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Scag Power Equipment SWU Operator's Manual

Scag Power Equipment SWU Operator's Manual

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MODEL SWU
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 03066

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  • Page 1 MODEL SWU 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 WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. * Keep all shields in place, especially the grass discharge chute. * Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and remove the spark plug wire and ignition key. * If a mechanism becomes clogged, stop the engine before cleaning.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE Introduction ....................1 General Safety Instructions ................. 1 Signal Words ....................1 Before Operating ..................2 While Operating ................... 2-3 Maintenance and Storage ................3-4 Initial Run-In Procedures ................4 Mower Operation ..................4-5 Cutter Deck Belt Adjustments ..............5 Transmission Drive Belt ................
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) SUBJECT PAGE Illustrated Parts List Notes ....................13 SWUM - 36" Cutter Deck ..............14-15 SWUM - 48" Cutter Deck ..............16-17 Deck Frame - 36" ................18-19 Deck Frame - 48" ................20-21 Engine Deck ..................22-23 Handle Assembly ................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION SIGNAL WORDS Your mower was built to the highest standards in the industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum efficiency of your mower depends on you following the operating, maintenance and adjustment instruc- tions in this manual. This symbol means “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety is Involved!".

  • Page 6: Before Operating

    BEFORE OPERATING WHILE OPERATING 1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. 1. Start the engine when the neutral latches are in the neutral lock position, the cutter blades are disen- 2. Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do gaged, and the transmission is in neutral.

  • Page 7: Maintenance And Storage

    14. Use only Scag approved riding attachments. 9. If the cutting blades should strike a solid object or the equipment should start to vibrate abnor- Scag Approved Riding Attachments: mally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug RS-2 wire, and check immediately for the cause. RS-ZT Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

  • Page 8: Initial Run-In Procedures

    9. Always store gasoline in a safety-approved, red MOWER OPERATION container. 1. Read and understand the safety instructions before attempting to operate this machine. 10. Be careful when servicing the battery as it con- tains acid, which is corrosive and could cause 2.

  • Page 9: Cutter Deck Belt Adjustments

    When the PTO is engaged or (possibly) disen- gaged, a squealing sound from the underside of The transmission drive belt on the SWU belt drive machine the machine is normal. It is caused by the has a spring-loaded idler system and needs no adjustment.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Cutting Height

    3. Lift or lower the deck to the desired cutting height and reinstall the hairpins. A deck height decal is located on the deck mounting frame as an aid in adjusting the deck to the desired height. 4. Repeat the above process on the other side of the cutter deck.

  • Page 11: Lubrication And Maintenance Chart

    LUBRICA LUBRICA TION & MAINTENANCE TION & MAINTENANCE LUBRICA LUBRICA LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE TION & MAINTENANCE TION & MAINTENANCE + Grease spindle until grease comes out the relief valve. BREAK-IN 8 HOURS (DAILY) Compatible Greases: Lidok EP #2 (found at industrial shops) Ronex MP (Exxon service stations) 40 HOURS (WEEKLY) Shell Alvania (Shell service stations)

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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...
  • Page 14 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 15: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODELS SWU36-15KH, SWU48-17KA ENGINE General Type: Heavy duty industrial/commercial Brand / Model: Kohler CV15T, Kawasaki FH500V Horsepower: Kohler CV15T = 15HP maximum @ 3600 RPM Kawasaki FH500V = 17HP maximum @ 3600RPM Type: Kohler = 4 cycle gas, single cylinder, overhead valve, vertical shaft engine Kawasaki = 17HP 4 cycle, air cooled, V twin cylinder, vertical shaft engine Displacement: Kohler = 426 cc...

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CON'T) CUTTER DECK Type: Out-front floating design with anti-scalp rollers. Construction: 7-gauge (3/16") steel top and skirt with easy clean-out design True Cutting Width: 36.0 inches (90.2cm), 48.0 inches (122.0cm) Blade Engagement: Electric blade engagement clutch with control panel switch Cutting Height Adjustment: Manual adjustment 1"...

  • Page 17: Notes

    NOTES...

  • Page 18: Swum - 36" Cutter Deck

    36" CUTTER DECKS 36" CUTTER DECKS To"A" "A" 13 34 SWU99CD36...
  • Page 19 36" CUTTER DECKS Ref. Part Ref. Part No. Number Description No. Number Description 461172 Cutter Deck (Includes Decals) 04021-09 Nut, 3/8-16 Elastic Stop 04017-27 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1.0"Serrated Flange Hex Hd 04110-03 U-Nut, 3/8-16 422478 Bracket, Anti-Scalp Wheel 04001-31 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 2.50" 04021-05 Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Center Lock 43515...

  • Page 20: Swum - 48" Cutter Deck

    48" CUTTER DECKS 48" CUTTER DECKS "D" To"B" To "C" "A" To "D" "B" "C" To"A" SWU99CD48...
  • Page 21 48" CUTTER DECKS Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Description No. No. Description 48677 Relief Fitting, Cutter Spindle 461173 Cutter Deck With Decals 43312 Spacer Outside 04017-27 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1.0" Serrated Flange 43296 Spacer, Inside 04021-05 Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Center Lock 481025 Seal, Cutter Spindle - Bottom 48100-15...

