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MODEL SWZU
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. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
MACHINE, PLEASE READ ALL THE INFOR-
MATION ENCLOSED.
© 2006
SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT
DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC.
PART NO. 03191
PRINTED 7/06
PRINTED IN USA

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  • Page 1 CIENCY. THE SPECIFIC MODELS THAT THIS BOOK COVERS ARE CONTAINED ON THE INSIDE COVER. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE, PLEASE READ ALL THE INFOR- MATION ENCLOSED. © 2006 PART NO. 03191 SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT PRINTED 7/06 DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC. PRINTED IN USA...
  • Page 2 WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. * Keep all shields in place, especially the grass discharge chute. * Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and remove the spark plug wire and ignition key. * If a mechanism becomes clogged, stop the engine before cleaning.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE Introduction ....................1 Direction Reference ..................1 Servicing the Engine and Drive Train Components ........1 Symbols ....................... 2-3 General Safety Instructions ................4 Signal Words ....................4 Before Operation Considerations ..............4-6 Operation Considerations ................6-7 Maintenance and Storage ................

  • Page 4: Subject Page

    TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT PAGE Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter Element ............16-17 Engine Oil Maintenance ................17 Engine Air Cleaner Maintenance..............17 Cleaning The Machine ................17 Troubleshooting Cutting Conditions ............18-20 Technical Specifications ................21-22 Notes ......................23 Illustrated Parts List SWMU-36"...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS Your mower was built to the highest standards in the AND ACCESSORIES. industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum efficiency of your mower depends on you following the Attachments and accessories manufactured by operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in this companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not manual.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    ISO Symbols CE Mark SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 48071S On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop Falling Hazard Thrown Object...
  • Page 7 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 Manual Thrown Object Hazard Keep Bystanders Away...

  • Page 8: General Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Signal Word: Your mower is only as safe as the operator. The signal word is a distinctive word found on the safety Carelessness or operator error may result in serious decals on the machine and throughout this manual that bodily injury or death.
  • Page 9 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONT'D) 5. Always wear appropriate clothing. Loose fitting C. DO NOT add fuel to a running or hot engine. clothing, long hair or jewelry could get tangled in Allow the engine to cool for several minutes moving parts. Do not operate the machine wearing before adding fuel.

  • Page 10: Operation Considerations

    BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS B. Be alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden hazards in the terrain. Keep away from any (CONT'D) dropoff. Beware of overhead obstructions (low 10. If the mower discharge ever plugs, shut off the limbs, etc), underground obstacles (sprinklers, engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all pipes, tree roots, etc.).

  • Page 11: Maintenance And Storage

    OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS 16. DO NOT operate the machine under the influence (CONT'D) of alcohol or drugs. 17. Use care when loading or unloading the machine onto a truck or trailer. ROTATING BLADES 18. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGE trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

  • Page 12: Initial Run-In Procedures

    MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (CONT'D) MOWER OPERATION 1. Read and understand the safety instructions before 9. Let the engine cool before storing. attempting to operate this machine. 10. DO NOT store the machine near an open flame. 2. Before starting the engine: 11.

  • Page 13: Belt Tension

    MOWER OPERATION (CONT'D) 5. Engage the cutter blades by pulling the blade clutch 11. To "freewheel" or move the machine around switch into the ON position. Push the switch to the without the engine running, turn the dump valve OFF position to disengage the cutter blades. levers located at the back of the pumps to the "freewheel"...

  • Page 14: Cutter Deck Adjustments

    CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS Due to the 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 on these decks, pitch and height. PITCH is the angle of the blades in relation to the ground (comparing front to rear).

  • Page 15: Cutter Blades

    Custom-Cut Baffle Adjustment CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS (CONT'D) REMOVE HAIR PIN The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of grass. The Custom-Cut Baffle can be raised or lowered to precisely tailor the deck's performance for the type of grass being cut.

  • Page 16: Neutral Adjustment

    CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (CONT'D) -NOTE- 2. Move the Custom-Cut Baffle to desired position. (See Neutral has been set by your Scag dealer at the Figures 6 through 8 for position). time of setup and normally does not need to be adjusted.

  • Page 17: Steering Control Rod Adjustment

    STEERING CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENT -NOTE- 2. Squeeze the steering control levers and release the This adjustment is made to allow the steering neutral latch. Slowly release the steering control control levers to be moved out of the neutral levers, allowing the machine to move forward. latch without engaging reverse.

  • Page 18: Parking Brake

    Section 3 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT (CONT'D) Figure 11. Tracking Adjustment PARKING BRAKE 1. Adjust the parking brake so that when the brake hand lever is against the stop on the handle bar, the brake levers on the brake shaft weldment are against the stops on the engine deck.

