Lubrication And Maintenance - Scag Power Equipment SSZ Operator's Manual

Break-In
8 hours (Daily)
40 hours (Weekly)
100 hours (Biweekly)
200 hours (Monthly)
X Check all hardware for proper tightness
X Change engine oil and filter at 5 hours
X Check belt tension
X Check engine oil level
X Remove debris from oil cooler
X Clean hydraulic pump cooling fins
X Remove debris from under belt cover
X Sharpen cutter blades
- Grease spindle bearings (2 pumps of hand gun) + US Lithium MP White Grease 2125
X Clean air filter
X Check tire pressure
X Check battery acid level
X Check belt tension
X Replace air filter
X Change engine oil
X Grease caster wheel bearings
X Grease caster wheel pivots
X Grease idler arm pivots
X Grease push arms
X Grease control levers
X Grease bell crank
X Grease height adjustment
X Check all hardware for proper tightness
X Change engine oil filter
X Check hydraulic fluid reservoir level
X Clean and adjust spark plugs
Every 500 hours (Bimonthly)
Drain hydraulic system and replace fluid
Change hydrostatic oil filter *
Adjust air gap on electric clutch
* IMPORTANT: Use only Scag Authorized part for proper filtration.
+ Compatible Greases:
Lidok EP #2 (found at industrial shops)
Ronex MP (Exxon service stations)
Shell Alvania (Shell service stations)
Mobilux #2 (Mobil service stations)
Super Lube-M EP #2 and Super Lube-M #2 (Conoco service stations)
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
Procedure Comments
See engine manufacturer information
2 hour, 4 hour, and 8 hour intervals.
Do not overfill
See engine manufacturer information
MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
Add air if necessary
Use distilled water only
Adjust as needed.
MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
See engine manufacturer information
Chassis grease - Qty 2
Chassis grease - Qty 2
Chassis grease - Qty 3
Chassis grease - Qty 2
Chassis grease - Qty 2
Chassis grease - Qty 4
Chassis grease - Qty 1
See engine manufacturer information
Add oil if needed (SAE 20W50)
See engine manufacturer information
Use SAE 20W50 motor oil
Clean area before removing filter
Contact your Scag dealer for information
about making this adjustment
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