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MODEL STHM 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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This manual covers the operating instructions and illustrated parts list for: STHM-23CV with a serial number of B3600001 to B3699999 SM-61V with a serial number of B3700001 to B3799999...
TABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL STHM SUBJECT PAGE Introduction ....................1 General Safety Instructions ................1 Signal Words ....................1 Symbols ....................... 2-3 Before Operating ..................4 While Operating ................... 5-6 Maintenance and Storage ................6-7 Initial Run-In Procedures ................7 Mower Operation ..................
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!".
ISO Symbols CE Mark SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 48071S On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop Thown Object Hazard Falling Hazard WARNING FALLING HAZARD USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481109...
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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 Thown Object Hazard Keep Bystanders Away...
Attachments and accessories manufactured by there is an open flame , spark or pilot light such as companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not on a water heater or other appliances. approved for use on this machine. Scag approved attachments and accessories: F.
WHILE OPERATING 10. Keep hands and feet away from cutting units. 11. Shut the engine off and wait until the blades come 1. Start the engine when the cutter blades are disen- to a complete stop before removing the grass gaged, the parking brake is on and the right foot catcher container.
7. Be sure the machine is in safe operating condition by 18. Before leaving the operator’s position or leaving keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check the the mower unattended, move the right foot pedal blade mounting bolts and nuts frequently to be sure into the neutral position, apply the parking brake, they are tightened.
WARNING: Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. Keep body and hands away from pinholes or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. If you need service on your hydraulic system, please see your authorized Scag dealer. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor or gangrene may result.
MOWER OPERATION -NOTE- When the PTO is engaged or (possibly) disen- 1. Read and understand the safety instructions gaged, a squealing sound from the underside of before attempting to operate this machine. the machine is normal. It is caused by the electric clutch plates meshing as the cutter 2.
ADJUSTMENTS PARKING BRAKE Minor brake adjustments can be made by loosening the top nut on both brake cables (see Figure 4). Back the nuts off approximately 1/4". While pulling one cable downward, tighten the bottom nut on the cable until it touches the bottom of the brake cable mount.
If the drive wheels consistently rotate when foot 5. Check the adjustment of the right foot control pedal pedal control is in neutral, go to step 4. for full forward speed. The pedal should rest on the foot plate when the pump is stroked in the full If the drive wheels inconsistently rotate, i.e.
2. To adjust cutter deck drive belt: Adjust the nut so Adjust the tension by tightening or loosening that the belt moves 1/2" with 10 pounds of pres- the nut on the J-bolt. (See Figure 9). sure. (See Figure 7). Deck End Of L-Shaped "J"...
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There are three positions for mounting the cutter deck Adjusting the blade height can be done by moving any (See Figure 11). For cutting in the lowest position, number of the five smaller spacers on the blade mount- mount the cutter deck in the top hole (A). For cutting ing bolts to the top or to the bottom of the spindle shaft.
CUTTER BLADES A. 3" Position - baffle is installed using the top set of holes on the front baffle welded inside the cutter deck. (See Figure 15). The Advantage cutter deck CAUTION: will deliver the best quality-of-cut in very tall, wiry, tough to cut grass.
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3. Move the Custom-Cut Baffle to desired position. (See Figures 15 through 17 for position). 4. Reinstall the mounting hardware as shown. (See Figures 15 though 17). Torque hardware to 39ft.lbs. TOP SET OF HOLES CARRIAGE BOLT FOR 3" SETTING 2004 CCB - 3"...
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE * Lubrication may be required every 8 to 40 hours, depending on climate and environment. Break-In + Compatible Greases: Mobilux #2 found at Mobil Service Stations (1st 10 Hours) Ronex MP found at Exxon Service Stations 8 Hours (Daily) Super Lube MEP #2 &...
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...
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 See your authorized SCAG dealer...
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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...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINES General Type: Heavy duty industrial/commercial Brand: Kohler 23 HP Pro Series (Spec PS-75523) Models: CV23S Horsepower: 23HP @ 3600 RPM Type: 4 cycle gas, twin cylinder, vertical shaft engine Displacement: 23HP = 674 cc Cylinders: 2 cast-iron sleeves Governor: Mechanical type governor with variable speed control set at 3600 rpm (+50 rpm), idle set at 1900 rpm (+100rpm)
CONTROL LINKAGE Ref. Part Number Description 46328 Control Linkage, Bellcrank (Includes 30, 31) 04040-15 Flatwasher, 5/16 (.375 x .875 x .083) 04001-13 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 2-3/4" 04001-19 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1" 04040-05 Flatwasher, 3/8 (.406 x .812 x .065) 43212 Sleeve, Pump Control Link 42658...
RIDER FRAME ASSEMBLY Ref. Part Ref. Part Number Description Number Description 46715 Steering Frame (includes Bshgs and Fittings) 481894 Rim Only 48100-01 Bronze Bushing, 7/8 ID x 1.0 Flanged 48005 Rear Wheel Assy. (includes items 33-36, 37A) 04050-03 Retaining Ring, 7/8 external 481893 Tire Only 04021-10...
REPLACEMENT DECALS & INFORMATION 2, 2a, 2b 10, 11 Ref. Part Ref. Part Number Description Number Description 482289 Decal, Instrument Panel 481971 Decal, Heavy Duty Commercial 481039 Decal, Warning-Belt Cover 48314 Decal, Scag Logo ( Cutter Deck) 48993 Decal, Dump Valve 48968 Decal, Scag Logo (Battery Box Front) 48404...
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(Two year warranty exclude fittings, hoses, drive belts). The repair or replacement of the hydraulic pump or hydraulic motor will be at the option of Scag Power Equipment. This warranty does not cover any mower that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in the Operator’s Manual.