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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 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS ................
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Table of Contents SECTION 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS ............23 SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ......................26 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ..........................26 6.2 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ............................27 6.3 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS ................... 27 6.4 BELT ADJUSTMENT ..............................27 6.5 BELT ALIGNMENT ..............................
Your mower was built to the highest standards in the Attachments and accessories manufactured by industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not efficiency of your mower depends on you following the approved for use on this machine. See Section 8. Be...
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...
A replacement manual is available from your Authorized The signal word “CAUTION” is a reminder of safety Scag Power Equipment Dealer or by contacting Scag practices on or near the machine that could result in Power Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box 152, personal injury if proper precautions are not taken.
Section 2 2.4 CHILDREN 2.5 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the WARNING machine and mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers of rotating blades or the fact that the operator is unaware of their presence.
SAE J137 and/or ANSI / ASAE S279 requirements. does not operate as described below, contact your local Contact your local authorities for regulations and Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to equipment requirements. have the safety interlock system repaired. 15. Do not operate without the side discharge chute 1.
Section 2 2.8 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS 3. Sit in the seat in the operating position, engage the parking brake, place the steering control levers in the neutral lock position, move the PTO switch to the 1. Know the function of all controls and how to stop OFF (down) position, and start the engine.
Section 2 12. Before attempting to start the engine, with the CAUTION operator in the seat, disengage power to the cutter deck, place the steering control levers in the neutral position and engage the parking brake. Do not touch the engine or the muffler while the 13.
Section 2 9. Use care when checking blades. Use a Blade Buddy WARNING (P/N 92125), wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and USE CAUTION when servicing blades. Only replace blades. NEVER straighten or weld blades. Be cautious when loading and unloading onto trailers or trucks.
Section 2 2.11 USING A SPARK ARRESTOR The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark arrestor muffler. It is in violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on or near any forest covered, brush covered or grass covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting any applicable local or state laws.
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). The ignition switch WARNING is used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and START. 2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Use to engage Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you and disengage the mower drive system.
Section 4 5. Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number of hours the engine has been operated. It operates whenever the ignition key switch is in the ON position. Has preset maintenance reminders for engine and hydraulic system oil changes. Will start flashing scheduled maintenance 2 hours before preset time and continue flashing until 2 hours after.
Section 4 2. Sit in the seat in the operating position, engage the 3. Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir. parking brake, move the PTO switch to the OFF (See Section 7.3.) (down) position, move either of the steering control 4.
Section 4 4.6 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING To travel forward with the mower, slowly push the steering control levers forward an equal distance. The further the steering control levers are pushed forward the greater the - IMPORTANT - forward speed will be. To increase the speed, push the steering control levers further forward and to decrease the If you are not familiar with the operation of a speed, pull the steering control levers back.
Section 4 CAUTION Before backing up, observe the rear for persons and obstructions. Clear the area before backing PULL KNOB up. Possible injury or property damage could UP TO ENGAGE occur. To travel in reverse, pull levers inward out of the neutral lock position and pull both handles back.
Section 4 4.8 SLOPE OPERATION 12. Loss of traction may occur when traveling down hill. Weight transfers to the front of the machine and may cause the drive wheels to slip causing loss of Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip braking or steering.
Section 4 4.9 PARKING THE MOWER 4.11 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do not DANGER park the machine on an incline. 2. Place the steering control levers in the neutral position. ROTATING BLADES 3.
Section 4 2. The discharge chute must not be removed and must be kept in the lowest position to deflect grass clippings and thrown objects downward. Direct the side discharge away from sidewalks or streets to minimize cleanup of clippings. When mowing close to obstacles, direct the discharge away from the obstacles to reduce the chance of property damage by thrown objects.
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 D I R T O R C U T T I N G V E RY CLOSE TO THE GROUND Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions May need to reduce ground speed, raise...
7. Repeat steps 4 thru 6 on the other side of the machine. 8. Test the parking brake. - NOTE - If this procedure does not achieve proper brake adjustment, please contact your authorized Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer. Figure 6-2. Brake Rod Adjustment...
These adjustments must be performed by your Authorized indication that the left wheel is turning faster than Scag Power Equipment Dealer to ensure proper and the right wheel. To adjust this condition, proceed as efficient running of the engine. Should either need follows: adjustment, contact your authorized Scag service center.
(See Section 7.10.) Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer. Check the distance from the top of the cutter deck to the floor at the rear RH side of the cutter deck directly behind CUTTER DECK LEVEL the cutter deck hanging link.
