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WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Read this manual completely as well as other manuals that came with your mower. • DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down).
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...
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Table of Contents SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ....................22 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ......................22 6.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS ..........................23 6.3 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS ................24 6.4 BELT ADJUSTMENT ..........................24 6.5 BELT ALIGNMENT .............................24 6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS ......................25 6.7 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ......................27 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE ....................28 7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS ............28 7.2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ..........................29...
Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use efficiency of your mower depends on you following the on this machine. See Section 8, Paragraph 8-1.
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 The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and could result in high probability of death or irreparable injury...
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Section 2 3. DO NOT allow children to ride or play on the 10. Be sure the interlock switches are functioning machine, it is not a toy. correctly. 4. Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be 11.
Section 2 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS 8. Be alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden hazards in the terrain. Keep away from any drop-offs. Beware of overhead obstructions (low limbs, etc.) 1. Know the function of all controls and how to stop and underground obstacles (sprinklers, pipes, tree quickly.
Section 2 DANGER NOT be removed. Failure to adhere to this guideline could result in injury or death. The potential exposure of the seat belt to severe DO NOT run the engine inside a building or environmental conditions make it crucial to inspect the seat a confined area without proper ventilation.
Section 2 WARNING Reduce speed when turning, operating on slopes, slick or wet surfaces. Allow extra distance to stop. Stay off of slopes too steep for safe operation. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down). If the machine can not back Figure 2-2.
Section 2 2.7 USING A SPARK ARRESTOR 10. Keep all parts in good working condition. Replace all worn or damaged decals. The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark 11. Use jack stands to support components when arrestor muffler.
Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ....................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Brand ............................Briggs & Statton, Kawasaki Horsepower: (Scag Model SFZ36-18FS) ..................18 HP (Engine Model # FS541V) (Scag Model SFZ48-20FS, SFZ52-20FS) ..............20 HP (Engine Model # FS600V) (Scag Model SFZ48-26BS, SFZ52-26BS) ............... 26 HP (Engine Model # 44P777) (Scag Model SFZ61-28BS) ..................28 HP (Engine Model # 49M777) Type ......................4 Cycle Gasoline, Twin Cylinder, Vertical Shaft Cylinders .............................
Section 3 Travel Speed: Forward ..............................0 up to 8 MPH Reverse ..............................0 up to 5 MPH -NOTE- The machine will travel at 8 mph for transport purposes. For best cutting performance the forward travel speed should be adjusted depending upon the cutting conditions. 3.4 CUTTER DECK Type ......
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. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you and disengage the mower drive system.
Section 4 6. Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number of 12. Deck Lift Foot Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to raise hours the engine has been operated. It operates and lower the cutter deck. whenever the ignition key switch is in the ON 13.
Section 4 5. Check interlock system for proper operation. (See Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow Section 4.2.) forward travel. 6. Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary. Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain a (See Section 7.10.) smooth operating action.
Section 4 REVERSE TRAVEL 4.6 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER BLADES) CAUTION 1. Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to engage the deck drive at high speed as this shortens the electric clutch life — use only moderate engine speed when engaging the deck drive.
Section 4 4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION 4.8 PARKING THE MOWER 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do not WARNING park the machine on an incline. 2. Place the steering control levers in the neutral position. DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, 3.
Section 4 4.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL clippings and thrown objects downward. Direct the side discharge away from sidewalks or streets to minimize cleanup of clippings. When mowing close to obstacles, direct the discharge away from the DANGER obstacles to reduce the chance of property damage by thrown objects.
Section 4 CUTTER DECK CUTTING HEIGHT RELEASE LEVER ADJUSTMENT DECK LIFT Figure 4-4. Adjusting Cutting Height 3. Insert the pin into the cutting height index at the desired cutting height. Push forward on the deck lift foot lever, hold in place and lift up on the deck release lever.
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 RELEASE BRAKE is not operable. Possible severe injury could HANDLE result. The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever the parking brake lever is placed in the “ENGAGE” position and the parking brake will not prevent the mower from moving.
Section 6 6.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS 3. Run the engine at full operating speed and check if the machine creeps forward or backwards. Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if: 4. Adjust the RH wheel by loosening the jam nuts on the steering control rod and turning the adjustment nut until the drive wheel turns in the forward A.
These adjustments must be performed by your Authorized before beginning work. Scag Power Equipment Dealer to ensure proper and efficient running of the engine. Should either need adjustment, contact your authorized Scag service center.
Section 6 6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS CUTTER DECK PITCH The pitch of the cutter deck should be equal between Cutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the factory. the front and rear of the cutter deck for proper cutting However, if these adjustments should ever need to be performance.
