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Congratulations on owning a Scag mower! This manual contains the operating
instructions and safety information for your Scag mower. Reading this manual
can provide you with assistance in maintenance and adjustment procedures to
keep your mower performing to maximum efficiency. The specific models that
this book covers are listed on the inside cover. Before operating your machine,
please read all the information enclosed.
© 2023
Scag Power Equipment
Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Models: SFC30-7CV
SFC30-7CV-CA
SFC30-7CV-S
SFC30-7CV-CA-S
PART NO. 03540
PRINTED 09/23
PRINTED IN USA

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Models: SFC30-7CV SFC30-7CV-CA SFC30-7CV-S SFC30-7CV-CA-S Congratulations on owning a Scag mower! This manual contains the operating instructions and safety information for your Scag mower. Reading this manual can provide you with assistance in maintenance and adjustment procedures to keep your mower performing to maximum efficiency.
  • Page 2 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: SFC30-7CV with a serial number of W5300001 to W5399999 SFC30-7CV-CA...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION ...................1 1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................1 1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE .........................2 1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS ............2 1.4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ........................2 1.5 SYMBOLS ..............................5 SECTION 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION ..................6 2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................6 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS ............................6 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ....................6...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents SECTION 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS ..........21 SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ....................24 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ......................24 6.2 BLADE BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ....................25 6.3 SELF-PROPEL DRIVE ADJUSTMENT ....................25 6.4 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS ...............27 6.5 TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT ........................27 6.6 CUTTER DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT ....................27 6.7 BELT ALIGNMENT ...........................28 6.8 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS ......................28...

  • Page 5: Section 1 - General Information

    USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES. Figure 1-1. Grass Collection Baffle Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not -IMPORTANT- approved for use on this machine. See Section 8-1. Be Failure to install the grass collection baffle will aware that using attachments with the mower may affect result in poor bagging perfomance.

  • Page 6: Direction Reference

    Section 1 WARNING For pictorial clarity, some illustrations and figures in this manual may show shields, guards or plates open or removed. Under no circumstances should your mower be operated without these devices in place. All information is based upon product information available at the time of approval for printing.
  • Page 7 Section 1 SUPPORT REAR COVER Figure 1-7. Lower Left Handle Bar Mounting Hardware Figure 1-5. Lift and Support Rear Cover 5. While holding the handle bar assembly in place, remove the rear discharge plug from the cutter deck to gain access to the lower handle bar mounting hole on the right side of the mower.
  • Page 8 Section 1 10. Reinstall the rear discharge plug removed earlier. See Figure 1-11 Figure 1-9. Install Height of Cut Pin Figure 1-11. Reinstall the Rear Discharge Plug 8. With the cutting height pin in place, the hardware 11. Install the rear cover onto the back of the mower and securing the cutter deck lift system in the shipping secure using two (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2"...

  • Page 9: Symbols

    Section 1 1.5 SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 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 Hour meter/Elapsed Operating Hours Cutting Element - Disengage Keep Bystanders Away...

  • Page 10: Section 2 - Safety Information

    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 or death. to the existence and relative degree of the hazard.

  • Page 11: Testing The Blade Stop System

    12. DO NOT start the engine until any spilled fuel has could be deteriorating or out of adjustment. Contact been cleaned up or has evaporated. your local Authorized Scag Power Equipment 13. Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.), Dealer immediately to have the blade stop system open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and repaired.

  • Page 12: Operation Considerations

    5. Position the machine so the discharge chute could be deteriorating or out of adjustment. Contact is pointing towards the patch of grass and your local Authorized Scag Power Equipment approximately 3" away. See Figure 2-1. Dealer immediately to have the blade stop system repaired.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Considerations & Storage

    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 carbon stopped running and the blades have stopped monoxide which can cause brain injury and death.

  • Page 14: Using A Spark Arrestor

    Section 2 5. The handle bars can be moved upward to the 12. Use jack stands to support components when storage position when required by removing the required. carriage bolts and knobs on both sides and rotating 13. Carefully release pressure from components with the handle bar upward.

  • Page 15: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Section 2 WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING 483405 483402 WARNING WARNING DANGER DANGER 483505 483406 CAUTION CAUTION DANGER DANGER 481099 Avoi d i nj ur y f r om bur ns 484803 - S h ut of f engi ne - A l l ow t o cool sever al m i nut es - R em ove cap sl ow l y - D o not over f i l l 486942...