  • Page 19: Lubrication And Maintenance Chart

    LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE BREAK-IN + Grease spindle until grease comes out the relief valve. 8 HOURS (DAILY) Compatible Greases: Lidok EP #2 (found at industrial shops) 20 HOURS Ronex MP (Exxon service stations) Shell Alvania (Shell service stations) 40 HOURS (WEEKLY) Mobilux #2 (Mobil service stations) 100 HOURS (BIWEEKLY) Super Lub M EP #2 (Conoco service stations)

  • Page 20: Checking Hydraulic Oil Level

    HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Checking Hydraulic Oil Level 2. Place a suitable container under the hydraulic oil drain. Remove the fill cap from the reservoir. Remove the drain cap from the T-Fitting located on The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 8 the hydraulic system filter head.

  • Page 21: Engine Oil Maintenance

    Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter Element CLEANING THE MACHINE (Cont'd) 2. Run the engine at idle speed with the speed control CAUTION: lever in neutral for five minutes. Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it is hot. Do not wash the engine; use compressed 3.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Cutting Conditions

    TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CAUSE CURE CONDITION Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Run engine at full 3600 RPM Blades of Uncut Grass Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions Wet grass Cut grass after it has dried out Dull blades, incorrect sharpening Sharpen blades Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck...
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CAUSE CURE CONDITION Uneven Cut on Flat Lift worn off of blade Replace blade Ground - Wavy High-Low Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge toward Appearance, ground Scalloped Cut, or Rough Contour Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck Too much blade angle (deck pitch) Adjust pitch and level...
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CAUSE CURE CONDITION Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressures Hitting Dirt or Cutting Very Close to Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions 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...

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINES General Type: Heavy duty industrial/commercial Brand: Kawasaki Models: FH480V (16HP), FH541V (17HP) FH580V (19HP) Horsepower: 16HP, 17HP & 19HP Type: 4 cycle gas, vertical shaft engines Displacement: 16HP=472cc, 17HP=585cc, 19HP=585cc Cylinders: 2 with cast-iron sleeves Governor: Mechanical type governor with variable speed control. Settings: 16HP, 17HP &...
  • Page 26 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CON'T) CUTTER DECKS SWMU 36 Advantage, SWMU 48 Velocity Plus, SWMU 52 Velocity Plus. Type: Out-front design with anti-scalp rollers Construction: SWMU36A, 48V: 7-gauge steel with 7-gauge (3/16") steel skirt SWMU52V:10-gauge steel with 7-gauge (3/16") steel skirt Cutting Width: 35.5"...

  • Page 27: Notes

    NOTES...

  • Page 28: Swmu-36" Cutter Deck

    36A CUTTER DECKS To"A" "A" SWZU06CD36A...
  • Page 29 36A CUTTER DECKS Ref. Part Ref. Part No. Number Description No. Number Description 04001-09 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1" 461849 Cutter Deck (Includes Decals) 451118 Roller Shaft 04017-27 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1.0" Serrated Flange Hex Hd 422478 Bracket, Anti-Scalp Wheel 48926 Tapered Hub 04021-05...

  • Page 30: Swmu-48" & 52 Cutter Decks

    48V & 52V CUTTER DECKS FRAME To"A" To"B" "C" FRAME "B" "C" "A" "D" "D" SWZU05CD48V,52V...
  • Page 31 48V & 52V CUTTER DECKS Ref. Part Ref. Part Description Description 461853 Cutter Deck W/ Decals 43297 Spindle Bushing 461856 Cutter Deck W/ Decals 481035 Nut, Spindle 04017-27 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1" Serr. Flng. 481625-01 Wing Nut, 3/8-16 04021-05 Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Center Lock 451118 Roller Shaft 48100-15...

  • Page 32: Cutter Deck Frame 36

    36A DECK FRAME SWZU06DF36...
  • Page 33 36A DECK FRAME Ref. Part Description 461170 Belt Cover With Decal 481625-01 Knob With Stud 04029-03 Knob, Deck Cover Mounting 48100-08 Bushing, Caster 461790 Frame Weldment, Deck Mounting - 36" (Includes Item #16) 04062-04 Hair Pin Cotter, .177" x 3-1/4" 48114-04 Grease Fitting Str.

  • Page 34: Cutter Deck Frame 48" & 52

    48V AND 52V - DECK FRAME SWZU06DF48-52...
  • Page 35 48V AND 52V - DECK FRAME Ref. Part No. No. Description 461869 48" Belt Cover With Decal 461870 52" Belt Cover With Decal 481625-01 Knob With Stud 04029-03 Knob, Deck Cover Mounting 48100-08 Bushing, Caster 461871 Frame Weldment, Deck Mounting - 48" (Includes Item #18) 461872 Frame Weldment, Deck Mounting - 52"...

