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OPERATION, TRANSPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT. This manual covers the operating instructions and illustrated parts list for: SCZ61V-27FX with a serial number of P0000001 to P0099999 SCZ61V-31CV-EFI with a serial number of P0100001 to P0199999 SCZ61V-31FX with a serial number of...
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 TESTING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM ..................4...
Scag service parts. All information is based upon product information available - IMPORTANT - at the time of approval for printing. Scag Power Equipment The replacement of any part on this product reserves the right to make changes at any time without by other than the manufacturer's authorized notice and without incurring any obligation.
Section 1 1.4 SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 48071S On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop Falling Hazard Thrown Object Hazard Fast Slow Continuously Variable - Linear Cutting Element - Basic Symbol Pinch Point Cutting Element - Engage 481039S Hour meter/Elapsed Operating Hours Cutting Element - Disengage...
Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION DANGER Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that proper training of the personnel involved in the operation,...
13. Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.), does not operate as described below, contact your local open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to fuel container. Use only approved containers. have the safety interlock system repaired.
Section 2 2. Sit in the seat in the operating position, engage the 2. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on parking brake, move either of the steering control slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss handles out of the neutral lock position, move the of control.
Section 2 13. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 22. Tie the mower down securely using straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps must be 14. NEVER raise the deck with the blades engaged. directed down and outward from machine. 15.
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Section 2 This mower has been designed for good traction and 1. To lower the roll bar, lower the rear cover at the back stability under normal mowing conditions. However, of the machine. See Figure 2-1. caution must be used when traveling on slopes, especially 2.
Section 2 2.7 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & STORAGE 1. Never make adjustments to the machine with the engine running unless specifically instructed to do so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. 2. Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect Figure 2-2.
Section 2 WARNING Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure and can penetrate skin causing injury. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor or gangrene may result. Keep body and hands away from pinholes or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.Use paper or cardboard and not hands to search for leaks.
Section 2 2.10 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS FORWARD REVERSE 482100 483407 483407 483406 483425 Avoid injury from burns - Shut off engine - Allow to cool several minutes - Remove cap slowly - Do not overfill 483300 EPACentroRLP / Q-08-027A 484377 Molded in Fuel Tank 483444...
Section 3 3.3 POWER HEAD Drive System ............Hydraulic Drive with Two Hydro-Gear™ Integrated Zero-Turn Axles Scag Model (SCZ) ........................Hydro-Gear™ ZT-5400 Steering/Travel Control ................... Twin Lever Fingertip Steering Control with Individual Control to Each Wheel with Gas Spring Dampers Parking Brake ..............Lever Actuated Linkage to Brakes on Both Drive Wheel Axles Wheels: (2) Front Caster - (61"...
11. Water Temperature Indicator (Figure 4-1). Used additional information or service is needed, contact your on Liquid Cooled Models Only. Indicates the Scag Power Equipment Dealer. operating temperature of the engine. If the engine temperature exceeds the maximum preset value, the 4.1 TIGER EYE INSTRUMENT...
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Section 4 SERVICE AIR OIL PRESSURE FILTER INDICATOR INDICATOR WATER TEMPERATURE GLOW PLUG SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE VOLTMETER INDICATOR INDICATOR SEAT INDICATOR NEUTRAL INDICATOR INDICATOR HOUR METER INDICATOR Figure 4-1. Tiger Eye Advanced Monitoring System SUSPENSION CONTROL CHECK ENGINE LEVER LIGHT...
Section 4 4.2 CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION 1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-2). The ignition switch is used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and START. 2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-2). Used to engage and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive.
If the safety interlock system 4. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed. does not operate as described below, contact your local Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to 5. Check interlock system for proper operation. (See have the safety interlock system repaired.
Section 4 4. Engage the parking brake. To steer the mower left while traveling forward, pull the left steering lever back. The further the lever is pulled back, 5. Place the PTO switch in the disengaged position. the quicker the mower will turn left. 6.
