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MODEL SWZ
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.
© 2003
SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT
DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC.
PART NO. 03131
PRINTED 7/03
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. © 2003 PART NO. 03131 SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT PRINTED 7/03 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.
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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 Operating ..................4 Operation Considerations ................6 Maintenance and Storage ................ -
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT PAGE Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter Element ............15 Engine Oil Maintenance ................16 Engine Air Cleaner Maintenance..............16 Checking Electrolyte Level and Cleaning Battery ........16 Charging the Battery ..................17 Jump Starting ....................17 Troubleshooting Cutting Conditions ............ -
Page 5: Introduction
Scag Approved Accessories: Mulch Plate Mulch Master If additional information or service is needed, contact Cup Holder your Scag Power Equipment Dealer. Hour Meter Turbo Baffle We encourage you to contact your dealer for repairs. All Blade Buddy Scag dealers are informed of the latest methods to Using unapproved attachments, (especially "stand-up"... -
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 WARNING Falling Hazard FALLING HAZARD USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481109... - 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...
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Page 8: General Safety Instructions
SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely bodily injury or death. Hazard control and accident hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, could result in high probability of death or irreparable prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in... - Page 9 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONT'D) 8. Before attempting to start the engine, move the 5. Operator hearing protection is recommended, speed adjustment lever into the neutral position, move particularly for continuous operation of the mower. the blade engagement switch to the OFF position, Wear suitable hearing protection.
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Page 10: Operation Considerations
OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS 7. Shut the engine off and wait until the blades come to 1. Know the function of all controls and how to stop a complete stop before removing the grass catcher quickly. container. 2. Start the engine when the neutral latches are in the 8. -
Page 11: Maintenance And Storage
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. Allow only trained personnel to service the machine. 12. Batteries release explosive gases when being charged or discharged. Keep batteries away from any source of sparks and/or flame. 2. Never make adjustments to the machine with the engine running unless specifically instructed to do so. -
Page 12: Mower Operation
MOWER OPERATION 1. Read and understand the safety instructions before attempting to operate this machine. 2. Before starting the engine: PULL UP TO ENGAGE PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE * Check the oil level in the engine and the 390S0138 hydraulic reservoir. -NOTE- * Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline. -
Page 13: Cutter Deck Belt Adjustments
10. To "freewheel" or move the machine around -NOTE- without the engine running, turn the dump valve Due to initial belt stretch and to prevent the belt levers located at the back of the pumps to the from slipping, check this adjustment after the "freewheel"... -
Page 14: Blade Height Adjustments
For best cut and discharge, a minimum of three spacers LOW CUT (1 3/4" to 3") should be installed between the blade and the spindle (See Figure 6) MID RANGE (2 1/2" to 3 3/4") WARNING: Always wear proper hand and eye protection HIGH CUT when working with cutter blades. -
Page 15: Custom-Cut Baffle Adjustment
-NOTE- Angle Blade Back Hardware location used in the illustrations are for Do Not Cut In reference only. Location of hardware may vary depending on the cutter deck size. MOUNTING X Must NOT Exceed MOUNTING HARDWARE 1/3 Blade Width HARDWARE SGB033 Figure 7. -
Page 16: Neutral Adjustment
BOTTOM SET OF HOLES CARRIAGE BOLT FOR 4" SETTING 2004 CCB - 4" Setting ELASTIC STOP Figure 12. Neutral Adjustment Figure 11. 4" Custom-Cut Baffle Position STEERING CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT -NOTE- -NOTE- This adjustment is made to allow the steering Neutral has been set by your Scag dealer at the control levers to be moved out of the neutral time of setup and normally does not need to be... -
Page 17: Tracking Adjustment
TRACKING ADJUSTMENT -NOTE- Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure 6. Repeat steps 1 and 2. If the machine continues to that the tire pressures are correct, (see page 7) pull to one side, stop the mower by placing the and that the neutral adjustment and the steering steering control levers in the neutral position. -
Page 18: Lubrication And Maintenance Chart
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE BREAK-IN + Grease spindle until grease comes out the relief valve Compatible Greases: Lidok EP #2 (found at industrial shops) 8 HOURS (DAILY) Ronex MP (Exxon service stations) 40 HOURS (WEEKLY) Shell Alvania (Shell service stations) Mobilux #2 (Mobil service stations) 100 HOURS (BIWEEKLY) Super Lub M EP #2 (Conoco service stations) 500 HRS OR ANNUALLY... -
Page 19: 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 the hydraulic system filter head. - Page 20 BATTERY (ELECTRIC START UNITS ONLY) Checking Electrolyte Level and Cleaning 2. Run the engine at idle speed with the speed control Battery lever in neutral for five minutes. This machine was equipped from the factory with a 3. Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank. It must be sealed battery.