Scag Power Equipment LIBERTY Z Operator'S Manual Download

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PART NO. 03468

PRINTED 09/20

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

Models: SZL36H-18FR

SZL48H-21FR

SZL52H-23FR

SZL61H-24FR

Summary of Contents for LIBERTY Z

Page 1: ...afety 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 mode...

Page 2: ...y 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 dr...

Page 3: ...7 2 11 USING A SPARK ARRESTOR 8 2 12 SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM 8 2 13 SAFETY DECAL LOCATION 9 SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS 10 3 1 ENGINE 10 3 2 ELECTRICAL 10 3 3 MOWER 10 3 4 CUTTER DECK 11 3 5 HYDRAULIC SYST...

Page 4: ...EM 32 7 6 ENGINE AIR CLEANER 33 7 7 BATTERY 34 7 8 DRIVE BELTS 35 7 9 CUTTER BLADES 35 7 10 TIRES 36 7 11 BODY DECK AND UPHOLSTERY 37 SECTION 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 38 8 1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS...

Page 5: ...D ATTACHMENTS 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 pic...

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: ...on to safety 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 c...

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

Page 9: ...the engine should be started with the parking brake engaged unless specified otherwise 3 Sit in the seat in the operating position engage the parking brake place the steering control levers in the ne...

Page 10: ...ge the mower lower the attachments set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key before dismounting 6 Keep flammable objects cigarettes matches etc open flames and sparks away from the fuel...

Page 11: ...ion the engine is off with the key removed and the wheels have been blocked 4 Tie the mower down securely using straps chains cable or ropes Both front and rear straps must be directed down and outwar...

Page 12: ...and not hands to search for leaks Safely relieve all pressure from the hydraulic system by placing the control levers in the neutral lock position and shutting off the engine before performing any wor...

Page 13: ...NING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER WARNING WARNING 483505 483402 483505 483402 483505 molded into tank molded into tank DANGER DANGER 485667 Under S...

Page 14: ...f tightening 3 2 ELECTRICAL Battery 12 Volt Charging System Alternator Charging Output Kawasaki 12 Volt 15 Amp System Polarity Negative Ground Starter 12 Volt Electric Ring Gear Type Key Operated Inte...

Page 15: ...Wear Resistant 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...

Page 16: ...F ON and START 2 Mower Deck Switch Figure 4 1 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: ...ight 4 2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM The mower is equipped with a safety interlock system that prevents the engine from starting unless the deck drive is disengaged the steering control levers are in the...

Page 18: ...if necessary See Section 7 10 4 5 STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS Use of starting fluids in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or cause a runaway engine conditio...

Page 19: ...ill 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 travel...

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: ...ngle should be no more than 15 degrees See Figure 2 1 to help determine approximate slope Back up the ramp and drive down forward 4 9 PARKING THE MOWER 1 Park the machine on a flat level surface only...

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: ...NOT AVAILABLE FOR SZL36 1 NEVER allow children or others in or on towed equipment 2 Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point...

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: ...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 26: ...and or change direction of cut 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 pitch and level Bent blade Repl...

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

Page 28: ...speed the mower pulls left it is an indication 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 1 If the cutter deck is lower on one side locate the 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: ...stment Right Side 3 Turn the elastic stop nuts an equal amount of turns 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: ...k belts for proper alignment See paragraph 7 8 X Change engine oil Perform after every 50 hours of operation See paragraph 7 4 X Check condition of fuel lines X Grease cutter deck bellcranks and pusha...

Page 33: ...29 R Section 7 7 2 GREASE FITTING LOCATION CHART GREASE GUN Not Applicable to 36 models Not Applicable to 36 models Not Applicable to 36 models Not Applicable to 36 models...

Page 34: ...ure 7 1 Hydraulic Oil Filter and Drain Plug 3 Place a suitable container under the hydraulic oil filters 4 Remove the hydraulic filters from both axles and allow the fluid to drain into the container...

Page 35: ...Use jackstands and block the front caster wheels to prevent the machine from moving 11 Move the dump valve controls to the freewheel position by pulling the levers backward and locking in the notch t...

Page 36: ...7 5 Oil Fill Dipstick Oil Filter Oil Drain 7 5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM DANGER To avoid injury from burns allow the mower to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and refueling A FILLING THE FUEL TANK Use...

Page 37: ...until it ratchets B REPLACING IN LINE FUEL FILTER ELEMENTS The engine fuel filter should be replaced as recommended by the engine manufacturer Refer to Engine Operator s Manual 1 Close the shut off v...

