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PART NO. 03323

PRINTED 9/2012

PRINTED IN USA

Scag Power Equipment

Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.

Congratulations on owning a Scag mower! This manual contains the operating

instructions and safety information 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

this book covers are listed on the inside cover. Before operating your machine,

please read all the information enclosed.

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Freedom Z

Models: SFZ52-691FS

SFZ52-27BS

SFZ61-730FS

SFZ61-30BS

Summary of Contents for Freedom Z SFZ52-27BS

Page 1: ...ty information 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...

Page 2: ...ny maintenance or service stop the machine and remove the spark plug wire and ignition key If a mechanism becomes clogged stop the engine before cleaning Keep hands feet and clothing away from power d...

Page 3: ...ICATIONS 10 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...

Page 4: ...IVE BELTS 34 7 8 CUTTER BLADES 34 7 9 TIRES 35 7 10 BODY DECK AND UPHOLSTERY 35 SECTION 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 36 8 1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 36 NOTES 37 52 CUTTER DECK 38 61 CUTTE...

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: ...ning 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 Element Eng...

Page 7: ...he message that follows the symbol contains important information about safety To avoid injury and possible death carefully read the message Be sure to fully understand the causes of possible injury o...

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: ...ever plugs shut off the engine remove the ignition key and wait for all movement to stop before removing the obstruction WARNING DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged discharge chute Use a sti...

Page 10: ...gure 2 1 Seat Belt Inspection DANGER DO NOT run the engine inside a building or a confined area without proper ventilation Exhaust fumes are hazardous and contain carbon monoxide which can cause brain...

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: ...equired The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements 483900 483900 supplied with California models only Avoid injury from burns Shut...

Page 14: ...Belts Kevlar cord Self adjusting Self tightening 3 2 ELECTRICAL Battery 12 Volt Charging System Alternator Charging Output Briggs Stratton 12 Volt 16 Amp Kawasaki 12 Volt 13 Amp System Polarity Negat...

Page 15: ...bain Blade Engagement Electric Blade Engagement Clutch with Control Panel Switch Connected to the Cutter Deck through a Belt Discharge Opening Extra Wide Discharge Opening with Spring Loaded Discharge...

Page 16: ...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 4 1 Used t...

Page 17: ...the engaged position See Figure 4 2 Fully depress the brake pedal forward to disengage the parking brake lock latch then release the brake pedal to disengage the brake See Figure 4 3 PUSH BRAKE PEDAL...

Page 18: ...ee Section 4 2 6 Check tire pressure Adjust pressure if necessary See Section 7 10 4 4 STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS Use of starting fluids in the air intake system may be pot...

Page 19: ...eed low IMPORTANT Do not travel forward over a curb The mower will hang up on the curb Raise the deck and travel backwards over the curb at a 45 degree angle See Figure 4 1 item 12 for cutter deck rai...

Page 20: ...machine be operated on slopes greater than 15 degrees See Figure 2 2 Page 7 to help determine approximate slope of area to be mowed ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED OPERATION 1 This mower has been designe...

Page 21: ...n fuel at the end of every day of operation See Engine Owner s Manual for proper octane requirements 5 Check the tire pressure Adjust pressure if necessary 4 10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL DANGER ROTATI...

Page 22: ...inches at 1 4 inch intervals To adjust the cutting height WARNING DO NOT adjust the cutting height with the mower blades rotating Disengage the power to the cutter blades and then adjust cutting heig...

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: ...s to prevent the machine from moving Remove the ignition key 2 Engage the parking brake Fully depress the brake pedal and pull the parking brake lock latch back to lock the parking brake See Figure 6...

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: ...chine and place the steering control levers in the neutral position Turn the tracking adjustment bolt for the RH pump inward clockwise This will cause the control rod to stroke the RH pump less slowin...

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: ...utch 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 armature See Figure 6 9 INSERT 0 015 FEELER GAUGE HERE Figure 6...

Page 32: ...agraph 7 3 X Check battery clean battery posts and cables See paragraph 7 6 X Inspect pump drive belt Replace every 400 hours or 2 years whichever occurs first See paragraph 6 4 7 7 X Check belts for...

Page 33: ...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 oil and a milky color u...

Page 34: ...ne 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 from...

Page 35: ...ge to the engine E F 1 4 1 2 3 4 FUEL LEVEL FILLER NECK INSERT Figure 7 6 C A R B EPA Phase 3 Fuel Level To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is e...

