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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 TESTING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM ............................5...
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Table of Contents 4.15 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT ................................22 4.16 ADJUSTING THE STEERING LEVERS ..............................23 4.17 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT ADJUST PEDAL ............................24 SECTION 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS ..................25 SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS .............................. 28 6.1 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS ....................................29 6.2 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS ........................
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Table of Contents STTII BRAKE COMPONENTS ..................................... 70 STTII STEERING COMPONENTS ..................................72 STTII HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - DUAL CORE COOLER ..........................74 STTII HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - SINGLE CORE COOLER ..........................76 STTII FUEL SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES ..............................78 STTII FUEL SYSTEM - KOHLER 25CH-LP-EFI ............................... 80 STTII FUEL SYSTEM - KUBOTA DIESEL .................................
A t t a c h m e n t s a n d a c c e s s o r i e s m a n u f a c t u r e d b y industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum companies other than Scag Power Equipment are efficiency of your mower depends on you following the not approved for use on this machine.
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 machine and throughout this manual that alerts the viewer to the existence and relative degree of the hazard. Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness DANGER or operator error may result in serious bodily injury or death.
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Section 2 Do not mow when children and/or others are 14. Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.), present. Keep children out of the mowing area and open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than fuel container.
If the safety interlock system If the machine can back up the slope without the does not operate as described below, contact your local Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to wheels slipping, reduce speed and use extreme have the safety interlock system repaired.
Section 2 Be alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden 18. Keep hands and feet away from cutter blades and hazards in the terrain. Keep away from any drop- moving parts. Contact can injure. offs. Beware of overhead obstructions (low limbs, 19.
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Section 2 U PR I G H T A N D WARNING LO C K ED PO SI TI O N There is no roll-over protection when the roll bar is in the down position. L o w e r t h e r o l l b a r o n l y w h e n a b s o l u t e l y necessary.
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Section 2 Check the seat belt webbing in areas exposed to WARNING ultra violet rays from the sun or extreme dust or dirt. If the original color of the webbing in these areas is extremely faded and/or is packed with dirt, Reduce speed when turning, operating on slopes, the physical strength of this webbing may have slick or wet sur faces.
Section 2 2.7 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 2.10 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS W ARNI NG INST A LL BEL T C O VER BEFORE OPERATI NG M ACHI NE READ OPER A TOR' S M ANUAL 483402 483407 483402 483407 FORW ARD REVERSE 481568 483406 486584 483633 483300...
Section 3 3.4 CUTTER DECK Type ..........Floating, Adjustable, Anti-Scalping, Hybrid Design Combines Out-Front and Belly-Mount Designs Construction ...................................Tri-Plate deck construction Top of deck consists of three steel plates totaling nearly 1/2" of steel., 7-gauge (3/16") deck skirt. True Cutting Width: 52V ..........................................52"...
Neutral Indicator (Figure 4-1). Light will illuminate additional information or service is needed, contact your when the steering control levers are in the neutral Scag Power Equipment Dealer. lock position. 10. Park Brake Indicator (Figure 4-1). Light will 4.1 TIGER EYE INSTRUMENT...
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Section 4 SERVICE AIR OIL PRESSURE FILTER INDICATOR INDICATOR WATER TEMPERATURE GLOW PLUG SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE VOLTMETER INDICATOR INDICATOR SEAT INDICATOR NEUTRAL INDICATOR INDICATOR HOUR METER INDICATOR Figure 4-1. Tiger Eye Advanced Monitoring System SUSPENSION SEAT CONTROL KNOB DFI / EFI ONLY DECK LIFT...
Section 4 4.2 CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION Ignition Switch (Figure 4-2). The ignition switch is used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and START. PUSH BRAKE PEDAL Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-2). Used to engage FORWARD THEN RELEASE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE and disengage the mower drive system.
Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to have the safety interlock system repaired. 15. Seat Belt (Figure 4-2). Used to secure the operator.
Section 4 4.5 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES Turn the ignition key to the START position and release the key as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key in the START position for more FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS than 15 seconds at a time.
Section 4 To steer right while traveling in reverse, allow the right - NOTE - steering control lever to move forward. The further the Smooth operation of the steering levers will control is allowed to move forward, the quicker the mower produce smooth mower operation.