Section 4 - NOTE - To steer left while traveling in reverse, allow the left steering control lever to move forward. The further the A squealing noise may be heard when engaging control is allowed to move forward, the quicker the mower or disengaging the deck drive.
Section 4 4.10 PARKING THE MOWER 4.12 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do not park the machine on an incline. DANGER 2. Place the steering control levers in the neutral position. ROTATING BLADES 3.
Section 4 WARNING WARNING DO NOT operate without Discharge Chute, DO NOT adjust the cutting height with the mower Mulching Kit, or entire Grass Catcher properly blades rotating. Disengage the power to the cutter installed. blades and then adjust cutting height. 2.
Section 4 4.16 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT ADJUST PEDAL TENSION KNOB 1. Position the seat to the desired location. ROTATE 2. While in the operator's position without the engine LEVER running, push down on the height adjust pedal to check for full function control. 3.
Section 4 4. NEVER tow on slopes. The weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. 5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. 6. Zero-turning with a trailer attached could cause SPEED CONTROL damage to the trailer or mower.
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CONDITION CAUSE CURE STRINGERS - OCCASIONAL Low engine RPM Run engine at full 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...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE U N E V E N C U T O N F L AT Lift worn from blade Replace blade GROUND - WAVY HIGH-LOW APPEARANCE, SCALLOPED Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge toward ground CUT, OR ROUGH CONTOUR Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE SCALPING - BLADES HITTING Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressures DIRT OR CUTTING VERY CLOSE TO THE GROUND Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions May need to reduce ground speed, raise Cutting too low cutting height, change direction of cut, and/or change pitch and level...
Section 6 ADJUSTMENTS 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could 1/8” result. The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever ADJUSTMENT NUT the parking brake lever is placed in the “ENGAGE” position and the parking brake will allow the mower to move.
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Section 6 CAUTION STEERING HANDLE IN NEUTRAL SLOT The engine and drive unit can get hot during operation causing burn injuries. Allow engine and drive components to cool before making any adjustments. - NOTE - ADJUST HERE STEERING CABLE Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure that the caster wheels turn plus pivot freely and that the tire pressure in the drive wheels is correct.
Section 6 LOOSEN JAM NUT REMOVE COTTER PIN Figure 6-4. Speed Control Adjustment 6.4 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE Figure 6-3. Tracking Adjustment ADJUSTMENTS 6.3 LOW / HIGH SPEED ADJUSTMENT These adjustments must be performed by your Scag The LOW / HIGH speed linkage should be adjusted dealer to ensure proper and efficient running of the whenever the lever will not allow the mower to change engine.
Section 6 6.6 BELT ALIGNMENT 2. Loosen the two (2) elastic stop nuts. Adjust the bolt up or down on the adjustment bracket to adjust the cutter deck until the distance from the top of Belt alignment is important for proper performance of the cutter deck to the floor is the same as the your Scag mower.
Section 6 - NOTE - - NOTE - To prevent the cutter deck from teetering, all four If an adjustment had to be made, be sure that the (4) cutter deck hanging chains must have tension cutter deck can easily be locked into the transport on them.
Section 6 6.9 ADJUSTING THE STEERING DAMPNERS INSPECTION WINDOW (x3) The steering dampner adjustment can be made to increase or decrease the dampening affect for smooth, precise steering control. There are three locations on the steering control levers that allow the operator to adjust the dampening affect of the steering control based on cutting conditions.
Section 7 MAINTENANCE 7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN 100 200 500 (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness Check hydraulic oil level See paragraph 7.3 C h e c k a l l b e l t s f o r p r o p e r See paragraph 7.8 alignment Change engine oil and filter...
Section 7 7.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 1. Park the mower on a level surface and stop the engine. 2. Position a floor jack under the rear of the machine. A. CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL Raise the machine and support it to prevent it from falling.