Page 36: ...tighten securely For Low Emission LE and EPA Phase 3 produced after 1 1 2011 models tighten the fuel cap until it ratchets B REPLACING IN LINE FUEL FILTER ELEMENTS The engine fuel filter should be re...

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: ...its original thickness replace the cutter blade WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent blade and never weld a broken or cracked blade Always replace it with a new blade to assure safety 5 If a bl...

Page 39: ...the blade bolt and slide the bolt into the hole in the cutter blade 5 8 11 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...

Page 40: ...uipment are not approved for use on this machine Scag approved attachments and accessories GC SFZ p n 9074 requires p n 9070 or 9073 baffle kit Mulch Plate p n 9299 920U Hurricane Mulch p n 9294 920T...

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

Page 42: ...Z 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 55 2...

Page 43: ...2 Cutter Blade 18 Flatwasher 5 8 688 x 1 75 x 134 HD Lockwasher 1 2 Spring Bolt Hex Head 5 8 11 x 1 1 2 Spindle Assembly 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56...

Page 44: ...Z 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 55 2...

Page 45: ...de 21 Flatwasher 5 8 688 x 1 75 x 134 HD Lockwasher 1 2 Spring Bolt Hex Head 5 8 11 x 1 1 2 Spindle Assembly 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 483304 483...

Page 46: ...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 3...

Page 47: ...lt 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 1...

Page 48: ...A B 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 29 15 14 26 18 18 31 32 33 34 35 30...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 11 10 54 16 12 15 9 4 13 14 16 15 17 18 19 20 21 23 22 24 25 26 27 9 28 29 21 15 16 16 4 30 12 49 12 32 32 31 33 33 13 13 34 34 35 38 36 37 37 39 36 40 41 41 42 43 44 45 46 46 47 48 29...

Page 51: ...nge 3 8 16 Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 1 Flatwasher 1 4 312 x 750 x 065 Control Plate w Decal LH U Nut 1 4 20 Bracket Switch Mount Bracket Tank Mount SFZ52 Bracket Tank Mount SFZ61 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37...

Page 52: ...BLY Ref No Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 484375 484260 484527 484528 484261 484529 483473 484526 Seat Assembly Armrest Kit LH Seatbelt Kit Back Cover Armrest Kit RH Cushion Cover Switch Track Se...

Page 53: ...49 R Section 8 NOTES...

Page 54: ...50 R Section 8 BRAKE COMPONENTS SFZ...

Page 55: ...12 x 095 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Weldment Brake Lever Spacer Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Nut Serrated Flange 3 8 16 Nut Center Lock 3 8 16 Nut Serrated Flange 5 16 18 Spring Nut Center Lock 5 16...

Page 56: ...52 R Section 8 SFZ ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 5...

Page 57: ...FZ ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM Ref No Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 04001 197 04040 13 43743 04021 19 462021 Bolt Hex Head 1 213 x 3 Gr 8 Flatwasher 1 2 562 x 1 375 x 109 Bushing SFZ ROPS Nut Center L...

Page 58: ...54 R Section 8 DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS SFZ52 SFZ61...

Page 59: ...Grip Grip Lockwasher 3 8 Spring Support Idler Arm Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 5 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Bar Control Lever Dump Valve Lever Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Spacer Pu...

Page 60: ...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 26 27 1...

Page 61: ...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 Stra...

Page 62: ...58 R Section 8 SFZ FUEL SYSTEM...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...XLE ASSEMBLY 1 2 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 65: ...etaining 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 Bearing Ball 1 0 x 52 x 15 Open Ring Retainging 375 Ex...

Page 66: ...erhaul Seal Kit 1 69 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 34 36 38 37 56 55 39 40 54 45 41 43 42 44 46 47 48 46 49 50 51 52 53 57 58 59 60 61 60 6...

Page 67: ...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 Fla...

Page 68: ...DECK PULL OUT TO ENGAGE PUSH IN TO DISENGAGE TM R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 COMMERCIAL GRADE PARKING BRAKE TO ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE Fully depress foot pedal Pull back and hold latch handle while relea...

Page 69: ...cal Seat Replacement 7 483495 Decal 52 Commercial 484044 Decal 61 Commercial 8 483406 Decal Knives 9 483660 Decal Adjustment SFZ 10 483499 Decal Instrument Panel 11 483501 Decal Front SFZ 12 484372 De...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...rized Scag Service Dealer within the warranty 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 t...

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