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Section 8

SFZ36 FUEL SYSTEM - EPA PHASE 2

(models produced prior to 1/1/2011)

Ref.
No.

Part No.

Description

1 

462099 

Fuel Tanks Assembly

2 483536  Grommet
3 

483523 

Fuel Gauge Assembly

4 

482571 

Bushing, 0.56 Dia. Viton

5 

483557 

Fuel Tube Assembly

6 

483792 

Fuel Cap

7 

48059-01 

Clamp, Fuel Hose 1/4" ID

8 

483617 

Fuel Hose, 1/4" ID Non-Perm (order by inch)

9 

* 

Fuel Filter

10 

* 

Fuel Hose

11 

04001-08 

Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4"

12 

04030-03 

Lockwasher, 5/16- Spring

13 

04040-15 

Flatwasher, 5/16-.375 x .875 x .083

14 

04017-05 

Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4" Serrated Flange

15 

04019-02 

Nut, Serrated Flange 1/4-20

16 

424822 

Control Cover, RH

17 

04017-04 

Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 1/2" Serrated Flange

 

 

* = Available through engine manufacturer only.

Summary of Contents for Freedom Z SFZ36-18FS

Page 1: ...rmation for your Scag mower Reading this manual can provide you with assistance in maintenance and adjustment procedures to keep your mower performing to maximum efficiency The specific models that th...

Page 2: ...he spark plug wire and ignition key If a mechanism becomes clogged stop the engine before cleaning Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts Keep others off the mower only one person a...

Page 3: ...3 1 ENGINE 10 3 2 ELECTRICAL 10 3 3 TRACTOR 10 3 4 CUTTER DECK 11 3 5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 11 3 6 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS 11 3 7 PRODUCTIVITY 11 SECTION 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 4 1 CONTROLS AND INSTRUM...

Page 4: ...36 8 1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 36 NOTES 37 36 CUTTER DECK 38 48 52 61 CUTTER DECKS 40 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS SFZ36 42 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS SFZ48 SFZ52 44 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS SFZ61 46...

Page 5: ...ACCESSORIES Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine See Section 8 Paragraph 8 1 WARNING For pictorial clarity so...

Page 6: ...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 Element Engage Hour me...

Page 7: ...ntains important information about safety To avoid injury and possible death carefully read the message Be sure to fully understand the causes of possible injury or death SIGNAL WORD It is a distincti...

Page 8: ...m shuts off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the deck drive engaged and or the steering control levers are not in the neutral position and the parking brake is not engaged Never operate...

Page 9: ...ement to stop before removing the obstruction WARNING DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged discharge chute Use a stick or other device to remove clogged material after the engine has stopped r...

Page 10: ...e inside a building or a confined area without proper ventilation Exhaust fumes are hazardous and contain carbon monoxide which can cause brain injury and death 17 Keep hands and feet away from cutter...

Page 11: ...S STORAGE 1 Never make adjustments to the machine with the engine running unless specifically instructed to do so If the engine is running keep hands feet and clothing away from moving parts 2 Disenga...

Page 12: ...ystem please see your authorized Scag dealer 13 Let the engine cool before storing 14 DO NOT store the machine near an open flame 15 Shut off fuel while storing or transporting 16 DO NOT store fuel ne...

Page 13: ...9 R Section 2 2 9 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 483505 483402 481568 483406 483660 2011 SFZ Safety Decals 484280 483633 483425 483467 483405 483300...

Page 14: ...gs Stratton 12 Volt 16 Amp Kawasaki 12 Volt 13 Amp System Polarity Negative Ground Starter 12 Volt Electric Ring Gear Type Key Operated Interlock Switches Seat Neutral Control Mower Engagement BBC Par...

Page 15: ...through a Belt Discharge Opening Extra Wide Discharge Opening with Spring Loaded Discharge Chute Discharge Chute Black Polypropylene Plastic Flexible Spindles Heavy Duty Spindle Shaft Cast Aluminum H...

Page 16: ...ling up on the switch will engage the deck drive Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck drive 3 Engine Choke Control Figure 4 1 Used to start a cold engine 4 Engine Throttle Control Figure...

Page 17: ...ift Foot Lever Figure 4 1 Used to raise and lower the cutter deck 13 Cutting Height Adjustment Figure 4 1 Used to set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height 14 Deck Release Lever Figure 4 1 Use...

Page 18: ...ed in an open area away from buildings fences or obstructions Learn the operation on flat ground before operating on slopes Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow forward travel Learn to f...

Page 19: ...to move forward the quicker the mower will turn right To stop the reverse travel allow the steering control levers to return to the neutral position If the mower is to be parked place the handles in...

