Page 2 - This manual covers the operating instructions
FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. * Keep all shields in place, especially the grass discharge chute.* Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and remove the spark plug wire and ignition key.* If a mechanism becomes clogged, stop the engin...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; SUBJECT
I TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE Section 1 - General Information 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Directional Reference ...................................................................
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I I TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D) SUBJECT PAGE Section 6 - Adjustments 6.1 Parking Brake Adjustment .................................................................................................... 22 6.2 Travel Adjustments ...............................................................................
Page 5 - GENERAL INFORMATION; DIRECTION REFERENCE; Section 1; Figure 1-1 Tractor Serial Number Plate Location
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION Your mower was built to the highest standards in theindustry. However, the prolonged life and maximumefficiency of your mower depends on you following theoperating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in thismanual. If additional information or service is n...
Page 6 - ISO Symbols; WARNING
2 CE Mark Transmission Choke On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Oil Off/Stop SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION ISO Symbols Spinning Blade 48071S Parking Brake WARNING FALLING HAZARD USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481109 Falling Hazard Section 1
Page 8 - SAFETY INFORMATION; NEVER allow children to operate this riding mower.; Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be; DO NOT operate the machine under the influence; Section 2
4 SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION Your mower is only as safe as the operator.Carelessness or operator error may result in seriousbodily injury or death. Hazard control and accidentprevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern,prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved inthe o...
Page 9 - OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS
5 9. Keep the machine and attachments in good operating condition. Keep all shields and safety devices inplace. If a shield, safety device or decal is defectiveor damaged, repair or replace it before operating themachine. This machine is equipped with an interlock systemintended to protect the opera...
Page 10 - ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM
6 Section 2 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS(CONT'D) 3. To prevent tipping or loss of control, start and stop smoothly, avoid unnecessary turns and travel at reducedspeed. 4. When using any attachment, never direct the discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone nearthe machine while in oper...
Page 11 - Figure 2-1 Seat Belt Inspection
7 This mower has been designed for good traction andstability under normal mowing conditions. However, cautionmust be used when traveling on slopes, especially whenthe grass is wet. Do not mow on wet grass. Wet grassreduces traction and steering control. Any or all parts of the Roll Over Protection ...
Page 13 - SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS
9 Section 2 2.7 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 482285 481039 482100 482290 482286 483023 483061 2005 SZC Safety Decals 482834 482291
Page 14 - Section 3; SPECIFICATIONS
1 0 Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type .............................................................................. Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial GasolineBrand ......................................................................................... KawasakiHorsepower ...............
Page 16 - Section 4; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Figure 4-1 Controls and Instruments
1 2 Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Do not attempt to operate this mower unless youhave read this manual. Learn the location andpurpose of all controls and instruments before youoperate this mower. 4.1 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION Before operating the mower, familiarize yourself withall m...
Page 17 - and lower the cutter deck.; Figure 4-2 Dump Valve Control; SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
1 3 Section 4 5 . Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number of hours the engine has been operated. It operateswhenever the ignition key switch is in the ONposition. It can be used to keep track ofmaintenance intervals and the amount of timerequired to perform various tasks. 6 . Fuse Holders (Figu...
Page 18 - STARTING THE ENGINE
1 4 Section 4 4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (First Day of Use or Approximately 10 Hours) 1. Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4 and 8 hours. 2. Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 8 hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.) 3. Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir. (...
Page 19 - Reverse Travel; Engage the deck drive by pulling out on the yellow; Figure 4-3 Cutter Deck Engage Switch
1 5 Section 4 To steer the mower right while traveling forward, pull theright steering control lever back. The further the lever ispulled back, the quicker the mower will turn right. -NOTE- Smooth operation of the steering levers willproduce smooth mower operation. Whilelearning the operation of the...
Page 20 - PARKING THE MOWER
1 6 Section 4 4.8 PARKING THE MOWER 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do not park the machine on an incline. 2. Place the steering control levers in the neutral position. 3. Disengage the cutter blades. 4. Slow the engine to idle speed. 5. Engage the parking brake. 6. Turn the ignit...
Page 21 - REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL; ROTATING BLADES; RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING; ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
1 7 Section 4 4.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL ROTATING BLADES NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGECHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the engine andremove the key and only then use a stick or similarobject to remove material if clogging has occurred. 1. If the discharge chute becomes clogged, shut off ...
Page 22 - Figure 4-5 Adjusting Cutting Height
1 8 Section 4 Figure 4-5 Adjusting Cutting Height Figure 4-4 Deck Release Lever DECK RELEASELEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTPEDAL
Page 23 - Section 5; Stringers - Occasional; CONDITION; Streaking - Strips of; TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS
Section 5 1 9 Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPM Blades of UncutGrass 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 Clean underside of de...
Page 24 - Uneven Cut on Flat; Uneven Cut on
Section 5 2 0 Uneven Cut on Flat Lift worn from blade Replace blade Ground - WavyHigh-Low Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge toward Appearance, ground Scalloped Cut, orRough Contour Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck Too much blade angle (deck pitch) Adjust pitch and lev...
