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MANUAL SPRAYER/ SPREADER Models: STS60-23BV Congratulations on owning a Scag Sprayer/Spreader! This manual contains the operating instructions and safety information for your Scag Sprayer/Spreader. Reading this manual can provide you with assistance in maintenance and adjustment procedures to keep your machine performing to maximum efficiency.
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CONCERN, PRUDENCE, AND PROPER TRAINING OF THE PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE OPERATION, TRANSPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT. This manual covers the operating instructions and illustrated parts list for: STS60-23BV with a serial number of V9800001 to V9899999 Always use the entire serial number listed on the serial number tag when referring to this product.
Table of Contents Table of Contents NOTES ................................IV 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...
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Table of Contents 4.15 AFTER OPERATION ..........................27 4.16 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL ......................27 4.17 MOVING MACHINE WITH ENGINE STOPPED ..................27 4.18 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPRAYING ....................27 4.19 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPRAYING WITH THE SPRAY WAND ............28 4.20 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPREADING ....................28 4.21 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPREADING AND SPRAYING AT THE SAME TIME ........28 SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS ....................29 5.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ......................29 5.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT ..........................29...
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Table of Contents SECTION 7 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ................53 7.1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES..............53 SPRAYER BOOM ASSEMBLY ........................54 SPRAYER SYSTEM ............................56 220# HOPPER ASSEMBLY ..........................58 SHEET METAL COMPONENTS ........................60 STEERING CONTROLS ...........................62 FUEL SYSTEM ..............................64 HYDRAULICS AND ENGINE COMPONENTS ....................66 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...........................68 HYDRAULIC PUMP ............................70 SPRAYER PUMP ..............................72...
Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES. Your sprayer/spreader was built to the highest standards Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies in the industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use efficiency of your sprayer/spreader depends on you on this machine.
Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION DANGER Your machine is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury or death. The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper could result in high probability of death or irreparable injury...
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Section 2 3. Do not spray when children and/or others are 14. DO NOT start the engine until any spilled fuel has present. Keep children out of the spraying area and been cleaned up or has evaporated. in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than 15.
Section 2 2.4 TESTING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK 5. Stand on the operator platform in the operating SYSTEM position, place the steering control levers in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, move the sprayer switch to the OFF (down) position, and The safety interlock system should be tested each time start the engine.
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Section 2 21. The machine and attachments should be stopped WARNING and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object, and damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the machine. DO NOT use your hand to dislodge a clogged hopper dump chute.
Section 2 2.6 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. Place the control levers in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent accidental starting of the engine when servicing or...
Section 2 2.9 CHEMICAL HAZARDS WARNING Chemical substances used in the Turf Storm sprayer / Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure and can spreader may be hazardous to the operator, bystanders, animals, soils, plants or other property. penetrate skin causing injury. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically 1.
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Section 2 15. Do not blow the spray nozzles out with your mouth, nozzles should not be place in or near your mouth at any time. (nozzles may have chemical residue.) 16. Make sure the machine is always rinsed off thoroughly before working on it.
Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ....................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Model: Scag Model STS60-23BV .................... Briggs and Stratton Vanguard Displacement: Briggs and Stratton ............................. 627cc Type ......................4 Cycle Gasoline, Twin Cylinder, Vertical Shaft Cylinders ............................. 2 with Cast Iron Sleeves Governor ................Mechanical Type with Variable Speed Control Set At 3600 RPM...
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9. Odometer Indicator (Figure 4-1). Indicates the total WARNING distance the machine has driven. 10. Accum. Ride Time Indicator (Figure 4-1). Indicates the total amount of time the machine has been Do not attempt to operate this machine unless operated.
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Section 4 CENTER BOOM SPRAYER RIGHT BOOM SPRAYER LEFT BOOM SPRAYER NOZZLE CONTROL NOZZLE CONTROL NOZZLE CONTROL DIGITAL DISPLAY PRESSURE GUAGE FOAMER CONTROL SWITCH (optional) PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE HOPPER DEFLECTOR CONTROL HOPPER DIFFUSER HOPPER GATE CONTROL CONTROL SPRAYER CONTROL SWITCH ENGINE CHOKE SPREADER CONTROL CONTROL...
Section 4 4.2 CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION 11. Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number of hours the engine has been operated. It operates whenever the engine is running. Has preset 1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-2). The ignition switch maintenance reminders for engine and hydraulic is used to start the engine and has three positions;...
Section 4 18. Tank Supply Valves (Figure 4-2). Located in front of 30. Left / Center / Right Spray Booms (Figure 4-2). the control panel, these valves control the draw from Located on the front of the machine, the spray boom the tanks and supply the sprayer system.
