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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 General Safety Instructions ................. 1 Signal Words ....................1 Symbols ....................... 2-3 Before Operating ..................4 While Operating ................... 4 Maintenance and Storage ................5 Initial Run-In Procedures ................6 Mower Operation ..................
We encourage you to contact your dealer for repairs. following signal words to attract your attention to safety All Scag dealers are informed of the latest methods to messages found on the decals and throughout this service this equipment and provide prompt and efficient 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 Fast Slow Cutting element - Basic symbol Continuously variable - Linear Pinch Point Cutting element - Engage 481039S Hourmeter/elapsed operating hours Cutting element - Disengage Keep bystanders away Read operator's manual...
Scag optional grass catcher or mulching plate are properly installed. If the dis- 8. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline, with a charge area should plug, shut the engine off and wait minimum octane rating of 87.
9. Always park the mower and/or start the engine on a 15. Use only Scag approved attachments and accessories. level surface. Scag Approved Attachments: GC-F4 10. If the cutting blades should strike a solid object or GC-4D the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally,...
8. Allow the engine to cool before storing the mower in MOWER OPERATION any enclosure such as a garage or storage shed. 1. Read and understand the safety instructions Make sure the fuel tank is empty if the machine is to before attempting to operate this machine.
END OF L-SHAPED -NOTE- BRACKET BELT When PTO is engaged or (possibly) disengaged, "J" BOLT a squealing sound from the underside of the machine is normal. It is caused by the electric clutch plates meshing as the cutter blades come up to speed.
TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS Adjust the transmission drive belt so that there is about a Due to the many cutting conditions that exist, it is difficult 3/16" deflection with 10 lbs. of pressure. Adjust by to suggest a cutter deck setting that will work for every loosening idler pulley mounting bolt and sliding the idler lawn.
If blades are out of balance, vibra- tion and premature wear of spindle assembly can X Must NOT Exceed occur. See your authorized Scag dealer for 1/3 Blade Width SGB033 blade balancing or special tools if you choose to balance your own blades.
Custom-Cut Baffle Adjustment 2. Move the Custom-Cut Baffle to desired position. The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of (See Figures 10 through 12 for position) grass. The Custom-Cut Baffle can be raised or lowered to precisely tailor the deck's performance for the type of 3.
Chassis grease Grease transmission couplers Chassis grease Grease idler bracket LH & RH Chassis grease Check all hardware for proper tightness More often if needed 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...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CON'T) DRIVE SYSTEM Type: Belt drive with twin power belts for increased friction to pulley surface. Transmissions: Peerless 5-speed transmission, Model #700-070A. Steering/Travel Control: Clutch/brake fingertip steering, key lock switch. (EZ Grip design allows minimum hand force to operate controls.) Brakes: 6"...
482284 CHOKE FAST SLOW 481122 48314 32" - 48315 36" - 482297 48" - 481953 52" - 481954 482286 482816 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DECK MOUNTING HOLE POSITION 48404 NUMBER OF CASTER SPACERS (BELOW SUPPORT) 48404 NUMBER OF SPACERS ABOVE CUTTER BLADES 1-7/8 2-3/8 2-1/8...
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INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE 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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corte corte plataforma plataforma Ancho Ancho corte trayectorias entre cortar césped pase cada traslape Aumente pasadas entre 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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personalizado personalizado corte Deflector Figura corte deflector 4" Posición Figura 2004 TOPE PLANA ELÁSTICA TUERCA ARANDELA Setting 4" 2004 MONTAJE MONTAJE TORNILLERÍA 4" AJUSTE TORNILLERÍA PARA AGUJEROS CARRO PERNO INFERIOR CONJUNTO personalizado corte deflector 3-1/2" 11.Posición Figura Figura (Vea corte. plataforma personalizado TOPE...
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Afiliado Figura cuchillas balancear prefiere especiales herramientas cuchilla balancear para SGB033 cuchilla ancho Scag autorizado distribuidor Consulte exceder debe eje. conjunto prematuro desgaste vibración producirse puede desbalanceadas, están cuchillas cuchilla. balance Revise cuchilla. quemar puede esmeriladora, corte lima.
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corte altura Ajuste Figura SC405G CORTE PLATAFORMA ALTURA AJUSTE libremente. moverse debe máquina neutral, posición bloqueadas están dirección palancas Cuando asas. 1/2") 1/4" hacia firmemente tiren dirección palancas ALTO CORTE hasta apliquen frenos modo dirección freno varillas Ajuste dirección 3/4") 1/2"...
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corte plataforma Correas Figura Figura (Vea CUCHILLA CORREA tipo perno tuerca aflojando apretando SC402G TENSIÓN AQUÍ VERIFIQUE tensión Ajuste presión. libras 1/2" mueva misma modo correa Ajuste DESCARGA misma. para tensión medidor usando corte ÁREA plataforma transmisión correa Ajuste correa. cubierta Retire CORTE...
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lubricadas. sido hayan conexiones 390S0138 todas asegurarse para preventiva revisión DESCONECTAR PARA ABAJO HACIA PRESIONE sólo Esto fábrica. aplicó lubricante ACCIONAR PARA ARRIBA HACIA TIRE conexiones. todas lubricante Aplique (OFF) apagado está accionamiento interruptor neutral está máquina arrancar cigüeñal girar debe motor encendido.
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481109 OPERADOR MANUAL SCAG APROBADOS CONDUCCIÓN revisar antes apagado estar debe motor DISPOSITIVOS SÓLO CAÍDA RIESGO tacómetro. motor velocidad ADVERTENCIA máxima verifique autorizado distribuidor haga precisión, seguridad asegurarse Para persona. alguna acerque cuando controlador. ajustes cambio...
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Llene área instalados. correctamente estén propiedad. personas otras mismos, Scag paja mezcla placa opcional césped ellos ocurran heridas accidentes recogedor cuando excepto lateral, descarga responsable evitar puede propietario/usuario corte...
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(PRECAUCIÓN) parte gran dependen demás seguridad “CAUTION” señalización palabra originales. SCAG accesorios repuesto PRECAUCIÓN: piezas compre siempre seguridad, desempeño óptimo asegurar Para autorizado. Scag distribuidor contacte técnica, asistencia necesita importante reparación...
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CERTIFICATION TECHNICIAN SUPPORT 15-16 ................técnicas Especificaciones 12-14 corte........condiciones fallas Identificación ............Mantenimiento Lubricación Tabla ..........personalizado corte deflector Ajuste ..................corte Cuchillas ................corte altura Ajuste ..............corte plataforma Ajustes ................motriz control Ajustes ................transmisión Correa ..........corte plataforma correa...
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