Page 25 - the Ground
Section 5 2 1 Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressures Hitting Dirt orCutting Very Close to G round speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions the Ground Cutting too low May need to reduce ground speed,raise cutting height, change directionof cut, and/or change pitch a...
Page 26 - Section 6; ADJUSTMENTS; PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT; Position a floor jack under the rear of the machine.
Section 6 2 2 ADJUSTMENTS 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING: DO NOT operate the mower if the parking brake isnot operable. Possible severe injury could result. The parking brake linkage should be adjusted wheneverthe parking brake lever is placed in the “ENGAGE”position and the parking brake will...
Page 27 - TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS; Figure 6-3. Steering Control Rods Adjustment
Section 6 2 3 6.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS 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 orbackward. (See Neutral Adjustment). B. The steering control levers are in the full forward position and the mower...
Page 28 - Tracking Adjustment; If at full speed the mower pulls right, it is an; THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE
Section 6 2 4 Tracking Adjustment Stop the engine and remove the key from theignition before making any adjustments. Wait forall moving parts to come to a complete stopbefore beginning work. The engine and drive unit can get hot duringoperation causing burn injuries. Allow engineand drive components...
Page 29 - CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS
Section 6 2 5 6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS Cutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the factory.However, if these adjustments should ever need to bemade, the following procedures will aid in obtaining theproper cutter deck adjustment. -NOTE- Before proceeding with the cutter deckadjustments, be...
Page 30 - Cutter Deck Height; Place the cutter deck in the transport position.; Figure 6-5. Cutter Deck Height Adjustment; Check the cutter deck cutting height by placing the; Custom-Cut Baffle Adjustment
Section 6 2 6 Cutter Deck Height The cutter deck height adjustment is made to ensure thatthe cutter deck is cutting at the height indicated on thecutting height index gauge. To check for proper deckheight, be sure that the mower is on a flat, level surfaceand the tires are properly inflated. 1. Plac...
Page 32 - Section 7; MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS; MAINTENANCE; HOURS
2 8 Section 7 7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS * Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extreme dusty or dirty conditions. MAINTENANCE HOURS Break-In 8 40 100 200 500 Procedure Comments (First 10) X Check all hardware for tightness X Check hydraulic oil level...
Page 33 - LUBRICATION
Section 7 2 9 7.2 LUBRICATION - GREASE FITTING LUBRICATION CHART(SEE FIGURE 7-1) LUBRICATION NO. OF LOCATION INTERVAL LUBRICANT PLACES 1 Caster Wheel Pivot * 500 Hours/Yearly Chassis Grease 2 2 Caster Wheel Bearings 100 Hours/Bi-Weekly Chassis Grease 2 3 Brake Actuator 200 Hours/Monthly Chassis Grea...
Page 34 - Figure 7.1 Lubrication Fitting Points
3 0 Section 7 Figure 7.1 Lubrication Fitting Points 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 SZC 2005 LFP
Page 35 - B. Changing Hydraulic Oil; Figure 7-3 Hydraulic Oil Filter and Drain Plug; A. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
Section 7 3 1 B. Changing Hydraulic Oil The hydraulic oil should be changed after every 500 hoursor annually, whichever occurs first. The oil should also bechanged if the color of the fluid has become black or milky.A black color and/or a rancid odor usually indicates possibleoverheating of the oil,...
Page 36 - Filter and Drain Plug Locations; Fill the reservoir to the full tab below the filler neck
3 2 Section 7 C. Changing Engine Oil Filter After the first 5 hours of operation, replace the engine oilfilter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter after every 200 hoursof operation or every month, whichever occurs first. Referto Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions. -NOTE- The engine oil filter...
Page 37 - Figure 7-6 Engine Fuel Filter Location; ENGINE AIR CLEANER
Section 7 3 3 Lead-acid batteries produce flammable andexplosive gases. To avoid personal injurywhen checking, testing or chargingbatteries, DO NOT use smoking materialsnear batteries. Keep arcs, sparks and flamesaway from batteries. Provide properventilation and wear safety glasses. WARNING: WARNIN...
Page 38 - BATTERY ELECTROLYTE FIRST AID; A. Charging the Battery; The booster battery must be a 12 volt type. If a vehicle
3 4 Section 7 Electric storage battery fluid contains sulfuricacid which is POISON and can cause SEVERECHEMICAL BURNS. Avoid contact of fluidwith eyes, skin, or clothing. Use properprotective gear when handling batteries. DONOT tip any battery beyond 45° angle in anydirection. If fluid contact does ...
Page 39 - Figure 7-9 Blade Sharpening
Section 7 3 5 2. Check the balance of the blade. If the blades are out of balance, vibration and premature wear can occur.See your authorized Scag dealer for blade balancingor special tools, if you choose to balance your ownblades. C. Blade Replacement 1. Remove the ignition key before replacing the...
Page 40 - Figure 7-10 Blade Replacement
3 6 Section 7 Figure 7-10 Blade Replacement 7.10 TIRES Check the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operationor daily. Caster Wheels ........................................ 25 PSIDrive Wheels ......................................... 12 PSI 390S0160 WASHER HEX HEAD BOLT CUTTER BLADE SPINDLE ASSE...
