Belt Alignment; Adjusting Cutting Height - Scag Power Equipment WALK-BEHIND SWZ-19KAI Operator's Manual

R
-NOTE-
Due to initial belt stretch and to prevent the belt
from slipping, check this adjustment after the first
2 hours, 4 hours and 8 hours of operation.
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. See Figure 6-5
and Figure 6-6.
BELT
Figure 6-5. Cutter Deck Belt Adjustment R.H.
BELT TENSION
ADJUSTMENT IDLER
DISCHARGE
AREA
CHECK BLADE DRIVE
BELT TENSION HERE
Figure 6-6.
6.7

BELT ALIGNMENT

Belt alignment is important for proper performance of
your Scag mower. If you experience frequent belt wear
or breakage, see your authorized Scag service center for
belt adjustment.
6.8

ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT

The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-3/4
inches to 4-1/4 inches at 1/4-inch intervals.
WASHER
NUT
SC401G
SC402G Rev.2
Cutter Deck Belt
Due to 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 to the cutter
deck, pitch and height.
PITCH is the angle of the blades (comparing front to
rear).
HEIGHT is the nominal distance the blade is off of the
ground. This measurement is made with the blades pointed
side to side and distance is measured between the cutting
tip and ground. (Also see Blade Height Adjustment).
Changes to the cutting height can be acheived by
repositioning the cutter deck. (This adjustment will also
effect the pitch of the deck). There are three available
positions. See Figure 6-7.
Caster spacers also can be repositioned to change the
cutting heights and to change the pitch of the cutter deck.
See Figure 6-8.
Figure 6-7. Adjusting Cutting Height
Figure 6-8.
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Section 6
LOW CUT (1-3/4" to 3")
MID RANGE
(2-1/2" to 3-3/4")
HIGH CUT
(3-1/4" to 4-1/2")
SC405G-08
Pin
Spacers
2003SGB005
Caster Wheel Spacers