SCAG STT61V-29KB-DF - Manual

1 R Section 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Your mower was built to the highest standards in the i n d u s t r y. H oweve r, t h e p r o l o n g e d l i fe a n d m a x i mu m efficiency of your mower depends on you following the operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in this manual. If additional inf...

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 o r o p e ra t o r e r r o r m ay r e s u l t i n s e r i o u s b o d i l y i n j u r y or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of...

4 R Section 2 If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English 7. or Spanish, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing. Loose clothing, 8. jewelry or long hair could get tangled in moving parts. Do not operate the machine wearing shor...

6 R Section 2 Any or all parts of the Roll-Over Protection System MUST NOT be removed. Failure to adhere to this guideline could result in injury or death. FOLDABLE ROLL-OvER PROTECTION SYSTEM WARNING Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position a n d t h e s e a t b e l t s e c u r e ly f a ...

7 R Section 2 Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two 2. (2) lock pins. See Figure 2-2. Lower the roll bar to the down position. 3. To raise the roll bar, lift the bar to the upright 4. position. Install the two (2) lock pins through the hole, secure 5. with the two (2) hairpin cotter pins...

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...

9 R Section 2 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 2.8 WARNING INSTALL BELT COvER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483402 390S0150H 481568 FORWARD REvERSE F R 482710 483397 483406 483407 483402 483444 483407 483397 483633 483425 483429 483300 483444 WARNING Operation of this equipment may ...

10 R Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE 3.1 General Type ..................................................................................................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gas/LPBrand ..........................................................................................................

11 R Section 3 CUTTER DECK 3.4 Type ........................... Floating, Adjustable, Anti-scalping, Hybrid Design Combines Out-front and Belly-mount DesignsConstruction ......................... 10-Gauge steel reinforced with 7-gauge (3/16") Support Plate. 7-gauge (3/16") deck skirt.True Cu...

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...

13 R Section 4 Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). 6. Indicates the number of hours the engine has been operated. It only operates when the engine is running. Has preset maintenance reminders for engine and hydraulic system oil changes. Will start flashing scheduled maintenance 2 hours before preset time and co...

14 R Section 4 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES 4.3 FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROxIMATELY 20 HOURS Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4 1. and 8 hours. Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20 2. hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.) Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir. (See...

15 R Section 4 - NOTe - Smooth operation of the steer ing levers will produce smooth mower operation. While learning the operation of the steering controls, keep the travel speed low. - IMPORTANT - Do not travel forward over a curb. The mower will hang up on the curb. Raise the deck and travel backw...

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...

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...

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...

19 R Section 4 TOWING (OPTIONAL HITCH 4.16 ACCESSORY) NEVER allow children or others in or on towed 1. equipment. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed 2. for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. Follow manufacturer's recommendations for weight 3. limit for to...

20 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...

23 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...

24 R Section 6 TRAvEL ADJUSTMENTS 6.2 Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if: A. The steering control levers are in the neutral position and the machine creeps forward or backward. (Neutral Adjustment, See Below). B. The steering control levers are in the full forward position and t...

25 R Section 6 Actuate the steering control levers forward and 6. reverse several times and return them to the neutral position. Check that the drive wheels remained in neutral and 7. readjust if necessary. Check that the steering control levers hit the stop 8. before the pumps reach full stroke. Ad...

26 R Section 6 BELT ALIGNMENT 6.5 Belt alignment is impor tant for proper performance of your Scag mower. If you experience frequent belt wear or breakage, see your authorized Scag service center for belt adjustment. CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS 6.6 Cutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the fact...

27 R Section 6 - NOTe - To prevent the cutter deck from teetering, all four (4) cutter deck hanging chains must have tension on them. If all four chains do not have tension on them and the deck teeters, you must readjust the cutter deck as outlined in the procedures above. CUTTER DECK HEIGHT The cut...

28 R Section 6 CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of grass. The Custom-Cut Baffle can be raised or lowered to precisely tailor the deck's performance for the type of grass being cut. The baffle can be...

29 R Section 6 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT 6.7 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...

30 R Section 7 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERvICE INTERvALS 7.1 HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN (FIRST 10) 8 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 Change engin...

31 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...

32 R Section 7 GREASE FITTING LUBRICATION LUBRICANT / INTERVAL LITHIUM MP WHITE GREASE 2125( 40 HOURS / WEEKLY ) CHASSIS GREASE( 100 HOURS / BI-MONTHLY ) CHASSIS GREASE( 200 HOURS / MONTHLY ) 3 1 5 4 6 2 CHASSIS GREASE( 500 HOURS / YEARLY ) STT-DF Grease Points 1 7 4 8 2 9 3 8 Lubrication Fitting Po...

33 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. Remove the fill cap from the reservoir a...

34 R Section 7 ENGINE OIL DRAIN Drain Plug Location Figure 7-5. C. CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER After the first 20 hours of operation, replace the engine oil filter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter after every 200 hours of operation or every month, whichever occurs first. Refer to Engine Operator’s...

35 R Section 7 Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other 1. sources of ignition. Use only an approved gasoline container. 2. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the 3. engine running. Allow the engine to completely cool before fueling. Never fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed ...

36 R Section 7 2009 STT-DF EFF Engine FuelFilter 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 ever y 100 hours o...

37 R Section 7 A. CHARGING THE BATTERY R e fe r t o t h e b a t t e r y c h a r g e r ’s m a n u a l fo r s p e c i f i c 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 perio...

38 R Section 7 - NOTe - DO NOT sharpen the blades beyond 1/3 of the width of the blade. See Figure 7-7. Sharpen the cutting edge at the same bevel as the 1. original. See Figure 7-7. Sharpen only the top of the cutting edge to maintain sharpness. SGB033 Angle Blade Back Do Not Cut In X Must NOT Exce...

39 R Section 7 TIRES 7.10 Check the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operation or daily. Caster Wheels Flat Free Drive Wheels 12 PSI CUTTER DECK GEARBOx 7.11 A. CHECKING LUBRICANT LEvEL CAUTION The cutter deck gearbox can reach high operating temperatures. Allow the cutter deck gearbox to cool ...

40 R Section 7 Fill to Bottom ofFiller Neck 030467-13 Coolant Level Figure 7-10. Replace the radiator cap. Push down on the cap and 3. turn clockwise until it stops. - NOTe - The cooling system should be flushed and the coolant replaced every 500 hours of operation or annually. See your Scag dealer ...

41 R Section 8 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND 8.1 ACCESSORIES. Attachments and accessor ies 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, 920F) • Hurricane Mulch (p/n 9285, 920E) • ...

43 R Section 8 61v Cutter Deck Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445 46186304003-4004019-04481625-0148163204003-2642247804017-2704043-0604021-0546184604001-1204021-2204020-0945124004001-4104003-12...

60 R Section 8 BDP-16A HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY with Cooling Fan OR OR PORT "A"SIDE PORT "B"SIDE Overhaul Seal Kit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37

64 R Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 1 2 5 3 7 6 4 9 16 18 8 STTKBD 2008 Decals 1 WARNING INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481568 FORWARD REVERSE F R 13 Heavy-Duty Commercial 481971 12 17 10 11 15 14 483762 OFF ON START MOWER DECK PULL OUT TO ENG...

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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