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WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Read this manual completely as well as other manuals that came with your mower. • DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down).
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 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ........................4...
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Table of Contents SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ....................24 6.1 PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT ......................24 6.2 TRAvEL ADJUSTMENTS ..........................25 6.3 THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS ....................26 6.4 BELT ADJUSTMENT ..........................26 6.5 BELT ALIGNMENT .............................27 6.6 CUTTER DECk ADJUSTMENTS ......................27 6.7 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ......................30 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE ....................31...
Your mower was built to the highest standards in the Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use efficiency of your mower depends on you following the on this machine. See Section 8-1.
Section 1 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...
Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION DANGER Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and could result in high probability of death or irrepairable injury...
Section 2 DO NOT allow children to ride or play on the Be sure the interlock switches are functioning machine, it is not a toy. correctly. Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be Fuel is flammable; handle it with care. Fill the fuel picked up and thrown by the cutter blades.
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Section 2 Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss NEVER raise the deck with the blades engaged. of control. Be especially cautious when changing directions on slopes.
Section 2 Tie the mower down securely using straps, chains, WARNING cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps must be directed down and outward from machine. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, There is no roll-over protection when the roll bar trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Section 2 Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. WARNING To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two (2) lock pins. See Figure 2-2. Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat Lower the roll bar to the down position. belt can cause serious injury or loss of life.
Section 2 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & STORAGE Never make adjustments to the machine with the engine running unless specifically instructed to do so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect Figure 2-4.
Section 2 WARNING Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure and can penetrate skin causing injury. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor or gangrene may result. keep body and hands away from pinholes or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.Use paper or cardboard and not hands to search for leaks.
Section 2 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS WARNING INSTALL BELT COvER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483407 483402 483407 FORWARD SERIOUS INJURY REvERSE OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM MACHINE ROLLOVER 481568 Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death 483406 Do not operate machine on steep slopes or near drop o s...
Section 3 CUTTER DECk Type ......Floating, Adjustable, Anti-scalping, Hybrid Design Combines Out-front and Belly-mount Designs Construction ..........................Tri-Plate deck construction Top of deck consists of three steel plates totaling nearly 1/2" of steel., 7-gauge (3/16") deck skirt. True Cutting Width: 61V ................................61"...
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage CAUTION 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 Glow Plug Indicator (Figure 4-1).
Section 4 Hour meter (Figure 4-1). Deck Lift Foot Lever (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number of Used to raise and lower the cutter deck. hours the engine has been operated. It operates whenever the engine is running. Has preset Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1). Used to maintenance reminders for engine and hydraulic set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height.
Section 4 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (FIRST Allow engine to warm before operating the mower. DAY OF USE OR APPROxIMATELY 10 GROUND TRAvEL AND STEERING HOURS) Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4 - IMPoRtANt - and 8 hours. If you are not familiar with the operation of a Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20 machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic...
Section 4 - IMPoRtANt - ENGAGING THE DECk DRIvE (CUTTER BLADES) Do not travel forward over a curb. The mower will hang up on the curb. Raise the deck and travel Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to backwards over the curb at a 45 degree angle.
Section 4 HILLSIDE OPERATION AFTER OPERATION Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not WARNING use high pressure spray or direct the spray onto electrical components. - IMPoRtANt - DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down).
Section 4 4.11 MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE 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 STOPPED for best appearance). Mow frequently. Keep mower and discharge chute clean. To “free-wheel”...
Section 4 4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT DECK RELEASE LEVER The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1.0 inch to 6.0 inches at 1/4-inch intervals. To adjust the cutting height: WARNING DO NOT adjust the cutting height with the mower blades rotating.
Section 4 4.15 ADJUSTING THE STEERING LEvERS 4.16 TOWING (OPTIONAL HITCH ACCESSORY) Position the seat to the desired location. NEVER allow children or others in or on towed While in the operator's position with out the engine equipment. running, move both steering levers forward and reverse to check for full function control and comfort.
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 DIRT OR CUTTING vERY CLOSE TO THE GROUND Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions May need to reduce ground speed, raise Cutting too low cutting height, change direction of cut, and/or change pitch and level...
Section 6 ADJUSTMENTS PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT - Note - If this procedure does not achieve proper brake adjustment, please contact your authorized Scag WARNING dealer. LOOSEN HERE Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could result.
Section 6 TRAvEL ADJUSTMENTS LOOSEN HERE Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if: A. The steering control levers are in the neutral position and the machine creeps forward or backward. (Neutral Adjustment, See Below). B. The steering control levers are in the full forward position and the mower pulls to one side or the other when traveling in a forward direction.
