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Scag Power Equipment SWZU Operator's Manual

Scag Power Equipment SWZU Operator's Manual

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MODEL SWZU
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMA-
TION FOR YOUR SCAG MOWER. READING
THIS MANUAL CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
ASSISTANCE IN MAINTENANCE AND AD-
JUSTMENT PROCEDURES TO KEEP YOUR
MOWER PERFORMING TO MAXIMUM EFFI-
CIENCY. THE SPECIFIC MODELS THAT THIS
BOOK COVERS ARE CONTAINED ON THE
INSIDE COVER. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
MACHINE, PLEASE READ ALL THE INFOR-
MATION ENCLOSED.
PART NUMBER 03067

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  • Page 1 MODEL SWZU THIS MANUAL CONTAINS THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMA- TION FOR YOUR SCAG MOWER. READING THIS MANUAL CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH ASSISTANCE IN MAINTENANCE AND AD- JUSTMENT PROCEDURES TO KEEP YOUR MOWER PERFORMING TO MAXIMUM EFFI- CIENCY. THE SPECIFIC MODELS THAT THIS BOOK COVERS ARE CONTAINED ON THE INSIDE COVER.
  • Page 2 WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. * Keep all shields in place, especially the grass discharge chute. * Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and remove the spark plug wire and ignition key. * If a mechanism becomes clogged, stop the engine before cleaning.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE Introduction ....................1 General Safety Instructions ................1 Signal Words ....................1 Before Operating ..................2 While Operating ................... 2 Maintenance and Storage ................3 Initial Run-In Procedures ................4 Mower Operation ..................4 Cutter Deck Belt Adjustments ..............5 Cutter Deck Adjustments ................

  • Page 4: Subject Page

    TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT PAGE Illustrated Parts List SWM-36"Cutter Deck ................ 16-17 SWM-48", 52", 61", 72" Cutter Decks............18-19 Engine Deck....................20-21 Drive And Brake Components..............22-23 Handle Assembly..................24-25 Hydraulic Assembly ................26-27 Hydraulic Pump Assembly ..............28-29 Engine Deck Wire Harness-Kohler (Single Cyl.) &...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION SIGNAL WORDS Your mower was built to the highest standards in the industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum efficiency of your mower depends on you following the operating, maintenance and adjustment instruc- tions in this manual. This symbol means “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety is Involved!"...

  • Page 6: Before Operating

    WHILE OPERATING BEFORE OPERATING 1. Start the engine when the neutral latches are in the 1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. neutral lock position, the cutter blades are disen- gaged, the parking brake is on and the speed 2.

  • Page 7: Maintenance And Storage

    9. If the cutting blades should strike a solid object 14. Use only Scag approved riding attachments. or the equipment should start to vibrate abnor- mally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug Scag Approved Riding Attachments: wire, and check immediately for the cause. RS-ZT Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

  • Page 8: Initial Run-In Procedures

    MOWER OPERATION 9. Always store gasoline in a safety-approved, red container. 1. Read and understand the safety instructions 10. Be careful when servicing the battery as it con- before attempting to operate this machine. tains acid, which is corrosive and could cause burns to skin and clothing.

  • Page 9: Cutter Deck Belt Adjustments

    5. Release the parking brake. Move the speed -NOTE- adjustment lever to the desired mowing speed. All the belts on the SWZU are spring loaded and do not require adjustment. Check the belts -NOTE- for excessive wear or damage daily for the first Top speed is suggested only for transport! week.

  • Page 10: Cutter Deck Adjustments

    CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS Due to the many cutting conditions that exist, it is difficult to suggest a cutter deck setting that will work for every lawn. There are two adjustments that can be made on these decks, pitch and height. PITCH is the angle of the blades (comparing front to rear).

  • Page 11: Cutter Blades

    NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT REMOVE HAIR PIN -NOTE- Neutral has been set by your Scag dealer at the time of setup and normally does not need to be adjusted. If, however, you find that the neutral has come out of adjustment follow the proce- dure below.

  • Page 12: Steering Control Rod Adjustment

    STEERING CONTROL ROD 4. Bring the steering control levers back to the ADJUSTMENT neutral lock position and check to see that the machine does not creep forward on the adjusted wheel. -NOTE- This adjustment is made to allow the steering 5.