Section 4 4.9 HILLSIDE OPERATION Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key. 4.11 AFTER OPERATION WARNING Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not use high pressure spray or direct the spray onto DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, electrical components.
Section 4 If the discharge chute becomes clogged, shut off WARNING the engine and remove the ignition key. Using a stick or similar item, dislodge the clogged material. Then resume normal mowing. D O N OT o p e r a t e w i t h o u t D i s c h a r g e C h u t e, Mulching Kit, or entire Grass Catcher properly 4.13 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE installed.
Section 4 Disengage the power to the cutter blades. Push the cutting height adjustment foot pedal all the way forward using your right foot until it locks in place. See Figure 4-8. DECK RELEASE LEVER LANYARD Figure 4-9. Deck Release Lever 4.16 ADJUSTING THE STEERING LEVERS Position the seat to the desired location.
Section 4 TENSION KNOB ROT ATE LEVER TENSION KNOB Figure 4-10. Adjusting Steering Levers The control handle can also be adjusted in two different positions. If necessary, remove the two bolts securing the control handle to the control lever. Install the handle in the desired position. 4.17 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT ADJUST PEDAL Position the seat to the desired location.
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CONDITION CAUSE CURE S T R I N G E R S - O C C A S I O N A L Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPM BLADES OF UNCUT GRASS Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions Wet grass...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE U N E V E N C U T F L A T Lift worn from blade Replace blade G R O U N D - WAV Y H I G H - LO W A P P E A R A N C E , S C A L L O P E D Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge toward ground...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE SCALPING - BLADES HIT TING 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 WARNING Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injur y could result. PULL BACK ON PARKING BRAKE LATCH PUSH BRAKE PEDAL FORWARD The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever the parking brake lock latch is placed in the “ENGAGE”...
Section 6 6.1 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS LOOSEN HERE Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if: A. The steering control levers are in the neutral position and the machine creeps forward or backward. See Neutral Adjustment (next procedure). B. The steering control levers are in the full forward position and the mower pulls to one side or the other when traveling in a forward direction.
Section 6 Actuate the steering control levers forward and - NOTE - reverse several times and return them to the neutral If after making the adjustment as outlined in step position. 1A, the machine creeps forward or backward, perform the neutral adjustment. See Neutral Check that the drive wheels remained in neutral and Adjustment on page 28.
Section 6 WARNING If the pump drive belt fails, steering control will be lost which could result in serious injury or death. Replace the pump drive belt as needed or every LOOSEN HERE 400 hours / 2 years, whichever occurs first. ADJUST HERE 6.4 BELT ALIGNMENT Belt alignment is important for proper performance of...
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Section 6 - NOTE - To prevent the cutter deck from teetering, all four (4) cutter deck hanging chains must have tension on them. If all four chains do not have tension on them and the deck teeters, you must re-adjust the cutter deck as outlined in the procedures above.
Section 6 - NOTE - C. 4-3/4" or 5-1/4" Position - (See Figure 6-9). Placing the baffle in either the 4-3/4" or 5-1/4" setting will If an adjustment had to be made, be sure that the enhance fall cutting (leaf pickup) and reduce cutter cutter deck can easily be locked into the transport deck "blowout".
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 (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness Check hydraulic oil level See paragraph 7.3 Check all belts for proper alignment See paragraph 7.9 Check coolant level See paragraph 7.13 Check hydraulic fittings and hoses for U s e e x t r e m e c a u t i o n w h e n...
Section 7 7.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM B. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL The hydraulic oil should be changed after every 500 hours A. CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL or annually, whichever occurs first. The oil should also be changed if the color of the fluid has become black or The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 10 milky.
Section 7 B. CHANGING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL Replace the reservoir fill cap. Start the engine and drive forward and backward for two minutes. Check the oil level in the reservoir. If necessary, add oil to After the first 20 hours of operation, change the engine the reservoir.
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Section 7 A. FILLING THE FUEL TANK before filling. (GASOLINE ENGINE Remove the machine from the truck or trailer and Fill to the bottom of the filler neck insert (approximately fuel on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel 12 gallons indicating Full (F) on the fuel gauge) at the the machine with a portable container, rather than beginning of each operating day.
