SCAG SVR61V-29FX - Manuals

1 R Section 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Your mower was built to the highest standards in the industr y. However, the prolonged life and maximum efficiency of your mower depends on you following the operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in this manual. If additional information or service is need...

2 R Section 1 SYMBOLS 1.4 SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake 48071S Spinning Blade On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop Oil Falling Hazard Thrown Object Hazard Fast Slow Continuously Variable - Linear Cutting Element - Basic Symbol 481039S Pinch Point Cutting...

3 R Section 2 INTRODUCTION 2.1 Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injur y or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the op...

4 R Section 2 DO NOT allow children to ride or play on the 3. machine, it is not a toy. Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be 4. picked up and thrown by the cutter blades. DO NOT carry passengers. 5. DO NOT operate the machine under the influence of 6. alcohol or drugs. If the operator...

5 R Section 2 Start the engine with the operator in the operating 6. position, cutter blades are disengaged, parking brake is engaged, and the neutral lever is in neutral. If the mower discharge ever plugs, shut off the 7. engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all movement to stop before rem...

6 R Section 2 Tie the mower down securely using the tie down 21. points located on the front and rear of the machine. See Figure 2-2 and 2-3. Secure using straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps must be directed down and outward from machine. TIE DOWNPOINT TIE DOWNPOINT Front Tie...

7 R Section 2 USING A SPARk ARRESTOR 2.6 The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark arrestor muffler. It is in violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on or near any forest covered, brush covered or grass covered land unless the exhaust sy...

8 R Section 2 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 2.8 483407 483402 484281 483406 2009 SVR Safety Decals Molded in Fuel Tank 484075 WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire a...

9 R Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE 3.1 General Type ................................................................................................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial GasolineBrand ...........................................................................................................

10 R Section 3 CUTTER DECk 3.4 Type ......................................................................................................................Out-Front design with anti-scalp rollersConstruction ...................................... 10-Gauge Deck Top with 10-Gauge Spindle Support, 7-Gau...

11 R Section 4 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. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT 4.1 IDENTIFICATION Before operating the mower, familiarize yourself with all mower and e...

12 R Section 4 Left Steering Control (Figure 4-1). 6. Used to control the mower's left wheel when traveling forward or reverse. See Section 4.5 for further details regarding the mower's travel controls. Right Steering Control (Figure 4-1). 7. Used to control the mower's right wheel when traveling fo...

13 R Section 4 GROUND TRAvEL AND STEERING 4.5 - IMPORTANT - If you are not familiar with the operation of a machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic transmissions, the steering and ground speed operations should be learned and practiced in an open area, away from buildings, fences, or obstruct...

14 R Section 4 PUSH FOR FORWARD PULL BACK FOR REVERSE “N” FOR NEUTRAL LOCK“D” FOR DRIVE NEUTRAL Forward / Reverse Controls Figure 4-2. WHILE TRAVELING FORWARD,PULL BACK ON RIGHT STEERING CONTROL TO STEER RIGHT WHILE TRAVELING FORWARD, PULL BACK ON LEFT STEERING CONTROL TO STEER LEFT Steering Control...

15 R Section 4 To disengage the deck drive, push the switch in to 3. the disengage position. Always operate the engine at full throttle to properly 4. maintain cutting speed. If the engine starts to lug down, reduce the forward speed and allow the engine to operate at maximum RPM. HILLSIDE OPERATION...

16 R Section 4 If the discharge chute becomes clogged, shut off 1. the engine and remove the ignition key. Using a stick or similar item, dislodge the clogged material. Then resume normal mowing. MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE 4.11 STOPPED To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the engine runnin...

17 R Section 5 CONDITION CAUSE CURE STRINGERS - OCCASIONAL BLADES OF UNCUT GRASS Width of Deck SGB020 Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPM 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 plugg...

20 R Section 6 PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT 6.1 WARNING DO NOT operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could result. The parking brake linkage should be adjusted whenever the parking brake lever is placed in the “ENGAGE” position and the parking brake will allow th...

21 R Section 6 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT -NOTE- Neutral has been set by your Scag dealer at the time of set up and normally does not need to be adjusted. If, however, you find that the neutral has come out of adjustment, follow the procedure below. Be sure the dump valves are in the run position and 1. the...

