Scag Power Equipment Liberty Z SZL48-22KT Operator'S Manual Download Page 59

LIMITED WARRANTY - SzL

Any part of the Scag 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 and labor during 
the periods specified below. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser provided the product was purchased from an Authorized 
Scag Power Equipment Dealer and is not transferable. Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty 
claims. All warranty work must be performed by an Authorized Scag Service Dealer.

This non-commercial warranty is limited to the following specified periods from the date of the original retail purchase for defects in 
materials or workmanship:

Wear items including drive belts, blades, hydraulic hoses and tires are warranted for ninety (90) days.

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Batteries are covered for ninety (90) days.

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Frame and structural components including the oil reservoir are warranted for one for three (3) years / 500 hours (whichever 

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comes first) (Parts and labor) for non-commercial use.

Cutter decks are warranted against cracking for a period of three (3) years / 500 hours (whichever comes first). First and second 

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year of the warranty covers parts and labor and the third year covers parts or labor to repair for non-commercial use. The repair or  
replacement of the cutter deck will be at the option of Scag Power Equipment. We reserve the right to request components for  
evaluation. This warranty does not cover any mower that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that has 
been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in the Operator’s Manual.

Engines and electric starters are covered by the engine manufacturer’s warranty period.

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Major drive system components are warranted for three (3) year / 500 hour (whichever comes first) (Parts and labor) for non-

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commercial use by Scag Power Equipment (warranty excludes fittings, hoses, drive belts). The repair or replacement of the hydraulic 
axles will be at the option of Scag Power Equipment. This warranty does not cover any mower that has been subject to misuse,  
neglect, negligence, or accident, or that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in the  
Operator’s Manual.

Electric clutches have a Limited Warranty for three (3) year / 500 hours (whichever comes first) (Parts and labor) for non-commer-

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cial use.

Spindle assemblies have a Limited Warranty for three years / 500 hours (whichever comes first). First and second year of the war-

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ranty covers parts and labor and the third year covers parts only for non-commercial use.

Any Scag Liberty Z (SZL) used for 

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Commercial or Rental purposes is not covered under this warranty. 

The Scag mower, including any defective part must be returned to an Authorized 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 the owner. Scag’s responsibility is limited to making the required repairs and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for 
cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Scag mower. “Non-Commercial” use is defined as a single property owner, 
where the single property is the residence of the owner of the mower. If the mower is cutting more than the owners single property, it 
is deemed commercial use and the warranty does not apply. Scag Power Equipment reserves the right to deny and / or void the non-
commercial warranty if it believes it to be in commercial use.

This warranty does not cover any mower that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that has been 
operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in the Operator’s Manual. 

The warranty does not apply 

to any damage to the mower that is the result of improper maintenance, or to any mower or parts that have not been assembled or 
installed as specified in the Operator’s Manual. The warranty does not cover any mower that has been altered or modified, changing 
performance or durability. In addition, the warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear, or by the use of parts or 
accessories which, in the reasonable judgment of Scag, are either incompatible with the Scag mower or adversely affect its operation, 
performance or durability.

Scag Power Equipment reserves the right to change or improve the design of any mower without assuming any obligation 
to modify any mower previously manufactured.

 All other implied warranties are limited in duration to three (3) years / 500 hours for 

non-commercial use.  Accordingly, any such implied warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise, 
are disclaimed in their entirety after the expiration of the three year / 500 hour warranty period. Scag’s obligation under this warranty is 
strictly and exclusively limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts and Scag does not assume or authorize anyone to assume 
for them any other obligation. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may 
not apply to you.

Scag assumes no responsibility for incidental, consequential or other damages including, but not limited to, expense for gasoline, 
expense of delivering the mower to an Authorized Scag Service Dealer and expense of returning it to the owner, mechanic’s travel time, 
telephone or telegram charges, rental of a like product during the time warranty repairs are being performed, travel, loss or damage to 
personal property, loss of revenue, loss of use of the mower, loss of time or inconvenience. Some states do not allow the exclusion or 
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you 
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Summary of Contents for Liberty Z SZL48-22KT

Page 1: ...ons 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 spec...

Page 2: ...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 engine befor...

Page 3: ...sPARK IGNITION SYSTEM 8 2 12 SAFETY DECAL Location 9 SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 3 10 3 1 ENGINE 10 3 2 Electrical 10 3 3 Mower 10 3 4 Cutter Deck 11 3 5 Hydraulic System 11 3 6 Weights and Dimensions 11...

Page 4: ...ease fitting location chart 29 7 3 Hydraulic System 30 7 4 Engine Oil 31 7 5 Engine Fuel System 32 7 6 Engine Air Cleaner 34 7 7 Battery 34 7 8 DRIVE BELTS 35 7 9 CUTTER BLADES 35 7 10 TIRES 37 7 11 B...

Page 5: ...TACHMENTS AND 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 pictori...

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: ...messages found on the decals on the machine and throughout this manual The message that follows the symbol contains important information about safety To avoid injury and possible death carefully read...