  • Page 16: Section 3 - Specifications

    Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ....................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Model: Scag Model SFC30-7CV ....................Kohler Command Pro CV224 Scag Model SFC30-7CV-CA ..................Kohler Command Pro CV224 Scag Model SFC30-7CV-S .....................Kohler Command Pro CV224 Scag Model SFC30-7CV-CA-S ..................Kohler Command Pro CV224 Displacement: Kohler Command Pro CV224 ..........................224cc...

  • Page 17: Weights And Dimensions

    Section 3 Discharge Opening ................Extra Wide Discharge Opening with Discharge Chute Discharge Chute ........................... Black, Rubber, Flexible Spindles ......Heavy-Duty Spindle Shaft, Cast Aluminum Housing, Sealed Ball Bearing, Maintenance-Free Spindle Pulleys ..............................Split Steel Cutter Deck Belts..............A-section with Kevlar Cord. Self-Adjusting, Self-Tightening Clutch Type ......................Heavy Duty Blade Brake Clutch (BBC) 3.5 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS Length w/handle in lowest position .........................73-1/2"...

  • Page 18: Section 4 - Operating Instructions

    Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Recoil Start (Figure 4-1). The recoil start is used to WARNING start the engine. 2. Blade Control Bar (Figure 4-1). Used to engage and disengage the cutter blade drive system. Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you Pulling the control bar will engage the cutter blades.

  • Page 19: Testing The Blade Stop System

    Section 4 4. Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number of 20. Oil Fill / Dipstick (Figure 4-1). Used to add and hours the engine has been operated. It operates check the level of oil in the engine. Refer to engine whenever the engine is running.
  • Page 20 If the bag does not deflate within 3 seconds of releasing the control bar, the blade stop system could be deteriorating or out of adjustment. Contact your local Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to have the blade stop system repaired.

  • Page 21: Initial Run-In Procedures

    Section 4 4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES 4.5 GROUND TRAVEL FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 8 HOURS - IMPORTANT - If you are not familiar with the operation of a 1. Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4 machine with a variable speed transmission, the and 8 hours.

  • Page 22: Engaging The Cutter Blades

    This is low. normal. If the noise is excessive, Contact your local Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to have the clutch system repaired. CAUTION 4. To disengage the cutter blades, release the blade control bar.

  • Page 23: After Operation

    Section 4 4.9 AFTER OPERATION 4.11 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE STOPPED 1. Always shut the engine off, wait for all moving parts to stop, and allow the mower to cool before To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the adjusting, servicing, storing or cleaning the machine.

  • Page 24: Adjusting Cutting Height

    Section 4 4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT 4.14 FRONT CASTER LOCK (IF EQUIPPED) The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-1/2 inches to 5 inches at 1/4-inch intervals. To adjust the The front caster swivel yokes can be either locked straight cutting height: or allowed to swivel by moving the pin to one of two locations.

  • Page 25: Section 5 - Troubleshooting Cutting Conditions

    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...
  • Page 26 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...
  • Page 27 Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE SCALPING - BLADES HITTING Bent spindle mounting area See your authorized SCAG dealer 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...

  • Page 28: Section 6 - Adjustments

    Section 6 ADJUSTMENTS 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING DECREASE Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is INCREASE not operable. Possible severe injury could result. The parking brake should be adjusted whenever the parking brake lever is placed in the “ENGAGE” position and the parking brake will not prevent the mower from moving.

  • Page 29: Blade Brake Cable Adjustment

    Section 6 6.2 BLADE BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT CAUTION Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work. CAUTION BLADE BRAKE CABLE CHECK HERE The engine and drive unit can get hot during operation causing burn injuries.
  • Page 30 Section 6 Loosen the jam nuts securing the self-propel drive cable to the handle bar bracket. See Figure 6-6. LOOSEN JAM NUTS SUPPORT REAR COVER Figure 6-6. Self-Propel Drive Cable Jam Nuts Adjust the cable by moving the threaded shaft in the hole in the handle bar bracket, down to increase tension and up to Figure 6-4.

  • Page 31: Throttle Control And Choke Adjustments

    Apply pressure to the belt and measure Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer. from the back edge of the belt to the rib on the cutter deck as shown. See Figure 6-9.

