Page 2 - WARNING; FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT; Keep all shields in place, especially the grass discharge chute.; REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR!
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. • DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the • cutter deck down). If the machine can back u...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; GENERAL INFORMATION
I R Table of Contents Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION 1 - ...................................................................................1 1.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................
Page 4 - II; ADJUSTMENTS
II R Table of Contents ADJUSTMENTS SECTION 6 - .................................................................................................22 6.1 PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................ 226.2 TRAvEL AD...
Page 5 - Section 1; INTRODUCTION; Mower Serial Number Plate Location; DIRECTION REFERENCE
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...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL
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...
Page 7 - Section 2; This symbol means; DANGER; BEFORE OPERATION; NEVER allow children to operate this riding mower.; SAFETY INFORMATION
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...
Page 8 - OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS
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...
Page 10 - Foldable Roll-over Protection System; RoPS Hinge; ROLL-OvER PROTECTION SYSTEM; Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
6 R Section 2 Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins 1. and remove the two (2) lock pins. See Figure 2-2. Lower the roll bar to the down position. 2. To raise the roll bar, lift the bar to the upright 3. position. Install the two (2) ...
Page 11 - Check the full length of the seat belt webbing for; Seat Belt Inspection; Use only a full width ramp.
7 R Section 2 WARNING Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or loss of life. Check the full length of the seat belt webbing for 1. cuts, wear, fraying, dirt and stiffness. See Figure 2-3. Check the seat belt webbing in areas exposed to 2. ultra violet rays f...
Page 12 - MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS &; USING A SPARk ARRESTOR
8 R Section 2 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & 2.6 STORAGE Never make adjustments to the machine with the 1. engine running unless specifically instructed to do so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking 2. brak...
Page 13 - SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS; Molded in Fuel Tank; FORWARD; INSTALL BELT COvER BEFORE; W ARN IN G
9 R Section 2 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 2.9 483407 483402 481568 483397 483406 482709 2011 STC &STWC Safety Decals 483444 483300 483633 483425 Molded in Fuel Tank FORWARD REvERSE F R WARNING INSTALL BELT COvER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL ! W ARN IN G 483444 START / DRIV...
Page 14 - Section 3; SPECIFICATIONS; ENGINE; PTO Switch, Fuses and Safety Start Module; TRACTOR; with Individual Control to Each Wheel with Gas Spring Dampers
10 R Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE 3.1 General Type ................................................................................................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial GasolineBrand ..........................................................................................................
Page 15 - CUTTER DECk; Connected to the Cutter Deck through a Belt.; HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
11 R Section 3 Tire Pressure: Front Caster....................................................................................................................................................... 25 PSIDrive .................................................................................................
Page 16 - Section 4; CAUTION; CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT; The ignition switch; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Used to engage; Controls and Instruments
12 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...
Page 17 - Dump Valve Control; SAFETY INTERLOCk SYSTEM; INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES; FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS
13 R Section 4 Fuse Holders (Figure 4-1). 6. Two 20-amp fuses protect the mower’s electrical system. To replace fuses, pull fuse out of the socket and install a new fuse. Left Steering Control (Figure 4-1). 7. Used to control the mower's left wheel when traveling forward or reverse. Right Steering C...
Page 18 - STARTING THE ENGINE; GROUND TRAvEL AND STEERING; FORWARD TRAvEL
14 R Section 4 STARTING THE ENGINE 4.4 CAUTION DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting fluids in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition that could result in engine damag e and/or personal injury. Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located behind the...
Page 19 - REvERSE TRAvEL; ENGAGING THE DECk DRIvE (CUTTER; Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to; Cutter engage Switch
15 R Section 4 REvERSE TRAvEL CAUTION Disengage power to the mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after observation of the entire area behind the mower. CAUTION Before backing up, observe the rear for persons and obstructions. Clear the area before...
Page 20 - HILLSIDE OPERATION; PARkING THE MOWER; REMOvING CLOGGED MATERIAL; ROTATING BLADES
16 R Section 4 HILLSIDE OPERATION 4.7 WARNING DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down). If the machine can back up the slope without the wheels slipping, reduce speed and use extreme caution. Under no circumstances should the machine be oper...
