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PART NO. 03272 Rev. 2 

PRINTED 2/2011

PRINTED IN USA

© 2011

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 eff ciency. The specif c models that 

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

please read all the information enclosed.

OPERATOR’S 

MANUAL

Tiger Cat

Models: STC48V-22FS

 STC48V-22FS-LE

 STC48V-25CV

 STC48V-26BS

 STC52V-24FX

 STC52V-27CV

 STC61V-27CV

Summary of Contents for STC52V-25CV

Page 1: ...your Scag mower Reading this manual can provide you with assistance in maintenance and adjustment procedures to keep your mower performing to maximum eff ciency The specif c models that this book cov...

Page 2: ...the engine before cleaning Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts Keep others off the mow er only one person at a time REMEMBER YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR Hazard co...

Page 3: ...ECTION 3 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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 4 12 4 1 CONTROLS...

Page 4: ...DES 35 7 10 TIRES 36 7 11 BODY DECK AND UPHOLSTERY 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST SECTION 8 37 8 1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 37 48V 52V CUTTER DECKS 38 61V CUTTER DECK 40 CUTTER DECK CONTRO...

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: ...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: ...operate equipment with the interlock system disconnected or malfunctioning Be sure the interlock switches are functioning 10 correctly Fuel is flammable handle it with care Fill the fuel 11 tank outd...

Page 9: ...ge power to cutter deck before crossing 11 roads walks or gravel drives Mow only in daylight or good artificial light 12 NEVER raise the deck with the blades engaged 13 Take all possible precautions w...

Page 10: ...s shrubs 22 trees or other objects that may obscure vision NEVER leave the machine running unattended 23 Roll over protection system 2 5 WARNING Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and...

Page 11: ...ed when turning operating on slopes slick or wet surfaces Allow extra distance to stop Stay off of slopes too steep for safe operation To check a slope attempt to back up it with the cutter deck down...

Page 12: ...onents when 11 required Carefully release pressure from components with 12 stored energy WARNING Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure and can penetrate skin causing injury If hydraulic fluid is inje...

Page 13: ...AVOI D SERI OUSI NJ URY ORDEATH WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation A spark arrestor may be required The operator should contact local fir...

Page 14: ...Volt Charging System Alternator Charging Output Briggs Stratton 12 Volt 16 Amp Kohler 12 Volt 15 Amp Kawasaki 12 Volt 13 Amp System Polarity Negative Ground Starter 12 Volt Electric Ring Gear Type Key...

Page 15: ...Belt Discharge Opening Extra Wide Discharge Opening with Spring Loaded Discharge Chute and Turbo Baffle Discharge Chute Black Polypropylene Plastic Flexible Spindles Heavy Duty 1 1 8 Top Dimension Spi...

Page 16: ...d engine Engine Throttle Control Figure 4 1 4 Used to control the engine speed Pushing the lever forward increases engine speed Pulling the lever back decreases engine speed Full back position is the...

Page 17: ...4 1 13 Used to set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height Deck Release Lever Figure 4 1 14 Used to lock the cutter deck in the transport position Push the foot pedal forward and pull back on t...

Page 18: ...ldings 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 feather the steering controls to...

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: ...R 4 8 Park the machine on a flat level surface only Do not 1 park the machine on an incline Place the steering control levers in the neutral 2 position Disengage the cutter blades 3 Slow the engine to...

Page 21: ...objects Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall Do not cut 3 grass too short cut off 1 3 or less of existing grass for best appearance Mow frequently Keep mower and discharge chute clean 4 When mowi...

Page 22: ...E LEVER Deck Release Lever Figure 4 6 Towing optional hitch 4 14 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 n...

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: ...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 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: ...r rod See Figure 6 2 Turn the bolt at the bottom of the brake actuator lever 4 until the 1 8 measurement is achieved and tighten the jam nut at the clevis on the brake actuator rod See Figure 6 2 If t...

Page 27: ...om the ignition before making any adjustments Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work Caution The engine and drive unit can get hot during operation causing burn inj...

Page 28: ...Scag service center for belt adjustment CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS 6 6 Cutter deck level pitch and height are set at the factory However if these adjustments should ever need to be made the following pro...

Page 29: ...ion of the rod until the deck is equal front to back on both the RH and the LH side of the cutter deck Tighten both lock nuts NOTE To prevent the cutter deck from teetering all four 4 cutter deck hang...

