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MODEL SW 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.
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL SW SUBJECT PAGE Introduction ....................1 Direction Reference ..................1 Servicing the Engine ................... 1 Symbols ....................... 2-3 General Safety Instructions ................4 Signal Words ....................4 Before Operating Considerations ..............4-6 Operation Considerations ................6-7 Maintenance and Storage ................
For service of FALLING HAZARD the engine during the limited warranty period, it is USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED important to contact your Scag dealer or find a local RIDING ATTACHMENTS authorized servicing agent of the engine manufacturer. SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
ISO Symbols CE Mark SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 48071S On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop WARNING Falling Hazard FALLING HAZARD USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481109...
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Slow Fast Cutting Element - Basic Symbol Continuously Variable - Linear Cutting Element - Engage Pinch Point 481039S Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours Cutting Element - Disengage Read Operator's Manual Thrown Object Hazard Keep Bystanders Away...
Please indicate personal injury if proper precautions are not taken. the complete model and serial number of your Scag product when requesting replacement manuals. Your safety and the safety of others depends...
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9. The discharge chute must always be installed and in sources of ignition. the down position on the side discharge cutter deck except when the Scag optional grass catcher or B. Use only an approved gasoline container. mulching plate are properly installed.
BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONT'D) 6. Using the machine demands attention. To prevent loss of control: A. Mow only in daylight or when there is good ROTATING BLADES artificial light. NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGE B. Be alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden CHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the engine and hazards in the terrain.
OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONT'D) 16. DO NOT operate the machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 17. Use care when loading or unloading the machine ROTATING BLADES onto a truck or trailer. NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGE CHUTE FOR ANY REASON! 18.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE (CONT'D) 9. Let the engine cool before storing. 6. Apply lubricant to all the grease fittings. Lubricant was applied at the factory. This is just a 10. DO NOT store the machine near an open flame. precautionary check to make sure that all the fittings have been lubricated.
MOWER OPERATION (CONT'D) CUTTER DECK BELT ADJUSTMENTS 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 PULL UP TO ENGAGE work. PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE 390S0138 -NOTE- 1.
CUTTER DECK BELT ADJUSTMENTS (CONT'D) 2. Adjust the steering brake rods so that the brakes do BELT TENSION CUTTER DECK not apply until the steering levers are pulled tight to ADJUSTMENT IDLER ADJUSTMENT IDLER the handles. When the steering levers are locked in the neutral position the machine should move freely.
CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum 2. Move the Custom-Cut Baffle to desired position. (See airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of Figures 10 through 12 for position) grass. The Custom-Cut Baffle can be raised or lowered 3.
CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 3. Repair damaged metal surfaces using Scag touch-up hours of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine paint (P/N 48521) available from your authorized Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower.
Grease transmission couplers Chassis grease Grease idler bracket LH & RH Chassis grease Check all hardware for proper tightness More often if needed X Adjust air gap on electric clutch Contact your Scag dealer for information about making this adjustment...
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...
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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 Bent spindle area See your authorized SCAG dealer Dull blade Sharpen blade Width of Deck...
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Adjust pitch and level Ridge in Center of Cutting Path Bent blade Replace blade Internal spindle failure See your authorized SCAG dealer Mounting of spindle incorrect See your authorized SCAG dealer Width of Deck SGB024 Slope Cut - Sloping Bent spindle mounting area...
- NOTE - THE FOLLOWING 2 PAGES CONTAIN THE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLED ON MACHINES IN THE FOLLOWING SERIAL NUMBER RANGES. SW36A-15KA with a serial number of A0300001 to A0301000 SW36A-15KH with a serial number of A0400001 to A0400400 SW48A-15KA with a serial number of A0500001 to A0500800 SW48A-17KA...
- NOTE - THE FOLLOWING 2 PAGES CONTAIN THE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLED ON MACHINES IN THE FOLLOWING SERIAL NUMBER RANGES. SW32-15KA with a serial number of A0100001 to A0199999 SW36A-15KA with a serial number of A0301001 to A0399999 SW36A-15KH with a serial number of A0400401 to A0499999 SW48A-15KA...
ENGINE DECK BLADE CLUTCH WIRE HARNESS KOHLER (15 HP & 18 HP) NEUTRAL KAWASAKI (15 HP & 17 HP) INTERLOCK GROUND HONDA (18 HP) WHITE BLACK W/RED STRIPE PART NO. 483075 BLACK BLACK BLUE WHITE WHITE YELLOW WIRE HARNESS ADAPTER - ENGINE INSTRUMENT SW04WH483075 PANEL HARNESS...
BEFORE OPERATING Read operator's manual Make sure guards, shields & safety devices are in place & working Clear area of children, bystanders & debris Trained operators only 482284 CHOKE FAST SLOW 481122 48314 32" - 48315 36" - 482297 48" - 481953 52"...
483044 OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481039 481039 WARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCH MASTER, MULCH PLATE, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED 482165 WARNING FALLING HAZARD USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481109 481109...
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The expense of delivering the mower to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it to the owner after repair will be paid for by the owner. Scag’s responsibility is limited to making the required repairs and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Scag mower.
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Asimismo, la garantía no se extiende a reparaciones necesarias por el desgaste normal o por el uso de piezas o accesorios que, según criterio razonable de Scag, sean incompatibles con el cortacésped Scag o afecten la operación, funcionamiento o durabilidad de éste.