Page 21 - MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE; RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING; ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT; Adjusting Cutting Height
17 R Section 4 MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE 4.11 STOPPED To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the engine running, rotate the dump valve levers counter-clockwise. See Figure 4-4. Disengage the parking brake and move the mower by hand. When the machine is in the desired position, engage the pa...
Page 22 - Deck Release Lever; TOWING (OPTIONAL HITCH
18 R Section 4 Insert the lanyard pin into the cutting height index at 3. the desired cutting height. Push forward on the deck lift foot lever, hold in place and pull back on the deck release lever. See Figure 4-6. Slowly release the foot pedal. A deck height decal is located on the cutting height i...
Page 23 - Section 5; CONDITION; TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS
19 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...
Page 26 - Section 6; PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT; Brake Adjustment; Brake Rod Adjustment; TRAvEL ADJUSTMENTS
22 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...
Page 27 - NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT; Steering Control Rod Adjustment; TRACkING ADJUSTMENT
23 R Section 6 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT Be sure the dump valve levers are in the run position 1. and the steering control levers are in the neutral lock position. With an operator in the seat, start the engine and 2. disengage the parking brake. Run the engine at full operating speed and check if 3. the m...
Page 28 - THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOkE; BELT ALIGNMENT; CUTTER DECk LEvEL; On the front LH side of the cutter deck locate the
24 R Section 6 A. Stop the machine and place the steering control levers in the neutral position. Loosen the lock nuts securing the ball joints at each end of the RH steering control rod. Rotate the control rod to lengthen the rod and tighten the lock nuts. This will cause the control rod to stroke ...
Page 29 - CUTTER DECk PITCH; Loosen the jam nut on both adjusting rods. See; Cutter Deck Level Adjustment; CUTTER DECk HEIGHT; Place the cutter deck in the transport position.; Cutter Deck Height Adjustment
25 R Section 6 CUTTER DECk PITCH The pitch of the cutter deck should be equal between the front and rear of the cutter deck for proper cutting performance. To check for proper deck pitch, be sure that the mower is on a flat, level surface and the tires are properly inflated. Check the distance from ...
Page 30 - CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT
26 R Section 6 Check the cutter deck cutting height by placing the 3. lanyard pin in the 3" position on the cutting height index. Release the deck from the transport position and allow the deck to move to the 3" cutting height position. Check the measurement from the floor to the 4. cutter b...
Page 31 - ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT; Clutch Air Gap Adjustment; Clutch Air Gap Adjustment
27 R Section 6 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT 6.8 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 ope...
Page 32 - Section 7; MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERvICE INTERvALS; HOURS; MAINTENANCE
28 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 C h e c k a l l b e l t s f o r p r o p e r alignment See paragraph 7.8 X Check hyd...
Page 33 - LUBRICATION
29 R Section 7 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERvICE INTERvALS (CONT'D) HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAk-IN (FIRST 10) 8 40 100 200 500 X Apply grease to fittings See paragraph 7.2 X Check hardware for tightness X Change engine oil filter See paragraph 7.4 X Check hydraulic oil level See paragraph 7...
Page 34 - Lubrication Fitting Points
30 R Section 7 GREASE FITTING LUBRICATIONLubricant Interval Lithium MP White Grease 2125(40 Hours/Weekly) Chassis Grease(100 Hours/Bi-monthly) Chassis Grease(200 Hours/Monthly) Chassis Grease(500 Hours/Yearly) 3 5 4 2 1 8 6 3 5 7 2 4 6 1 Lubrication Fitting Points Figure 7-1.
Page 35 - Hydraulic oil Filter and Drain Plug; A. CHECkING HYDRAULIC OIL LEvEL; Hydraulic oil Reservoir; B. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL
31 R Section 7 - IMPoRtANt - The hydraulic oil should be changed if you notice the presence of water or a rancid odor to the hydraulic oil. Park the mower on a level surface and stop the 1. engine. Place a suitable container under the hydraulic oil 2. filter. Tilt the seat forward. Remove the fill c...
Page 36 - A. CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL; ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM; A. FILLING THE FUEL TANK; Remove the oil filter element and properly discard it.; and Filter Locations; and Filter Locations
32 R Section 7 A. CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this mower. B. CHANGING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL After the first 20 hours of operation, change the engine cr...