Page 30: ...tion See Figure 6 9 For very tall wiry or tough to cut grass B 4 factory setting 4 1 4 or 4 1 2 Position See Figure 6 9 For general purpose cutting This gives the best mix of cutting performance in al...

Page 31: ...sting bolt See Figure 6 10 INSPECTION WINDOW x3 Clutch Air Gap Adjustment Figure 6 10 Locate the inspection windows on the clutch 1 Place a 0 015 feeler gauge in the slot between the 2 rotor and the a...

Page 32: ...n of blades See paragraph 7 9 X Apply grease to fittings See paragraph 7 2 X Check tire pressure See paragraph 7 10 X Inspect seat belt for wear or damage See paragraph 2 5 X Check the operator interl...

Page 33: ...00 Hours Monthly Chassis Grease 2 4 Cutter Deck Bellcranks 100 Hours Bi Weekly Chassis Grease 4 5 Cutter Deck Pusharms 100 Hours Bi Weekly Chassis Grease 2 6 Control Pivot 100 Hours Bi Weekly Chassis...

Page 34: ...ATION Lubricant 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 L...

Page 35: ...necessary add oil to the reservoir Hydraulic System 7 3 A Checking Hydraulic Oil Level The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 10 hours of operation Thereafter check the oil after e...

Page 36: ...prior to 1 1 2011 models fill to within one 1 inch below the filler neck For Low Emission LE and EPA Phase 3 produced after 1 1 2011 models fill to the bottom of the filler neck insert approximately...

Page 37: ...until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing 9 immediately and wash affected skin Replace gas cap and tighten securely For Low 10 Emis...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...ld be 4 sharpened Remove the blades for sharpening See Blade Replacement NOTE Keep the blades sharp Cutting with dull blades not only yields a poor mowing job but slows the cutting speed of the mower...

Page 40: ...lade is installed with the lift wing toward the top Install the spacer onto the blade bolt and insert the 5 bolt into the cutter spindle shaft Install the hex nut to the blade bolt at the top of the 6...

Page 41: ...TWC 61V p n 9057 p n 9058 GC STC CSV GC STWC CS61V p n 9061 p n 9062 Mulch Plate p n 9286 9287 9288 Hurricane Mulch p n 9283 9284 9285 STC Hitch p n 9241 STC Lights p n 9274 Tiger Striper p n 9269 GC...

Page 42: ...43 44 45 34 66 27 68 69 29 64 60 62 61 59 58 66 63 23 15 17 13 66 71 52 cutter deck has a notch for anti scalp roller 24 30 65 46 29 21 70 26 22 19 1 33 70 26 55 55 55 14 14 14 53 53 53 56 56 72 73 2...

Page 43: ...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 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 44: ...7 8 5 25 10 57 22 22A 46 9 16 19 1 47 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 37 43 44 45 34 66 27 68 69 70 29 13 29 21 73 74 12 13 66 17 13 33 71 26 A A 21 29 24 14 53 72 49 51 32 54 56 56 56 56 31 79 81 55 65 50 32 5...

Page 45: ...1025 Seal Lower 44 43297 Bushing Bottom 45 481035 Nut Special 1 1 16 18 46 43590 Spacer Spindle 47 482879 Cutter Blade 21 48 483287 Pulley Double Groove 6 33 Dia 49 424367 Dust Shield 50 483210 Idler...

Page 46: ...on 8 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS STC 2006 CDC CUTTER DECK 10 11 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 38 26 27 33 19 23 24 25 28 29 29 24 24 24 28 25 23 25 30 31 22 32 24 34 35 43 40 36 37 41 42 7 44...

Page 47: ...32 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 22 43678 Swivel Joint LH 23 04061 07 Cotter Pin 3 16 x 1 24 04019 04 Nut Serr Flange 3 8 16 25 04001 20 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 26 04019 04 Nut Serr Flange 3 8 16...

Page 48: ...METAL COMPONENTS STC 2011 SMC 43 18 19 19 55 28 47 26 29 17 13 15 4 11 7 8 20 10 9 15 30 16 21 27 14 A 15 12 51 50 52 15 53 54 56 41 24 23 22 6 38 30 45 44 31 32 33 34 33 35 36 39 37 49 40 42 44 42 3...