Section 4 4.5 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES 1. Place the spreader switch to the OFF (down) position, release the parking brake. Stand on the operator platform in the operating position. Try to FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS start the engine; the engine should not start. 2.
Section 4 4.7 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING FRONT REFERENCE BAR - IMPORTANT - If you are not familiar with the operation of a machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic transmissions, the steering and ground speed PARKING BRAKE RELEASED PULL STEERING operations should be learned and practiced in CONTROL LEVERS FORWARD an open area, away from buildings, fences, or...
Section 4 - NOTE - To steer the machine to the left while traveling forward, allow the left steering control lever to move back toward The machine may not travel straight in reverse. the neutral position. The further the steering control lever Slight adjustments may need to be made using is allowed to move back, the quicker the machine will the steering controls.
Section 4 C. SELECTING BOTH SPRAY TANKS 1. Fill the spray tanks first, then apply the chemical solution. 1. To use both tanks at the same time, open all valves. 2. When the operator has finished spraying, the sprayer system shoud be cleaned and flushed as outlined in OPEN OPEN OPEN...
Section 4 4.10 OPERATING THE SPRAYER BOOM 5. Engage the sprayer switch to turn the sprayer on. See Figure 4-11. Sprayer pressure may change as sprayer engages, adjust pressure as needed. 1. Before engaging the sprayer, turn the desired spray tank(s) on.
Section 4 TRIGGER LOCK TRIGGER SPRAY TIP SPRAY WAND Figure 4-14. Spray Wand Components 7. Once the desired area has been sprayed, release the trigger lock (if applied) and release the trigger. 8. Rotate the spray wand valve to the off position and reel in the hose.
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Section 4 1. To engage the spreader, push the spreader switch. 3. Rotate the control knob counterclockwise to Refer to section 4.11A, Figure 4-15. decrease the motor speed and broadcast pattern. 2. Adjust the spreader speed to the desired speed using the spreader speed knob.
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Section 4 C. HOPPER DEFLECTOR ADJUSTMENT ROTATE TO LOCK The hopper deflector control is used to control the granular product's broadcast from the left side of the impeller. The TURN hopper deflector can be used to control the broadcast of LOCK granular product onto sidewalks, driveways, planting beds, etc.
Section 4 4.13 HILLSIDE OPERATION 7. Weight in the storage tanks and hopper will transfer when on a slope, this may cause a loss of traction or increased risk of a roll-over. WARNING 8. When operating with a heavy load, reduce speed and allow sufficient braking distance.
Section 4 4.14 PARKING THE MACHINE 4.16 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. 3. Disengage the sprayer/spreader. NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE HOPPER 4.
Section 4 6. Watch for plugged sprayer nozzles. 2. Make sure to calibrate the spreader to the desired application rate. Refer to Calibrating The Spreader 7. Move the sprayer boom control valves to the OFF Section 6-8 for information on calibrating the position to stop the flow of product before stopping spreader.
Section 5 ADJUSTMENTS 5.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT RELEASE PARK BRAKE WARNING DO NOT operate the machine if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could result. The parking brake should be adjusted whenever the parking brake lever is placed in the “ON” position and the parking brake will allow the machine to move.
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Section 5 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 2. With an operator in the operating position, park the machine on a flat level surface, start the engine and disengage the parking brake. CAUTION 3. Run the engine at full operating speed and check if the machine creeps forward or backwards.
Section 5 5.5 BELT ALIGNMENT 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 Belt alignment is important for proper performance of control rod.
Section 5 5. When calibrating the sprayer system the operator will WARNING need to know the speed of the machine, the amount of product coming out of the nozzles, and the effective spray width being used. Do not operate the machine without the operator cushion installed.
Section 5 12. The next step is to calculate the effective spray width. 16. Once you have the average flow (fl oz) for each nozzle, To calculate the effective spray width, take the number add all the nozzle average (fl oz) results together. It will of nozzles you are going to be using (3 nozzles on then need to be converted to gallons (fl oz divided by the center boom and 1 on each end boom, 5 total)
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Section 5 4. Establish a test area (make sure this area is an area About 29 Feet that you wouldn't mind having streaking or burning from Machine Width (+2 Inches on each side) the fertilizer, OR use a paved surface and collect all of Pan (1’x1’x2”) the material after, to avoid possibility of turf damage from run off).
Section 5 Useful Conversions 9. Once you have a desired application rate, mark a test path of 50 or 100 feet (a shorter test course can be used, but may be less accurate). Make sure the l b s / 1 0 0 0 f t ² 4 3 .
Section 5 5.10 SPREADING CHART Based off of 5 mph All dial settings should be used as a base, manual calibration is best Product Lbs. per 1000 Sq. Ft. Dial Setting 4.75 Fine Pellets 5.25 Mixed Fine Pellets 4.25 Small Pellets 5.75 4.75 Med.
