025080 Cylinder Block Kit(Motor / Order Repair Kit TT187Q1624500 Motor Housing TT187T0034750 Thrust Bearing TT187Q1625430 Motor Gear S TT187Q1625300 Motor Shaft TT187Q1633520 Bearing 6201 Cn * Available through Scag Power Equipment...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC BRAKE INTERLOCK SWITCH WHITE BLACK LH NEUTRAL SWITCH GREEN BLACK W/RED STRIPE SEAT WHITE SWITCH GREEN GREEN BLACK BLACK W/RED STRIPE GREEN RH NEUTRAL SWITCH WHITE BLACK W/RED STRIPE GREEN Position Key Switch Legend G + M + A LIGHT KIT BLACK B + L + A...
If the mower is cutting more than the owners single property, it is deemed commercial use and the warranty does not apply. Scag Power Equipment reserves the right to deny and / or void the non- commercial warranty if it believes it to be in commercial use.