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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 ....................4 2.4 TESTING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM ..................5...
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...
Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment.
Section 2 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION 10. Keep the machine and attachments in good operating condition. Keep all shields and safety CONSIDERATIONS devices in place. If a shield, safety device or decal is defective or damaged, repair or replace it before operating the machine.
If the safety interlock system WARNING does not operate as described below, contact your local Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to have the safety interlock system repaired. DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck 1.
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Section 2 4. To prevent tipping or loss of control, start and stop 16. Disengage power to the attachments when smoothly, avoid unnecessary turns and travel at transporting or when not in use. reduced speed. 17. The machine and attachments should be stopped 5.
Section 2 2.6 ROLL-OVER PROTECTION Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. STRUCTURE 1. To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two (2) lock pins. See Figure 2-3. WARNING 2. Lower the roll bar to the down position. 3.
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Section 2 WARNING WARNING Reduce speed when turning, operating on slopes, Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat slick or wet surfaces. Allow extra distance to stop. belt can cause serious injury or loss of life. Stay off of slopes too steep for safe operation. 1.
Section 2 2.7 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS WARNING AND 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 WARNING INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483402 483407 483402 483407 FORWARD REVERSE 481568 483406 486584 483633 483300 WARNING WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.
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"...
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Service Engine Indicator (Figure 4-1). Indicates CAUTION the maintenance reminder for the engine oil change. Has preset maintenance reminder and will start flashing scheduled maintenance 2 hours before preset time and continue flashing until 2 hours after. Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you Automatically resets.
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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...
Section 4 SUSPENSION SEAT CONTROL KNOB DFI / EFI ONLY DECK LIFT CHECK CUTTING HEIGHT ENGINE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT LIGHT PEDAL CUTTER DECK RELEASE LEVER LEFT STEERING CONTROL RIGHT STEERING PARKING BRAKE CONTROL LOCK LATCH MOWER DECK SWITCH SEAT HOLD DOWN RELEASE LATCH ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL...
Section 4 13. Deck Release Lever (Figure 4-2). Use to lock the cutter deck in the transport position. Push the foot pedal forward and pull back on the release lever to release the cutter deck for normal mowing. PULL BACK ON PARKING BRAKE 14.
1. Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4 does not operate as described below, contact your local and 8 hours. Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to 2. Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20 have the safety interlock system repaired.
Section 4 9. Turn the ignition key to the START position and To steer the mower right while traveling forward, pull the release the key as soon as the engine starts. right steering control lever back. The further the lever is Do not hold the key in the START position for pulled back, the quicker the mower will turn right.
Section 4 3. To disengage the deck drive, push the switch in to To steer left while traveling in reverse, allow the left steering the disengage position. control lever to move forward. The further the control is allowed to move forward, the quicker the mower will turn 4.
Section 4 4.10 PARKING THE MOWER 4.12 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 4.14 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING WARNING 1. Do not mow with dull blades. A dull blade will tear grass, resulting in poor lawn appearance and DO NOT adjust the cutting height with the mower reduced mowing power. blades rotating. Disengage the power to the cutter blades and then adjust cutting height.
Section 4 TENSION KNOB ROTATE LEVER TENSION DECK RELEASE KNOB LEVER Figure 4-10. Adjusting Steering Levers 4. 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.
Section 4 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL LOCATIONS Figure 4-11. Height Adjust Pedal Locations 4.18 TOWING (OPTIONAL HITCH ACCESSORY) 1. NEVER allow children or others in or on towed equipment. 2. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
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...
Section 6 ADJUSTMENTS 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING PULL BACK ON Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is PARKING BRAKE LATCH not operable. Possible severe injury could result. PUSH BRAKE PEDAL FORWARD The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever the parking brake lock latch is placed in the “ENGAGE”...
Section 6 6.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS 5. Tighten the jam nuts and repeat for the LH wheel. See Figure 6-4. 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. LOOSEN See Neutral Adjustment (next procedure).
Section 6 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT A. Stop the machine and place the steering control levers in the neutral position. Loosen the lock nuts securing the ball joints at each end of the RH steering CAUTION control rod. Rotate the control rod to lengthen the rod and tighten the lock nuts.
Belt alignment is important for proper performance of your Scag mower. If you experience frequent belt wear or 3. Tighten the two (2) elastic stop nuts to secure the breakage, see your Authorized Scag Power Equipment cutter deck in the proper position. service center for belt adjustment.
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Section 6 CONTROL ROD LOOSEN HERE LOOSEN HERE Figure 6-8. Cutter Deck Height Adjustment ADJUST HERE 4. Turn the control rod (See Figure 6-8) until the measurement from the floor to the cutter blade tip is at 4-1/2". Tighten the jam nuts on the control rod. Figure 6-7.
Section 6 6.7 CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT To adjust the Custom-Cut Baffle height: 1. Place the cutter deck in the transport position. The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of 2. Remove the hardware securing the Custom-Cut grass.
Section 6 6.8 ADJUSTING THE STEERING INSPECTION WINDOW (x3) DAMPNERS 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 7.10 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 Use extreme caution when...
Section 7 7.12 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 milky. The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 10 A black color and/or a rancid odor usually indicates possible hours of operation.
Section 7 B. CHANGING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL 5. 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 8. Remove the machine from the truck or trailer and fuel on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel (GASOLINE ENGINE the machine with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. Fill to the bottom of the filler neck insert (approximately 12 gallons indicating Full (F) on the fuel gauge) at the 9.
Section 7 7.15 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 7.17 BATTERY A. CHARGING THE BATTERY Refer to the battery 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 batteries produce flammable and has been completely discharged for a long period of time, explosive gases.
- NOTE - If you experience frequent belt wear or breakage, Keep the blades sharp. Cutting with dull blades see your Authorized Scag Power Equipment not only yields a poor mowing job, but slows the service center for belt adjustment.
Section 7 2. Raise the mower deck to the highest position. Place HEX NUT-TORQUE the lanyard pin in the highest cutting height position TO 75 LB-FT to prevent the cutter deck from falling. 3. 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 the nut from the blade attaching bolt.
Section 7 7.21 CUTTER DECK GEARBOX B. CHANGING LUBRICANT The lubricant in the cutter deck gearbox should be changed A. CHECKING LUBRICANT LEVEL after every 500 hours of operation or yearly, whichever occurs first. CAUTION 1. Place a suitable container beneath the cutter deck gearbox and locate the gearbox drain plug.
(LIQUID-COOLED ENGINES ONLY) Periodically check the fan belt tension. The belt should deflect 1/2" with 10 pounds of pressure. See your Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer if the belt is in need of adjustment or replacement. 7.23 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY Figure 7-11.
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: Accessories Accessories Grass Collection Systems...
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 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 SWITCH G + M + A 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 33BV 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 CHECK ENGINE B + L + A 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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