  • Page 36: Engine Deck

    ENGINE DECK 16 KAI 17 KAI 19 KAI ONLY Push Arms SWZU 06 ED...
  • Page 37 ENGINE DECK Ref. Part Description 16KAI 17KAI 19KAI 483263 Engine, 16KAI Kawasaki 482927 Engine, 17KAI Kawasaki 482928 Engine, 19KAI Kawasaki 04040-15 Flatwasher, 5/16 (.375 x .875 x .083) 04001-09 Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1" Hex Head 482547 Cap, Fuel Tank 461729 Fuel Tank Assy.

  • Page 38: Drive And Brake Components

    DRIVE AND BRAKE COMPONENTS 10, 10A 37 41 SWZU06D&BC...
  • Page 39 DRIVE AND BRAKE COMPONENTS Ref. Part Description 16KAI 17KAI 19KAI 481876 Ring, Split 04001-19 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Hex Head 45842 Brake Shaft Assembly Weldment 04062-01 Hair Pin Cotter, .094 x 1.62 04003-12 Carrage Bolt, 5/16-18 x .75" 44126 Rod, Brake Lower 04019-04 Nut, 3/8-16 Serr.

  • Page 40: Handle Assembly

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY SWZU05HANSF 45 11...
  • Page 41 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Ref. Part Description Description 461839 Upper Handle Wlmt. W/Decals 43522 Spacer, Side Plate 42675 Quadrant, Speed Control 04041-08S Flat Wshr., .766 x 1.25 x .035 04062-02 Hairpin, .094 x 1.19 04063-07 Key, Woodruff, 3/16 x .75" 45282 Lever, Speed Adjustment 04001-59...

  • Page 42: Hydraulic Assembly

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY 2005SWZ-HA...
  • Page 43 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Number Description 481164 Cap, Oil Reservoir 461428 Oil Reservoir (With Fittings) 482266-01 Elbow, 9/16 O-Ring x 3/8 Hose 48811 Hose, 3/8" ID - 10-1/4" Long (Order By The Inch) 48811 Hose, 3/8" ID - 7" Long (Order By The Inch) 48603-06 O-Ring 483097...

  • Page 44: Hydraulic Pump Assembly

    HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY PORT "A" SIDE PORT "B" SIDE...
  • Page 45 HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Number Description HG 70516 Housing Kit HG 70573 End Cap Kit HG 50641 Straight Headless Pin HG 50969 Hex Flange Bolt, M8-1.25 x 60mm HG 51232 Housing O-Ring HG 2513027 Charge Pump Kit HG 50273 Gerotor Assembly HG 9004101-1340 O-Ring...

  • Page 46: Engine Deck Wire Harness

    ENGINE DECK BLADE WIRE HARNESS CLUTCH KAWASAKI (16 HP, 17 HP & 19 HP) PART NO. 483075 NEUTRAL INTERLOCK GROUND WHITE BLACK W/RED STRIPE BLACK BLACK BLUE WHITE WHITE YELLOW WIRE HARNESS ADAPTER - ENGINE INSTRUMENT SWZU06WH483075 PANEL HARNESS HANDLE WIRE HARNESS MANUAL START PART NO.

  • Page 47: Wire Harness Adaptor - Kawasaki (16Hp, 17Hp & 19Hp)

    WIRE HARNESS ADAPTER KAWASAKI (16 HP, 17 HP & 19HP) PART NO. 481717 SWZU06WH481717...

  • Page 48: Replacement Decals

    REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS 483405 * Keep hands, feet & clothing clear * Keep all guards in place * Shut off engine &...
  • Page 49 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES SWZU 481906 PARKING BRAKE FAST SLOW 482297...
  • Page 50 Decal, Discharge Chute 483407 Decal, Danger-Spinning Blades 483406 Decal, Warning-Rotating Blades 483044 Decal, Patents 48404 Decal, Metalcraft - Made in USA 483441 Decal, Instrument Panel - Rear 483404 Decal, Sulky Attachment 483402 Decal, Belt Cover 481906 Decal, SWZU - Ultimate...

  • Page 51: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 52 LIMITED WARRANTY - COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT Any part of the Scag commercial mower manufactured by Scag Power Equipment and found, in the reasonable judg- ment of Scag, to be defective in materials or workmanship, will be repaired or replaced by an Authorized Scag Service Dealer without charge for parts and labor during the periods specified below.
  • Page 53 GARANTÍA LIMITADA - EQUIPO COMERCIAL Toda pieza del cortacésped comercial Scag fabricada por Scag Power Equipment que, según criterio razonable de Scag, presente materiales o mano de obra defectuosos será reparada o reemplazada por un distribuidor autorizado Scag sin cargo por las piezas ni mano de obra durante los períodos especificados abajo. Esta garantía se limita al comprador original y no es transferible.

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