Section 7 7.6 LPG ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM CAUTION DANGER It is important that anyone who changes or uses this cylinder be aware of its dangerous potential and use it only in compliance with all applicable To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to governmental regulations including NFPA No.58 cool before removing the LP fuel tank.
Section 7 7.8 BATTERY A. CHARGING THE BATTERY Refer to the batter y 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 batter ies produce flammable and has been completely discharged for a long period of time, explosive gases.
Section 7 - NOTE - - NOTE - If you experience frequent belt wear or breakage, Keep the blades sharp. Cutting with dull blades not see your authorized Scag service center for belt only yields a poor mowing job, but slows the cutting adjustment.
Section 7 Raise the mower deck to the highest position. Place H EX N U T- TO R Q U E the lanyard pin in the highest cutting height position TO 75 LB- FT to prevent the cutter deck from falling. Secure the cutter blades to prevent them from rotating, (use the optional Blade Buddy tool P/N 9212, to assist in securing the cutter blades), remove...
Section 7 7.12 CUTTER DECK GEARBOX Place a suitable container beneath the cutter deck gearbox and locate the gearbox drain plug. Remove the drain plug, drain the lubricant into the A. CHECKING LUBRICANT LEVEL container and properly discard it. Re-install the drain plug and add Scag 75W90 CAUTION lubricant (p/n 486578) through the check plug hole in the gearbox until it is level with the bottom of the...
Section 7 C. CHECKING THE FAN BELT TENSION (LIQUID- Fill to Bottom of Filler Neck COOLED ENGINES ONLY) Periodically check the fan belt tension. The belt should deflect 1/2" with 10 pounds of pressure. See your Scag dealer if the belt is in need of adjustment or replacement. 7.14 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY CAUTION 030467-13...
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-3B (p/n 901S) - Requires a 901R (52 STTII Install Kit) or 900X (61 STTII/SCZ Install Kit) •...
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Section 8 STTII ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM Ref. Part No. Description 462210 STT, ROPS Assembly 04001-194 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 4-1/4” 04021-19 Nut, Center Lock 1/2-13 04040-13 Flatwasher, 1/2-.562 x 1.375 x .109 484168 Pin Assembly, ROPS Hinge (incl. #9, #10) 04001-90 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 3-1/4”...
Section 8 STTII FUEL SYSTEM - KUBOTA DIESEL To Injection Pump Fuel Return 27 28 * - Available Through Engine Manufacturer Only 2017 STTII-DIESEL FS.eps...
Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES FOR W A R D REVERSE 481568 W A R N I N G INST ALL BELT COVER BEFORE OPERA TING MACHINE READ OPERA TO R ' S M A N UA L 486533 486572 486573...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - KOHLER EFI (GASOLINE & LP) Position PTO Switch Legend ON (UP) DOWN (OFF) Position Key Switch Legend G + M + A SWITCH B + L + A TIGER EYE START B + L + S KEY SWITCH PLUG RELAY...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - KUBOTA 25KBD Position PTO Switch Legend ON (UP) Position Key Switch Legend RELAY G + M + A SWITCH B + L + A START B + L + S DOWN (OFF) TIGER EYE KEY SWITCH PLUG NGK RELAY 12V OUTLET...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - KAWASAKI 31DFI Position PTO Switch Legend ON (UP) DOWN (OFF) SWITCH Position Key Switch Legend G + M + A B + L + A TIGER EYE RELAY KEY SWITCH START B + L + S PLUG CHECK ENGINE...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - BRIGGS & STRATTON 31BV Position PTO Switch Legend ON (UP) SWITCH Position Key Switch Legend DOWN (OFF) G + M + A B + L + A TIGER EYE KEY SWITCH START B + L + S PLUG RELAY 12V OUTLET...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - BRIGGS & STRATTON 37BV-EFI Position PTO Switch Legend ON (UP) DOWN (OFF) SWITCH Position Key Switch Legend G + M + A TIGER EYE B + L + A CHECK ENGINE KEY SWITCH PLUG START B + L + S LIGHT RELAY...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - BRIGGS & STRATTON 40BV-EFI Position PTO Switch Legend ON (UP) Position Key Switch Legend G + M + A TIGER EYE B + L + A KEY SWITCH PLUG START B + L + S DOWN (OFF) SWITCH RELAY...
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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