Page 2 - WARNING; FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT; with a serial number of
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. • Under no circumstances should the machine be operated...
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 - .................................................................................................19 6.1 PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................ 19 6.2 TRAvEL A...
Page 5 - Section 1; INTRODUCTION; DIRECTION REFERENCE
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...
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; DANGER; BEFORE OPERATION; 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 ser ious 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 o...
Page 8 - OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS
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...
Page 10 - MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS &; USING A SPARk ARRESTOR
6 R Section 2 TIE DOWNPOINT TIE DOWNPOINT Rear Tie Down Points Figure 2-2. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, 22. trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. NEVER leave the machine running unattended. 23. MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & 2.5 STORAGE Never make adjustments to the ...
Page 11 - SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS
7 R Section 2 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 2.7 483407 483402 483397 483406 2009 SVR Safety Decals 482291 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 agencies for l...
Page 12 - Section 3; SPECIFICATIONS; ENGINE; CUTTER DECk
8 R Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE 3.1 General Type ................................................................................................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial GasolineBrand ...........................................................................................................
Page 13 - WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS
9 R Section 3 True Cutting Width: 36 .........................................................................................................................................................35.5" (90.2 cm)48 ...........................................................................................
Page 14 - Section 4; CAUTION; CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10 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 15 - SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM; INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES; FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS; STARTING THE ENGINE
11 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...
Page 16 - GROUND TRAvEL AND STEERING; FORWARD TRAvEL
12 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...
Page 17 - ENGAGING THE DECk DRIvE (CUTTER
13 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...
Page 18 - HILLSIDE OPERATION; PARkING THE MOWER; REMOvING CLOGGED MATERIAL; ROTATING BLADES
14 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...
Page 19 - MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE; ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
15 R Section 4 MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE 4.11 STOPPED To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the engine running, place the dump valve levers in the FREE-WHEEL position. Disengage the parking brake and move the mower by hand. The dump valve levers must be returned to the DRIVE position and t...
Page 20 - Section 5; CONDITION; TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS
16 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 23 - Section 6; PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT; TRAvEL ADJUSTMENT
19 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 24 - NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT; TRACkING ADJUSTMENT
20 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...
Page 25 - THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOkE; BELT ALIGNMENT
21 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, ...
Page 26 - CUTTER DECk LEvEL; CUTTER DECk PITCH
22 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...
Page 27 - CUTTER DECk HEIGHT
23 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...
Page 28 - CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT
24 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...
Page 30 - FRONT WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
26 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...
Page 31 - OPERATOR CUSHION ADJUSTMENT
27 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. wieght(s) to the front of the machine. Add the desired weight to the machine and secure 3. using the recommend...
Page 33 - Section 7; MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERvICE INTERvALS; HOURS; MAINTENANCE
29 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...
Page 34 - LUBRICATION; GREASE FITTING LUBRICATION CHART
30 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...
Page 36 - B. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL; HYDRAULIC SYSTEM; A. CHECkING HYDRAULIC OIL LEvEL
32 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...
Page 37 - B. CHANGING ENGINE CRANkCASE OIL; C. CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER; ENGINE OIL; A. CHECkING ENGINE CRANkCASE OIL LEvEL
33 R Section 7 B. CHANGING ENGINE CRANkCASE OIL After the first 20 hours of operation, change the engine c ra n k c a s e o i l a n d r e p l a c e t h e o i l f i l t e r. T h e r e a f t e r, change the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of operation or monthly, whichever occurs first. Ref...
Page 38 - ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM; A. FILLING THE FUEL TANk; ENGINE AIR CLEANER
34 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 to within one (1) inch below the bottom of the filler neck. Do not over...
Page 39 - BATTERY - ELECTRIC START MODELS; BATTERY ELECTROLYTE FIRST AID; A. CHARGING THE BATTERY
35 R Section 7 - NOTE - In extremely dusty conditions it may be necessary to check the element once or twice daily to prevent engine damage. Snap open the two clips securing the air cleaner 1. cover to the air cleaner box. Remove the air cleaner cover, clean the duck bill vent of any dust or debris ...
Page 40 - CUTTER BLADES
36 R Section 7 Charging rates between 3 and 50 amperes are satisfactory if excessive gassing or spewing of electrolyte does not occur or the battery does not feel excessively hot (over 125°F). If spewing or gassing occurs or the temperature exceeds 125°F, the charging rate must be reduced or tempora...
Page 41 - TIRES
37 R Section 7 Raise the mower deck to the highest position. Place 2. the lanyard pin in the highest cutting height position to prevent the cutter deck from falling. Secure the cutter blades to prevent them from 3. rotating, (use the optional Blade Buddy tool, P/N 9212, to assist in securing the cut...
Page 42 - Section 8; SCAG APPROvED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES.; Scag approved attachments and accessories:; ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
38 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 9258, 9286, 9287) • Hurricane Mulch (p/n 9263, 928...
Page 59 - HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY
55 R Section 8 Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 HG 70516 Housing Kit 2 HG 70573 End Cap Kit 3 HG 50641 Straight Headless Pin 4 HG 50969 Hex Flange Bolt, M8-1.25 x 60mm 5 HG 51232 Housing O-Ring 6 HG 2513027 Charge Pump Kit 7 HG 50273 Gerotor Assembly 8 HG 9004101-1340 O-Ring 9 HG 50095 Socket Head Sc...
Page 60 - Commercial
56 R Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS: 4,487,006 4,885,903 4,920,733 4,967,543 4,991,382 4,998,948 5,042,239 5,117,617 5,133,176 5,826,416 5,832,708 5,865,018 6,192,666 6,766,633 6,892,519 6,996,962 7,...
Page 63 - 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...
