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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: GC-SZL/SFZ/SPZ with a serial number of P3100001 to P3199999 Always use the entire serial number listed on the serial number tag when referring to this product.
Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION A replacement manual is available from your authorized Scag Service Dealer or by contacting: Scag Power This manual has been prepared to provide the Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box 152, Mayville, information you need to correctly assemble, operate, and WI 53050.
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Section 2 2.1 DISCHARGE CHUTE AND CUTTER 3. Block the rear wheels and apply the parking brake to prevent the machine from moving. Lift the front of BLADE REMOVAL machine for easy and safe access to the underside of the cutter deck. Remove the ignition key and - NOTE - disconnect the positive and negative battery cables.
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Section 2 4. Install the new grass catcher boot mounting bracket 2.2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - SZL36 / (p/n 424915) supplied with the SZL36 / SFZ36 SFZ36 CUTTER DECK COMPONENTS Installation Kit onto the boot assembly. Secure using the original hardware that was removed in the 1.
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Section 2 2. Tighten the hardware. WARNING 3. Install the right side cutter deck baffle supplied in the grass catcher Installation Kit as shown in Figure 2-9. Secure using (2) 3/8-16 x 1" carriage bolts, (2) 3/8" Blades have a sharp edge. Wear proper eye flatwashers and (2) 3/8-16 elastic stop nuts.
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Section 2 2. Install the left and right side grass catcher mounting brackets to the rear of the machine. Secure using (4) WARNING 3/8-16 x 1" hex head bolts and (4) 3/8-16 serrated flange nuts. See Figure 2-13 for SZL36 and Figure 2-14 for all other models.
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Section 2 5. Install the adapter to the hose and secure with (1) 3. Tighten the hardware. 8-5/8" clamp included with this grass catcher. See 4. Install the left and right side upright mounting tubes Figure 2-16. to the grass catcher hood assembly. Secure using (4) 3/8-16 x 2-1/4"...
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Section 2 7. Install the hose to the hood assembly and secure 2.5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - FRONT with (1) 8-5/8" clamp included with this grass WEIGHT COMPONENTS catcher. See Figure 2-19. 1. For SFZP and SPZ units, remove the front (2) -NOTE- serrated flange nuts securing the foot plate to the machine.
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Section 2 1/2” FLATWASHER 1/2-13 x 1-1/4” 1/2-13 SERRATED FLANGE NUT 1/2” FLATWASHER 1/2-13 x 1-1/4” WEIGHT ASSEMBLY (2X) Figure 2-21. SFZ / SFZP / SPZ Front Weight Bar Installation 1/2” FLATWASHER 1/2-13 x 1-1/4” 1/2-13 SERRATED FLANGE NUT 1/2” FLATWASHER 1/2-13 x 1-1/4”...
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Section 3 3.1 GRASS CATCHER REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS Prepare the machine so there is easy and safe access to the work area. Park the machine on a flat, level surface and apply the parking brake. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the positive and negative cables from the battery.
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Section 3 HIGH LIFT REINSTALL MOUNTING HARDWARE CUTTER BLADE CROSS CUTTER BLADE FLATWASHER LOCKWASHER 5/8-11 x 1-1/2" BOLT Figure 3-5. Reinstalling the Discharge Chute TORQUE TO 75 FT/LBS 8. Lower the machine. 9. Remove the weights from the weight support bar. Figure 3-3.
Section 5 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 4.1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES. Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine.
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Section 5 GC-SZL/SFZ/SPZ HOOD AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY SZL POST MOUTING HOLES SZL POST MOUTING HOLES...
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Section 5 GC-SZL/SFZ/SPZ HOOD AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY Part No. Description Part No. Description 04040-04 Flatwasher, 5/16-.344 x .688 x .065 462782 Hood Assembly (incl. screen & seal) 04001-14 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 1" 482409 Latch 04010-25 Screw, #10-32 x 3/4"...
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Section 5 GC-SZL/SFZ/SPZ BAG SUPPORT COMPONENTS...
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Section 5 GC-SZL/SFZ/SPZ BAG SUPPORT COMPONENTS Ref. No. Part No. Description 04090-02 Pop Rivet, 3/16 x .652 483589 Seal, GC Hood 424753 Retainer, Seal 04021-02 Nut, Center Lock 1/4-20 04021-10 Nut, Elastic Stop 5/16-18 462966 Bag Assembly 451959 Frame Weldment, Bag Support 04001-01 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4"...
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Section 5 GC-SZL/SFZ/SPZ CUTTER DECK AND FRONT WEIGHT COMPONENTS...
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Section 5 GC-SZL/SFZ/SPZ CUTTER DECK AND FRONT WEIGHT COMPONENTS Ref. No. Part No. Description 04003-12 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4" 424743 Baffle, LH - 48" Deck 424745 Baffle, LH - 52" Deck 425267 Baffle, LH - 61" Deck 481711 Cutter Blade, High Lift (36" Deck) 481710 Cutter Blade, High Lift (48"...
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Section 5 GC DECALS Molded In 483039 Molded In Molded In...
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This warranty does not cover engines and electric starters, which are warranted separately by their manufacturer. Scag Power Equipment reserves the right to change or improve the design of any accessory without assuming any obligation to modify any accessory previously manufactured.
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