Page 20: ...o tip backwards 6 Loss of traction may occur when traveling down hill Weight transfers to the front of the machine and may cause the drive wheels to slip causing loss of braking or steering 7 Keep tir...

Page 21: ...nd thrown objects downward Direct the side discharge away from sidewalks or streets to minimize cleanup of clippings When mowing close to obstacles direct the discharge away from the obstacles to redu...

Page 22: ...k to the desired height See Figure 4 4 4 14 TOWING OPTIONAL HITCH ACCESSORY NOT AVAILABLE FOR SFZ36 1 NEVER allow children or others in or on towed equipment 2 Tow only with a machine that has a hitch...

Page 23: ...NG STRIPS OF UNCUT GRASS IN CUTTING PATH Width of Deck SGB018 Dull worn blades Sharpen blades Incorrect blade sharpening Sharpen blades Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPM Belt slipping Adjust belt...

Page 24: ...aler Bent spindle area See your authorized SCAG dealer Dull blade Sharpen blade UNEVEN CUT ON UNEVEN GROUND WAVYAPPEARANCE HIGH LOW SCALLOPED CUT OR ROUGH CONTOUR Width of Deck SGB021 Uneven ground Ma...

Page 25: ...t Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions Wet grass Cut grass after it has dried out STEP CUT RIDGE IN CENTER OF CUTTING PATH Width of Deck SGB024 Blades not mounted evenly Adjust pi...

Page 26: ...g Remove the ignition key 2 Disengage the parking brake See Figure 6 1 3 Release the seat hold down latch and tilt the seat forward to gain access to the brake control linkage 4 Remove the cotter pin...

Page 27: ...the parking brake 3 Run the engine at full operating speed and check if the machine creeps forward or backwards 4 Adjust the RH wheel by loosening the jam nuts on the steering control rod and turning...

Page 28: ...heel is turning faster than the left wheel To adjust this condition proceed as follows A Stop the machine and place the steering control levers in the neutral position Turn the tracking adjustment bol...

Page 29: ...rear deck level links clockwise until the cutter deck is level between both sides See Figure 6 4 3 Tighten the two 2 elastic stop nuts to secure the cutter deck in the proper position CUTTER DECK PIT...

Page 30: ...that the mower is on a flat level surface and the tires are properly inflated 1 Place the cutter deck in the 3 cutting position Push on the cutter deck foot pedal and pull up on the cutter deck relea...

Page 31: ...justing bolt See Figure 6 8 INSPECTION WINDOW x3 Figure 6 8 Clutch Air Gap Adjustment 1 Locate the inspection windows on the clutch 2 Place a 0 015 feeler gauge in the slot between the rotor and the a...

Page 32: ...paragraph 4 2 X Change engine oil and filter See paragraph 7 3 X Check battery clean battery posts and cables See paragraph 7 6 X Check belts for proper alignment See paragraph 7 7 X Check condition...

Page 33: ...d 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 oil and a milky color usually indicates water in...

Page 34: ...ine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of operation or bi weekly whichever occurs first Refer to the Engine Operator s Manual furnished with this mower for instructions 7 Remove the top port plug fro...

Page 35: ...uel gauge at the beginning of each operating day See Figure 7 6 Do not overfill Use clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and a maximum of 10 Ethanol DO NOT use E85 Fuel Usi...

Page 36: ...8 If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately and wash affected skin 9 Replace gas cap and tighten securely For Low Emission LE and EPA Phase 3 produced after 1 1 2011 models tighten t...

Page 37: ...nduce vomiting A CHARGING THE BATTERY Refer to the battery charger s manual for specific instructions Under normal conditions the engine s alternator will have no problem keeping a charge on the batte...

Page 38: ...ent blade and never weld a broken or cracked blade Always replace it with a new blade to assure safety 4 If a blade cutting edge is dull or nicked it should be sharpened Remove the blades for sharpeni...

Page 39: ...x 1 1 2 HEX HEAD BOLT TORQUE TO 75 FT LBS LOCKWASHER FLATWASHER CUTTER BLADE Figure 7 9 Blade Replacement NOTE Be sure that the blade is installed with the lift wing toward the top 5 Install the cutt...

Page 40: ...ments and accessories GC SFZ p n 9074 requires p n 9069 9070 9071 or 9073 baffle kit Mulch Plate p n 920G 9298 9299 920U Hurricane Mulch p n 920D 9293 9294 920T SFZ Hitch p n 9296 SFZ48 SFZ52 SFZ61 On...

Page 41: ...37 R Section 8 NOTES...

