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WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Read this manual completely as well as other manuals that came with your mower. • ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED OPERATION. • DO NOT operate on steep slopes. •...
Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION ...................1 1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................1 1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE ...........................1 1.3 SERvICING THE ENGINE AND DRIvE TRAIN COMPONENTS ..............1 1.4 SYMBOLS ..............................2 SECTION 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION ..................3 2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................3 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS ............................3 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ....................3 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ........................4...
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Table of Contents SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ....................18 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ......................18 6.2 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT .........................18 6.3 STEERING CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENTS ..................18 6.4 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ........................19 6.5 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS ................19 6.6 CUTTER DECK BELT ADJUSTMENTS ....................19 6.7 BELT ALIGNMENT .............................20 6.8 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT ........................20 6.9 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ......................23...
Scag service parts. All information is based upon product information available - IMPORTANT - at the time of approval for printing. Scag Power Equipment The replacement of any part on this product reserves the right to make changes at any time without by other than the manufacturer's authorized notice and without incurring any obligation.
Section 1 SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 48071S On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop Falling Hazard Thrown Object Hazard Fast Slow Continuously Variable - Linear Cutting Element - Basic Symbol Pinch Point Cutting Element - Engage 481039S Hour meter/Elapsed Operating Hours Cutting Element - Disengage...
Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION DANGER Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and could result in high probability of death or irreparable injury...
Section 2 If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.), or Spanish, it is the owner's responsibility to explain open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and this material to them. fuel container. Use only approved containers. DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing.
Section 2 WARNING DANGER DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged DO NOT run the engine inside a building or discharge chute. Use a stick or other device to a confined area without proper ventilation. remove clogged material after the engine has Exhaust fumes are hazardous and contain stopped running and the blades have stopped carbon monoxide which can cause brain injury...
Section 2 Remove spark plug wire before making any repairs. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to ensure the machine is in safe working condition. Check blade mounting bolts frequently to be sure they are tight. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE General Type ....................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Brand ..................................Kawasaki Horsepower: (Scag Model SWZ36A-16KAI) ................. 16 HP (Spec. # FH480V-BS24-R) (Scag Model SWZ36A-17KAI, SWZ48V-17KAI, SWZ52V-17KAI) ......17 HP (Spec.# FH541V-BS38-R) (Scag Model SWZ52V-19KAI, SWZ-19KAI) .............19 HP (Spec.# FH580V-BS34-R) (Scag Model SWZ-21KAE) ..................21 HP (Spec. # FH641V-GS06-R) Cylinders ........................2 with Cast-Iron Sleeves - Kawasaki Governor ..........Mechanical Type with Variable Speed Control Set At 3600 RPM (+/- 100 RPM) Idle Speed:...
Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage CAUTION and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck drive. Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1).
Section 4 Speed Control Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to select STARTING THE ENGINE the forward speed. Neutral Latch (Figure 4-1). Used to secure the belt CAUTION drive system in neutral. Apply neutral latches when parking the machine. Operator Pressence Control (Figure 4-1) DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS.
Section 4 FORWARD TRAvEL - NOTE - The mower may not travel straight in reverse. To travel forward with the mower, release the parking brake, select the desired speed using the speed control lever, pull To steer left while traveling in reverse, pull upward on the steering control levers upward, release the neutral latch left steering control lever.
Section 4 Keep the entire mower clean to inhibit serious heat HILLSIDE OPERATION damage to the engine or hydraulic oil circuit. Check the drive belts for proper alignment and any signs of wear. Correct and adjust if necessary. WARNING DANGER DO NOT operate on steep slopes.
Section 4 4.11 MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cut grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass STOPPED for best appearance). Mow frequently. Keep mower and discharge chute clean. To “free-wheel”...
Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CONDITION CAUSE CURE STRINGERS - OCCASIONAL Low engine RPM Run engine at full 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...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE U N E v E N C U T O N F L AT Lift worn from blade Replace blade GROUND - WAvY HIGH-LOW APPEARANCE, SCALLOPED Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge toward ground CUT, OR ROUGH CONTOUR Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE SCALPING - BLADES HITTING Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressures DIRT OR CUTTING vERY CLOSE TO THE GROUND Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions May need to reduce ground speed, raise Cutting too low cutting height, change direction of cut, and/or change pitch and level...
Section 6 ADJUSTMENTS PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Adjust the parking brake so that when the brake hand lever is against the stop on the handle bar, the brake levers on the brake shaft weldment are against the stops on the engine deck. CAUTION Figure 6-1.
