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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. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
MACHINE, PLEASE READ ALL THE INFOR-
MATION ENCLOSED.
PART NUMBER 03086

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ..............
  • Page 4: Subject Page

    TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT PAGE Illustrated Parts List SWM-36A"Cutter Deck ..............18-19 SWM-48A", 52A", 61A", 72" Cutter Decks..........20-21 Engine Deck....................22-23 Drive And Brake Components..............24-25 Handle Assembly..................26-27 Hydraulic Assembly ................28-29 Hydraulic Pump Assembly ..............30-31 Engine Deck Wire Harness-Kohler (Single Cyl.) &...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    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:...
  • Page 6: Symbols

    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...
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8: Before Operating While Operating

    WHILE OPERATING BEFORE OPERATING...
  • Page 9: Maintenance And Storage

    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.
  • Page 10: Initial Run-In Procedures

    MOWER OPERATION -NOTE- Use gasoline with an octane rating no less than INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXI- MATELY 10 HOURS)
  • Page 11: Cutter Deck Belt Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 12: Cutter Deck Adjustments

    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...
  • Page 13: Cutter Blades

    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.
  • Page 14: Steering Control Rod Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 15: Lubrication And Maintenance Chart

    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...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Cutting Conditions

    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...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 18 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...
  • Page 19: Drive System

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINES General Type: Heavy duty industrial/commercial Brand: Kohler, Kawasaki, Models: Kohler CV15T, Kaw. FC420V (14HP),FH451V (15HP), FH500V (17HP) Horsepower: Kohler 15HP; Kaw. 14HP; Kaw. 15HP; Kaw. 17HP Type: 4 cycle gas, vertical shaft engines Displacement: Kohler: 15HP = 426cc Kawasaki: 14HP = 423cc, 17HP = 494cc Cylinders: Varied - see manufacturer's specifications...
  • Page 20: Additional Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CON'T) CUTTER DECKS SWM 36 Advantage, SWM 48 Advantage, SWM 52 Advantage, SWM 72 Type: Out-front design with anti-scalp rollers Construction: SWM36A, 48A: 7-gauge steel with 7-gauge (3/16") steel skirt SWM52A, 61A:10-gauge steel with 7-gauge (3/16") steel skirt Cutting Width: 35.5"...
  • Page 21: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 22: Cutter Decks

    36A" CUTTER DECKS SW-SWZ2001CD36A...
  • Page 23 36A" CUTTER DECKS Ref. Part Ref. Part No. Number Description No. Number Description 48926 Tapered Hub 461362 Cutter Deck (Includes Decals) 04001-01 Hex Hd. Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" 461412 Cutter Deck for SWZ36A-15KA (Includes Decals) 04020-09 Hex Nut, 5/8-11 46631 Cutter Spindle Assy.
  • Page 24: Swm-48A", 52A", 61A", 72" Cutter Decks

    48A, 52A, 61A, & 72" CUTTER DECKS 56, 56A 55 54 SW-SWZ 2001CD48, 52"...
  • Page 25 48A, 52A, 61A, & 72" CUTTER DECKS Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Description 48 52 61 72 No. No. Description 48 52 61 72 461367 Cutter Deck Adv. (Inc. decals) 48926 Tapered Hub 04001-01 Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Hex Head 461372 Cutter Deck Adv.
  • Page 26: Engine Deck

    ENGINE DECK ELECTRIC START ONLY 030441698...
  • Page 27 ENGINE DECK Ref. Part Ref. Part Description Description 14KA 15KA 17KA 21KAE 14KA 15KA 17KA 21KAE 48842 Engine 14KA Kawasaki 04001-08 Hex Head Bolt, 5/16-18 x .75" 482144 Engine 15KA Kawasaki 04040-14 Flat Washer 1/4" 481563 Engine 17KA Kawasaki 04021-10 Nut, 5/16-18 Elastic Stop 48971 Engine 21KAE Kawasaki 04003-04 Carrage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"...
  • Page 28: Drive And Brake Components