Page 8: ...rown by the cutter blades such as rocks wire toys etc DO NOT carry passengers 6 DO NOT operate the machine under the influence of 7 alcohol or drugs If the operator s or mechanic s cannot read 8 Engli...

Page 9: ...guish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other 5 sources of ignition Keep flammable objects cigarettes matches etc 6 open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container Use only approved co...

Page 10: ...to start the engine with the 12 operator in the seat disengage power to the cutter deck place the steering control levers in the neutral position and engage the parking brake Shut off the engine remov...

Page 11: ...uffler and engine free of grass leaves excessive grease oil and dirt Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow the machine to cool before storing Park the machine on level...

Page 12: ...fler It is in violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on or near any forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the exhaust system is equ...

Page 13: ...9 R Section 2 SAFETY DECAL Location 2 12 DANGER WARNING WARNING WARNING DANGER DANGER DANGER under seat WARNING 483505 483402 483505 483406 483402 483505 molded into tank 485371 molded into tank...

Page 14: ...Interlock Switches Seat Neutral Control Mower Engagement BBC Parking Brake Instrument Panel Key Switch Throttle Lever Manual Choke PTO Switch Hourmeter Fuses Two 2 20 Amp Mower 3 3 Drive System Hydrau...

Page 15: ...ischarge Chute Black Polypropylene Plastic Flexible Spindles Heavy Duty Spindle Shaft Cast Aluminum Housing Sealed Ball Bearing Maintenance Free Spindle Pulleys Split Steel Cutter Deck Belts B section...

Page 16: ...F ON and START Mower Deck Switch Figure 4 1 2 Used to engage and disengage the mower drive system Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck...

Page 17: ...cutter deck Cutting Height Adjustment Figure 4 1 12 Used to set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM 4 2 The mower is equipped with a safety interlock system that prev...

Page 18: ...if necessary 6 See Section 7 10 STARTING THE ENGINE 4 4 CAUTION DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS Use of starting fluids in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or cause a runaway engine condi...

Page 19: ...mower will turn right NOTE Smooth operation of the steering levers will produce smooth mower operation While learning the operation of the steering controls keep the travel speed low IMPORTANT Do not...

Page 20: ...Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you can not back up a slope or feel uneasy do not mow it WARNING DO NOT operate on steep slopes To check a slope attempt to back up it with the cutte...

Page 21: ...angle should be no more than 15 degrees See Figure 2 1 to help determine approximate slope Back up the ramp and drive down forward PARKING THE MOWER 4 8 Park the machine on a flat level surface only D...

Page 22: ...ippings and 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 obstacle...

Page 23: ...4 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 manu...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...er 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 May...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...ving Remove the ignition key Disengage the parking brake See Figure 6 1 2 Tilt the seat forward to gain access to the brake 3 control linkage Remove the cotter pin securing the pivot to the brake 4 co...

Page 28: ...eed the mower pulls left it is an indication 2 that the right wheel is turning faster than the left wheel To adjust this condition proceed as follows A Stop the machine and place the steering control...

Page 29: ...hine Both measurements should be the same If the two measurements are different the cutter deck level must be adjusted as follows If the cutter deck is lower on one side locate the 1 elastic stop nuts...

Page 30: ...in the procedures above All measurements should be taken from the top edge of the deck as the deck has an uneven bottom edge Cutter Deck Height The cutter deck height adjustment is made to ensure tha...

Page 31: ...t Figure 6 8 Side Turn the elastic stop nuts an equal amount of turns 3 either clockwise to raise or counter clockwise to lower the cutter deck until the measurement at the cutter blade is 3 on both s...

Page 32: ...See paragraph 7 7 X Inspect pump drive belt Replace every 400 hours or 2 years whichever occurs first See paragraph 6 4 7 8 X Check belts for proper alignment See paragraph 7 8 X Check condition of fu...

Page 33: ...29 R Section 7 Grease fitting location chart 7 2 GREASE GUN...

Page 34: ...of machine operation and every 400 hours or annually thereafter 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...

Page 35: ...Once the hydraulic system has drained install new 5 hydraulic oil filters to both axles by hand turn 3 4 to one complete turn after filter gasket contacts the filter base Reinstall the filter guards...

Page 36: ...ge damage to the engine and or damage to the machine s emsissions system DO NOT use E85 Fuel Using E85 Fuel will cause severe damage to the engine To avoid personal injury or property damage use extre...

Page 37: ...chine from the truck or trailer and 6 fuel on level ground If this is not possible then refuel the machine with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in con...

Page 38: ...oduce flammable and explosive gases To avoid personal injury when checking testing or charging batteries DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries Keep arcs sparks and flames away from batteries Pro...

Page 39: ...the negative cable to the negative battery post DRIVE BELTS 7 8 All drive belts are spring loaded and self tensioning however after the first 2 4 8 and 10 hours of operation the belts should be checke...

Page 40: ...ction when working with cutter blades Remove the ignition key before replacing the blades 1 Raise the mower deck to the highest position Place 2 the lanyard pin in the highest cutting height position...