Page 42: ...UTTER DECK C A D D C 9 A 1 8 3 2 3 4 5 6 6 5 3 3 4 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 15 1 19 20 29 21 22 20 48 24 27 28 13 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 46 47 37 38 39 36 40 41 42 43 41 44 45 26 25 2008 SFZ 3...

Page 43: ...er 3 8 406 x 1 50 x 7 Ga Bearing Idler Arm incl item 20 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 Spacer Cutter Deck w Decals SFZ36 Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44...

Page 44: ...SFZ CD 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 54 8 8 8 9 1 10 11 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 24 20 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 32 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 37 37 43 44 45 46 5...

Page 45: ...x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49...

Page 46: ...1 B C D E F 34 27 24 20 A 40 E F C D A 3 5 2 6 7 8 8 9 10 7 21 13 1 11 12 37 36 32 33 18 31 18 35 14 18 1 38 23 30 29 18 26 12 14 15 12 19 25 26 18 18 23 28 23 8 6 22 18 17 14 14 6 16 23 14 17 6 16 14...

Page 47: ...4 Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 1 3 4 Bearing Flatwasher 1 2 531 x 1 06 x 095 Deck Lift Bellcrank Assembly Clevis Pin 5 16 x 3 4 Hair Pin 094 x 1 62 Nut Elastic Stop 1 2 13 Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Flatwashe...

Page 48: ...B C C 5 2 3 4 6 1 7 7 8 40 12 8 10 9 11 12 13 12 6 19 18 17 12 20 14 16 6 14 22 21 6 23 18 22 8 18 28 23 18 24 22 12 18 25 13 8 25 26 12 27 22 18 23 28 18 23 18 18 18 29 23 15 14 26 18 18 31 32 33 34...

Page 49: ...Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 1 3 4 Bearing Flatwasher 1 2 531 x 1 06 x 095 Deck Lift Bellcrank Assembly Clevis Pin 5 16 x 3 4 Hair Pin 094 x 1 62 Nut Elastic Stop 1 2 13 Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Flatwasher...

Page 50: ...C C 5 2 3 4 6 1 7 7 8 40 12 8 10 9 11 12 13 12 6 19 18 17 12 20 14 16 6 14 22 21 6 23 18 22 8 18 28 23 18 24 22 12 18 25 13 8 25 26 12 27 22 18 23 28 18 23 18 18 18 29 23 15 14 26 18 18 31 32 33 34 35...

Page 51: ...ex Head 1 2 13 x 1 3 4 Bearing Flatwasher 1 2 531 x 1 06 x 095 Deck Lift Bellcrank Assembly Clevis Pin 5 16 x 3 4 Hair Pin 094 x 1 62 Nut Elastic Stop 1 2 13 Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Flatwasher 1 2 56...

Page 52: ...6 11 12 13 14 15 13 20 14 14 16 19 20 17 18 22 23 21 25 8 19 26 27 13 28 6 29 28 28 28 46 28 27 47 27 30 30 31 31 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 39 44 19 40 41 42 42 43 45 14 46 26 23 19 13 8 25 17...

Page 53: ...x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 27 28 29 30 30A 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 04003 12 04019...

Page 54: ...50 R Section 8 SFZ ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 5...

Page 55: ...ION SYSTEM Ref No Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 04001 184 04040 13 43743 04021 19 462106 462021 Bolt Hex Head 1 213 x 3 1 4 Gr 8 Flatwasher 1 2 562 x 1 375 x 109 Bushing SFZ ROPS Nut Center Lock 1 2 1...

Page 56: ...28 30 30 30 30 31 32 33 37 38 36 34 14 36 40 39 41 7 48 18 2 3 47 9 4 50 42 41 8 44 51 52 53 54 55 55 15 15 36 34 18 78 68 77 78 56 76 75 57 13 41 58 59 60 63 61 34 14 5 5 64 65 66 72 14 14 20 20 68...

Page 57: ...Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Bar Control Lever Dump Valve Lever Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Spacer Pump Dampener Dampener Control Link LH Control Link RH 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64...

Page 58: ...6 36 38 29 27 28 30 30 30 30 31 32 33 37 38 36 34 14 36 40 39 41 7 48 18 2 3 47 9 4 50 38 8 44 51 52 53 54 55 55 15 15 36 34 18 78 68 77 78 56 76 75 57 13 41 58 59 60 63 61 34 14 4 4 64 65 66 72 14 14...

Page 59: ...ump Dampener Dampener Control Link LH Control Link RH Spacer Spring Bracket Dump Mounting 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85...

Page 60: ...OUNT BOL T A B SEAT SW I TCH D TO CLUTCH C 1 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 14 15 20 20 44 43 F 32 C 31 36 33 34 35 S C A G P O W E R E Q U IP M E N T 17 F B 23 24 25 22 8 8 7 9 6 16 29 17 18 19 20 21 17 12 39 38 37 2...