  • Page 13: Lubrication & Maintenance

    LUBRICA LUBRICA LUBRICA LUBRICA LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE TION & MAINTENANCE TION & MAINTENANCE TION & MAINTENANCE TION & MAINTENANCE BREAK-IN BREAK-IN BREAK-IN BREAK-IN BREAK-IN + Grease spindle until grease comes out the relief valve Compatible Greases: Lidok EP #2 (found at industrial shops) 8 HOURS (DAILY) 8 HOURS (DAILY) 8 HOURS (DAILY)

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Cutting Conditions

    TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CAUSE CURE CONDITION Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Run engine at full 3600 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...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE CURE CONDITION Uneven Cut on Flat Lift worn off of blade Replace blade Ground - Wavy High-Low Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge toward Appearance, ground Scalloped Cut, or Rough Contour Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck Too much blade angle (deck pitch) Adjust pitch and level Deck mounted improperly See your authorized SCAG dealer...
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE CURE CONDITION Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressures Hitting Dirt or Cutting Very Close to Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions the Ground Cutting too low May need to reduce ground speed, raise cutting height, change direction of cut, and/or change pitch and level Rough terrain...

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINES General Type: Heavy duty industrial/commercial Brand: Kohler, Kawasaki, Models: Kohler CV15T; Kaw. FH500V Horsepower: Kohler 15HP; Kaw. 17HP Type: 4 cycle gas, vertical shaft engines Displacement: Kohler: 15HP = 426cc Kawasaki: 17HP = 494cc Cylinders: Kohler - 1 cast iron; Kawasaki - 2 cast iron Governor: Mechanical type governor with variable speed control set at 3600 rpm (+75 rpm), idle set at 1200 rpm (+75 rpm)
  • Page 18 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CON'T.) CUTTER DECKS SWUM 36, SWUM 48 Type: Out-front design with anti-scalp rollers Construction: SWUM36,48: 7-gauge steel with 7-gauge (3/16") steel skirt Cutting Width: 35.5" (90.2 cm), 48.0 (122.0 cm) Cutting Height Adjustment: Adjustable from 1" to 4-1/2" in 1/2" increments Cutter Blades: .204 thick, milled edge, 5150 alloy steel SWUM 36: Two (2) 18"...

  • Page 19: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 20 36" CUTTER DECKS 36" CUTTER DECKS To"A" "A" 13 34 SWU99CD36...
  • Page 21 36" CUTTER DECKS Ref. Part Ref. Part No. Number Description No. Number Description 461172 Cutter Deck (Includes Decals) 04021-09 Nut, 3/8-16 Elastic Stop 04017-27 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1.0" Serrated Flange Hex Hd 04110-03 U-Nut, 3/8-16 422478 Bracket, Anti-Scalp Wheel 04001-31 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 2.50"...
  • Page 22 48" CUTTER DECKS 48" CUTTER DECKS "D" To"B" To "C" "A" To "D" "B" "C" To"A" SWU99CD48...
  • Page 23 48" CUTTER DECKS Ref. Part No. No. Description 48677 Relief Fitting, Cutter Spindle 461173 Cutter Deck With Decals 43312 Spacer Outside 04017-27 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1.0" Serrated Flange 43296 Spacer, Inside 04021-05 Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Center Lock 481025 Seal, Cutter Spindle - Bottom 48100-15 Bushing, 376 ID Oilite 43297...
  • Page 24 36" Deck Frame 36" DECK FRAME SWU99DF36...
  • Page 25 36" DECK FRAME Ref. Part No. No. Description 461170 Belt Cover With Decal 481625-01 Knob With Stud 04029-03 Knob, Deck Cover Mounting 48100-08 Bushing, Caster 451097 Frame Weldment, Deck Mounting - 36" 04062-04 Hair Pin Cotter, .177 x 3.25" 48114-04 Grease Fitting Str.
  • Page 26 48" DECK FRAME 48" Deck Frame SWU99DF48...
  • Page 27 48" DECK FRAME Ref. Part No. No. Description 461171 Belt Cover With Decal 481625-01 Knob With Stud 04029-03 Knob, Deck Cover Mounting 46163 Bushing, Caster 451098 Frame Weldment, Deck Mounting - 48" 48114-04 Grease Fitting Str. 1/4-28 Self Tap 04066-01 Quick Pin,.438 Dia 04024-02 Nut, Push-On - 3/8 Thd.