Page 38: ...ies DO NOT tip any battery beyond 45 angle in any direction If fluid contact does occur follow first aid suggestions below BATTERY ELECTROLYTE FIRST AID External Contact Flush with water Eyes Flush wi...

Page 39: ...ur authorized Scag service center for belt adjustment WARNING If the pump drive belt fails steering control will be lost which could result in serious injury or death Replace the pump drive belt as ne...

Page 40: ...e cutter deck from falling 3 Secure the cutter blades to prevent them from rotating use the optional Blade Buddy tool P N 9212 to assist in securing the cutter blades remove the blade attaching bolt R...

Page 41: ...each use wash the mower and cutter deck Use cold water and automotive cleaners Do not use pressure cleaners 2 Do not spray electrical components 3 Use a mild soap solution or a vinyl rubber cleaner to...

Page 42: ...equires p n 9071 36 9069 48 or 9070 52 baffle kit Mulch Plate p n 920G 9298 9299 Hurricane Mulch p n 920D 9293 9294 Hitch p n 9242 48 52 61 Only Striper p n 923M 36 923F Requires 922Q SZL Striper Inst...

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

Page 44: ...R Section 8 36H CUTTER DECK 1 2 2 3 4 4 3 5 5 6 6 30 8 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7 31 32 33 34 35 36 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 43 44 49 45 46 50 47 47 48 48 13...

Page 45: ...washer 3 8 406 x 2 25 x 188 Bearing 1 ID Pivot Idler Arm Spring Cutter Deck Idler Cutter Deck w Decals SMLZ 36 Pivot Idler Bracket Belt Guide Belt Cover LH SMZL 36 Screw 1 4 20 x 375 Bolt Hex Head 3 8...

Page 46: ...2 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...

Page 47: ...ad 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 2 1 2 Screw 1 4 20 x 375 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Spindle Assembly Debris Shield 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...

Page 48: ...TER DECK CONTROLS C A B 8 A C D D E E F F 12 5 12 B 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 21 21 21 21 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 13 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 19...

Page 49: ...1 1 6 6 6 4 2 1 4 1 1 1 Link 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 Be...

Page 50: ...Section 8 48H 52H 61H CUTTER DECK CONTROLS A A B B C C 1 2 2 14 3 9 4 5 25 7 8 11 10 7 13 2 2 7 8 11 10 23 7 8 9 25 5 3 4 21 22 19 15 12 6 26 12 12 3 5 25 12 4 7 18 20 24 24 24 24 8 4 3 5 25 16 3 4 2...

Page 51: ...ft 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 Flatwasher 3 4 769...

Page 52: ...B TO BOTTOM OF SEAT MOUNTING PLATE C C B 10 11 12 10 11 12 10 41 25 19 1 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 9 8 7 10 10 10 10 41 41 41 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 31 34 35 36...

Page 53: ...ge Seat Plate W Decal Nut Flanged Elastic Stop 3 8 16 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 Lockwasher 5 16 Flatwasher 5 16 375 x 875 x 083 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 Flatwasher 3 8 391 x 938 x 105 Spring Seat Seat...

Page 54: ...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 51 41 42 6 2...

Page 55: ...3 8 16 Elastic Stop Nut 5 16 18 Flange Elastic Stop Bracket Switch Nut 1 4 20 Flange Elastic Stop Plate Anti Rotation Plate Spacer Screw 10 32 x 56 Guard Belt LH Nut 3 8 16 Serrated Flange Skid Plate...

Page 56: ...19 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 40 41 42 43 44 16 16 16 16 43 43 26 26 26 36 36 46 47 48 49 11 52 51 50 54 55 82 45 45 45 57 58 59 60 60 60 60 61 44 44 44 62 63 64 65 66 67 67 6...

Page 57: ...lt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Threaded insert Hex Head Pressed Wheel Nut 1 2 20 x 13 16 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Transaxle LH ZT 2800 Transaxle RH ZT2800 Spring Transmission Drive Pin Rue Cotter 3 8...

Page 58: ...26 25 28 29 30 31 32 34 39 35 36 37 37 38 38 41 40 27 33 48 50 50 24 23 22 21 20 19 56 51 52 53 55 54 57 18 59 60 26 44 43 42 44 26 45 40 46 47 61 62 63 65 26 65 64 64 63 66 44 70 58 50 63 79 65 41 4...

Page 59: ...0 10 SZL 61 Wheel Nut 1 2 20 x 13 16 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 Bracket Pusharm Transaxle LH SZL Transaxle LH SZL 61 Transaxle RH SZL Transaxle RH SZL 61 Spacer Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 Flatwasher...

