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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 ........................4...
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Table of Contents SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ....................22 6.1 PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT ......................22 6.2 TRAvEL ADJUSTMENTS ..........................22 6.3 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOkE ADJUSTMENTS ................24 6.4 BELT ADJUSTMENT ..........................24 6.5 BELT ALIGNMENT .............................24 6.6 CUTTER DECk ADJUSTMENTS ......................24 6.7 CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT ....................26 6.8 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ......................27 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE...
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 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 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...
Section 2 Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be Fuel is flammable; handle it with care. Fill the fuel picked up and thrown by the cutter blades. tank outdoors. Never fill it indoors. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spillage.
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Section 2 Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on NEVER raise the deck with the blades engaged. slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss Take all possible precautions when leaving the of control. Be especially cautious when changing machine unattended, such as disengaging the directions on slopes.
Section 2 Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins NEVER leave the machine running unattended. and remove the two (2) lock pins.
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Section 2 WARNING Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or loss of life. Check the full length of the seat belt webbing for cuts, wear, fraying, dirt and stiffness. See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-4. Slope Angle Graph Check the seat belt webbing in areas exposed to ultra violet rays from the sun or extreme dust or...
Section 2 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & WARNING STORAGE Never make adjustments to the machine with the Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure and can engine running unless specifically instructed to do penetrate skin causing injury. If hydraulic fluid so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and is injected into the skin, it must be surgically clothing away from moving parts.
Section 2 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS WARNING INSTALL BELT COvER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483402 FORWARD 483407 REvERSE 481568 WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start res around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. 483633 The operator should contact local re agencies for laws...
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage CAUTION and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck drive. Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1).
Section 4 Fuse Holders (Figure 4-1). Deck Release Lever (Figure 4-1). Two 20-amp fuses Used to lock the protect the mower’s electrical system. To replace cutter deck in the transport position. Push the foot fuses, pull fuse out of the socket and install a new pedal forward and pull back on the release lever to fuse.
Section 4 STARTING THE ENGINE Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain a smooth operating action. Practice operating the mower until you are CAUTION comfortable with the controls before proceeding to mow. DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting FORWARD TRAvEL fluids in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or cause a “runaway”...
Section 4 REvERSE TRAvEL ENGAGING THE DECk DRIvE (CUTTER BLADES) CAUTION 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 HILLSIDE OPERATION AFTER OPERATION Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not WARNING use high pressure spray or direct the spray onto electrical components. - IMPoRtANt - DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down).
Section 4 4.11 MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE Keep mower and discharge chute clean. STOPPED When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice. Raise the mower to the highest setting for the first pass and then make a second pass to the desired To “free-wheel”...
Section 4 Insert the lanyard pin into the cutting height index at the desired cutting height. Push forward on the deck lift foot lever, hold in place and pull back on the deck release lever. See Figure 4-6. Slowly release the foot pedal.
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 PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT STC2002BA WARNING Do not operate the mower if the parking brake LOOSEN HERE is not operable. Possible severe injury could BRAKE 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 allow the mower to move.
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Section 6 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TRACkING ADJUSTMENT Be sure the dump valve levers are in the run position and the steering control levers are in the neutral lock CAUTION position. With an operator in the seat, start the engine and Stop the engine and remove the key from the disengage the parking brake.
Section 6 CUTTER DECk ADJUSTMENTS A. Stop the machine and place the steering control levers in the neutral position. Loosen the lock nuts securing the ball joints at each end of the RH steering Cutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the factory. control rod.
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Section 6 CUTTER DECk PITCH CUTTER DECk HEIGHT The pitch of the cutter deck should be equal between The cutter deck height adjustment is made to ensure that the front and rear of the cutter deck for proper cutting the cutter deck is cutting at the height indicated on the performance.
Section 6 Check the cutter deck cutting height by placing the B. 4" (factory setting), 4-1/4" or 4-1/2" Position - (See lanyard pin in the 3" position on the cutting height Figure 6-9). For general purpose cutting. This gives the index.
Section 6 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 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 Check hydraulic fittings and hoses...
Section 7 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - IMPoRtANt - The hydraulic oil should be changed if you notice the presence of water or a rancid odor to the A. CHECkING HYDRAULIC OIL LEvEL hydraulic oil. The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 10 Park the mower on a level surface and stop the hours of operation.
Section 7 C. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER A. CHECkING ENGINE CRANkCASE OIL LEvEL ELEMENT The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operator’s The hydraulic oil filter should be changed after every 500 Manual furnished with this mower.
Section 7 Replace gas cap and tighten securely. For Low FILLER NECK Emission (LE) and EPA Phase 3 (produced after INSERT 1/1/2011) models, tighten the fuel cap until it ratchets. B. REPLACING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER FUEL LEVEL ELEMENTS The engine fuel filter should be replaced after every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs first.
Section 7 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 DRIvE BELTS Check the cutter blades for gouges. If there are gouges on the top or bottom surfaces of the cutter blade, replace the cutter blade. All drive belts are spring-loaded and self-tensioning, however after the first 2, 4, 8 and 10 hours of operation, If a blade cutting edge is dull or nicked, it should be the belts should be checked for proper alignment and wear.
Section 7 C. BLADE REPLACEMENT HEX NUT-TORQUE TO 75 LB-FT WARNING Always wear proper hand and eye protection when SPINDLE working with cutter blades. SHAFT CUTTER DECK Remove the ignition key before replacing the blades. Raise the mower deck to the highest position. Place the lanyard pin in the highest cutting height position HEX HEAD to prevent the cutter deck from falling.
Section 7 7.11 BODY, DECk, AND UPHOLSTERY CAUTION Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it is hot. Do not wash the engine; use compressed air. After each use, wash the mower and cutter deck. Use cold water and automotive cleaners. Do not use pressure cleaners.
Section 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 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-STC-V, GC-STC-61V (p/n 900F, p/n 900H) •...
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Section 8 STEERING COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. Description 484376 Grip, Control Lever 462401 Handle Bar (Includes item 1) 04001-32 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4” 04030-04 Lockwasher, 3/8” 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3/8-.391 x .938 x .105" 04040-15 Flatwasher, 5/16-.375 x .875 x .083" 04060-01 Roll Pin, Spring 5/32 x 3/4”...
Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 48404 Hea vy- Duty Comm e rcial 481971 FORWARD 483838 REvERSE WARNING 482100 WARNING INSTALL BELT COvER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE 483900 READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483402 STC 2013 RDP1...
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Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES Ref. Part No. Description 483407 Decal, Danger-Spinning Blades 483406 Decal, Warning-Rotating Blades 483199 Decal, 48V 483200 Decal, 52V 483201 Decal, 61V 483158 Decal, ROPS 483900 Decal, Warning Spark Arrestor (California only) 482100 Decal, Traction Control 481971 Decal, Heavy Duty Commercial 48404...
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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