Scag Power Equipment SW32-13KA Technical Manual page 5

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONT'D
WARNING: Explosive gases are vented from a battery
when being charged or discharged which could explode if
exposed to a flame or spark.
SET-UP ALL UNITS
1. Lay out hardware according to the "Where Used" list in the
loose parts packing list.
2. Install handle assembly to handle mounting frame using
four 3/8-16
X r
bolts, flat washers, and elastic stop
nuts. Three different handle heights can be obtained
using one of the three slotted holes in the handle
mounting frame.
3. Route the throttle control above the RH jackshaft and up
the right side of handle. Secure to handle with 1/4-20 x
2" hex head boit and ela^ic stop nut. Secure cable
about half way down the handle using a cable tie.
NOTE: Check that the throttle cable moves the carburetor
controls through their full range. If not, adjust as re¬
quired.
4. Route the operator presence interlock wires up the left
handle tube and attach the connector to the switch as
shown. Be certain that the connector does not hit the
safety lever stop tab, if it does, rotate the switch to the
position shown (see figure 1).
5. Installing control rods.
a) Thread rods into the swivel joints that are attached
to the idler brackets on each side of the unit.
b) Adjust the rods so that there is about a 1/4"-3/8"
clearance to the bottom of the neutal latch slot
when in the drive position. Secure with small hair
pin cotter as shown (see figure 2)
c) Adjust brake rods so the brakes lock when the
steering levers are pulled all the way up.
NOTE: Rods must allow neutral latches to be moved to
the neutral position, (see fig.ure 2)
6. Attach shift lever assembly as shown (see figure 3) on
top of the short lever that is bolted to the transmission
using two 5/16-18 x 1 " bolts, flat washers, lock washers
and hex nuts. Two heavy flat washers should be
inserted above the shift lever and two inserted below.
7. The shift lever should be adjusted so that the shift lever
assembly is 0 to 1/8" away from the stop when the
transmission is in neutral (see figure 4). Tighten nuts
securely.
NOTE: Engine will not start if transmission is not in
neutral.