Page 61: ...1 2 Serr Flange Battery Cover incl items 19 20 Pad Battery Hold Down Rubber Pad Battery not avail through Scag Muffler Briggs Stratton Muffler Kawasaki Exhaust Gasket Lockwasher Bolt Control Cover LH...

Page 62: ...58 R Section 8 SFZ36 FUEL SYSTEM EPA PHASE 2 models produced prior to 1 1 2011 A 1 2008 SFZ36 FES A 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 To Fuel Pump 10 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17...

Page 63: ...l Cap 7 48059 01 Clamp Fuel Hose 1 4 ID 8 483617 Fuel Hose 1 4 ID Non Perm order by inch 9 Fuel Filter 10 Fuel Hose 11 04001 08 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 12 04030 03 Lockwasher 5 16 Spring 13 04040...

Page 64: ...A PHASE 3 models produced after to 1 1 2011 A 1 2011 SFZ36 FS EPA Phase 3 A 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 To Fuel Pump 10 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 To Engine Purge Port Tank Purge B B 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 23 23 23 2...

Page 65: ...x 083 14 04017 05 Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 3 4 Serrated Flange 15 04019 02 Nut Serrated Flange 1 4 20 16 424822 Control Cover RH 17 04017 04 Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 1 2 Serrated Flange 18 484285 Grommet...

Page 66: ...B C C SEAT SW I TCH TO ENGI NE M OUNT BOL T 2011 SFZ ES D D TO CLUTCH E CHOKE THROTTLE E 1 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 14 15 16 17 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 38 38 26...

Page 67: ...Sealed Double Fuse Holder Battery Cable Red 9 Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 1 2 Serr Flange Battery Cover incl items 19 20 Pad Battery Hold Down Rubber Pad Battery not avail through Scag Muffler Briggs Strat...

Page 68: ...64 R Section 8 SFZ48 SFZ52 SFZ61 FUEL SYSTEM EPA PHASE 2 models produced prior to 1 1 2011 2011 SFZ EPA Phase 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 10 11 12...

Page 69: ...3 484243 Fuel Gauge Assembly 4 482571 Bushing 0 56 Dia Viton 5 483555 Fuel Tube Assembly 6 483792 Fuel Cap 7 48059 01 Clamp Fuel Hose 1 4 8 483617 Fuel Hose 1 4 ID Non Perm order by inch 9 Fuel Filter...

Page 70: ...66 R Section 8 SFZ48 SFZ52 SFZ61 FUEL SYSTEM EPA PHASE 3 models produced after to 1 1 2011...

Page 71: ...11 04030 03 Lockwasher 5 16 Spring 12 04040 15 Flatwasher 5 16 375 x 875 x 083 13 484285 Grommet Viton 14 484333 Remote Vent 15 48059 02 Clamp Fuel Hose 7 32 16 484347 Hose 1 4 Vapor Recovery order b...

Page 72: ...E ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 35 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 61...

Page 73: ...taining 2 06 Internal Seal Lip 17 x 40 x 7 Washer 1 23 x 1 56 x 04 Ring Retaining Wire Bearing Ball 17 x 40 x 12 Open Shaft Input Shaft Kit Axle SFZ36 Shaft Kit Axle Bearing Ball 1 0 x 52 x 15 Open Ri...

Page 74: ...70 R Section 8 ZT 3400 HYDRAULIC AXLE ASSEMBLY SFZ61...

Page 75: ...er Oil Guard Filter Right Side Guard Filter Left Side Screw Hex Flange 1 4 20 x 625 Tibe Connecting Seal Lip 8 x 12 x 3 VC O Ring 137 x 103 x 2 050 Gerotor Assembly 1 9 cc Cover Charge Pump Screw Hex...

Page 76: ...ECK PULL OUT TO ENGAGE PUSH IN TO DISENGAGE TM R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 COMMERCIAL GRADE 36 __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __...

Page 77: ...7 483710 Decal 36 Commercial 483494 Decal 48 Commercial 483495 Decal 52 Commercial 484044 Decal 61 Commercial 8 483406 Decal Knives 9 483660 Decal Adjustment SFZ 10 483695 Decal Instrument Panel SFZ36...

Page 78: ...CH ENGINE WHITE BLACK GREEN RED W YEL STRIPE RED W YEL STRIPE RED W YEL STRIPE RED W YEL STRIPE WHITE BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK BLACK GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN BLACK WHIT...

Page 79: ...anty period The expense of delivering the mower to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it to the owner after repair will be paid for by the owner Scag s responsibility is limited...

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