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Section 6 CUTTER DECK HEIGHT The cutter deck height adjustment is made to ensure that the cutter deck is cutting at the height indicated on the cutting height index gauge. To check for proper deck height, be sure that the mower is on a flat, level surface and the tires are properly inflated.
Section 7 7.8 GREASE FITTING LOCATION CHART - GREASE GUN Not Applicable to 36” models Not Applicable to 36” models Not Applicable to 36” models Not Applicable to 36” models * Compatible Greases: Scag Premium Chassis Grease p/n 486257 * PROCEDURE: Remove grease cap, part number 484195. Remove plug, part number 482028-01, and install grease zerk.
Section 7 7.9 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 7. Remove the top port plug from both axles before filling with oil. See Figure 7-2. A. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL - HYDRO-GEAR ZT TRANSAXLES For Hydro-Gear ZT transaxles, the hydraulic system oil and filter should be changed after the first 75-100 hours of machine operation and every 400 hours or annually thereafter, whichever occurs first.
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Section 7 11. Move the dump valve controls to the "freewheel" - IMPORTANT - position by pulling the levers backward and locking The hydraulic system oil should be changed if you in the notch (towards the rear of the mower). notice the presence of water or a rancid odor to See Figure 7-4.
Section 7 7.10 ENGINE OIL FILL PORT DIPSTICK A. CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL VENT VALVE CAP The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower. B.
Section 7 7.11 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 1. Use only an approved gasoline container. 2. NEVER remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to completely cool DANGER before fueling. 3. NEVER fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed trailer.
Section 7 7.12 ENGINE AIR CLEANER WARNING A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR CLEANER ELEMENT Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases. To avoid personal injury when For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates the checking, testing or charging batteries, DO NOT air cleaner service periods.
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 Power Equipment instructions. service center for belt adjustment. Under normal conditions the engine’s alternator will have WARNING no problem keeping a charge on the battery.
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2. Check the balance of the blade. If the blades are out of balance, vibration and premature wear can occur. The cutter blades should be balanced to 1-1/2 oz-in. See your Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer LOCKWASHER for blade balancing or special tools, if you choose to balance your own blades.
Section 7 7.16 TIRES Check the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operation or daily. Caster Wheels 25 PSI Drive Wheels 8 PSI 7.17 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY CAUTION Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it is hot.
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: Grass Collection Systems Miscellaneous GC-SZL 2-bag catcher...
Section 8 36 & 42 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTER GROUND...
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Flatwasher, 1/4-.312 x .750 x .065 462942 Instrument Panel w/Decal, SZL-36 484565 Hourmeter, Inductive 485833 Switch, PTO 04030-04 Washer, Lock 3/8 Spring 04001-19 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1" 04132-01 Threaded Insert, 3/8-16 * Not available through Scag Power Equipment. Purchase locally.
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Key, 1/4 x 1/4 x 3" (SZL-61H) 483958 Diode (part of wire harness) 04117-03 Nut, 1/4-20 Flange Elastic Stop 426727 Bracket, Switch 483473 Switch, Double Pole - Plunger 04003-02 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 3/4" * Not available through Scag Power Equipment. Purchase locally.
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Centercase Cp / Order Repair Kit TT26106120652 Bolt 12*65 TT168T2025080 Cylinder Block Kit(Motor / Order Repair Kit TT187Q1624500 Motor Housing TT187T0034750 Thrust Bearing TT187Q1625430 Motor Gear S TT187Q1625300 Motor Shaft TT187Q1633520 Bearing 6201 Cn * Available through Scag Power Equipment...
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Centercase Cp / Order Repair Kit TT26106120652 Bolt 12*65 TT168T2025080 Cylinder Block Kit(Motor / Order Repair Kit TT187Q1624500 Motor Housing TT187T0034750 Thrust Bearing TT187Q1625430 Motor Gear S TT187Q1625300 Motor Shaft TT187Q1633520 Bearing 6201 Cn * Available through Scag Power Equipment...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC BRAKE INTERLOCK SWITCH WHITE BLACK LH NEUTRAL SWITCH GREEN BLACK W/RED STRIPE SEAT WHITE SWITCH GREEN GREEN BLACK BLACK W/RED STRIPE GREEN RH NEUTRAL SWITCH WHITE BLACK W/RED STRIPE GREEN Position Key Switch Legend G + M + A LIGHT KIT BLACK B + L + A...
(3) to five (5) covers parts or labor to repair for non-commercial use. The repair or replacement of the cutter deck will be at the option of Scag Power Equipment. We reserve the right to request components for evaluation.
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