Section 7 7.4 ENGINE OIL 6. Re-install the drain plug and remove the hydraulic filter assembly from the LH hydraulic axle. 7. Install new hydraulic filters in the RH and LH hydraulic axles. 8. Remove the purge port plug next to the inlet fitting on both axles.
Section 7 7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 4. Never fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed trailer. 5. Never store the machine or fuel container where DANGER there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances. 6.
Section 7 7.6 ENGINE AIR CLEANER 7.7 BATTERY A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR WARNING CLEANER ELEMENT For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and the air cleaner service periods. Inspect and clean the air explosive gases. To avoid personal injury when cleaner element after every 100 hours of operation or checking, testing or charging batteries, DO NOT bi-weekly, whichever occurs first and replace the element...
Section 7 A. CHARGING THE BATTERY - NOTE - If you experience frequent belt wear or breakage, Refer to the battery charger’s manual for specific see your authorized Scag service center for belt instructions. adjustment. Under normal conditions the engine’s alternator will have WARNING no problem keeping a charge on the battery.
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Section 7 - NOTE - 1. Remove the ignition key before replacing the blades. Keep the blades sharp. Cutting with dull blades not 2. Raise the mower deck to the highest position. Place only yields a poor mowing job, but slows the cutting the lanyard pin in the highest cutting height position speed of the mower and causes extra wear on the to prevent the cutter deck from falling.
Section 7 7.11 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY HEX NUT-TORQUE TO 75 LB-FT CAUTION Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it SPINDLE is hot. Do not wash the engine; use compressed SHAFT CUTTER air. DECK 1. After each use, wash the mower and cutter deck. Use cold water and automotive cleaners.
Section 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 8.1 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: • GC-3B (p/n 900S) - Requires a 900X (61 STT/SCZ Install Kit) •...
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Section 8 SCZ SUSPENSION SYSTEM Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 486071 Seat Assembly 04041-38 Flatwasher, 3/8-.406 x 2.25 x .188 04001-19 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1” 483559 Cable, Seat Stop 462211 Suspension Pivot Assembly, Front 04001-59 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 1-1/4”...
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Section 8 SCZ STEERING COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. Description 462804 Handle Bar w/Grip, LH 462805 Handle Bar w/Grip, RH 484376 Grip, Control Handle 04030-03 Lockwasher, 5/16-” Spring 04001-09 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1’ 483238 Pivot, Control Lever 483269 Knob, Control Handle 483250 Spacer, Rubber 04003-05...
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Section 8 SCZ DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. Description 04003-21 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2-1/2” 04001-54 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 3” 04001-19 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1” 04019-04 Nut, Serrated Flange 3/8-16 425385 Mounting Bracket, Spring - Idler Arm 04001-136 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/2”...
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Section 8 SCZ SPEED CONTROL COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. Description 484093 Knob, Soft Touch 04020-12 Nut, Jam 3/8-16 UNC 452222 Lever Weldment, Speed Control SCZ 04009-11 Bolt, Shoulder 3/8 x 1” 04040-05 Flatwasher, 3/8-.406 x .812 x .065 483601 Spring, Speed Control 04009-14 Bolt, Shoulder 3/8 x 3/8”...
Section 8 SCZ ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (shown with Key Off, PTO Off, Park Brake Applied, Control Handles in Neutral, Seat Switch Disengaged) Position PTO Switch Legend ON (UP) Position Key Switch Legend G + M + A B + L + A DOWN (OFF) START B + L + S...
Section 8 SCZ EFI ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (shown with Key Off, PTO Off, Park Brake Applied, Control Handles in Neutral, Seat Switch Disengaged) Position PTO Switch Legend ON (UP) Position Key Switch Legend DOWN (OFF) G + M + A B + L + A START B + L + S TIGER EYE...
Cutter decks are warranted against cracking for a period of three (3) years. (parts and labor 1st and 2nd year; parts only 3rd year.) The repair or replacement of the cutter deck will be at the option of Scag Power Equipment. We reserve the right to request compo- nents for evaluation.
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