Page 49: ...8 52 482619 Tire 13 x 6 5 6 Smooth 61 26 423557 Footplate 27 04021 09 Nut Elastic Stop 3 8 16 28 04001 19 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 29 48566 Cable Seat Stop 30 452204 Weldment Caster Support 48 52 4522...

Page 50: ...46 R Section 8 STC FOLDABLE ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM 2011 STC ROPS 1 2 3 5 4 7 2 6 2 6 3 2 4 5 7 2 3 9 8 10 9 8 10 1 1...

Page 51: ...10 462209 484168 484170 484169 04001 90 04021 19 484167 04021 19 04040 13 04001 145 STC Foldable ROPS Pin Assembly incl 3 4 Spring ROPS Clip ROPS Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 3 1 4 Nut Center Lock 1 2 13 S...

Page 52: ...t Hex Head 7 16 20 x 1 Flatwasher 7 16 500 x 1 25 x 083 Retractable Seat Belt Armrest Only Armrest Assembly Kit LH Armrest Assembly Kit RH Back Cushion Kit Lumbar Kit Knob Kit Shock Absorber Kit Seat...

Page 53: ...82616 482938 482939 482937 Seat Assembly Bolt Hex Head 7 16 20 x 1 Flatwasher 7 16 500 x 1 25 x 083 Retractable Seat Belt Armrest RH Cover Armrest Armrest LH Cover Armrest Cover Backrest Cover Cushion...

Page 54: ...50 R Section 8 DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS STC 2005 DSC 21 22 23 24 25 20 1 27 28 3 1 1 26 19 8 9 10 1 11 7 11 7 12 16 10 13 12 16 18 32 4 6 5 14 10 17 2 2 29 15 28 30 31...

Page 55: ...4001 45 Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 14 43503 Pivot Idler 15 48224 Bearing 16 04001 172 Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 1 Grade 8 17 04001 31 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 18 04001 20 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 19 483081...

Page 56: ...52 R Section 8 ENGINE ATTACHING PARTS 2011 STC EAP 1 11 5 2 4 4 3 15 8 12 7 9 14 13 4 10 6 16 4 17...

Page 57: ...Nut Serr Flange 3 8 16 Hose Oil Drain Kawasaki FX FS incl 14 Hose Oil Drain Briggs Stratton ELS incl 14 Hose Oil Drain Kohler CV Incl 14 Bolt Carr 3 8 16 x 1 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Torx Muffler Briggs Strat...

Page 58: ...54 R Section 8 STEERING COMPONENTS STC 2002 SSC 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 38 39 19 20 32 40 41 42 15 25 27 28 4 5 35 35 34 9 34 29 29A 22 37 16 10 11 12 13 14 18 18 30 21 6 17 31 17 33 33A 26 23 To Pump 24...

Page 59: ...ol Lever 20 04001 17 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 2 21 484151 Gas Damper 22 04001 19 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 23 482099 Block Clamping 24 04003 12 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 25 461770 Control Plate LH Inc...

Page 60: ...56 R Section 8 BRAKE COMPONENTS STC 2002 BSC 4 5 18 36 38 26 33 30 32 40 16 17 35 34 20 31 11 3 25 24 22 23 24 35 20 24 2 26 28 1 21 6 20 19 27 7 6 8 9 15 14 13 12 10 44 43 41 42...

Page 61: ...ake Rod Stud 3 8 24 x 8 125 17 04020 14 Nut 3 8 24 UNF 18 423279 Plate Weldment Motor Backing 19 04064 16 Clevis Pin 3 8 x 1 93 20 04069 01 Pin Rue Cotter 3 8 Dia 21 451970 Brake Linkage LH 451971 Bra...

Page 62: ...J A B D C k D F C B E A G G F 2 12 9 8 27 1 1 1 4 11 12 12 11 10 14 15 9 13 17 23 24 39 16 21 22 20 19 9 3 30 28 46 6 31 44 18 19 20 20 19 18 25 3 45 29 5 9 45 35 7 36 4 7 36 E 38 26 47 34 J k 41 40...

Page 63: ...x 3 4 19 04030 03 Lockwasher 5 16 20 04040 15 Flatwasher 5 16 375 x 875 x 083 21 481164 Cap Hydraulic Tank 22 481507 Insert Filler Neck 23 48829 Control Block 24 421203 Clamp Plate 25 461479 Hydrauli...