22 R Section 6 -NOTE- Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure that the caster wheels turn freely and that the tire pressure in the drive wheels is correct. If the tire pressure is not correct, the machine will pull to the side with the lower pressure. If at full speed the mower pulls right, ...

23 R Section 6 CUTTER DECk LEvEL The cutter deck should be level from side-to-side for proper cutting performance. To check for level, be sure that the mower is on a flat, level surface, the tires are properly inflated and the cutter deck is set at the most common cutting height that you will use. O...

24 R Section 6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENT BOLT CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENT BOLT Cutter Deck Pitch Adjustment Figure 6-5. CUTTER DECk HEIGHT The cutter deck height adjustment is made to ensure that the cutter deck is cutting at the height indicated on the cutting height index gauge. To check for proper deck h...

25 R Section 6 Rotate the cutter blade on the right side of the cutter 6. deck. Position the cutter blade so it is facing "front to back" on the machine. Check the measurement from the floor to the cutter 7. blade tip at the front and rear of the right side blade. If the measurement is not a...

27 R Section 6 ADJUSTMENT NUTS ADJUSTMENT NUTS Clutch Air Gap Adjustment Figure 6-10. This adjustment should be done ever y 500 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first. In cases where the machine is heavily used, airgap settings should be checked more often. If the air gap is too narro...

28 R Section 6 Additional weight can be added to the front of the machine if needed. See Figure 6-11. Remove the front belt from the machine. 1. Remove the mounting hardware securing the 2. weight(s) to the front of the machine. Add the desired weight to the machine and secure 3. using the recommend...

30 R Section 7 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERvICE INTERvALS 7.1 HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAk-IN (FIRST 10) 8 20 40 100 200 500 X Check all hardware for tightness X Check hydraulic oil level See paragraph 7.3 X Check belts for proper alignment See paragraph 6.5 X Check hydraulic hoses for leak...

31 R Section 7 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERvICE INTERvALS (CONT'D) HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAk-IN (FIRST 10) 8 40 100 200 500 X Check hardware for tightness X Apply grease to fittings See paragraph 7.2 X Check hydraulic oil level See paragraph 7.3 X Change engine oil See paragraph 7.4 X Ch...

33 R Section 7 B. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL The hydraulic oil should be changed after every 500 hours or annually, whichever occurs first. The oil should also be changed if the color of the fluid has become black or milky. A black color and/or a rancid odor usually indicates possible overheating of the...

34 R Section 7 B. CHANGING ENGINE CRANkCASE OIL After the first 20 hours of operation, change the engine crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafter, change the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of operation or monthly, whichever occurs first. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual ...

35 R Section 7 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 7.5 DANGER To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and refueling. A. FILLING THE FUEL TANk Fill the fuel tank at the beginning of each operating day. For EPA Phase 2 (produced prior to 1/1/2011) models, fill to within on...

36 R Section 7 ENGINE FUEL FILTER Fuel Filter Figure 7-6. ENGINE AIR CLEANER 7.6 A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR CLEANER ELEMENT For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates the air cleaner service periods. Inspect and clean the air cleaner element after every 100 hours of operation or m...

37 R Section 7 A. CHARGING THE BATTERY Refer to the batter y charger’s manual for specific instructions. Under normal conditions the engine’s alternator will have no problem keeping a charge on the battery. If the battery has been completely discharged for a long period of time, the alternator may n...

38 R Section 7 SGB033 Angle Blade Back Do Not Cut In X Must NOT Exceed 1/3 Blade Width X 30 Blade Sharpening Figure 7-7. Check the balance of the blade. If the blades are out 2. of balance, vibration and premature wear can occur. See your authorized Scag dealer for blade balancing or special tools, ...

39 R Section 7 BODY AND DECk 7.10 CAUTION Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it is hot. Do not wash the engine; use compressed air. After each use, wash the mower and cutter deck. 1. Use cold water and automotive cleaners. Do not use pressure cleaners. Do not spray electrical components....

41 R Section 8 SCAG APPROvED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES. 8.1 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 9288) • Hurricane Mulch (p/n 9285) • GC-4D (p/n 90...

58 R Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Heavy-Duty Commercial 481971 __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________

LIMITED WARRANTY - COMMERCIAL EqUIPMENT Any part of the Scag commercial mower manufactured by Scag Power Equipment and found, in the reasonable judgment of Scag, to be defective in materials or workmanship, will be repaired or replaced by an Authorized Scag Service Dealer without charge for parts an...