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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 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 4.14 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING ....................22 4.15 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT ......................22 4.16 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT ADJUST PEDAL ..................23 4.17 ADJUSTING THE STEERING LEVERS ....................23 4.18 SETTING THE SPEED CONTROL ......................23 4.19 ADJUSTING THE OPERATOR SUSPENSION PLATFORM ..............24 4.20 TOWING (OPTIONAL HITCH ACCESSORY)...................24 SECTION 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS ..........25 SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ....................28 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ......................28...
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Table of Contents SCZII SUSPENSION SYSTEM ........................58 SCZII STEERING COMPONENTS ........................60 SCZII DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS ......................62 SCZII SPEED CONTROL COMPONENTS ......................64 SCZII BRAKE COMPONENTS ........................66 SCZII HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ...........................68 SCZII FUEL SYSTEM ............................70 SCZII ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS ......................72 ZT-5400 TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ........................74 SCZII ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .........................76 SCZII EFI ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ........................78 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES ................80...
Scag service parts. - IMPORTANT - All information is based upon product information available at the time of approval for printing. Scag Power Equipment The replacement of any part on this product reserves the right to make changes at any time without by other than the manufacturer's authorized notice and without incurring any obligation.
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 SIGNAL WORD: It is a distinctive word found on the safety decals on the Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness machine and throughout this manual that alerts the viewer or operator error may result in serious bodily injury to the existence and relative degree of the hazard.
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Section 2 2. Do not mow when children and/or others are 14. See Section 7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM for fueling present. Keep children out of the mowing area and procedure. in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than 15.
If the safety interlock system does not operate as described below, contact your local WARNING Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to have the safety interlock system repaired. DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, 1.
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Section 2 WARNING DANGER DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged DO NOT run the engine inside a building or discharge chute. Use a stick or other device to a confined area without proper ventilation. remove clogged material after the engine has Exhaust fumes are hazardous and contain stopped running and the blades have stopped carbon monoxide which can cause brain injury...
Section 2 2.6 ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM This mower has been designed for good traction and stability under normal mowing conditions. However, caution must be used when traveling on slopes, especially when the grass is wet. Do not mow on wet grass. Wet WARNING grass reduces traction and steering control.
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Section 2 1. To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins The potential exposure of the seat belt to severe and remove the two (2) lock pins. See Figure 2-1. environmental conditions makes it crucial to inspect the seat belt system regularly.
Section 2 2.7 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & WARNING STORAGE 1. 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 FORWARD REVERSE 482100 483407 483407 483406 483425 Avoid injury from burns - Shut off engine - Allow to cool several minutes - Remove cap slowly - Do not overfill 483300 Molded in Fuel Tank WARNING 483443 INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE...
Section 3 3.3 POWER HEAD Drive System ............Hydraulic Drive with Two Hydro-Gear™ Integrated Zero-Turn Axles Scag Model (SCZII) ........................Hydro-Gear™ ZT-5400 Steering/Travel Control ................... Twin Lever Fingertip Steering Control with Individual Control to Each Wheel with Gas Spring Dampers Parking Brake ............Foot Pedal Actuated Linkage to Brakes on Both Drive Wheel Axles Wheels: (2) Front Caster - (61"...
11. Water Temperature Indicator (Figure 4-1). Used additional information or service is needed, contact your on Liquid Cooled Models Only. Indicates the Scag Power Equipment Dealer. operating temperature of the engine. If the engine temperature exceeds the maximum preset value, the 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 CONTROL LEVER BRAKE CHECK ENGINE...
Section 4 4.2 CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION 1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-2). The ignition switch is used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and START. 2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-2). Used to engage and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive.
If the safety interlock system 4. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed. does not operate as described below, contact your local Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to 5. Check interlock system for proper operation. (See have the safety interlock system repaired.
Section 4 4. Engage the parking brake. To steer the mower left while traveling forward, pull the left steering lever back. The further the lever is pulled back, 5. Place the PTO switch in the disengaged position. the quicker the mower will turn left. 6.
Section 4 - NOTE - To steer left while traveling in reverse, allow the left steering control lever to move forward. The further the A squealing noise may be heard when engaging control is allowed to move forward, the quicker the mower or disengaging the deck drive.
Section 4 6. Keep tires properly inflated. 4.12 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL 4.10 PARKING THE MOWER DANGER 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do not park the machine on an incline. ROTATING BLADES 2. Place the steering control levers in the neutral position.
Section 4 4.14 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING 4.15 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT 1. Do not mow with dull blades. A dull blade will tear The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-1/4 grass, resulting in poor lawn appearance and inch to 5 inches at 1/4-inch intervals.
Section 4 4.16 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT ADJUST PEDAL TENSION KNOB 1. Position the seat to the desired location. 2. While in the operator's position without the engine running, push down on the height adjust pedal to ROTATE check for full function control. LEVER 3.
Section 4 4.19 ADJUSTING THE OPERATOR SUSPENSION PLATFORM The operator suspension platform can be adjusted to optimize operator comfor t and ride. Adjust the suspension rate by moving the suspension control lever down to increase (stiffen) or up to decrease (soften) the suspension shock rate.
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 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING Do not operate the mower if the parking brake 1/8” is not operable. Possible severe injury could result. ADJUSTMENT NUT Figure 6-1. Brake Adjustment The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever the parking brake lever is placed in the “ENGAGE”...
