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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE Section 1 - General Information Section 2 - Safety Information Section 3 - Specifications ....................... Section 4 - Operating Instructions Section 5 - Troubleshooting Cutting Conditions.............
Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE 1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LOCATION 390S0137A Figure 1-1 Tractor Serial Number Plate Location...
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 48071S WARNING FALLING HAZARD USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481109...
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 481039S...
Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION WARNING: CAUTION: 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS...
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Section 2 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONT'D) -NOTE- WARNING: This machine is equipped with an interlock system intended to protect the operator and others from injury. This is accomplished by preventing the engine from starting unless the deck drive is disengaged, the parking brake is on, 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS the steering control levers are in the neutral position and the operator is in the seat.
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you have read this manual. Learn the location and purpose of all controls and instruments before you operate this mower. 4.1 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION DECK LIFT RIGHT STEERING LEFT STEERING CONTROL...
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Section 4 DUMP VALVE CONTROL LEVER 390S0141 Figure 4-2 Dump Valve Control 4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM WARNING: Never operate the mower with the interlock system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not disengage or bypass any switch; injury to yourself and others or property damage could result.
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Section 4 4.5 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING -IMPORTANT- 4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting fluids in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition that could result in engine damage and/or personal Forward Travel injury.
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Section 4 4.6 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER BLADES) Reverse Travel CAUTION: Disengage power to the mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after observation of the entire area behind the mower. CAUTION: Before backing up, observe behind the mower for persons and obstructions.
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Section 4 4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION 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.
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Section 4 4.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL ROTATING BLADES NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGE CHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the engine and remove the key and only then use a stick or similar object to remove material if clogging has occurred. 4.11 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE STOPPED 4.12 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING...
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Section 4 4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT DECK RELEASE LEVER WARNING: Do not adjust the cutting height with the mower blades rotating. Disengage the power to the cutter blades and then adjust cutting height. 390S0151 Figure 4-7 Deck Release Lever LANYARD PIN HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PEDAL 390S0140 Figure 4-6 Adjusting Cutting Height...
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CAUSE CURE CONDITION Stringers - Occasional Blades of Uncut Grass Width of Deck SGB020 Streaking - Strips of Uncut Grass in Cutting Path Width of Deck SGB018 Streaking - Strips of Uncut Grass Between Cutting Paths Width Width Deck...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D) CAUSE CURE CONDITION Uneven Cut on Flat Ground - Wavy High-Low Appearance, Scalloped Cut, or Rough Contour Width of Deck SGB020 Uneven Cut on Uneven Ground - Wavy Appearance, High-LowScalloped Cut, or Rough Contour Width of Deck SGB021 Sloping Ridge Across Width of Cutting Path...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D) CAUSE CURE CONDITION Scalping - Blades Hitting Dirt or Cutting Very Close to the Ground Width of Deck SGB022 Step Cut - Ridge in Center of Cutting path Width of Deck SGB024 Slope Cut - Sloping Ridges Across Width of Cutting Path Width of Deck...
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Section 6 ADJUSTMENTS 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could result. LOOSEN HERE LOOSEN HERE 2" TO 2 1/4" 390S0152 Figure 6-1. Brake Adjustment LOOSEN HERE 1/8"...
Section 6 Neutral Adjustment CONTROL LOOSEN HERE LOOSEN HERE 390S0147 390S0149 LOOSEN HERE LOOSEN HERE ADJUST HERE STT99RHCRA ADJUST HERE 390S0146 Figure 6-3. RH Steering Control Rod Adjustment Figure 6-4. LH Steering Control Rod Adjustment...
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Section 6 Tracking Adjustment CAUTION: Stop the 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. CAUTION: The engine and drive unit can get hot during operation causing burn injuries.
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Section 7 7.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM A. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level B. Changing Hydraulic Oil HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR STT99HOR...
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Section 7 C. Changing Hydraulic Oil Filter Element A. Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level B. Changing Engine Crankcase Oil HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER 390S0155 ENGINE OIL FILTER Figure 7-3 Hydraulic Oil Filter DRAIN PLUG STT99CEC Figure 7-5 Drain Plug and Oil FilterLocation C.
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Section 7 7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 7.6 ENGINE AIR CLEANER A. Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner Element To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and refueling. A. Filling the Fuel Tank FUEL FILTER HOSE...
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Section 7 7.7 BATTERY WARNING: A. Checking Electrolyte Level and Cleaning Electric storage battery fluid contains Battery sulfuric acid which is POISON and can cause SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS. Avoid contact of fluid with eyes, skin, or clothing. Use proper protective gear when handling batteries.
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Section 7 WARNING: WARNING: BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES. Always wear proper hand and eye protection Charge the battery in a well ventilated when working with cutter blades. space so gases produced while charging can dissipate. WARNING: Do not attempt to straighten a bent blade, and never weld a broken or cracked blade.
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Section 7 HEX NUT-TORQUE TO 75 LB-FT ANGLE BLADE BACK DO NOT CUT IN SPINDLE CUTTER SHAFT DECK X MUST NOT EXCEED 1/3 BLADE WIDTH 390S0139 Figure 7-7 Blade Sharpening HEX HEAD BOLT / NUT SPINDLE ASSEMBLY CUTTER BLADE SPACER C.