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Section 6 LOOSEN HERE LOOSEN HERE ADJUST HERE ADJUST HERE 2007 SFZ DLA 2007 SFZ RSDA Figure 6-6. Cutter Deck Pitch Adjustment - NOTE - To prevent the cutter deck from teetering, all four (4) cutter deck hanging chains must have tension on them.
Section 6 6.7 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT NUTS The electric clutch serves two functions in the operation of the mower. In addition to starting and stopping the power flow to the cutter blades, the clutch also acts as a brake to assist in stopping blade rotation when the PTO is switched off or the operator presence circuit is interrupted.
Section 7 MAINTENANCE 7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN 100 200 400 (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness Check hydraulic oil level See paragraph 7.2 C h e c k a l l b e l t s f o r p r o p e r See paragraph 7.7 alignment Check engine oil level...
Section 7 - IMPORTANT - 7.2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The hydraulic system oil should be changed if you notice the presence of water or a rancid odor to A. CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL the hydraulic oil. The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 10 1.
Section 7 7. Remove the top port plug from both axles before filling with oil. See Figure 7-3. DUMP VALVE CONTROL LEVER "DRIVE" POSITION REMOVE TOP PORT PLUG "FREEWHEEL" POSITION 2007 SFZ DVL Figure 7-3. Top Port Plug Location Figure 7-4. Dump Valve Control Lever 8.
Section 7 C. CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 7.4 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM After the first 20 hours of operation, replace the engine oil DANGER filter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter after every 200 hours of operation or every month, whichever occurs first. Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions.
Section 7 To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme ENGINE OIL FILTER care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. 1. Use only an approved gasoline container. 2.
Section 7 7.6 BATTERY A. CHARGING THE BATTERY Refer to the battery charger’s manual for specific WARNING instructions. Under normal conditions the engine’s alternator will have no problem keeping a charge on the battery. If the battery Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and has been completely discharged for a long period of time, explosive gases.
Section 7 7.7 DRIVE BELTS B. BLADE SHARPENING All drive belts are spring-loaded and self-tensioning, - NOTE - however after the first 2, 4, 8 and 10 hours of operation, If possible, use a file to sharpen the blade. Using the belts should be checked for proper alignment and wear.
Section 7 C. BLADE REPLACEMENT 7.9 TIRES Check the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operation WARNING or daily. Caster Wheels 25 PSI Drive Wheels 8 PSI Always wear proper hand and eye protection when working with cutter blades. 7.10 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY 1.
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-SFZ (p/n 9074, requires p/n 9069, 9070 9071 or 9073 baffle kit) •...
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Section 8 48, 52 & 61 CUTTER DECKS Part No. Description 48 52 61 Part No. Description 48 52 61 424528 Belt Cover 04043-06 Flatwasher, 5/8-.688 x 1.75 x 425260 Belt Cover .134 HD 04030-07 Lockwasher, 1/2 Spring 04063-01 Key, 1/4 x 1/4 x 1-1/4" 04001-121 Bolt, Hex Head 5/8-11 x 1-1/2"...
Section 8 SFZ36 FUEL SYSTEM - EPA PHASE 3 (models produced after to 1/1/2011) To Fuel Pump To Engine Purge Port Purge Tank 2011 SFZ36 FS EPA Phase 3...
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Section 8 SFZ36 FUEL SYSTEM - EPA PHASE 3 (models produced after to 1/1/2011) Ref. Part No. Description 462291 Fuel Tanks Assembly 483536 Grommet 484243 Fuel Gauge Assembly 482571 Bushing, 0.56 Dia. Viton 483557 Fuel Tube Assembly 484286 Fuel Cap, Tethered 48059-01 Clamp, Fuel Hose 1/4"...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC SEAT SWITCH BRAKE INTERLOCK SWITCH R.H. NEUTRAL SWITCH GREEN BLACK W/RED STRIPE WHITE GREEN OPTIONAL BLACK LIGHT ACCESSORY BLACK HOURMETER BLACK RED W/YEL STRIPE GREEN L.H. NEUTRAL BLACK W/RED STRIPE SWITCH WHITE WHITE GREEN BLACK BLACK SWITCH RED W/YEL STRIPE RED W/YEL STRIPE...
500 hours (whichever comes first) (First and second year of the warranty covers parts and labor. The third year covers parts or labor to repair) for non-commercial use. The repair or replacement of the cutter deck will be at the option of Scag Power Equipment. We reserve the right to request components for evaluation.
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