Section 6 - Note - Actuate the steering control levers forward and reverse several times and return them to the neutral If after making the adjustment as outlined in step position. 1A, the machine creeps forward or backward, the neutral adjustment must be made as described Check that the drive wheels remained in neutral and on page 25.
Section 6 WARNING If the pump drive belt fails, steering control will be lost which could result in serious injury or death. ADJUST Replace the pump drive belt as needed or every HERE 400 hours / 2 years, whichever occurs first. LOOSEN HERE BELT ALIGNMENT...
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Section 6 JAM NUT LANYARD LOOSEN HERE ADJUST HERE 390S0174-1 390S014A-2 Figure 6-6. Cutter Deck Level Adjustment HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL Using a wrench on the jam nut (See Figure 6.6) turn Figure 6-7. Cutter Deck Height Adjustment the adjusting rods until the proper pitch is obtained on both the RH and the LH side of the cutter deck.
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Section 6 - Note - C. 4-3/4" or 5-1/4" Position - (See Figure 6-9). Placing the baffle in either the 4-3/4" or 5-1/4" setting will If an adjustment had to be made, be sure that the enhance fall cutting (leaf pickup) and reduce cutter cutter deck can easily be locked into the transport deck "blowout".
Section 6 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 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERvICE INTERvALS HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAk-IN (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness Check hydraulic oil level See paragraph 7.3 C h e c k a l l b e l t s f o r p r o p e r See paragraph 7.8 alignment Check coolant level...
Section 7 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM B. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL The hydraulic oil should be changed after every 500 hours A. CHECkING HYDRAULIC OIL LEvEL or annually, whichever occurs first. The oil should also be changed if the color of the fluid has become black or milky. The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 10 A black color and/or a rancid odor usually indicates possible hours of operation.
Section 7 C. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER C. CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER ELEMENT After the first 20 hours of operation, replace the engine oil filter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter after every 200 The hydraulic oil filter should be changed after every 500 hours of operation or every month, whichever occurs first.
Section 7 Close the shut-off valve. WARNING Remove and replace the engine fuel filter. Open the fuel shut-off valve. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories ENGINE AIR CLEANER contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm. A.
Section 7 CUTTER BLADES Whenever possible, remove the battery from the mower before charging and make sure the electrolyte covers the plates in all cells. A. BLADE INSPECTION Remove the ignition key before servicing the blades. WARNING Raise the mower deck to the highest position. Place the lanyard pin in the highest cutting height positon to prevent the cutter deck from falling.
Section 7 Sharpen the cutting edge at the same bevel as the the cutter blade. original. See Figure 7-6. Sharpen only the top of the HEx NUT-TORqUE cutting edge to maintain sharpness. TO 75 LB-FT Angle Blade Back Do Not Cut In SPINDLE CUTTER SHAFT...
Section 7 7.11 CUTTER DECk GEARBOx B. CHANGING LUBRICANT The lubricant in the cutter deck gearbox should be changed A. CHECkING LUBRICANT LEvEL every 500 hours of operation or yearly, whichever occurs first. CAUTION Place a suitable container beneath the cutter deck gearbox and locate the gearbox drain plug.
Section 7 C. CHECkING THE FAN BELT TENSION Fill to Bottom of Filler Neck Periodically check the fan belt tension. The belt should deflect 1/2" with 10 pounds of pressure. See your Scag dealer if the belt is in need of adjustment or replacement. 7.13 BODY, DECk, AND UPHOLSTERY CAUTION...
Section 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 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: • GC-STT-61V (p/n 900K) STT61V-28CAT requires GC-28 CAT Install Kit (p/n 9079) •...
Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES Avoid injury from burns - Shut o engine - Allow to cool several minutes - Remove cap slowly - Do not over ll 484292 DIESEL FUEL ONLY Hea vy- Duty FORWARD Comm e rcial REVERSE 483633 481971...
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Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 483727 Decal, Scag Logo 483407 Decal, Danger-Spinning Blades 48404 Decal, Metalcraft-Made In USA 483406 Decal, Warning-Rotating Blades 483509 Decal, Scag Diesel Powered 484292 Decal, Fuel Tank 481664 Decal, Stripes-RH 483201...
Section 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - CAT DIESEL POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” N.O. ACCESSORY B + A N.C. B + I START B + I + S + A COM. TERMINAL “I” TERMINAL “A” TERMINAL “S” TERMINAL “B” YELLOW PURPLE WHT W/PURPLE STRIPE WHITE WHITE W/RED STRIPE YELLOW...
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 components for evaluation.