  • Page 22: Deck Frame - 36

    36" DECK FRAME 36" Deck Frame SWU99DF36...
  • Page 23 36" DECK FRAME Ref. Part No. No. Description 461170 Belt Cover With Decal 481625-01 Knob With Stud 04029-03 Knob, Deck Cover Mounting 46163 Bushing, Caster 451097 Frame Weldment, Deck Mounting - 36" 04062-04 Hair Pin Cotter, .177 x 3.25" 48114-04 Grease Fitting Str.

  • Page 24: Deck Frame - 48

    48" Deck Frame 48" DECK FRAME SWU99DF48...
  • Page 25 48" DECK FRAME Ref. Part No. No. Description 461171 Belt Cover With Decal 481625-01 Knob With Stud 04029-03 Knob, Deck Cover Mounting 46163 Bushing, Caster 451098 Frame Weldment, Deck Mounting - 48" 48114-04 Grease Fitting Str. 1/4-28 Self Tap 04066-01 Quick Pin,.438 Dia 04024-02 Nut, Push-On - 3/8 Thd.
  • Page 26 ENGINE DECK ENGINE DECK 17 KA ONLY To "B" 40, 40A "B" Pulley "X" "A" To "A" Pulley "X" SWU99ED...

  • Page 27: Engine Deck

    ENGINE DECK Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Description No. No. Description 481757 Engine,15HP Kohler (CV 15T, Spec PS-41581) 04050-08 Retaining Ring, 1" Ext.- "E" 481563 Engine, 17HP Kawasaki (FH500V) 48200 Pulley, Wheel Drive 48030-09 Cable Clamp 43088 Spacer, Wheel Pulley 481580 Transmission, 5-speed (Peerless 700-070, 9 spline) 48209...

  • Page 28: Handle Assembly

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY HANDLE ASSEMBLY 45,45A REF. SWU99HA...
  • Page 29 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Description No. No. Description 15KH 17KA 15KH 17KA 461126 Handle Assembly 16" Frame 04020-02 Nut, 1/4-20 Hex 421360 Belt Guard 46942 Neutral Latch, RH 04017-27 Capscrw, 3/8-16 x 1" Ser. Flange 45A 46941 Neutral Latch, LH 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3/8 (.391 x .938 x .105) 48205...

  • Page 30: Instrument Panel

    INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL SW99IP Ref. Part No. No. Description 15KH 17KA 48717 Switch, Neutral Interlock 481071 Throttle Control (15kh) 48946 Throttle Control (17KA) 481687 Engagement Switch, Electric Clutch 48609 Key Switch (Includes hardware) 48023 Hour Meter (dealer installed) Screw, #10-32 x .50 Phillips Washer Head 04019-01 Nut, #10-32 Serrated Flange Hex Head 481678...

  • Page 31: Peerless Transmission

    PEERLESS 700-070 FOR REFERENCE ONLY ORDER PARTS FROM PEERLESS / TECUMSEH REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 778125 Spur Rear (35 teeth) 772083A Case, Transmisson 778239A Spur Gear (32 teeth-steel) 780086A Needle Bearing Grease Spec 778124A Spur Gear (30 teeth) 780142 Needle Bearing 778123A...

  • Page 32: Wire Harness - Handle

    BLACK YELLOW...

  • Page 33: Wire Harness - Engine Deck

    ENGINE DECK BLADE CLUTCH WIRE HARNESS - KOHLER NEUTRAL (SINGLE CYLINDER) INTERLOCK GROUND 17 HP KAWASAKI PART NO. 481073 BLACK BLACK W/RED STRIPE BLACK BLUE WHITE WHITE YELLOW WIRE HARNESS ADAPTER - ENGINE INSTRUMENT SW99WH481073 PANEL HARNESS WIRE HARNESS ADAPTER / KAWASAKI PART NO.

  • Page 34: Replacement Decals

    CAUTION BEFORE OPERATING MOWER DECK READ OPERATORS PULL OUT TO ENGAGE MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY PUSH IN TO DISENGAGE 481684 481684 CHOKE FAST SLOW 481122 48314 48314 481863 481905...

  • Page 35: Operating Machine

    PARKING BRAKE FAST SLOW 481483 DANGER SPINNING BLADE KEEP CLEAR CONTACT CAN INJURE 48071 48404 48071 48404 WARNING INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481039 481039 MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS: HEAVY DUTY 4,487,006 4,991,382 4,885,903...
  • Page 36 WARNING ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS KEEP HANDS, FEET & CLOTHING CLEAR KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE SHUT OFF ENGINE & DISENGAGE BLADE CLUTCH BEFORE SERVICING CLEAR AREA OF DEBRIS BEFORE MOWING USE CAUTION IN DIRECTING DISCHARGE KEEP BYSTANDERS, CHILDREN & PETS AWAY READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED...
  • Page 37 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 obligation to modify any mower previously manufactured.
  • Page 38 © 1999 PART NO. 03066 SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT PRINTED 3/99 DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC. PRINTED IN USA...

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