  • Page 32: Belt Alignment

    Section 6 6.8 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS The mower is designed to bag, mulch or side discharge the grass clippings. During the assembly process at the factory the mower has been set up to bag the grass clippings with grass collection baffles installed.
  • Page 33 Section 6 MULCHING THE CLIPPINGS To convert from bagging grass and prepare the mower to mulch the grass clippings: Lift the rear cover and remove the grass collection bag from the mower. See Figure 6-11. Figure 6-11. Mulch Conversion Figure 6-12. Side Discharge Conversion Insert the rear discharge plug into the cutter deck.
  • Page 34 Section 6 BAG THE CLIPPINGS Reinstall the grass collection baffles from the cutter deck. See Figure 6-15. To convert and prepare the mower back to bagging the grass clippings: -IMPORTANT- Lift the rear cover and remove the rear discharge plug from the If the mower has been converted to either mulch cutter deck.

  • Page 35: Section 7 - Maintenance

    Section 7 MAINTENANCE 7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness Check all belts for proper alignment See paragraph 7.5 Change engine oil See paragraph 7.2 *Clean mower See paragraph 7.8 Check condition of blades See paragraph 7.6 Check blade stop system...

  • Page 36: Engine Oil

    Section 7 7.2 ENGINE OIL A. CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL 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. CHANGING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL After the first 8 hours of operation, change the engine crankcase oil.
  • Page 37 Section 7 To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme 5. NEVER store the machine or fuel container where care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on and the vapors are explosive.

  • Page 38: Engine Air Cleaner

    Section 7 7.4 ENGINE AIR CLEANER 7.5 DRIVE BELTS All drive belts are spring-loaded and self-tensioning, A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR however after the first 2, 4, 8 and 10 hours of operation, CLEANER ELEMENT the belts should be checked for proper alignment and wear. Thereafter, check the belts after every 40 hours of operation For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates the or weekly, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 39 Section 7 - NOTE - 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Keep the blades sharp. Cutting with dull blades 3. Raise the mower deck to the highest position. Place not only yields a poor mowing job, but slows the the lanyard pin in the highest cutting height position cutting speed of the mower and causes extra wear to prevent the cutter deck from falling.

  • Page 40: Wheels

    Section 7 7.7 WHEELS 7.8 BODY AND DECK The rear drive wheels should be removed and any debris CAUTION cleaned from the wheel gear area after every 40 hours of operation or weekly, whichever comes first. Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it - NOTE - is hot.

  • Page 41: Section 8 - Illustrated Parts List

    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 ap- proved for use on this machine. Scag approved attachments and accessories: Accessories Grass Catcher Included Mulching Baffle &...

  • Page 42: Cutter Deck

    Section 8 CUTTER DECK...
  • Page 43 Section 8 CUTTER DECK Ref. No. Part No. Description 486708 Belt, Deck 04117-02 Nut, 3/8-16 Flange Elastic Stop 04043-04 Flatwasher, 3/8-.391 x .938 x .105 486869 Pulley, Idler 3-1/2" 04112-05 Nut, 1/2-13 Spiral Lock 04063-05 Key, 3/16 x 3/16 x 1-1/2" 487239 Pulley, Deck 48224...

  • Page 44: Cutter Deck Lift System - Fixed Wheel

    Section 8 CUTTER DECK LIFT SYSTEM - FIXED WHEEL...
  • Page 45 Section 8 CUTTER DECK LIFT SYSTEM - FIXED WHEEL Ref. No. Part No. Description 486932 Grip, Deck Lift 04001-18 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 3/4" 04024-03 Push Nut 463381 Trail Shield 04117-02 Nut, 3/8-16 Flange Elastic Stop 486702 Wheel Assembly, Front 486765 Bearing (x2) 431123...

  • Page 46: Cutter Deck Lift System - Swivel Wheel

    Section 8 CUTTER DECK LIFT SYSTEM - SWIVEL WHEEL 16 13...
  • Page 47 Section 8 CUTTER DECK LIFT SYSTEM - SWIVEL WHEEL Ref. No. Part No. Description 486932 Grip, Deck Lift 04001-18 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 3/4" 04024-03 Push Nut 463381 Trail Shield 04117-02 Nut, 3/8-16 Flange Elastic Stop 486702 Wheel Assembly, Front 486765 Bearing (x2) 431123...