Page 64: ...60 R Section 8 STC FUEL SYSTEM EPA PHASE 2 models produced prior to 1 1 2011 M L TO ENGINE M L STC 2011 FS EPA PHASE 2 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 11 12 13...

Page 65: ...ncl 7 8 4 04030 03 Lockwasher 5 16 Spring 5 04001 08 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 6 04040 15 Flatwasher 5 16 375 x 875 x 083 7 482571 Tank Bushing 8 483748 Fitting 90 Degree 9 483617 Fuel Hose 1 4 I D...

Page 66: ...s produced after 1 1 2011 15 M L M L STC 2011 FS CARB TEIR 3 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 11 12 13 Tank Purge A B A To Engine Purge Port B To Fuel Pump 14 15 15 15 15 15 25 15 16 17 18 19 19...

Page 67: ...t Fuel Valve 11 482212 Fuel Shutoff Valve 12 Fuel Filter 13 462295 Fuel Tank LH incl 7 8 14 484342 Carbon Canister 15 484347 Hose 3 16 order by inch 16 48136 17 Clamp 17 452176 Bracket Canister Mounti...

Page 68: ...s only Produced after 1 1 2010 15 M L M L STC 2011 FS CARB TEIR 3 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 11 12 13 Tank Purge A B A To Engine Purge Port B To Fuel Pump 14 15 15 15 15 15 25 15 16 17 18...

Page 69: ...ee 9 483617 Fuel Hose 1 4 I D Non Perm order by inch 10 423912 Bracket Fuel Valve 11 482212 Fuel Shutoff Valve 12 Fuel Filter 13 462295 Fuel Tank LH incl 7 8 14 484342 Carbon Canister 15 484347 Hose 3...

Page 70: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STC 2011 ESKA 29 30 23 20 21 19 24 16 33 32 31 12 17 18 14 10 11 10 11 15 8 3 4 5 9 10 11 2 12 12 13 7 6 25 26 38 39 40 41 35 36 37 34 27 1 20 20 2 42 42 43 44 45 S C A G P O W E R E...

Page 71: ...5 Cable Battery Black negative 23 48029 12 Cable Battery Red positive 24 483618 Wiring Harness Main Briggs Stratton Kohler 484178 Wire Harness Main Kawasaki 25 483081 Pulley 5 45 OD x 1 125 Bore 26 04...

Page 72: ...68 R Section 8 BDP 10A HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY Overhaul Seal Kit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 28 24 30 26 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 20 21 18 17 16 19 27 29 25 30 24 PORT A SIDE PORT B SIDE...

Page 73: ...HG 51161 Lip Seal 14 HG 50329 Retaining Ring 15 HG 50951 Spacer 16 HG 70331 Cylinder Block Kit 17 HG 2003014 Block Spring 18 HG 2003017 Block Thrust Washer 19 HG 51444 Valve Plate 20 HG 2003087 Swash...

Page 74: ...ND INFORMATION PLATES 1 2 5 8 6 4 9 12 7 48404 STC 2011 RDP1 WARNING INSTALL BELT COvER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR S MANUAL 483402 482100 FORWARD REvERSE F R Heavy Duty Commercial 481971 1...

Page 75: ...USA 9 483402 Decal Belt Cover 10 482982 Decal Instrument Panel 11 482835 Decal Fuel Valve Position 12 482566 Decal Cutting Height Bottom Row of Holes 13 483838 Decal Tiger Cat 14 482709 Decal Seat Su...

Page 76: ...K LIGHT BLUE ORANGE BROWN RED BLUE LIGHT BLUE RED W YEL STRIPE YELLOW RED RED RED RED RED RED W YEL STRIPE BLUE RED RED RED GRN W BLK STRIPE YELLOW WHITE BLACK GRN W WHT STRIPE GREEN GREEN GRN W WHT S...

Page 77: ...ED WHITE GREEN GREEN GRN W BLK STRIPE GRN W WHT STRIPE RED W YEL STRIPE RED W YEL STRIPE YELLOW BLACK RED BLACK RED BLACK RED BLACK BLACK RED RED YELLOW GRN W WHT STRIPE WHITE WHITE BLUE BLUE ORANGE B...

Page 78: ...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 fo...

Page 79: ...2011 Scag Power Equipment Division of Metalcraft of Mayville Inc...

Page 80: ...2011 Scag Power Equipment Division of Metalcraft of Mayville Inc...

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