Page 41: ...t is hot Do not wash the engine use compressed air After each use wash the mower and cutter deck 1 Use cold water and automotive cleaners Do not use pressure cleaners Do not spray electrical component...

Page 42: ...on this machine Scag approved attachments and accessories GC SFZ SZL p n 901C requires p n 9069 48 or 9070 52 baffle kit Mulch Plate p n 9298 9299 Hurricane Mulch p n 9293 9294 Hitch p n 9242 Striper...

Page 43: ...39 R Section 8 NOTES...

Page 44: ...3 4 5 4 7 8 3 5 6 4 4 6 7 10 9 9 9 8 11 8 6 7 59 60 58 12 12 14 15 13 3 16 17 18 16 19 21 22 20 14 15 23 24 24 25 23 28 27 30 29 26 22 31 10 49 22 33 34 35 36 34 37 38 32 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 4...

Page 45: ...atwasher 1 2 531 x 1 062 x 095 Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 2 1 2 Screw 1 4 20 x 375 Spindle Assembly Debris Shield Bearing Spacer x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x...

Page 46: ...42 R Section 8 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS A A B B C C 1 2 2 15 3 9 4 5 6 7 8 12 11 7 14 2 2 7 8 12 11 23 7 8 10 6 5 3 4 21 22 19 16 13 6 7 13 13 3 5 6 13 4 7 18 20 24 24 24 24 8 4 3 5 6 17...

Page 47: ...Deck Lift LH Nut 3 8 16 Elastic Stop Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Bushing Cotter Pin 3 16 x 1 Flatwasher 1 2 531 x 1 062 x 095 Nut 1 2 13 Elastic Stop Joint Swivel Lift Bellcrank Weldment RH Lift Bell...

Page 48: ...OMPONENTS A A B B TO BOTTOM OF SEAT MOUNTING PLATE C C 1 4 4 3 2 5 6 24 24 43 17 44 13 11 11 12 10 6 9 8 7 6 10 14 15 6 16 17 18 45 20 21 22 19 23 26 26 27 24 25 31 32 34 33 35 32 30 29 36 37 38 37 41...

Page 49: ...nge Seat Plate w Decal Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Lockwasher 5 16 Flatwasher 5 16 375 x 875 x 083 Flatwasher 3 8 391 x 938 x 105 Spring Seat Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Serra...

Page 50: ...25 26 25 28 29 30 31 32 34 39 35 36 37 37 38 38 41 42 40 27 33 27 48 41 50 24 23 22 21 20 19 56 51 52 53 55 54 57 55 18 59 60 58 26 44 43 42 44 26 45 40 46 47 61 62 63 65 65 64 64 63 66 44 70 77 58 5...

Page 51: ...racket Pusharm Transaxle LH SZL Transaxle RH SZL Spacer Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 Flatwasher 5 16 375 x 875 x 083 Rod Brake Joint Swivel Pin Rue Cotter 3 8 Flatwasher 3 8 391 x 938 x 105 Lockwashe...

Page 52: ...B B 2 0 2 0 1 1 6 8 54 55 56 57 58 7 7 7 7 2 2 3 5 5 4 10 11 9 19 19 14 13 12 18 19 20 35 53 33 32 15 16 17 21 23 23 28 29 31 30 25 26 27 30 34 34 32 31 12 36 13 14 37 33 38 39 40 41 43 S C A G PO W E...

Page 53: ...ate Anti Rotation Clutch GT1 Flatwasher 7 16 496 x 1 75 x 25 Lockwasher 7 16 Bolt Hex Head 7 16 20 x 3 w Patch Pulley 4 1 2 Dia 1 Bore Key 1 4 x 1 4 x 1 1 4 Diode part of wire harness 31 32 33 34 35 3...

Page 54: ...50 R Section 8 FUEL SYSTEM Tank Purge For California Only A B B A A C C or 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 8 7 16 15 13 12 11 10 14 18 12 11 10 16 22 29 28 27 30 26 26 25 24 19 19 20 21 22 23...

Page 55: ...lch Fuel Gauge requires 6 Grommet Fuel Gauge Valve Fuel Shut Off Bushing 56 Dia Viton Fuel Tank Assembly incl 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Lockwasher 5 16 Flatwasher 5 16 375 x 875 x 08...

Page 56: ...52 R Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DANGER WARNING WARNING...

Page 57: ...85390 48318 48319 483406 485371 485387 485374 483900 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Decal Belt Cover Decal Warning Decal Liberty Z Bumper Decal Spinning Blades Decal Traction Control Decal Height of Cut De...

Page 58: ...IC S M B G L A KEY SWITCH LH NEUTRAL SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BRAKE INTERLOCK SWITCH RH NEUTRAL SWITCH HOURMETER HM C B D H G F A E PTO SWITCH CLUTCH BATTERY A GROUND GROUND ENGINE 20 AMP FUSE 20 AMP FUSE S...

Page 59: ...eriod 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 to ma...

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