  • Page 48: Bag And Rear Door Components

    Section 8 BAG AND REAR DOOR COMPONENTS...
  • Page 49 Section 8 BAG AND REAR DOOR COMPONENTS Ref. No. Part No. Description 463362 Assembly, GC Bag (incl. #2) 486772 GC Bag Only 453245 Weldment, Bag Support 04024-05 Nut, Push-on 428520 Pin, Pivot 486891 Blockoff Plug 04001-01 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4" 486828 Spring, Rear Cover 428675...

  • Page 50: Chassis Components

    Section 8 CHASSIS COMPONENTS Indicates View Direction...
  • Page 51 Section 8 CHASSIS COMPONENTS Ref. No. Part No. Description 04017-16 Bolt, Hex Head Serrated Flange 5/16-18 x 3/4" 428545 Guard, Engine 04117-01 Nut, 5/16-18 Flange Elastic Stop 428546 Guard Bracket, Side 428514 Cover, Transmission Access 04017-04 Bolt, Hex Head Serrated Flange 1/4-20 x 1/2" 04110-01 U-Nut, 1/4-20 463440...

  • Page 52: Handle Bar Components

    Section 8 HANDLE BAR COMPONENTS...
  • Page 53 Section 8 HANDLE BAR COMPONENTS Ref. No. Part No. Description 44234 Control, Deck 486912 Hourmeter 04001-14 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 1" 428566 Latch, PTO 483507 Spring 04117-03 Nut, 1/4-20 Flange Elastic Stop 04001-01 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4" 463376 Instrument Panel w/Decal 04024-03...

  • Page 54: Rear Drive System Components

    Section 8 REAR DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS...
  • Page 55 Section 8 REAR DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS Ref. No. Part No. Description 463488 Frame Weldment w/Decals 463320 Axle Bearing Assembly (incl. #3) 486709 Bearing 463439 Assembly, Axle Pivot - RH 483453-30 Bearing 04117-02 Nut, 3/8-16 Flange Elastic Stop 486978 Wheel Assembly, Rear (incl. gear and bearings) 10-1/2" Dia. 486765 Bearing (x2) 486907...

  • Page 56: Engine And Attaching Parts

    Section 8 ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS...
  • Page 57 Section 8 ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS Ref. No. Part No. Description *486698 Engine, Kohler CV224 482510 Oil Drain 483280 Tubing, OIl Drain (order by inch) 04011-07 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Self Tap 487186 Pulley, 5.20 Dia. - .875 Bore 486707 Belt, Transmission 486697...

  • Page 58: Fuel System (Excludes Ca Models)

    Section 8 FUEL SYSTEM (EXCLUDES CA MODELS) To Engine...
  • Page 59 Section 8 FUEL SYSTEM (EXCLUDES CA MODELS) Ref. No. Part No. Description 463366 Fuel Tank Assembly w/Decal (incl. #2, #3, #4, #5) 486939 Valve 486940 Grommet, Valve 482571 Bushing, .56 Viton 483748 Elbow w/Screen, 90 Degree 486967 Cap, Fuel Tank 48059-01 Clamp, Fuel Hose 1/4"...

  • Page 60: Mv702 Transmission

    Section 8 MV702 TRANSMISSION...
  • Page 61 Section 8 MV702 TRANSMISSION Ref. No. Part No. Description 463371 Transmission Service Kit, Idler Assembly 463370 Transmission Service Kit, Pulley & Fan Assembly 463372 Transmission Service Kit, Clutch Lever Assembly...

  • Page 62: Replacement Decals And Information Plates

    Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING CAUTION CAUTION DANGER DANGER WARNING WARNING DANGER DANGER Avoid injury from burns - Shut off engine - Allow to cool several minutes - Remove cap slowly - Do not overfill...
  • Page 63 Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES Ref. No. Part No. Description 483402 Decal, Belt Cover 483405 Decal, Warning 486943 Decal, Military Grade 483505 Decal, Spinning Blades 481099 Decal, Spring Loaded Idler 486954 Decal, Parking Brake 484803 Decal, Danger - Cut Finger 485403 Decal, Metalcraft - USA 483406...

  • Page 64: Limited Warranty - Sfc Commercial 30

    LIMITED WARRANTY - SFC Commercial 30 Any part of the Scag commercial mower 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.
  • Page 65 © 2023 Scag Power Equipment Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.

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