Summary of Contents for Scag Power Equipment SWZ36A-14KA
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MODEL SWZ THIS MANUAL CONTAINS THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMA- TION FOR YOUR SCAG MOWER. READING THIS MANUAL CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH ASSISTANCE IN MAINTENANCE AND AD- JUSTMENT PROCEDURES TO KEEP YOUR MOWER PERFORMING TO MAXIMUM EFFI- CIENCY. THE SPECIFIC MODELS THAT THIS BOOK COVERS ARE CONTAINED ON THE INSIDE COVER.
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This manual covers the operating instructions and illustrated parts list for: SWZ36A-14KA with a serial number of 6230001 to 6239999 SWZ36A-15KA with a serial number of 7190001 to 7199999 SWZ48A-17KA with a serial number of 6260001 to 6269999...
TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE Introduction ....................1 General Safety Instructions ................1 Signal Words ....................1 Symbols ....................... 2-3 Before Operating ..................4 While Operating ................... 4 Maintenance and Storage ................5 Initial Run-In Procedures ................6 Mower Operation ..................6 Cutter Deck Belt Adjustments ..............
INTRODUCTION SIGNAL WORDS Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety is Involved!" Signal Word: USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL CAUTION:...
ISO Symbols CE Mark SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 48071S On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop WARNING Falling Hazard FALLING HAZARD USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481109...
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Fast Slow Cutting element - Basic symbol Continuously variable - Linear Pinch Point Cutting element - Engage 481039S Hourmeter/elapsed operating hours Cutting element - Disengage Keep bystanders away Read operator's manual...
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE WARNING: DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down). If the machine can back up the slope without the wheels slipping, reduce speed and use extreme caution. ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED OPERATION.
PULL UP TO ENGAGE PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE 390S0138 -NOTE- When PTO is engaged or (possibly) disengaged, a squealing sound from the underside of the machine is normal. It is caused by the electric clutch plates meshing as the mower comes up to speed.
LOW CUT (1 3/4"- 3") -NOTE- Due to initial belt stretch and to prevent the belt from slipping, check this adjustment after the MID RANGE first 2 hours, 4 hours and 8 hours of operation. (2 1/2"- 3 3/4") HIGH CUT (3 1/4"- 4 1/2") CUTTER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Washer SC405G...
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT -NOTE- Neutral has been set by your Scag dealer at the time of setup and normally does not need to be adjusted. If, however, you find that the neutral has come out of adjustment follow the proce- dure below. SC407G Figure 6.
STEERING CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENT -NOTE- This adjustment is made to allow the steering control levers to be moved out of the neutral latch without engaging reverse. Before making this adjustment be sure that the speed control bearing is just touching the speed control cam and that the bellcrank bearing is resting in the center groove of the neutral cam.
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE BREAK-IN 8 HOURS (DAILY) 40 HOURS (WEEKLY) 100 HOURS (BIWEEKLY) 500 HRS OR ANNUALLY COMMENTS PROCEDURE Check all hardware for proper tightness Change engine oil and filter at 5 hours Check engine oil Do not over fill Remove debris from under belt cover More often if needed Sharpen cutter blades...
TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CAUSE CURE CONDITION Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Run engine at full 3600 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...
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE CURE CONDITION Uneven Cut on Flat Lift worn off of blade Replace blade Ground - Wavy High-Low Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge toward Appearance, ground Scalloped Cut, or Rough Contour Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck Too much blade angle (deck pitch) Adjust pitch and level Deck mounted improperly See your authorized SCAG dealer...
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TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE CURE CONDITION Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressures Hitting Dirt or Cutting Very Close to Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions the Ground Cutting too low May need to reduce ground speed, raise cutting height, change direction of cut, and/or change pitch and level Rough terrain...
HANDLE WIRE HARNESS - ELECTRIC START FUSES PART NO. 481681 MOWER ENGAGE BRAKE SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH BLACK GREEN BLACK W/RED STRIPE BLUE OPERATOR PRESENCE WHITE TO ENGINE SWITCH DECK WIRE YELLOW HARNESS BLACK W/RED STRIPE RED W/ YEL STRIPE HOURMETER HOURMETER SWZ99-481681 WIRE HARNESS WITH RELAY...
REPLACEMENT DECALS & INFORMATION HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIAL 48072 481971 48314 482285 482286 PARKING CHOKE BRAKE FAST SLOW 48656 481414 48404 48404 482284 WARNING WARNING MOUNT RIDING FALLING HAZARD INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE ATTACHMENT USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED HERE OPERATING MACHINE RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481109...
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REPLACEMENT DECALS & INFORMATION PARKING CHOKE BRAKE FAST SLOW 481415 PARKING BRAKE FAST SLOW 481423 PARKING BRAKE FAST SLOW 481438 36" - 482297 48" - 481953 52" - 481954 61" - 481955 72" - 481956...
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FAST OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481425 481425 SPEED 481878 CONTROL SLOW NEUTRAL 481124 481124 481942...
Scag, are either incompatible with the Scag mower or adversely affect its operation, performance or durability. Scag Power Equipment reserves the right to change or improve the design of any mower without assuming any obliga- tion to modify any mower previously manufactured. All other implied warranties are limited in duration to the one (1) year warranty period or ninety (90) days for mowers used for rental purpose.
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