Section 6 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT -NOTE- Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure that the tire pressures are correct and the neutral adjustment and the steering control rod adjustment have been completed. Figure 6-3. Tracking Adjustment With the machine on a flat level surface, start the engine, release the parking brake and place the THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE speed control lever into the speed that will most...
Section 6 -NOTE- Due to many cutting conditions that exist, it is difficult to suggest a cutter deck setting that will work for every lawn. Due to initial belt stretch and to prevent the belt There are two adjustments that can be made to the cutter from slipping, check this adjustment after the first deck, pitch and height.
Section 6 CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum Adjusting the blade height can be done by moving any number airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of of the five smaller 1/4" spacers on the blade mounting bolts grass.
Section 6 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT NUTS The electric clutch serves two functions in the operation of the mower. In addition to starting and stopping the power flow to the cutter blades, the clutch also acts as a brake to assist in stopping blade rotation when the PTO is switched off or the operator presence circuit is interrupted.
Section 7 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERvICE INTERvALS HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN 100 200 500 (FIRST 10) Check all hardware for tightness C h e c k a l l b e l t s f o r p r o p e r See paragraph 7.6 alignment Check engine oil level...
Section 7 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM A. CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEvEL The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 8 Filter Head Hydraulic Oil hours of operation. Thereafter, check the oil after every 200 hours of machine operation or monthly, whichever Drain Cap occurs first.
Section 7 Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other ENGINE OIL sources of ignition. Use only an approved gasoline container. A. CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEvEL Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours engine running.
Section 7 ENGINE AIR CLEANER WARNING A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR CLEANER ELEMENT Electric storage battery fluid contains sulfuric acid which is POISON and can cause SEvERE For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates CHEMICAL BURNS. Avoid contact of fluid with the air cleaner service periods.
Section 7 Charging rates between 3 and 50 amperes are satisfactory - NOTE - if excessive gassing or spewing of electrolyte does not Keep the blades sharp. Cutting with dull blades not occur or the battery does not feel excessively hot (over only yields a poor mowing job, but slows the cutting 125°F).
Section 7 TIRES C. BLADE REPLACEMENT Check the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operation WARNING or daily. Caster Wheels Flat-Free Drive Wheels 12 PSI Always wear proper hand and eye protection when working with cutter blades. Remove the ignition key before replacing the blades. Remove the belt cover.
Section 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST SCAG APPROvED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES. Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine. Scag approved attachments and accessories: • Mulch Plate (p/n 9258, 9286, 9287) •...
Section 8 WIRE HARNESSES ENGINE DECK BLADE CLUTCH WIRE HARNESS PART NO. 483075 NEUTRAL KOHLER INTERLOCK GROUND (15 HP) WHITE KAWASAKI BLACK W/RED STRIPE (15 HP, 16 HP & 17 HP) BLACK BLACK BLUE WHITE WHITE YELLOW WIRE HARNESS ADAPTER - ENGINE INSTRUMENT SW08WH483075 PANEL HARNESS...
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Section 8 WIRE HARNESSES ENGINE DECK WIRING HARNESS KAWASAKI ELECTRIC START PART NUMBER: 483076 ENGINE GROUND TRANSMISSION TO ENGINE WHITE BLACK W/RED STRIPE BLK W/RED STRIPE GREEN BLACK BLUE BLACK WHITE WHITE YELLOW ELECTRIC CLUTCH RED W/YEL STRIPE INSTRUMENT CONNECTOR STARTER SOLENOID SOLENOID...
Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED 483405 WARNING ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS SPINNING BLADES * Keep hands, feet & clothing clear * Keep all guards in place KEEP CLEAR * Shut off engine &...
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Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 481423 FAST SPEED CONTROL SLOW NEUTRAL 482297 481124 Hea vy- Duty Comm e rcial 481971...
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Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES Ref. Part No. Description 483405 Decal, Discharge Chute 48314 Decal, Scag Logo 483407 Decal, Danger-Spinning Blades 483406 Decal, Warning-Rotating Blades 483044 Decal, Patents 48404 Decal, Metalcraft - Made in USA 483441 Decal, Instrument Panel - Rear 483404 Decal, Sulky Attachment 483402...
Cutter decks are warranted against cracking for a period of three (3) years. (Parts and labor 1st and 2nd year; Parts only 3rd year.) The repair or replacement of the cutter deck will be at the option of Scag Power Equipment. We reserve the right to request components for evaluation.
(Piezas y mano de obra) (La garantía de dos años no incluye las conexiones, mangueras, las correas de transmisión). La reparación o el reemplazo de la bomba hidráulica o el motor hidráulico estarán sujetos a discreción de Scag Power Equipment.