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X6200001 to X6299999 SCZII-72V-40BV-EFI with a serial number of X6300001 to X6399999 SCZII-72RD-40BV-EFI with a serial number of Y1300001 to Y1399999 Always use the entire serial number listed on the serial number tag when referring to this product.
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 ..............................1 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...
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Table of Contents 4.15 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT ......................24 4.16 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT ADJUST PEDAL..................24 4.17 ADJUSTING THE STEERING LEVERS ....................25 4.18 SETTING THE SPEED CONTROL ......................25 4.19 ADJUSTING THE OPERATOR SUSPENSION PLATFORM .............. 26 4.20 TOWING (OPTIONAL HITCH ACCESSORY) ..................26 SECTION 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS ..........27 SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ....................30 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ......................30...
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Table of Contents SCZII DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS .......................66 SCZII SPEED CONTROL COMPONENTS ....................68 SCZII BRAKE COMPONENTS ........................70 SCZII HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ........................72 SCZII FUEL SYSTEM .............................74 SCZII ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS ......................76 ZT-5400 TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY .......................78 SCZII ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ........................80 SCZII EFI ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ........................82 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES ................84 SCZII ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ........................86 SCZII BV-EFI / CV-EFI ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC..................87...
All information is based upon product information available by other than the manufacturer's authorized at the time of approval for printing. Scag Power Equipment replacement part may adversely affect the reserves the right to make changes at any time without performance, durability or safety of this product.
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Section 1 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.
(with the cutter deck does not operate as described below, contact your local down). If the machine can back up the slope Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to without the wheels slipping, reduce speed and use have the safety interlock system repaired.
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Section 2 6. When using any attachment, never direct the CAUTION discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the machine while in operation. 7. Before attempting to start the engine, with the operator in the seat, disengage power to the cutter Do not touch the engine or the muffler while the deck, place the steering control levers in the neutral engine is running or immediately after stopping.
Section 2 2.6 ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE This mower has been designed for good traction and stability under normal mowing conditions. However, caution STRUCTURE must be used when traveling on slopes, especially when the grass is wet. Do not mow on wet grass. Wet 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 2-2. environmental conditions makes it crucial to inspect the seat belt system regularly.
Section 2 2.7 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS WARNING AND STORAGE Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure and can 1. Never make adjustments to the machine with the penetrate skin causing injury. If hydraulic fluid engine running unless specifically instructed to do is injected into the skin, it must be surgically so.
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"...
Automatically resets. will be prevented from starting. If additional information or service is needed, contact your Scag Power Equipment 9. Neutral Indicator (Figure 4-1). Light will illuminate Dealer. when the steering control levers are in the neutral lock position.
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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 4.2 CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION 1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-3). The ignition switch is used to start the engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and START. 2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-3). Used to engage and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive.
The interlock system shuts off the engine if Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to the operator leaves the seat with the steering control levers have the safety interlock system repaired.
Section 4 4. Sit in the seat in the operating position, engage the 1. Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located behind the parking brake, place the steering control levers in operator's seat, is fully open. (See Figure 4.2.) the neutral lock position, move the PTO switch to the 2.
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Section 4 FORWARD TRAVEL CAUTION To travel forward with the mower, disengage the parking brake, pull levers inward out of the neutral lock position Before backing up, observe the rear for persons and slowly push the steering control levers forward an and obstructions.
Section 4 4.8 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE 4.9 HILLSIDE OPERATION (CUTTER BLADES) WARNING 1. Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to engage the deck drive at high speed as this shortens the electric clutch life — use only moderate engine DO NOT operate on steep slopes.
Section 4 5. Engage the parking brake. 4.13 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE STOPPED 6. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key. To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the 4.11 AFTER OPERATION engine running, rotate the dump valves counter-clockwise. See Figure 4-5.
Section 4 5. For best overall cut performance, it is recommended 3. Insert the lanyard pin into the cutting height index to set the speed control lever in LOW while mowing. at the desired cutting height. Push forward on the (See Section 4.18.) deck lift foot lever, hold in place and pull back on the deck release lever.
Section 4 4.17 ADJUSTING THE STEERING LEVERS 4.18 SETTING THE SPEED CONTROL 1. Position the seat to the desired location. The speed control lever can be set in either LOW or HIGH range. Moving the speed control lever between LOW and 2.
Section 4 4.19 ADJUSTING THE OPERATOR SUSPENSION PLATFORM The operator suspension platform can be adjusted to optimize operator comfort 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 CAUSE CURE CONDITION 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 6.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if: WARNING A. The steering control levers are in the neutral position and the machine creeps forward or backward (Neutral Adjustment). Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable.
Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure procedures do not allow you to change speeds properly, that the caster wheels turn plus pivot freely and contact your authorized Scag Power Equipment dealer for that the tire pressure in the drive wheels is correct. further adjustments.
These adjustments must be performed by your authorized properly inflated and the cutter deck is set at the most Scag Power Equipment dealer to ensure proper and efficient common cutting height that you will use. On the RH side running of the engine. Should either need adjustment, of the machine, check the distance from the top of the contact your authorized Scag Power Equipment dealer.
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Section 6 CUTTER DECK PITCH - NOTE - To prevent the cutter deck from teetering, all four (4) The pitch of the cutter deck should be equal between cutter deck hanging chains must have tension on them. the front and rear of the cutter deck for proper cutting If all four chains do not have tension on them and the performance.
Section 6 6.8 CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT To adjust the Custom-Cut Baffle height: (EXCLUDES REAR DISCHARGE) 1. Place the cutter deck in the transport position. 2. Remove the hardware securing the Custom-Cut The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum Baffle to the cutter deck. airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of grass.
Section 6 6.9 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 7.13 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 1. Park the mower on a level surface and stop the engine. A. CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL 2. Position a floor jack under the rear of the machine. Raise the machine and support it to prevent it from falling.
Section 7 7.14 ENGINE OIL 6. Re-install the drain plug and remove the hydraulic filter assembly from the LH hydraulic axle. 7. Install new hydraulic filters in the RH and LH hydraulic axles. 8. Remove the purge port plug next to the inlet fitting ENGINE OIL FILL on both axles.
Section 7 7.15 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle DANGER before filling. 7. Remove the machine from the truck or trailer and fuel on the ground.
Section 7 7.16 ENGINE AIR CLEANER 7.17 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 C. BLADE REPLACEMENT - NOTE - Keep the blades sharp. Cutting with dull blades not only yields a poor mowing job, but slows the WARNING cutting 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 B.
Section 7 7.21 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: Accessories Accessories Grass Collection Systems...
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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 487907 Decal. 72RD Velocity Plus 483633 Decal, Seat Replacement 483425 Decal, ROPS...
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 Position Key Switch Legend ON (UP) G + M + A B + L + A START B + L + S DOWN (OFF)
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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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