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WARNING: REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR! Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE Section 1 - General Information Section 2 - Safety Information Section 3 - Specifications ...................... 8-9 Section 4 - Operating Instructions Section 5 - Troubleshooting Cutting Conditions ..............
Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE 1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS SCAG Power Equipment SERIAL NUMBER Model Serial PLATE LOCATION STC 2K SPL Figure 1-1 Tractor Serial Number Plate Location...
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 48071S WARNING FALLING HAZARD USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481109...
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 481039S...
Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION WARNING: CAUTION: 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS Signal Word:...
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Section 2 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONT'D) -NOTE- WARNING: This machine is equipped with an interlock system intended to protect the operator and others from injury. This is accomplished by preventing the 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS engine from starting unless the deck drive is disengaged, the parking brake is on, the steering control levers are in the neutral position and the operator is in the seat.
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you have read this manual. Learn the location and purpose of all controls and instruments before you operate this mower. 4.1 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION DECK LIFT LEFT STEERING RIGHT STEERING CONTROL...
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Section 4 DUMP VALVE CONTROL LEVERS STC99DVC Figure 4-2 Dump Valve Control 4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM WARNING: Never operate the mower with the interlock system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not disengage or bypass any switch; injury to yourself and others or property damage could result.
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Section 4 4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (First Day of Use or Approximately 10 Hours) 4.5 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING 4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting fluids in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or cause a “runaway”...
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Section 4 4.6 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER BLADES) Reverse Travel CAUTION: Disengage power to the mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after observation of the entire area behind the mower. CAUTION: Before backing up, observe the rear for persons and obstructions.
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Section 4 4.9 AFTER OPERATION 4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION 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 wheels slipping, reduce speed and use extreme caution.
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Section 4 4.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL ROTATING BLADES NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGE CHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the engine and remove the key and only then use a stick or similar object to remove material if clogging has occurred. 4.11 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE STOPPED 4.12 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING...
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Section 4 4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT LANYARD PIN WARNING: Do not adjust the cutting height with the mower blades rotating. Disengage the power to the cutter blades and then adjust cutting height. STC99ACH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL DECK RELEASE LEVER STC99DRL...
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CAUSE CURE CONDITION Stringers - Occasional Blades of Uncut Grass Width of Deck SGB020 Streaking - Strips of Uncut Grass in Cutting Path Width of Deck SGB018 Streaking - Strips of Uncut Grass Between Cutting Paths Width Width Deck...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D) CAUSE CURE CONDITION Uneven Cut on Flat Ground - Wavy High-Low Appearance, Scalloped Cut, or Rough Contour Width of Deck SGB020 Uneven Cut on Uneven Ground - Wavy Appearance, High-Low Scalloped Cut, or Rough Contour Width of Deck SGB021 Sloping Ridge Across Width of Cutting Path...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D) CAUSE CURE CONDITION Scalping - Blades Hitting Dirt or Cutting Very Close to the Ground Width of Deck SGB022 Step Cut - Ridge in Center of Cutting path Width of Deck SGB024 Slope Cut - Sloping Ridges Across Width of Cutting Path Width of Deck...
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Section 6 ADJUSTMENTS 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING: -NOTE- Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could result. Loosen Here Loosen Here 3-1/4" to 3-1/2" STC99BA LOOSEN HERE 1/8" 390S0153 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS...
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Section 6 Neutral Adjustment LOOSEN HERE LOOSEN HERE ADJUST HERE ADJUST HERE LEFT STEERING CONTROL ROD RIGHT STEERING CONTROL ROD STC2KLSCRA STC2KRSCRA...
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Section 6 Tracking Adjustment CAUTION: Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making any adjustments. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work. -NOTE- CAUTION: The engine and drive unit can get hot during operation causing burn injuries.
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Section 7 7.6 ENGINE AIR CLEANER A. Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner Element To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and refueling. FUEL FILTER 7.7 BATTERY STC2001KFF A. Checking Electrolyte Level and Cleaning Battery FUEL FILTER STC99EFF...
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Section 7 WARNING: WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related acces- Electric storage battery fluid contains sulfuric sories contain lead and lead compounds, acid which is POISON and can cause SEVERE chemicals known to the State of California CHEMICAL BURNS. Avoid contact of fluid to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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Section 7 WARNING: WARNING: BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE Always wear proper hand and eye protection GASES. Charge the battery in a well when working with cutter blades. ventilated space so gases produced while charging can dissipate. WARNING: Do not attempt to straighten a bent blade, and never weld a broken or cracked blade.
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Section 7 HEX NUT-TORQUE ANGLE BLADE BACK TO 75 LB-FT DO NOT CUT IN SPINDLE CUTTER SHAFT DECK "X" MUST NOT EXCEED HEX HEAD 1/3 BLADE WIDTH BOLT / NUT 390S0139 SPINDLE ASSEMBLY CUTTER BLADE SPACER CUTTER BLADE WASHER HEX HEAD BOLT 390S0160 C.
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Section 7 7.11 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY CAUTION: Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it is hot. Do not wash the engine; use compressed air.
Section 8 ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS Kohler Only STC 2001 EAPKA...
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Flatwasher, 5/16-.375 x .875 x .083 04021-10 Nut, Elastic Stop 5/16-18 04030-04 Lockwasher, 3/8” 04001-47 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 5” 9237 Rear Counterweights, STC * Common hardware which should be purchased locally. All bolts Grade 5 plated, all other fasteners zinc plated.
Section 8 STEERING COMPONENTS TO RH PUMP TO LH PUMP STC 2K SSC...
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Section 8 STEERING COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. No. Description 482340 Grip, Control Lever 461386 Handle Bar (Includes item 1) 04001-32 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4” 04030-04 Lock Washer, 3/8” 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3/8-.391 x .938 x .105 423056 Spacer 04060-01 Roll Pin, Spring 5/32 x 3/4”...
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Section 8 BRAKE COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. No. Description 451224 Brake Lever 04063-20 Key, 1/4 x 1/4 x 1” 482061 Bushing, Self Align 04001-145 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 3-1/2” 04001-153 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 2-1/4” 04021-19 Nut, 1/2-13 Center Lock 481529 Wheel Motor Ross 04063-25...
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Section 8 FUEL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ENGINE STC 2K FHS...
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Section 8 FUEL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Description No. No. Description 48058 Fuel Hose, 1/4 ID 48551 Pump, Sunstrand BDP-10L 117 423204 Bracket Fuel Valve 48350-09 Elbow, 90 Degree 3/8 x 3/8” 423313 Bracket, Hour Meter (Kohler Aegus Only) 48353-06 Coupling 48059-01...
48404 INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE CUTTING OPERATING MACHINE HEIGHT READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481039 SLOW START CHOKE FAST MOWER DECK PULL OUT TO ENGAGE 482214 PUSH IN TO DISENGAGE 482216 FUEL VALVE FUEL TANK FUEL TANK 482213 482101 STC 2001 RDP1...
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Decal, Belt Cover 482214 Decal, Instrument Panel 482213 Decal, Fuel Valve Position 482101 Decal, Cutting Height 482216 Decal, Control Panel 482118 Decal, Seat Support 482219 Decal, Rear Bumper 482166 Decal, Front Footplate 482165 Decal, Discharge Chute 482219 482166 STC 2K RDP2...