Section 5 5.11 SPRAY NOZZLE CHART (AI TEEJET) AI110025 (lavendar) nozzle (0.34 US Gallons per 1,000 sq/ft) are installed as standard equipment All calculations based off of 100" effective spray width (All 5 Nozzles Activated) Ca pa ci ty Ca pa ci ty Nozzl e Ga l l ons per 1000 s q.
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Section 5 This sheet is to be used for the calibration of the Scag Turfstorm sprayer system. Always make sure the machine to be used is in proper operating condition and that the user is trained in the proper operation of the machine. Always make sure to follow all safety information given in the owner’s manual for this machine, as well as, any chemical safety information given by the manufacturer of the chemical being used.
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Section 5 This sheet is to be used for the calibration of the Scag Turfstorm spreader system. Always make sure the machine to be used is in proper operating condition and that the user is trained in the proper operation of the machine. Always make sure to follow all safety information given in the owner’s manual for this machine, as well as, any chemical safety information given by the manufacturer of the chemical being used.
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Section 5 Historical Calibration Record Use the preset chart to record historical settings for common products used for future reference. Manual calibration should be used to con rm that recorded settings are still accurate, and that items are within wear specs. Spreader ranual Drop Rate Product...
Section 6 MAINTENANCE 6.1 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 6.3 Check belt for proper alignment See paragraph 6.5 Clean and lubricate spreader See paragraph 6.12 system (after each use) Flush sprayer system (after each...
Section 6 HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN 100 200 500 (FIRST 10) Check belt for proper alignment See paragraph 6.5 Check condition of fuel lines Drain hydraulic system and replace See paragraph 6.3 oil and filter *Clean engine air filter See engine operator's manual Apply grease to fittings See paragraph 6.2 Check all hardware for tightness...
Section 6 6.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM B. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL The hydraulic oil should be changed after the first 100 hours A. CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL of machine operations and every 500 hours or annually, whichever occurs first thereafter. The oil should also be The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 8 changed if the color of the fluid has become black or milky.
Section 6 B. CHANGING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL After the first 20 hours of operation, change the engine crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafter, change the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of operation or monthly, whichever occurs first. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this machine for instructions.
Section 6 6.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 2. Use only an approved gasoline container. 3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to completely cool DANGER before fueling. 4. Never fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed trailer.
Section 6 6.6 ENGINE AIR CLEANER WARNING A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR CLEANER ELEMENT Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates known to cause cancer and reproductive harm. the air cleaner service periods.
Section 6 6.9 TIRES WARNING Check the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operation or daily. BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES. Caster Wheels 20 PSI Charge the battery in a well ventilated space so Drive Wheels 12 PSI gases produced while charging can dissipate. 6.10 BODY Charging rates between 3 and 50 amperes are satisfactory if excessive gassing or spewing of electrolyte does not...
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Section 6 2. Do not store product in the system, it may cause 3. Fill the tank with clean water, run the system. Make build up in hoses and nozzles. It will also reduce sure you cycle through the spray booms, spray wand sprayer performance and longevity.
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Section 6 B. CLEANING THE STRAINER 4. Allow the chemical solution to drain from the strainer body. -IMPORTANT- 5. Use a soft bristle brush and clean water to clean the screen, bowl and gasket. If a wettable powder chemical was used, clean the strainer after each time the spray tank was rinsed.
Section 6 C. WINTERIZING THE SPRAY SYSTEM D. WINTERIZING THE FOAMER SYSTEM (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) To winterize the machine, flush the system with clean water multiple times (make sure to spray through each To winterize the machine, flush the system with clean nozzle, the spray gun, and to cycle all valves).
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Section 6 11. Inspect the spreader impeller for wear, damage, or material build up. If needed, replace the impeller. 12. Check hopper bushing for leakage every 20 hrs. Replace if necessary. B. LUBRICATING THE SPREADER 1. Use a water displacing lubricant to the control cables GRANULAR DROP and pivot points.
Section 7 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 7.1 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: • STS Foamer Kit (p/n 9612) •...
Section 7 STS ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (shown with Key Off, PTO Off, Park Brake Applied, OPC Disengaged) FOAMER SPRAYER SPREADER SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH (optional) DISPLAY SPRAYER PUMP FOAMER PUMP (optional) BLACK SPREADER MOTOR Position Key Switch Legend SPEED CONTROL G + M + A B + L + A START B + L + S...
LIMITED WARRANTY - TURF STORM SPRAYER/SPREADER Any part of the Scag Turf Storm sprayer/spreader manufactured by Scag Power Equipment and found, in the reasonable judgment of Scag, to be defective in materials or workmanship, will be repaired or replaced by an Authorized Scag Service Dealer without charge for parts and labor during the periods specified below.
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