Page 60: ...B S C A G P O W E R E Q U IP M E N T 2 0 2 0 GROUND 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 52 51 9 9 9 53 10 13 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 51 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 32 33 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 37 3...

Page 61: ...Serrated Flange Battery Hold Down Bumper Rubber Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 1 2 Battery 12v 230CCA Solenoid Sealed Screw Self Tapping 1 4 20 x 3 4 Battery Cable Red 18 0 w Braid Lockwasher 5 16 Ext Bolt H...

Page 62: ...0 1 1 6 8 54 55 56 57 22 7 7 7 2 2 3 5 7 STARTER A 58 10 11 9 19 19 14 13 12 18 19 20 35 53 33 32 15 16 17 21 60 17 23 28 29 31 30 25 24 26 27 33 34 34 32 31 12 36 13 14 37 33 59 39 40 41 43 S C A G P...

Page 63: ...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 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 5...

Page 64: ...A B C or 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 8 7 16 15 13 12 11 10 14 12 11 10 19 19 20 21 22 23 18 16 22 A For California Only SZL 36 Models Only SZL 48 52 61 Models Only Tank Purge B A C 29 28 27 30 26 26 25 24 28 Purge...

Page 65: ...Fuel Gauge Valve Fuel Shut Off Bushing 56 Dia Viton Fuel Tank Assembly incl 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SZL 36 Fuel Tank Assembly incl 3 4 5 6 7 8 SZL 48 52 61 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Lockwasher 5 16 Flatwash...

Page 66: ...RTY TRANSAXLE ZT 2800 36 Overhaul Seal Kit 1 2 3 56 57 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 58 11 15 12 17 13 16 14 20 18 29 19 22 21 23 25 27 26 24 28 30 31 32 33 34 36 35 37 38 39 41 40 42 47 46 45 44 43 55 48 49 50 52 5...

Page 67: ...sher Flat 1 355 x 2 035 x 021 Seal Lip TC4 1 x 2 06 x 38 Ring Retaining 2 25 Internal Kit Hub 4 Bolt Kit Hub Puller Cap Axle Kit RTN Bidirectional LH Kit RTN Bidirectional RH Spring Extension Filter S...

Page 68: ...TRANSAXLE ZT 2800 48 52 Overhaul Seal Kit 1 57 58 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 8 10 9 11 59 12 13 16 15 14 17 18 21 20 19 22 23 24 25 29 30 26 27 28 31 32 33 35 36 34 37 38 39 44 40 41 42 43 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 55...

Page 69: ...205R Seal Lip TC4 1 x 2 06 x 38 Kit Hub 4 Bolt Kit Hub Puller Cap axle Ring Retaining 2 25 Internal Washer Flat 1 355 x 2 035 x 21 Kit Rtn Bidirectional LH Kit Rtn Bidirectional RH Spring Extension Fi...

Page 70: ...RTY TRANSAXLE ZT 2800 61 56 57 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 8 9 10 58 Overhaul Seal Kit 11 18 19 21 20 29 23 25 27 26 24 28 30 31 32 33 35 38 37 34 36 15 12 17 13 16 14 39 41 40 47 46 49 48 50 52 51 53 54 45 44 43...

Page 71: ...x 15 Ball 6205R Washer Flat 1 355 x 2 035 x 021 Seal Lip TC4 1 x 2 06 x 38 Ring Retaining 2 25 Internal Kit Hub 4 Bolt Kit Hub Puller Cap Axle Kit RTN Bidirectional LH Kit RTN Bidirectional RH Spring...

Page 72: ...68 R Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 DANGER DANGER WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING 12 CUTTER DECK 486493 DOWN UP 13 11 6 14...

Page 73: ...1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 Decal Belt Cover Decal Warning Decal Start Drive Decal Spinning Blades Decal Traction Control Decal Height of Cut Decal 36 Hero Decal 48 Hero Decal 52 Hero Decal 61Hero Decal...

Page 74: ...PE WHITE BLACK WHITE RED GREEN GREEN GREEN BLACK WHITE BLACK BLACK W RED STRIPE BLACK W RED STRIPE BLACK W RED STRIPE BLACK W RED STRIPE BLACK W RED STRIPE YELLOW YELLOW RED BLACK RED GREEN YELLOW BLU...

Page 75: ...xpense 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 re...

Page 76: ...2020 Scag Power Equipment Division of Metalcraft of Mayville Inc...

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