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Section 7 7.11 CUTTER DECK GEARBOX A. Checking Lubricant Level CAUTION: The cutter deck gearbox can reach high operating temperatures. Allow the cutter deck gearbox to cool before servicing. 7.12 KAWASAKI COOLING SYSTEM WARNING: To avoid burns, always allow the engine to cool before removing the radiator cap.
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Section 7 7.13 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY CAUTION: Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it is hot. Do not wash the engine; use compressed air. B. Cleaning the Radiator Debris Screen CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, always wear safety glasses when using compressed air.
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Section 8 DECK DRIVE COMPONENTS Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Description No. No. Description 422594 Belt Guard 481309 Latch, Hood 481531 Hinge, Belt Guard 04010-01 Screw, Phillips Washer Head #10-32 x 1/2" 04003-07 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2" 04031-01 Lockwasher, #10-32 External Tooth 04019-02 Nut, Hex Serrated Flange 1/4-20...
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Section 8 ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS - KOHLER ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS - KOHLER REF. PUMP MTG. WELDMENT FRAME STT 2K EAP-KH...
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Section 8 ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS - KOHLER Ref. Part Description 422593 Muffler Guard 04017-05 Screw, Hex Serrated Flange 1/4-20 x 3/4" Muffler, Part Of Engine (Available only through Kohler) 04011-09 Screw, #10-16 x 1/2" 04110-01 U-Nut, 1/4-20 481584 Exhaust Elbow 43421 Spacer, Engine (Kohler) 481758...
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Section 8 ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS - 22HP KAWASAKI REF. PUMP MTG. WELDMENT FRAME STT 2001 EAP-K...
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Section 8 ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS - 22HP KAWASAKI Ref. Part Description 451127 Muffler Guard 04017-05 Screw, Hex Serrated Flange 1/4-20 x 3/4" 481982 Muffler 482346 Extension, Oil Drain 04110-01 U-Nut, 1/4-20 43498 Spacer, Engine Bolt 43420 Spacer, Engine (Kawasaki) 481574 Engine, Kawasaki 22KA (Available only through Kawasaki) 04002-03...
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Section 8 ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS - 23HP &27HP KAWASAKI REF. PUMP MTG. WELDMENT FRAME STT 2001 EAP-23&27KA...
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Section 8 ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS - 23HP & 27HP KAWASAKI Ref. Part Description 451378 Muffler Guard 04017-05 Screw, Hex Serrated Flange 1/4-20 x 3/4" 482310 Muffler 482351 Extension, Oil Drain 04110-01 U-Nut, 1/4-20 43498 Spacer, Engine Bolt 43420 Spacer, Engine (Kawasaki) 482410 Engine, Kawasaki 23KA (Available only through Kawasaki) 482271...
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Section 8 BRAKE AND STEERING COMPONENTS TO RH PUMP TO LH PUMP 61 59 STT99B&SC...
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Section 8 BRAKE AND STEERING COMPONENTS Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Description No. No. Description 48796 Bushing, Self Align 481599 Grip, Handle Bar 461037 Handle Bar (Includes item 1) 04001-08 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4" 04001-32 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" 04001-147 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 5-1/4", 2-3/4"...
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Section 8 KOHLER & KAWASAKI (52” & 61”) FUEL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Dump Valve ENGINE STT99F&HS390S0166...
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Section 8 KOHLER & KAWASAKI (52” & 61”) FUEL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Description No. No. Description 48811 Hose, 3/8" ID. Pushlock-16.0" (order by inch) 48551 Pump, Sunstrand BDP-10L117 481507 Insert, Filler Neck 48811 Hose, 3/8" ID. Pushlock-38.0" (order by the inch) 04001-01 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4"...
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Section 8 27KA - 72” CUTTER DECK, FUEL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO "G" TO "H" TO "F" TO "I" 50 49 TO "E" CARB. TO "D" 50 48 TO "G" TO "F" TO "H" TO "B" TO "C" TO "I" To A 2001- STT2727KA-FHS...
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Section 8 27KA - 72” CUTTER DECK, FUEL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Description No. No. Description 48657 Pad, Rubber 422475 Rear Cover 48350-05 Elbow, 90 Degree, 7/8-14 THD 04003-12 Bolt, Carraige 5/16-18 x .75” 48938-02 Bushing, 7/8-14 JIC x 3/4-16 O-Ring 04001-03 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 2.0”...
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Section 8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (KOHLER) STT 2001 ESKH...
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Screw, Phillips Washer Head #10-32 x 1-1/2" 04031-03 Lockwasher, 5/16" External Tooth 04002-12 Bolt, Hex Head M8-1.25 x 20 482313 Electronic Module 481751 Wire Harness, STT * Common hardware which should be purchased locally. All bolts Grade 5 plated, all other fasteners zinc plated.
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Section 8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (22HP KAWASAKI) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (KAWASAKI) STT99ESKA...
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Electronic Module 481752 Wire Harness, STT-KA 481670 Sending Unit, Water Temp. 48030-11 Clamp, Cable 481183 Water Temp. Gauge (STT - KA Only) * Common hardware which should be purchased locally. All bolts Grade 5 plated, all other fasteners zinc plated.
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Wire Harness, STT-23KA & 27KA Only 481670 Sending Unit, Water Temp. 48030-11 Clamp, Cable 481183 Water Temp. Gauge (STT - KA Only) * Common hardware which should be purchased locally. All bolts Grade 5 plated, all other fasteners zinc plated.
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