Page 37 - ENGINE AIR CLEANER
33 R Section 7 FUEL LEVEL FILLER NECK INSERT C.A.R.B. / EPA Phase 3 Fuel Level Figure 7-6. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other 1. sources o...
Page 38 - BATTERY; BATTERY ELECTROLYTE FIRST AID; A. CHARGING THE BATTERY; The booster battery must be a 12 volt type. If a
34 R Section 7 BATTERY 7.7 WARNING Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases. To avoid personal injury when checking, testing or charging batteries, DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries. keep arcs, sparks and flames away from batteries. Provide proper ventilation and wear safe...
Page 39 - DRIvE BELTS; Blade Sharpening
35 R Section 7 DRIvE BELTS 7.8 All drive belts are spring-loaded and self-tensioning, however after the first 2, 4, 8 and 10 hours of operation, the belts should be checked for proper alignment and wear. Thereafter, check the belts after every 40 hours of operation or weekly, whichever occurs first....
Page 40 - Blade Replacement; TIRES
36 R Section 7 Secure the cutter blades to prevent them from 3. rotating, (use the optional Blade Buddy tool P/N 9212, to assist in securing the cutter blades), remove the nut from the blade attaching bolt. Remove the cutter blade, bolt and spacer from the spindle shaft. See Figure 7-8. - Note - The...
Page 41 - Section 8; SCAG APPROvED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES.; Scag approved attachments and accessories:; ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
37 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: GC-STC-V, GC-STWC-61V (p/n 9057, p/n 9058) • GC-STC-CSV, GC-STWC-CS...
Page 52 - STC SUSPENSION SEAT
48 R Section 8 Ref. No. Part No. Description 12345 67 8910 11 121314 929204001-17804040-11483594482950482945482946482940482943482948482942482952482944482948482941 04001-1243572483440 Suspension Seat Assembly w/seat beltBolt, Hex Head 7/16-20 x 1”Flatwasher, 7/16-.500 x 1.25 x .083Retractable Seat Be...
Page 53 - STC SOFT RIDE SEAT USED ON
49 R Section 8 Ref. No. Part No. Description 12345 6 789 48338604001-17804040-11483412482618482616482617482616482938482939482937 Seat AssemblyBolt, Hex Head 7/16-20 x 1"Flatwasher, 7/16-.500 x 1.25 x .083Retractable Seat BeltArmrest, RHCover, ArmrestArmrest, LHCover, ArmrestCover, BackrestCover,...
Page 57 - ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS
53 R Section 8 Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 23 45 678 9 1011 121314151617 4842984842284842254842264842274237704241074103104019-0448430448430548430604003-2304104-0148328848326648420942413342355504001-3204011-0704001-1104019-0304001-1904011-12483280-0104003-3104019-03424415 Engine, Kawasaki FS651V,...
Page 64 - TO
60 R Section 8 STC FUEL SYSTEM - EPA PHASE 2 (models produced prior to 1/1/2011) M L TO ENGINE M L STC 2011 FS EPA PHASE 2 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 11 12 13
Page 67 - STC FUEL SYSTEM - EPA PHASE 3
63 R Section 8 Ref.No. Part No. Description 1 484286 Fuel Cap w/ Tethered 2 484279-01 Tube, Fuel Tank Insert 3 462296 Fuel Tank RH (incl. #7 & #8) 4 04030-03 Lockwasher, 5/16" Spring 5 04001-08 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4" 6 04040-15 Flatwasher, 5/16-.375 x .875 x .083 7 482571 Tank Bus...
Page 72 - Overhaul Seal Kit
68 R Section 8 BDP-10A HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY Overhaul Seal Kit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 28 24 30 26 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 20 21 18 17 16 19 27 29 25 30 24 PORT "A"SIDE PORT "B"SIDE
Page 74 - Commercial
70 R Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 1 2 5 8 6 4 9 12 7 48404 STC 2011 RDP1 WARNING INSTALL BELT COvER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483402 482100 FORWARD REvERSE F R Heavy-Duty Commercial 481971 10 11 13 18 483838 WARNING 483900 19
Page 78 - LIMITED WARRANTY - COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT
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...
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