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Scag Power Equipment TLS20-18BV Operator's Manual

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Congratulations on owning a Scag truck loader! This manual contains the operating
instructions and safety information for your Scag truck loader. Reading this manual
can provide you with assistance in maintenance and adjustment procedures to
keep your truck loader performing to maximum efficiency. The specific models that
this book covers are listed on the inside cover. Before operating your truck loader,
please read all the information enclosed.
© 2019
Scag Power Equipment
Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
TRUCK LOADER
Model:
TLS20-18BV
PART NO. 03446
PRINTED 9/2018
PRINTED IN USA

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  • Page 1 The specific models that this book covers are listed on the inside cover. Before operating your truck loader, please read all the information enclosed. © 2019 PART NO. 03446 Scag Power Equipment PRINTED 9/2018 Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. PRINTED IN USA...
  • Page 2 CONCERN, PRUDENCE, AND PROPER TRAINING OF THE PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE OPERATION, TRANSPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT. This manual covers the operating instructions and illustrated parts list for: TLS20-18BV with a serial number of P4800001 to P4899999 Always use the entire serial number listed on the serial number tag when referring to this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION ...................1 1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................1 1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE ...........................1 1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS ..............1 1.4 SYMBOLS ..............................2 SECTION 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION ..................3 2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................3 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS ............................3 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ....................3 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ........................5...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents SECTION 6 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ................16 APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES..................16 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY ......................18 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY ...........................20 SKID MOUNT COMPONENTS.........................22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THROTTLE CONTROL ..................24 TLS20 - TRUCK LOADER DECALS ........................26 SECTION 7 - LIMITED WARRANTY - TRUCK LOADERS ......INSIDE BACK COVER...

  • Page 5: Section 1 - General Information

    Scag Power Equipment dealer or find a local authorized servicing agent of the component manufacturer. Any unauthorized work done on...

  • Page 6: Symbols

    Section 1 1.4 SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop Spinning Fan Blades Thrown Object Hazard Fast Slow Continuously Variable - Linear Pinch Point 481039S Keep Bystanders Away Read Operator's Manual...

  • Page 7: Section 2 - Safety Information

    A replacement manual is available from your authorized CAUTION Scag Power Equipment Dealer or by contacting Scag Power Equipment Service Depar tment at P.O. Box 152, Mayville, WI 53050 or contact us via the Internet at www.scag.com.
  • Page 8 Section 2 6. DO NOT operate the machine under the influence of 16. Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.), alcohol or drugs. open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container. Use only approved containers. 7. Before and during reverse operation, look behind and down for small children and/or pets.

  • Page 9: Operation Considerations

    Section 2 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS WARNING 1. Know the function of all controls and how to stop quickly in case of an emergency. DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged 2. Do not carry passengers. Keep bystanders, children material.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Considerations & Storage

    Section 2 2.6 USING A SPARK ARRESTOR 22. Keep hands and feet away from all other moving parts. Contact can injure. The engine on this machine may not be equipped with a 23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, spark arrestor muffler.

  • Page 11: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Section 2 2.8 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 484983 485122 485139...

  • Page 12: Section 3 - Specifications

    Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ....................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Model: Scag Model TLS20-18BV ....................Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Displacement: Briggs & Stratton ..............................570cc Type: Briggs & Stratton .................4-Cycle, Air-Cooled, Naturally Aspirated, OHV Cylinders ............................. 2 with Cast Iron Sleeves Governor ................Mechanical Type with Variable Speed Control Set At 3500 RPM...
  • Page 13 Section 3...

  • Page 14: Section 4 - Operating Instructions

    Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). The ignition switch CAUTION is used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and START. 2. Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1). Used to Do not attempt to operate this machine unless control the engine speed.

  • Page 15: Safety Interlock System

    Section 4 5. Intake Hose Boom Assembly (Figure 4-1). Used 3. Move the engine throttle control to about half engine to support the intake hose. The support chain can be speed. If starting a cold engine, move the engine raised or lowered until the intake nozzle floats 2-3 control all the way forward to engage the choke.

  • Page 16: Hillside Operation

    Section 4 7. When operating, instruct the operator to stay to the 5. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then side of the machine, never in front or behind. turn slowly and down hill when possible. 6. Do not start or stop on slopes. If tires lose traction, WARNING stop the unit and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

  • Page 17: Removing Clogged Material

    Section 4 - IMPORTANT - 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. 4. Keep the entire machine clean to inhibit serious heat damage to the engine.

  • Page 18: Section 5 - Maintenance

    Section 5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN 100 200 500 (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness S e e e n g i n e o p e r a t o r ' s Check engine oil level manual *Clean truck loader...

  • Page 19: Engine Oil

    Section 5 5.2 ENGINE OIL 4. Never fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed trailer. 5. Never store the machine or fuel container where A. CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances.

  • Page 20: Section 6 - Illustrated Parts List

    Section 6 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 6.1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES. Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine. Scag approved attachments and accessories: • Truck Loader Light Kit (p/n 9602)
  • Page 21 Section 6 NOTES...

  • Page 22: Intake And Discharge Assembly

    Section 6 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 23 Section 6 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY Ref. Part No. Description 48135-56 Hose, Clear Poly 7" x 30" 486044-01 Strap, Ratchet 452525 Discharge Elbow Weldment 04001-32 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3/8-.391 x .938 x .105 04070-07 Eyebolt, 3/8" 04019-03 Nut, Serrated Flange 5/16-18 04021-09...

  • Page 24: Impeller Assembly

    Section 6 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 25 Section 6 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY Ref. Part No. Description *484956 Engine, 18hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 04063-08 Key, 1/4 x 1/4 x 2" 04001-12 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Clamp, Muffler Muffler 426388 Guard, Muffler 04117-01 Nut, Elastic Stop 5/16-18 452454 Impeller, TL20 484819...

  • Page 26: Skid Mount Components

    Section 6 SKID MOUNT COMPONENTS...
  • Page 27 Section 6 SKID MOUNT COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. Description 426474 Skid Rail - TLS 04001-70 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 1-1/4" 04117-70 Nut, Elastic Stop 1/2-13...

  • Page 28: Electrical System And Throttle Control

    Section 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THROTTLE CONTROL GROUND TO ENGINE MOUTING BOLT STARTER SOLENOID MAGNETO GROUND TO ENGINE GROUND TO ENGINE MOUTING BOLT MOUTING BOLT...
  • Page 29 Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 Self Tap 426140 Bracket, Battery 48029-07 Cable, Battery 18" - Black 484805 Battery, 12V - 12N14-3A (Not available through Scag Power Equipment) 48029-09 Cable, Battery - 9" - Red 485141 Wire Harness, Safety Switch 48126 Boot, Rubber...

  • Page 30: Tls20 - Truck Loader Decals

    Section 6 TLS20 - TRUCK LOADER DECALS 484983 485122 485139 486246 48314...

  • Page 31: Section 7 - Limited Warranty - Truck Loaders

    “non-commercial” warranty does not apply. Scag Power Equipment reserves the right to deny and / or void the non-commercial warranty if it believes it to be in commercial use.

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