Cutter Deck Adjustments - Scag Power Equipment SW36-14KA Operator's Manual

5.
-NOTE-
When PTO is engaged or (possibly) disengaged,
a squealing sound from the underside of the
machine is normal. B is caused by the electric
clutch plates meshing as the cutter blades come
up m speed. For best equipment/ijO, engage the
clutch with the engine at 1/2 throttle, not under
.full load.
,WARNING:
To avoid serious bodily injury and damage to the
transmission, the machine must be at a full stop
before shifting between gears or shifting between
forward and reverse.
J
Shift the transmission into gear for the desired
mowing speed.
=NOTE=
Top speed is suggested only.for transport/
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CUTTER DECK DRIVE BELT TENSION
ALIGNMENT IDLER - E.H. SC400G
Figure 1
3.
Adjust the RH blade drive belt using a belt tension
gauge. Adjust the belt so that the belt moves 1/2"
with 10 pounds of pressure. Adjust the tension by
tightening or loosening the J-bolt nut. (See figure 2
&3)
BELT
.
.
While squeezing the steering brake levers with
both hands, release both neutral latches.
When the steering brake levers are released, the
machine will travel straight. To make a right turn,
squeeze the RH lever. To turn left, squeeze the LH
lever.
WASHER
NUT
8. TO STOP, squeeze both levers, lock the neutral
latches, and shift the transmission into neutral.
CUTTER DECK BELT ADJUSTMENTS
1. Removethebelt cover.
.
Adjust the cutter deck drive belt using a belt tension
gauge. Adjust the belt so that the belt moves 1/2"
with 10 pounds of pressure. Adjust the tension by
tightening or loosening the J-bolt nut. (See figure 1)
Figure 2.
BELT TENSION
ADJUSTMENT IDLER
S
DISCHARGE
AREA
RH Blade Belt Adjustment
CUTTER DECK
ADJUSTMENT
IDLER
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=NOTE=
Due to initial belt stretch and to prevent the belt
._'om slipping, check this" adjustment after the
first 2 hours, 4 hours and 8 hours of operation.
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CHECK BLADE DRIVE
BELT TENSION HERE
Figure 3. Cutter Deck Belts
SC402G