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W6100001 to W6199999 SWZ-48V-15FSE with a serial number of W6200001 to W6299999 SWZ-52V-18FSE with a serial number of W6300001 to W6399999 SWZ-14FSE-16 with a serial number of W6400001 to W6499999 SWZ-15FSE-16 with a serial number of W6500001 to W6599999 SWZL52V-22FSE...
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 TESTING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM ..................4...
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Table of Contents SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ....................20 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ......................20 6.2 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT ........................20 6.3 STEERING CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENTS ..................20 6.4 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ........................21 6.5 THROTTLE CONTROL & CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS ................21 6.6 CUTTER DECK BELT ADJUSTMENTS ....................21 6.7 BELT ALIGNMENT ...........................22 6.8 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT ......................22 6.9 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ......................25...
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 8-1. 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...
EACH EMPLOYEE THAT HAS READ THE MANUAL. CAUTION A replacement manual is available from your Authorized 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.
Section 2 2. Place the steering control levers in the neutral lock 3. To prevent tipping or loss of control, start and stop position, move the speed control lever out of the smoothly, avoid unnecessary turns and travel at neutral lock position, engage the parking brake, reduced speed.
Section 2 2.6 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS 15. Disengage power to the attachments when transporting or when not in use. AND STORAGE 16. The machine and attachments should be stopped 1. Never make adjustments to the machine with the and inspected for damage after striking a foreign engine running unless specifically instructed to do object, and damage should be repaired before so.
If you need service on your hydraulic system, please see your Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer. 13. Let the engine cool before storing. 14. DO NOT store the machine near an open flame.
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Use to engage WARNING and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck drive. Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you 3.
If the safety interlock system and 8 hours. does not operate as described below, contact your local 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 4.5 STARTING THE ENGINE FORWARD TRAVEL To travel forward with the mower, release the parking brake, CAUTION select the desired speed using the speed control lever, pull steering control levers upward, release the neutral latch for both sides and slowly release both the left and right steering control levers.
Section 4 4. Always operate the engine at full throttle to properly To travel in reverse, pull steering control levers upward. maintain cutting speed. If the engine starts to lug Keep the travel speed low while traveling in reverse. down, reduce the forward speed and allow the engine to operate at maximum RPM.
Section 4 4.12 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE - IMPORTANT - STOPPED Do not wash a hot or running engine. Cold water will damage the engine. Use compressed air to clean the engine if it is hot. To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the engine running, turn the dump valve levers located on the 2.
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Section 4 3. Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cut grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass for best appearance). Mow frequently. 4. Keep mower and discharge chute clean. 5. When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice.
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 • Adjust the parking brake so that when the brake hand lever is against the stop on the handle bar, the brake levers on the brake shaft weldment are against the stops on the engine deck. CAUTION 482799 Figure 6-1.
Turn the tracking adjustment nut on the faster side clockwise until the machine tracks straight. CUTTER DECK DRIVE BELT TENSION 7. If tracking cannot be achieved, contact your ALIGNMENT IDLER - L.H. Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer. Figure 6-4. Deck Drive Belt Adjustment...
Section 6 -NOTE- There are two adjustments that can be made to the cutter deck, pitch and height. Due to initial belt stretch and to prevent the belt from slipping, check this adjustment after the first PITCH is the angle of the blades (comparing front to rear). 2 hours, 4 hours and 8 hours of operation.
Section 6 BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the blade height can be done by moving any number of the five smaller 1/4" spacers on the blade mounting bolts to the top of the spindle shaft or below the spindle shaft. -NOTE- All blades should be positioned equally.
Section 6 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 6.9 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT NUTS The electric clutch serves two functions in the operation of the mower. In addition to starting and stopping the power flow to the cutter blades, the clutch also acts as a brake to assist in stopping blade rotation when the PTO is switched off or the operator presence circuit is interrupted.
Section 7 MAINTENANCE 7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN 100 200 500 (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness Check all belts for proper alignment See paragraph 7.6 Check all hydraulic fittings and See paragraph 2.5 hoses for leaks Check engine oil level See paragraph 7.3...
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Section 7 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS (CONT'D) HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN (FIRST 10) Check hardware for tightness Change engine oil filter See paragraph 7.4 Replace engine fuel filter See paragraph 7.5 Grease caster wheel pivot See paragraph 7.2 shafts Drain hydraulic system and See paragraph 7.3...
Section 7 7.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM A. CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 8 hours of operation. Thereafter, check the oil after every Filter Head Hydraulic Oil 100 hours of machine operation or monthly, whichever Drain Cap occurs first.
Section 7 7.4 ENGINE OIL A. CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL FILLER NECK LEVEL INSERT The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours FUEL LEVEL of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower. B.
Section 7 7.7 BATTERY - ELECTRIC START 10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately and wash affected skin. MODELS 11. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. For Low Emission (LE) and EPA Phase 3 (produced after WARNING 1/1/2011) models, tighten the fuel cap until it ratchets.
Section 7 A. CHARGING THE BATTERY WARNING Refer to the battery charger’s manual for specific instructions. Always wear proper hand and eye protection when working with cutter blades. Under normal conditions the engine’s alternator will have no problem keeping a charge on the battery. If the battery has been completely discharged for a long period of time, 2.
The cutter blades should be balanced to 1-1/2 oz-in. HEX NUT-TORQUE TO 75 LB-FT See your Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer for blade balancing or special tools, if you choose to balance your own blades. C. BLADE REPLACEMENT...
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: Grass Catchers Scag Premium Lubricants...
Section 8 WIRE HARNESSES ENGINE DECK WIRE HARNESS CLUTCH PART NO. 484302 NEUTRAL INTERLOCK DIODE (600V 6A) GROUND BLACK W/RED STRIPE BLACK BLUE BLACK BLUE MAGNETO INSTRUMENT RECTIFIER WHITE PANEL HARNESS WHITE YELLOW BRAKE SWITCH HANDLE WIRE HARNESS - MANUAL START PART NO.
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Section 8 WIRE HARNESSES NEUTRAL INTERLOCK ENGINE DECK WIRE HARNESS ELECTRIC START GROUND PART NO. 487329 BLACK W/RED STRIPE GREEN BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE CLUTCH INSTRUMENT WHITE PANEL HARNESS WHITE YELLOW RED W/YEL STRIPE DIODE (600V 6A) STARTER SOLENOID HANDLE WIRING HARNESS KAWASAKI ELECTRIC START PART NO.
Section 8 SWZ ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - ELECTRIC START (shown with Key off, PTO Off, Speed Control Lever in Neutral, OPC Disengaged) Position PTO Switch Legend BRAKE ON (UP) INTERLOCK Position Key Switch Legend SWITCH G + M + A B + L + A DOWN (OFF) SWITCH START...
Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED WARNING SPINNING BLADES ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS KEEP CLEAR * Keep hands, feet & clothing clear * Keep all guards in place BLADE CONTACT &...
Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 481423 482297 FAST Hea vy- Duty Comm e rcial OPERATOR’S 481971 MANUAL SPEED CONTROL SLOW 485527 NEUTRAL 481124 486136...
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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