Belt Alignment; Adjusting Cutting Height - Scag Power Equipment SW Series Operator's Manual

Section 6
BELT
Figure 6-3. Cutter Deck Belt Adjustment R.H.
Figure 6-4.
6.4

BELT ALIGNMENT

Belt alignment is important for proper performance of
your Scag mower. If you experience frequent belt wear
or breakage, see your authorized Scag service center for
belt adjustment.
6.5

ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT

The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-3/4
inches to 4-1/4 inches at 1/4-inch intervals.
Due to many cutting conditions that exist, it is difficult to
suggest a cutter deck setting that will work for every lawn.
There are two adjustments that can be made to the cutter
deck, pitch and height.
PITCH is the angle of the blades (comparing front to
rear).
WASHER
NUT
SC401G
Cutter Deck Belt
HEIGHT is the nominal distance the blade is off of the
ground. This measurement is made with the blades pointed
side to side and distance is measured between the cutting
tip and ground. (Also see Blade Height Adjustment).
Changes to the cutting height can be acheived by
repositioning the cutter deck. (This adjustment will also
effect the pitch of the deck). There are three available
positions. See Figure 6-5.
Caster spacers also can be repositioned to change the
cutting heights and to change the pitch of the cutter deck.
See Figure 6-6.
Figure 6-5. Adjusting Cutting Height
Figure 6-6.
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LOW CUT (1-3/4" to 3")
MID RANGE
(2-1/2" to 3-3/4")
HIGH CUT
(3-1/4" to 4-1/2")
SC405G-08
Pin
Spacers
2003SGB005
Cutting Height Decal
R