  • Page 28: Engine Deck

    ENGINE DECK 390S0188...
  • Page 29 ENGINE DECK Ref. Part Description 15KH 17KA 481757 Engine, 15KH Kohler 481563 Engine, 17KA Kawasaki 04002-07 Bolt, Hex Head M8-1.25 x 10mm 04020-02 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 04010-10 Screw, 1/4-20 x 2" Rnd. Hd Phillips 421239 Strap, Fuel Tank 481603 Cap, Fuel Tank 48292 Pad, Rubber-Fuel Tank Upper 46846...

  • Page 30: Drive And Brake Components

    DRIVE AND BRAKE COMPONENTS 55 41 390S0189...
  • Page 31 DRIVE AND BRAKE COMPONENTS Ref. Part Description 15KH 17KA 04050-02 Retaining Ring, 3/4" Ext. “E” 04001-19 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1" 45842 Brake Shaft Assembly Weldment 04062-01 Hair Pin, Cotter (.094 x 1.62) 04003-12 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x .75" 44126 Brake Rod, Lower 04019-04...

  • Page 32: Handle Assembly

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY REF. 45 11 390S0190A...
  • Page 33 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Ref. Part Description 15KH 17KA Description 15KH 17KA 43522 Spacer, Side Plate 461128 Upper Handle Wlmt. W/Decals 04041-08SFlat Wshr., 3/4-.766 x 1.25 x .035 461129 Upper Handle Wlmt. W/Decals 04063-07 Key, Woodruff, 3/16 x .75" 42675 Quadrant, Speed Control 04001-59 Bolt, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 1.25 04062-02 Hairpin, .094 x 1.19...

  • Page 34: Hydraulic Assembly

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY 390S0191...

  • Page 35: Hydraulic Assembly

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Number Description 15KH 17KA 481164 Cap, Oil Reservoir 461188 Oil Reservoir (With Fittings- Small Frame) 48350-04 Elbow, 90 deg. 7/16-20 x 9/16-18 48353-02 Coupling, 7/16-20 SAE Flare Swivel to 1/4" Hose Push On 48482 Hose, 1/4" ID - 7" Long (Order By The Inch) 48350-04 Elbow, 90 deg.

  • Page 36: Hydraulic Pump Assembly

    HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY (BDP-10L117) (Order parts from Hydro-Gear) 390S0192...

  • Page 37: Hydraulic Pump Assembly

    HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Number Description 2513017 Housing Kit (Incl. Housing, Journal Bearing) 2513016 End Cap 9004800-2506 Straight Headless Pin 9007314-0810 Socket Head Screw 2003067 End Cap Gasket 2513027 Charge Pump Kit (Incl. Charge Cover, Gerotor Assy., O-Ring) 50273 Gerotor Assembly 9004101-1340 O-Ring...

  • Page 38: Wire Harness

    ENGINE DECK BLADE CLUTCH WIRE HARNESS - KOHLER, NEUTRAL (SINGLE CYLINDER) INTERLOCK GROUND & 17 HP Kawasaki PART NO. 481073 BLACK BLACK BLUE WHITE WHITE YELLOW WIRE HARNESS ADAPTER - ENGINE INSTRUMENT SWZ99SC421G PANEL HARNESS MOWER BRAKE HANDLE WIRE HARNESS ENGAGE SWITCH SWITCH...

  • Page 39: Replacement Decals

    REPLACEMENT DECALS & INFORMATION HEAVY DUTY WARNING ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS COMMERCIAL KEEP HANDS, FEET & CLOTHING CLEAR KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE SHUT OFF ENGINE & DISENGAGE BLADE CLUTCH BEFORE SERVICING 48072 CLEAR AREA OF DEBRIS BEFORE MOWING USE CAUTION IN DIRECTING DISCHARGE 48072 KEEP BYSTANDERS, CHILDREN &...
  • Page 40 REPLACEMENT DECALS & INFORMATION TRACKING ADJUSTMENT SEE OPERATOR'S FAST MANUAL FAST SLOW OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481878 481425 481878 481425 SPEED CONTROL SLOW NEUTRAL 481124 481124 48555 - 16" SWZU 481906 481906 CUTTING PARKING HEIGHT BRAKE 1-1/2 FAST 2-1/2 3-1/2 4-1/2 SLOW 481863 481863 481438...
  • Page 41 Scag, are either incompatible with the Scag mower or adversely affect its operation, performance or durability. Scag Power Equipment reserves the right to change or improve the design of any mower without assuming any obliga- tion to modify any mower previously manufactured.
  • Page 42 © 1999 PART NO. 03067 SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT PRINTED2/99 DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC. PRINTED IN USA...

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