Scag Power Equipment TL20W-33BV Operator's Manual

Scag Power Equipment TL20W-33BV Operator's Manual

Truck loader tow behind

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Congratulations on owning a Scag Truck Loader! This manual contains the
operating instructions and safety information for your Scag Truck Loader.
Reading this manual can provide you with assistance in maintenance and
adjustment procedures to keep your Truck Loader performing to maximum
efficiency. The specific models that this book covers are listed on the inside
cover. Before operating your Truck Loader, please read all the information
enclosed.
© 2023
Scag Power Equipment
Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
TRUCK LOADER
Tow Behind
Models:
TL20W-33BV
TL20W-26CH-EFI
PART NO. 03557
PRINTED 9/2023
PRINTED IN USA

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  • Page 1 The specific models that this book covers are listed on the inside cover. Before operating your Truck Loader, please read all the information enclosed. © 2023 PART NO. 03557 Scag Power Equipment PRINTED 9/2023 Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. PRINTED IN USA...
  • 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: TL20W-33BV with a serial number of X8500001 to X8599999 TL20W-26CH-EFI...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ......................5...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents SECTION 6 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ................22 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES..............22 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY ......................24 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY ..........................26 TRAILER ASSEMBLY ............................28 FUEL SYSTEM ..............................30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM..........................32 TL20W - TRUCK LOADER DECALS ......................34 TL20W - TRAILER LIGHT WIRING DIAGRAM ...................35 LIMITED WARRANTY ................INSIDE BACK COVER...
  • Page 5: Section 1 - General Information

    Any unauthorized AND ACCESSORIES. work done on these components during the warranty Attachments and accessories manufactured by period may void your warranty. companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine. See Section 6-1.
  • Page 6: Symbols

    Section 1 1.4 SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop Spinning Fan Blades Thrown Object Hazard Fast Slow Continuously Variable - Linear Pinch Point 481039S Keep Bystanders Away Read Operator's Manual...
  • Page 7: Section 2 - Safety Information

    A replacement manual is available from your Authorized CAUTION Scag Power Equipment Dealer or by contacting Scag Power Equipment Service Department at P.O. Box 152, Mayville, WI 53050 or contact us via the Internet at www.
  • Page 8 Section 2 4. Do not operate when children and/or others are 12. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is present. Keep children out of the work area and in to be used and remove all foreign objects. the watchful care of a responsible adult other than 13.
  • Page 9: Operation Considerations

    Section 2 22. Use care when hooking or unhooking the machine to 10. When using this machine, never direct the material a tow vehicle. being collected toward bystanders or allow anyone near the machine while in operation. 23. Check operation of brake, tail, side marker and license plate lights frequently.
  • Page 10: Maintenance Considerations And Storage

    Section 2 7. To reduce fire hazard, keep the muffler and engine CAUTION free of grass, leaves, excessive grease, oil and dirt. 8. Park the machine on level ground. 9. Block the wheels to prevent the machine from Do not touch the engine or the muffler while the moving.
  • Page 11: Using A Spark Arrestor

    Section 2 2.6 USING A SPARK ARRESTOR The engine on this machine may not be 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.
  • Page 12: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Section 2 2.8 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 485126 484983 485122 485139 Avoid injury from burns - Shut off engine - Allow to cool several minutes - Remove cap slowly - Do not overfill 484377 EPACentroRLP / Q-08-027A Molded in Fuel Tank 484377...
  • Page 13: Section 3 - Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ....................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Model: (Scag TL20W-26CH-EFI) ....................Kohler Command ECH749 (Scag TL20W-33BV) ......................Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Displacement: Kohler ECH749 ..............................747cc Briggs & Stratton ..............................896cc Type: Kohler (ECH749) ............4-Cycle, Air Cooled, Electronic Fuel Injection Gasoline, OHV Briggs &...
  • Page 14: Section 4 - Operating Instructions

    Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). The ignition switch CAUTION is used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and START. 2. Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1). Use to Do not attempt to operate this machine unless control the engine speed.
  • Page 15: Initial Run-In Procedures

    Section 4 6. Rear Support Leg (Figure 4-1). Use to support 5. Lock the ball hitch coupler lever. Use a clevis pin the Truck Loader when disconnected from the tow or padlock through the locking hole in the lever to vehicle.
  • Page 16: Starting The Engine

    Section 4 4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION CAUTION Tow at speeds appropriate for conditions. Reduce speeds for: • Rough Roads DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting fluids in the air intake system may be potentially • Winding Roads explosive or cause a “runaway”...
  • Page 17: Hillside Operation

    Section 4 4.7 UNCOUPLING THE UNIT FROM THE 9. Plan how to clear the area to reduce clearing time. TOW VEHICLE 10. Collecting debris into piles for the machine to intercept prior to start up will save time and fuel as 1.
  • Page 18: After Operation

