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MODEL STT 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.
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STT61A-22KA with a serial number of 6750001 to 6759999 STT61A-27KA with a serial number of 6760001 to 6769999 STT 72A-27KA with a serial number of 7140001 to 7149999 Always use the entire serial number listed on the serial number tag when referring to this product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE Section 1 - General Information Introduction ..........................1 Directional Reference ......................1 Servicing the Engine and Drive Train Components ..............1 Symbols ..........................2-3 Section 2 - Safety Information Introduction ..........................4 Signal Words ...........................4 Considerations Before Operation ...................4 Operation Considerations ......................5 Maintenance Considerations ....................6 Safety and Instructional Decals ....................7...
If additional information or service is needed, contact incurring any obligation. your Scag Power Equipment Dealer. 1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE We encourage you to contact your dealer for repairs. All Scag dealers are informed of the latest methods to The Right...
ISO Symbols CE Mark SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 48071S On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop WARNING Falling Hazard FALLING HAZARD USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481109...
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Slow Fast Cutting Element - Basic symbol Continuously Variable - Linear Cutting Element - Engage Pinch Point 481039S Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours Cutting Element - Disengage Read Operator's Oanual Thown Object Hazard Keep Bystanders Away...
Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION Your mower is only as safe as the operator. The signal word DANGER denotes that an extremely Carelessness or operator error may result in serious hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that bodily injury or death.
Section 2 12. DO NOT add fuel to a running or hot engine. Allow 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION the engine to cool for several minutes before adding CONSIDERATIONS (CONT'D) fuel. 7. DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing that could get tangled in moving parts. Do not operate the machine 13.
Section 2 13. Disengage power to the attachments when 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS transporting or when not in use. (CONT'D) 3. To prevent tipping or loss of control, do not start or 14. The machine and attachments should be stopped and stop suddenly.
Section 3 -NOTE- 3.3 TRACTOR (CONT'D) Travel Speed: The machine will travel at 10mph for Forward ................. 0-10 MPH transport purposes. For best cutting Reverse .................. 0-5 MPH performance the forward travel speed should be adjusted depending upon the 3.4 CUTTER DECK cutting conditions.
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). The ignition switch is used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, CAUTION: ON, and START. Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you have read this manual. Learn the location and 2.
Section 4 5. Ammeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the condition of DUMP VALVE CONTROL LEVER the charging system. When the engine is running the needle should be toward the positive end of the meter. If the needle is toward the negative end of the meter, this indicates a discharge condition and the machine should be taken in for service.
Section 4 2. Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 5 4.5 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.) -IMPORTANT- 3. Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir. (See Section If you are not familiar with the operation of a 7.3.) machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic transmissions, the steering and ground speed...
Section 4 -NOTE- steering control lever to move forward. The further the Smooth operation of the steering levers will control is allowed to move forward, the quicker the produce smooth mower operation. While mower will turn right. learning the operation of the steering controls, keep the travel speed low.
Section 4 -IMPORTANT- 4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION Do not wash a hot or running engine. Cold water will damage the engine. Use compressed air to clean the engine if it is hot. WARNING: 2. Keep the entire mower clean to inhibit serious heat DO NOT operate on steep slopes.
Section 4 5. When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass 4.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL twice. Raise the mower to the highest setting for the first pass and then make a second pass to the desired height. ROTATING BLADES 6.
Section 4 4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-inch DECK to 6 inches at 1/2-inch intervals. To adjust the cutting RELEASE height: LEVER WARNING: Do not adjust the cutting height with the mower blades rotating.
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CAUSE CURE CONDITION Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPM Stringers - Occasional Blades of Uncut Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions Grass 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 (CONT'D) CAUSE CURE CONDITION Lift worn from blade Replace blade Uneven Cut on Flat Ground - Wavy Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge toward High-Low ground Appearance, Scalloped Cut, or Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck Rough Contour Too much blade angle (deck pitch) Adjust pitch and level...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D) CAUSE CURE CONDITION Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressures Scalping - Blades Hitting Dirt or Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions Cutting Very Close to 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...
Section 6 7. Repeat steps 4-6 on the RH side of the machine. ADJUSTMENTS 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 8. Replace the drive wheels and test the brake. WARNING: -NOTE- If this proceedure does not achieve proper brake adjustment, please contact your authorized Scag Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is dealer.
Section 6 B. The steering control levers are in the full forward 4. Adjust the RH wheel by loosening the jam nuts on position and the mower pulls to one side or the the steering control rod and turning the rod until the other when traveling in a forward direction.
Section 6 Tracking Adjustment A. Stop the machine and place the steering control levers in the neutral position. Loosen the lock nuts securing the ball joints at each end of the CAUTION: RH steering control rod. Rotate the control rod to lengthen the rod and tighten the lock nuts.
