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WARNING: REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR! 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.
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.
BELT TENSION CAUTION: Stop engine and remove the key from the ignition before making any adjustments. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work. -NOTE- Use of Tension Gauge sgb007 Figure 8. Blade Drive Belt Tension Check Deck "J"...
STEERING CABLE ROUTING Spacers SGB005 Figure 12. Repositioning Spacers Rear Steering Collar CUTTER BLADES CAUTION: Blades have a sharp cutting edge. Wear protective gloves or wrap blades with protective material when removing, sharpening and installing blades. Front Pulley Cable Should Not Angle Blade Back Touch At Crossover Point Do Not Cut In...
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE * Lubrication may be required every 8 to 40 hours, depending on climate and environment. Break-In + Compatible Greases: Mobilux #2 found at Mobil Service Stations (1st 10 Hours) Ronex MP found at Exxon Service Stations 8 Hours (Daily) Super Lube MEP #2 &...
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 Clean underside of deck...
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...
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CONTROL LINKAGE Ref. Part Number Description 46328 Control Linkage, Bellcrank (Includes 30, 31) 04040-15 Flatwasher, 5/16 (.375 x .875 x .083) 04001-13 Bolt,Hex Head 5/16-18 x 2-3/4" 04001-19 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1" 04040-05 Flatwasher, 3/8 (.406 x .812 x .065) 43212 Sleeve, Pump Control Link 42658...
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS sgb013...
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Locknut, Elastic Stop 5/16-18 48029-15 Battery Cable, 36" Black 48029-13 Battery Cable, 25" Red 481268 Wire Harness, STHM 48788 Relay 481275 Wire Harness With Relay * Common hardware which should be purchased locally. All bolts grade 5 plated, all other fasteners zinc plate.
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RIDER FRAME ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Ref. Part Number Description Number Description 46715 Steering Frame (Includes Bshgs and Fittings) 48005-03 Rim Only 48100-01 Bronze Bushing, 7/8 ID x 1.0 Flanged 48005 Rear Wheel Assy. (Includes items 33-36, 37A) 04050-03 Retaining Ring, 7/8 external 48005-02 Tire Only 04021-10...
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