    Section 4 8. Block the wheels to prevent the machine from moving. See Figure 4-5. HOSE STORAGE Figure 4-5. Wheel Chocks 9. Pull the tow vehicle away. Figure 4-7. Hose Storage Pin 2. After the engine has cooled down, wash the entire 4.8 AFTER OPERATION machine after each use.
  • Page 19: Removing Clogged Material

    Section 4 4.9 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL DANGER ROTATING FAN BLADES NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE VACUUM INTAKE OR DISCHARGE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the engine, remove the spark plug wire and only then use a stick or similar object to remove material if plugging has occurred.
  • Page 20: Section 5 - Maintenance

    Section 5 MAINTENANCE 5.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN 100 200 500 (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness Check engine oil level See engine operator's manual *Clean Truck Loader Check trailer lights for proper Check Daily before operating operation Check condition of impeller blades...
  • Page 21: Engine Oil

    Section 5 5.2 ENGINE OIL FILLER NECK INSERT A. CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL FUEL 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 Truck Loader. B.
  • Page 22: Engine Air Cleaner

    Section 5 5.4 ENGINE AIR CLEANER A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR CLEANER ELEMENT For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates the air cleaner service periods. Inspect and clean the air cleaner element after every 50 hours of operation or monthly, whichever occurs first and replace the element if required or every 200 hours.
  • Page 23: Section 6 - Illustrated Parts List

    Section 6 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 6.1 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: Accessories Roadside Package 9600 Light Kit (TL LIGHTS)
  • Page 24 Section 6 NOTES...
  • Page 25: Intake And Discharge Assembly

    Section 6 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 26 Section 6 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY Ref. Part No. Description 48135-57 Hose, Clear Poly 8" Dia. x 60" 486044-01 Strap, Ratchet 66 x 1" 452479 Elbow, Exhaust - TL20W 04001-32 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3/8-.391 X .938 X .105 04021-09 Nut, Elastic Stop 3/8-16 462617...
  • Page 27: Impeller Assembly

    Section 6 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 20 21...
  • Page 28 Section 6 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY Ref. Part No. Description 487613 Engine, 33HP Briggs & Stratton Vanguard (not available through Scag Power Equipment) 484958 Engine, 26.5hp Kohler EFI (not available through Scag Power Equipment) 04063-32 Key, 3/8 x 3/8 x 3-1/2" 452430 Base &...
  • Page 29: Trailer Assembly

    Section 6 TRAILER ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 30 Section 6 TRAILER ASSEMBLY Ref. Part No. Description 485078 Ball Hitch, 2" 485105 Pintle Hitch (optional) 04040-07 Flatwasher, 1/2-.531 x 1.062 x .095 04002-29 Bolt, M12-1.75 x 140 04113-04 Nut, Elastic Stop M12 x 1.75 485064 Safety Chain, 5/16 x 36" 484849 Jack, Single Wheel Stow Away 04001-19...
  • Page 31: Fuel System

    Section 6 FUEL SYSTEM Purge Tank To Fuel Pump To Engine Purge Port 2022 TL20W Fuel System...
  • Page 32 Section 6 FUEL SYSTEM Ref. Part No. Description 463282 Fuel Tank w/ Decal 6 Gallon 484286 Fuel Cap, Tethered 484243 Fuel Gauge Assembly (incl. #4) 484242 Seal, Fuel Gauge 482571 Bushing, 0.56 Dia. Viton 486181 Fuel Shutoff Valve w / Screen 48059-01 Clamp, Fuel Hose 1/4"...
  • Page 33: Electrical System

    Section 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GROUND (BLACK) TO ENGINE POSITIVE (RED) TO ENGINE STARTER...
  • Page 34 484990 Battery Box w / Strap 04020-02 Nut, 1/4-20 04001-06 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 0.63 Battery (not available through Scag Power Equipment) 485043 Wire Harness, TL20W (incl. #8, 13, 15) 485041 Side Marker Light, Yellow 04011-23 Screw, #8-18 x 3/4" Self Tap...
  • Page 35: Tl20W - Truck Loader Decals

    Section 6 TL20W - TRUCK LOADER DECALS 485126 484983 485122 485139 48314 486246...
  • Page 36: Tl20W - Trailer Light Wiring Diagram

    Section 6 TL20W - TRAILER LIGHT WIRING DIAGRAM SERIAL NUMBER RANGE TL20W-26CH-EFI (010A00001 to 010A00012) TOW VEHICLE TL20W-29BV (009A00001 to 009A00060) CONNECTOR TLB25-35BV (011A00001 to 011A00016) TLB25-37CH (012A00001 to 012A00008) TLB25-48KBD (013A00001 to 013A00006) R.H. TAIL LIGHT L.H. TAIL LIGHT RED W/WHITE STRIPE BLACK BLACK...
  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    Loader is used on more than the owners single property, it is deemed commercial use and the “non-commercial” warranty does not apply. Scag Power Equipment reserves the right to deny and / or void the non-commercial warranty if it believes it to be in commercial use.

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