Section 6 3. Tighten the serrated hex nut to secure the cutter 6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS deck in the proper position. Cutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the factory. However, if these adjustments should ever need to be Cutter Deck Pitch made, the following procedures will aid in obtaining the proper cutter deck adjustment.
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Section 6 3. Check the cutter deck cutting height by placing the Cutter Deck Height lanyard pin in the 3" position on the cutting height The cutter deck height adjustment is made to ensure that index. Release the deck from the transport position the cutter deck is cutting at the height indicated on the and allow the deck to move to the 3"...
Section 7 The hydraulic oil should be changed after every 500 7.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM hours or annually, whichever occurs first. The oil should also be changed if the color of the fluid has become A. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level black or milky. A black color and/or a rancid odor usually indicates possible overheating of the oil, and a milky color usually indicates water in the hydraulic oil.
Section 7 C. Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter Element A. Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operators Manual furnished with this mower. B.
Section 7 7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 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 For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates refueling.
Section 7 7.7 BATTERY WARNING: A. Checking Electrolyte Level and Cleaning Electric storage battery fluid contains Battery sulfuric acid which is POISON and can cause SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS. Avoid After every 40 hours of operation or weekly, whichever contact of fluid with eyes, skin, or clothing. occurs first, check the electrolyte level in the battery and Use proper protective gear when handling clean the battery and connections.
Section 7 WARNING: WARNING: BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES. Always wear proper hand and eye protection Charge the battery in a well ventilated when working with cutter blades. space so gases produced while charging can dissipate. 3. Check the cutter blades for straightness. If the cutter blades appear bent, they will need to be Charging rates between 3 and 50 amperes are replaced.
Section 7 HEX NUT-TORQUE TO 75 LB-FT ANGLE BLADE BACK DO NOT CUT IN SPINDLE CUTTER SHAFT DECK X MUST NOT EXCEED 1/3 BLADE WIDTH 390S0139 Figure 7-7 Blade Sharpening HEX HEAD BOLT / NUT 2. Check the balance of the blade. If the blades are out of balance, vibration and premature wear can occur.
Section 7 2. Remove the drain plug, drain the lubricant into the 7.11 CUTTER DECK GEARBOX container and properly discard it. A. Checking Lubricant Level 3. Re-install the drain plug and add SAE 80W90 lubricant through the check plug hole in the gearbox CAUTION: until it is level with the bottom of the check plug hole.
Section 7 7.13 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY 3. Replace the radiator cap. Push down on the cap and turn clockwise until it stops. CAUTION: -NOTE- The cooling system should be flushed and the Do not wash any portion of the equipment coolant replaced every 500 hours of operation while it is hot.
Section 8 BRAKE AND STEERING COMPONENTS TO RH PUMP TO LH PUMP 61 59 STT99B&SC...
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Section 8 BRAKE AND STEERING COMPONENTS Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Description No. No. Description 48796 Bushing, Self Align 481599 Grip, Handle Bar 461037 Handle Bar (Includes item 1) 04001-08 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4" 04001-32 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" 04001-147 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 5-1/4", 2-3/4"...
Section 8 27KA - 72” CUTTER DECK, FUEL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO "G" TO "H" TO "F" TO "I" 50 49 TO "E" CARB. TO "D" 50 48 TO "G" TO "F" TO "H" TO "B" TO "C" TO "I" To A 2001- STT2727KA-FHS...
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Section 8 27KA - 72” CUTTER DECK, FUEL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Description No. No. Description 48657 Pad, Rubber 422475 Rear Cover 48350-05 Elbow, 90 Degree, 7/8-14 THD 04003-12 Bolt, Carraige 5/16-18 x .75” 48938-02 Bushing, 7/8-14 JIC x 3/4-16 O-Ring 04001-03 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 2.0”...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (KOHLER) STT 2001 ESKH...
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Screw, Phillips Washer Head #10-32 x 1-1/2" 04031-03 Lockwasher, 5/16" External Tooth 04002-12 Bolt, Hex Head M8-1.25 x 20 482313 Electronic Module 481751 Wire Harness, STT * Common hardware which should be purchased locally. All bolts Grade 5 plated, all other fasteners zinc plated.
Electronic Module 481752 Wire Harness, STT-KA 481670 Sending Unit, Water Temp. 48030-11 Clamp, Cable 481183 Water Temp. Gauge (STT - KA Only) * Common hardware which should be purchased locally. All bolts Grade 5 plated, all other fasteners zinc plated.
Wire Harness, STT-23KA & 27KA Only 481670 Sending Unit, Water Temp. 48030-11 Clamp, Cable 481183 Water Temp. Gauge (STT - KA Only) * Common hardware which should be purchased locally. All bolts Grade 5 plated, all other fasteners zinc plated.
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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. All other implied warranties are limited in duration to the one (1) year warranty period or ninety (90) days for mowers used for rental purpose.