Page 41 - Section 8
Page 43 - Description
3 9 Section 8 1 461833 Cutter Deck (incl. decals) x 461834 Cutter Deck (incl. decals) x 2 04015-14 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4” x 04001-172 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 1” x 3 04020-09 Nut, 5/8-11 x x 4 48926 Tapered Hub, 1.125” Bore x x 5 483110 Pulley, 4.15 O.D. (36”) x 482646 Pulley, 4.75 O.D. (42”) x...
Page 45 - CUTTER DECK CONTROLS
4 1 Section 8 Ref. PartNo. No. Description 1 483136 Link, Deck Lift 2 04020-28 Nut, 1/2-20 UNF LH Thread Jam 3 04020-27 Nut, 1/2-20 UNF RH Jam 4 483134 Rod End, 1/2-20 LH Female 5 04050-10 Ring, Retaining 1/2” External “E” 6 43487 Pin, Deck Lift 7 483062 Slide, Deck Height Adjust 8 451703 Deck Latch...
Page 47 - SHEET METAL COMPONENTS; No. Description
4 3 Section 8 Ref. PartNo. No. Description SHEET METAL COMPONENTS 1 483116 Seat Assembly 2 04001-51 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 3-3/4” 3 451732 Seat Mounting Base Weldment 4 481284 Bumper, Rubber 5 ** Tire Valve, Purchase Locally 6 424200 Bracket, Fuel Tank Mounting 7 04029-01 Wing Nut, 1/4-20 8 04003-3...
Page 51 - DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS
4 7 Section 8 1 04021-09 Nut, Elastic Stop 3/8-16 2 483088 Spring, SZC Pump Drive 3 43212 Sleeve 4 43674 Spacer, Pump Idler 5 04021-05 Nut, Center Lock 3/8-16 6 49922 Idler Arm Assembly, Pump Drive 7 04063-14 Key, 5 x 5 x 25mm 8 483164 Belt, Pump Drive SZC 9 481048 Pulley, Idler 3” Dia. 10 04043-04 ...
Page 55 - STEERING COMPONENTS
5 1 Section 8 1 482340 Grip, Control Lever 2 461386 Handle Bar (Includes item 1) 3 04001-32 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4” 4 04030-04 Lock Washer, 3/8” 5 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3/8-.391 x .938 x .105 6 423057 Bracket, Switch Actuator 7 04017-16 Bolt, Hex Serr. Flange 5/16-18 x 3/4” 8 04001-17 Bolt, He...
Page 57 - BRAKE COMPONENTS
5 3 Section 8 1 04001-163 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 3-3/4” 2 04001-52 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 2-1/2” 3 483107 Wheel Motor, L.H. - Hydro-Gear 3A 483108 Wheel Motor, R.H. - Hydro-Gear 4 04021-19 Nut, 1/2-13 Center Lock 5 04063-25 Key, Woodruff 5/16 x 1” 6 461438 Wheel Hub Assembly 7 04008-01 Bolt, Serr....
Page 59 - FUEL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
5 5 Section 8 1 483106 Pump, R.H. BDP-10A (PG-1GCC-D11X-XXXX) 2 483105 Pump, L.H. BDP-10A (PG-1JCC-D11X-XXXX) 3 482994 Hose Assembly, Wheel Motor SZC 4 48572-04 Fitting, 1/2” JIC x 1/2” O-Ring 5 48603-06 O-Ring 6 482266-01 Elbow, 90 Degree O-Ring 9/16-18 x 3/8 Hose 7 48136-13 Clamp, Hose .69 Max Dia...
Page 61 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 7 Section 8 1 482931 Engine, Kawasaki 17hp (FH541V-AS36) 483024 Engine, Kawasaki 19hp (FH580V-AS33) 2 483103 Wire Harness Adapter, SZC KA 3 04001-08 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4” 4 04030-03 Lockwasher, 5/16 5 04040-15 Flatwasher, 5/16-.375 x .875 x .083 6 48017-02 Key, Ignition 7 48017-04 Nut, Hex...
Page 63 - HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY
5 9 Section 8 Ref. PartNo. No. Description HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY 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 H...
Page 64 - INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE; Commercial
6 0 Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 1 2 5 8 6 4 9 12 7 48404 SZC 2005 RDP1 WARNING INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 481039 482100 FORWARD REVERSE F R Heavy-Duty Commercial 481971 10 11 13 18
Page 65 - REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES
6 1 Section 8 1 482285 Decal, Danger-Spinning Blades 2 482286 Decal, Warning-Rotating Blades 3 483059 Decal, 36 Advantage 483060 Decal, 42 Advantage 4 483023 Decal, Fuel Tank Start/Drive 5 483044 Decal, Patents 6 482100 Decal, Traction Control 7 481971 Decal, Heavy Duty Commercial 8 48404 Decal, Met...
Page 67 - 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 judgmentof Scag, to be defective in materials or workmanship, will be repaired or replaced by an Authorized Scag Service Dealerwithout charge for parts and ...