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corte corte plataforma plataforma Ancho Ancho corte trayectorias pasadas entre entre cortar césped pase cada traslape Aumente insuficiente Traslape Franjas Vetas cuchillas Reemplace dobladas Cuchillas corte plataforma Ancho seque césped Corte mojado Césped terreno condiciones ajustarse para velocidad Disminuya alta demasiado Velocidad plataforma...
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Scag distribuidor Contacte eléctrico embrague entrehierro Ajuste necesario frecuencia mayor ajustada bien esté tornillería toda Verifique chasis Grasa derecho izquierdo lado polea soportes Engrase chasis Grasa transmisión acoplamientos Engrase chasis Grasa motriz rueda...
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Después CÁRTER ACEITE CAMBIO pintura. protección máxima para automotriz cera cortacésped. este cortacésped Encere Scag. autorizado distribuidor proporcionado motor operador manual disponible 48521) (N/P Scag retoque pintura indica como diariamente operación horas cada dañadas...
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personalizado corte Deflector Figura 2004 personalizado corte deflector 4" Posición Figura TOPE PLANA ELÁSTICA TUERCA ARANDELA Setting 4" 2004 MONTAJE MONTAJE TORNILLERÍA TORNILLERÍA corte. plataforma tamaño acuerdo variar puede accesorios 4" AJUSTE ubicación referencia. para sólo ilustraciones PARA AGUJEROS CARRO PERNO INFERIOR CONJUNTO...
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ADVERTENCIA: cuchillas balancear prefiere especiales herramientas cuchilla balancear para Scag autorizado distribuidor Consulte eje. conjunto prematuro desgaste Figura (Vea vibración producirse puede desbalanceadas, cuchilla entre espaciadores tres menos instalarse están...
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corte altura Ajuste Figura dirección control varilla Ajuste Figura SC405G-2 desconectado. enclavamiento sistema equipo opere Nunca claridad. para retirada operador presencia Palanca -NOTA- 1/2") 1/4" SC404GB05 dirección ALTO CORTE freno Palanca 3/4" 3/4") 1/2" MEDIO RANGO DRIVE Posición bloqueo 3") 3/4"...
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derecho. lado corte neutral. transmisión plataforma correa Ajuste Figura cambie neutral, seguros bloquee SC401G palancas, ambas apriete DETENERSE, PARA TUERCA izquierda. palanca apriete izquierda, girar Para derecha. ARANDELA palanca apriete derecha, giro realizar Para recta. línea desplazará máquina liberan, dirección freno palancas Cuando...
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apagado. está accionamiento interruptor neutral corte. cuchillas desconectar está máquina arrancar debe motor para posición interruptor Presione posición hacia cuchilla embrague neutral. interruptor tirando operador palancas está máquina arrancará motor presionando corte cuchillas Accione encendido. estrangulador. necesario puede está interruptor arrancará...
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cárter. agregarlo aceite muerte. causar nivel revisar antes apagado estar debe motor podrían peligrosos escape gases combustible. aceite apropiada. ventilación encerrada área derrame cualquier Limpie incendios. prevenir para edificio dentro motor opere ADVERTENCIA: motor silenciador transmisión, corte, unidades desechos grasa Retire dañadas.
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césped. recogedor recipiente retirar antes completamente detengan cuchillas hasta espere motor Apague pasajeros. lleve césped. cortando está cuchillas Detenga grava. caminos caminos carreteras, cruzar área. ingresa niño máquina antes corte plataforma potencia Desconecte apague atento Esté operador. distinto responsable adulto atento cuidado corte...
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Scag paja mezcla placa opcional césped para aprobado recipiente solamente recogedor cuando excepto lateral, descarga ignición. fuentes corte plataforma baja posición otras pipas puros, cigarrillos, todos Apague descarga tolva instalada estar debe Siempre explosivos. INSTALADOS. CÉSPED...
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SEÑALIZACIÓN PALABRAS parte gran dependen demás seguridad personales. lesiones ocasionar pueden seguirse, reemplazo. manuales solicite cuando Scag producto máquina cerca seguras prácticas seguir completos serie número modelo Indique deben recordatorio (PRECAUCIÓN) pedido. hacer para contacto formulario mediante “CAUTION”...
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481109 OPERADOR MANUAL anularla. puede garantía período SCAG APROBADOS CONDUCCIÓN durante motor realizado autorizado trabajo DISPOSITIVOS SÓLO Cualquier motor. fabricante autorizado servicio CAÍDA RIESGO local agente encontrar Scag distribuidor ADVERTENCIA contactar importante limitada, garantía período durante motor servicio Para general.
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posterior cubierta ..........Dentro garantía Declaración 40-41 ................repuesto Calcomanías HP)......Kawasaki cables mazo Adaptador .......... Honda cables mazo Adaptador ................mango cables Mazo ..........motor plataforma cables Mazo .................. Peerless Transmisión ................instrumentos Tablero 34-35 ..................mango Conjunto ......................Notas 30-31 ..................
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CERTIFICATION TECHNICIAN SUPPORT 18-19 ................técnicas Especificaciones 15-17 corte........condiciones fallas Identificación ............Mantenimiento Lubricación Tabla ................máquina Limpieza ............ motor aire filtro Mantenimiento ............. motor aceite Mantenimiento ..........personalizado corte deflector Ajuste ..................corte Cuchillas ................corte altura Ajuste 10-11 ..............
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serie. número etiqueta aparece completo serie número siempre producto este refiera Cuando A1299999 A1200001 desde serie números SW52A-18KH A1199999 A1100001 desde serie números SW52A-18HN A1099999 A1000001 desde serie números SW52A-17KA A0899999 A0800001 desde serie números SW48A-17KA A0699999 A0600001 desde serie números SW48A-15KH A0599999...