    DRIVE AND BRAKE COMPONENTS 3, 3A 10, 10A 37 41 SWZ01D&BC...
  • Page 29 DRIVE AND BRAKE COMPONENTS Ref. Part Ref. Part Description Description 14KA 15KA 17KA 21KAE 14KA 15KA 17KA 21KAE 422534 Plate, Backing 481876 Ring, Split 04001-19 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Hex Head 48030-09 Clamp 45842 Brake Shaft Assy. Wlmt.Small 04021-10 Nut, 5/16-18 Elastic Stop 45854 Brake Shaft Assy.
  • Page 30: Handle Assembly

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY REF. 45 11 SWZU00HA...
  • Page 31 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Ref. Part Description 14KA 15KA 17KA 21KAE Description 14KA 15KA 17KA 21KAE 461128 Upper Handle Wlmt. W/Decals 45292 Handle, Neutral Adj 461129 Upper Handle Wlmt. W/Decals 04065-05 Drive Pin, 5/32 x 7/8 Type U 42675 Quadrant, Speed Control 04001-08 HH Bolt,5/16-18 x 3/4"...
  • Page 32: Hydraulic Assembly

    HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY 390S0191...
  • Page 33 HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Number Description 481164 Cap, Oil Reservoir 461188 Oil Reservoir (With Fittings) 48350-04 Elbow, 90 deg. 7/16-20 x 9/16-18 48353-02 Coupling, 7/16-20 SAE Flare Swivel to 1/4" Hose Push On 48482 Hose, 1/4" ID - 7" Long (Order By The Inch) 48350-04 Elbow, 90 deg.
  • Page 34: Hydraulic Pump Assembly

    HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY SC165G...
  • Page 35 HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Number Description HG 2513017 Housing Kit (Incl. Housing, Journal Bearing) HG 2513016 End Cap HG 9004800-2506 Straight Headless Pin HG 9007314-0810 Socket Head Screw HG 2003067 End Cap Gasket HG 2513027 Charge Pump Kit (Incl. Charge Cover, Gerotor Assy., O-Ring) HG 50273 Gerotor Assembly HG 9004101-1340...
  • Page 36: Engine Deck Wire Harness-Kohler (Single Cyl.) & 17Ka

    ENGINE DECK BLADE CLUTCH WIRE HARNESS - KOHLER, NEUTRAL (SINGLE CYLINDER) INTERLOCK GROUND & 15HP, 17 HP Kawasaki PART NO. 481073 BLACK BLACK BLUE WHITE WHITE YELLOW WIRE HARNESS ADAPTER - ENGINE INSTRUMENT SWZ01SC421G PANEL HARNESS ENGINE DECK TRANSMISSION WIRE HARNESS - ENGINE GROUND KOHLER COMMAND...
  • Page 37: Handle Wire Harness-Electric Start

    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...
  • Page 38: Engine Deck Wire Harness-14 Kawasaki

    ENGINE DECK WIRE HARNESS - NEUTRAL KAWASAKI INTERLOCK PART NO. 481074 ENGINE REGULATOR BLACK W/RED STRIPE BLACK BLACK BLUE WHITE WHITE BLADE YELLOW CLUTCH INSTRUMENT PANEL HARNESS SWZ99SC417G GROUND HANDLE WIRE HARNESS - BRAKE SWITCH MANUAL START MOWER ENGAGE SWITCH SWITCH PART NO.
  • Page 39: Handle Wire Harness-Kawasaki Electric Start

    HANDLE WIRING HARNESS KAWASAKI ELECTRIC START PART NUMBER:482026 ENGINE DECK WIRING HARNESS KAWASAKI ELECTRIC START PART NUMBER: 482008...
  • Page 40: Replacement Decals

    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...
  • Page 41 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...
  • Page 42 FAST OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481425 481425 SPEED 481878 CONTROL SLOW NEUTRAL 481124 481124 481942...
  • Page 43: Limited Warranty - Commercial Equipment

    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.
  • Page 44 © 2001 PART NO. 03086 SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT PRINTED 2/01 DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC. PRINTED IN USA...

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