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Section 6 CAUTION LOOSEN JAM NUT The engine and drive unit can get hot during operation causing burn injuries. Allow engine and drive components to cool before making any adjustments. ADJUST HERE - NOTE - Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure that the caster wheels turn plus pivot freely and that the tire pressure in the drive wheels is correct.
Section 6 6.4 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENTS BOLT These adjustments must be performed by your Scag dealer to ensure proper and efficient running of the engine. Should either need adjustment, contact your authorized Scag service center. 6.5 BELT ADJUSTMENT Figure 6-3.
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Section 6 CUTTER DECK LEVEL Check the distance from the top of the cutter deck to the floor at the rear RH side of the cutter deck directly behind the cutter deck hanging chains. Next check the distance The cutter deck should be level from side-to-side for from the top of the cutter deck to the floor at the front proper cutting performance.
Section 6 - NOTE - 6.8 CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT (EXCLUDES REAR DISCHARGE) To prevent the cutter deck from teetering, all four (4) cutter deck hanging chains must have tension on them. If The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum all four chains do not have tension on them and the deck airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of teeters, you must re-adjust the cutter deck as outlined...
Section 6 6.9 ADJUSTING THE STEERING DAMPNERS INSPECTION WINDOW (x3) The steering dampner adjustment can be made to increase or decrease the dampening affect for smooth, precise steering control. There are three locations on the steering control levers that allow the operator to adjust the dampening affect of the steering control based on cutting conditions.
Section 7 MAINTENANCE 7.1 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 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 Change engine oil and filter...
Section 7 7.3 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 of both expansion tanks should be 1.
Section 7 7.4 ENGINE OIL 5. Place the container (capable of holding 6 quarts) under the LH hydraulic axle assembly. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the LH hydraulic axle assembly. See Figure 7-3. Allow the fluid to drain into the container and properly discard it.
Section 7 7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 5. Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances. DANGER 6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Section 7 7.6 ENGINE AIR CLEANER 7.7 BATTERY A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR WARNING CLEANER ELEMENT For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and the air cleaner service periods. Inspect and clean the air explosive gases. To avoid personal injury when cleaner element after every 100 hours of operation or checking, testing or charging batteries, DO NOT bi-weekly, whichever occurs first and replace the element...
Section 7 A. CHARGING THE BATTERY - NOTE - If you experience frequent belt wear or breakage, Refer to the battery charger’s manual for specific see your authorized Scag service center for belt instructions. adjustment. Under normal conditions the engine’s alternator will have WARNING no problem keeping a charge on the battery.
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Section 7 - NOTE - C. BLADE REPLACEMENT Keep the blades sharp. Cutting with dull blades not only yields a poor mowing job, but slows the cutting WARNING speed of the mower and causes extra wear on the engine and the blade drive by pulling hard. Always wear proper hand and eye protection when B.
Section 7 7.11 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY HEX NUT-TORQUE TO 75 LB-FT CAUTION Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it SPINDLE is hot. Do not wash the engine; use compressed SHAFT CUTTER air. DECK 1. After each use, wash the mower and cutter deck. Use cold water and automotive cleaners.
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 900X (61 STT/SCZ Install Kit) •...
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Section 8 SCZII SUSPENSION SYSTEM Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 04041-38 Flatwasher, 3/8-.406 x 2.25 x .188 486507 Seat Assembly 04001-19 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1” 483559 Cable, Seat Stop 463231 Suspension Pivot Assembly, Front 04001-59 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 1-1/4”...
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Section 8 SCZII DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. Description 04003-21 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2-1/2” 04001-54 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 3” 04001-19 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1” 04019-04 Nut, Serrated Flange 3/8-16 425385 Mounting Bracket, Spring - Idler Arm 04001-136 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/2”...
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Section 8 SCZII SPEED CONTROL COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. Description 484093 Knob, Soft Touch 04020-12 Nut, Jam 3/8-16 UNC 453097 Lever Weldment, Speed Control SCZII 04009-11 Bolt, Shoulder 3/8 x 1” 04040-05 Flatwasher, 3/8-.406 x .812 x .065 483601 Spring, Speed Control 04009-14 Bolt, Shoulder 3/8 x 3/8”...
Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES FORWARD REVERSE WARNING INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Heavy Duty Commercial Heavy Duty Commercial...
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Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES Ref. Part No. Description 483407 Decal, Spinning Blades 483406 Decal, Knives 483201 Decal, 61” Velocity Plus 484574 Decal, Velocity Plus - 61RD 483693 Decal, 72” Velocity Plus 483633 Decal, Seat Replacement 483425 Decal, ROPS 482100 Decal, Traction Control 483405...
Section 8 SCZII ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (shown with Key Off, PTO Off, Park Brake Applied, Control Handles in Neutral, Seat Switch Disengaged) Position PTO Switch Legend ON (UP) Position Key Switch Legend G + M + A B + L + A DOWN (OFF) START B + L + S...
Section 8 SCZII BV-EFI / CV-EFI ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (shown with Key Off, PTO Off, Park Brake Applied, Control Handles in Neutral, Seat Switch Disengaged) Position PTO Switch Legend ON (UP) Position Key Switch Legend DOWN (OFF) G + M + A B + L + A START B + L + S...
Section 8 SCZII FX-EFI ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC (shown with Key Off, PTO Off, Park Brake Applied, Control Handles in Neutral, Seat Switch Disengaged) Position PTO Switch Legend ON (UP) Position Key Switch Legend G + M + A B + L + A START B + L + S DOWN (OFF)
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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