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PART NO. 03224  Rev. 2

PRINTED 1/2009

PRINTED IN USA

© 2009

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

SW

Walk-Behind

Model: 

SW32-15KAI

 

SW36A-15KH

 

SW36A-16KAI

 

SW36A-17KAI

 

SW48V-15KH

 

SW48V-16KAI

 

SW52V-17KAI

Summary of Contents for SW32-15KAI

Page 1: ...r 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 co...

Page 2: ...er only one person at a time REMEMBER YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of the per...

Page 3: ...7 SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 3 8 3 1 ENGINE 8 3 2 Electrical 8 3 3 ENGINE DECK 8 3 4 Cutter Deck 8 3 5 Weights and Dimensions 9 3 6 PRODUCTIVITY 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 4 10 4 1 CONTROLS AND INS...

Page 4: ...ERVICE INTERVALS 23 7 2 Lubrication 24 7 3 Engine Oil 26 7 4 Engine Fuel System 26 7 5 Engine Air Cleaner 27 7 6 CUTTER BLADES 27 7 7 TIRES 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST SECTION 8 29 8 1 SCAG APPROVED ATT...

Page 5: ...an d Pe nd in g Mower Serial Number Plate Location Figure 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than S...

Page 6: ...ly Variable Linear Cutting Element Basic Symbol 481039S Pinch Point Cutting Element Engage Hour meter Elapsed Operating Hours Cutting Element Disengage STT Models Seat must be installed under the seat...

Page 7: ...jury and possible death carefully read the message Be sure to fully understand the causes of possible injury or death Signal Word It is a distinctive word found on the safety decals on the machine and...

Page 8: ...fill it indoors Use a funnel or spout to prevent spillage Clean up any spillage before starting the engine DO NOT add fuel to a running or hot engine Allow 12 the engine to cool for several minutes b...

Page 9: ...se areas may be hot enough to cause a burn 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 ca...

Page 10: ...Keep all parts in good working condition Replace all 10 worn or damaged decals Use jack stands to support components when 11 required Carefully release pressure from components with 12 stored energy...

Page 11: ...charge Read instruction manual before operating ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS GRASS CATCHER MULCHING KIT OR DISCHARGE CHUTE IS INSTALLED 483406 483404 SPINNING BLADES KEEP CLEAR BLAD...

Page 12: ...l Starter Interlock Switches Operator Presence Mower Engagement BBC Transmission Neutral Instrument Panel Key Switch Throttle Lever PTO Switch ENGINE DECK 3 3 Drive System Dual Belt Drive w 5 Speed Pe...

Page 13: ...pet Spindle Pulleys Split Steel with Tapered Locking Hub Cutter Deck Belts B section with Kevlar Cord Self Adjusting Self Tightening Electric Clutch Type Ogura Heavy Duty PTO Clutch Brake Weights and...

Page 14: ...the deck drive Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck drive Engine Choke Control Figure 4 1 3 Used to start a cold engine Engine Throttle Control Figure 4 1 4 Used to control the engine s...

Page 15: ...ction 7 4 Check for loose hardware Tighten as needed 3 Check interlock system for proper operation See 4 Section 4 2 Check tire pressure Adjust pressure if necessary 5 See Section 7 10 STARTING THE EN...

Page 16: ...before backing up Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after observation of the entire area behind the mower Caution Before backing up observe the rear for persons and obst...

Page 17: ...Avoid sudden starts when mowing on slopes 3 Travel across the slope whenever possible Never up 4 and down the slope Keep tires properly inflated 5 PARKING THE MOWER 4 8 Park the machine on a flat leve...

Page 18: ...The discharge chute must not be removed and 2 must be kept in the lowest position to deflect grass clippings and thrown objects downward Direct the side discharge away from sidewalks or streets to min...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...f the engine Should either need adjustment contact your authorized Scag service center ADJUSTMENTS CUTTER DECK BELT ADJUSTMENTS 6 3 WARNING Before removing any guards shut the engine off and remove th...

Page 23: ...aring front to rear HEIGHT is the nominal distance the blade is off of the ground This measurement is made with the blades pointed side to side and distance is measured between the cutting tip and gro...

Page 24: ...nt positions for optimum performance A 3 1 2 or 3 3 4 Position See Figure 6 8 For very tall wiry or tough to cut grass B 4 factory setting 4 1 4 or 4 1 2 Position See Figure 6 8 For general purpose cu...

Page 25: ...m Cut Baffle Adjustment Mounting Slot Selected Mounting Hardware Location Slot A Hole 1 Hole 2 Hole 3 Hole 4 Height inches 3 3 4 4 1 4 4 3 4 5 1 4 Slot B Hole 2 Hole 3 Hole 4 Height inches 3 1 2 4 4 1...

Page 26: ...r blades the clutch also acts as a brake to assist in stopping blade rotation when the PTO is switched off or the operator presence circuit is interrupted When the clutch is disengaged the air gap bet...

Page 27: ...essure See paragraph 7 10 X Check belt tension See paragraph 6 3 X Check the operator interlock system See paragraph 4 2 X Change engine oil and filter See paragraph 7 3 X Grease spindle bearings X Ch...

Page 28: ...X Adjust electric PTO clutch See paragraph 6 6 Lubrication 7 2 GREASE FITTING LUBRICATION CHART LOCATION LUBRICATION INTERVAL LUBRICANT NO OF PLACES 1 Caster Wheel Pivot 100 Hours Bi Weekly Chassis G...

Page 29: ...tion Fitting Points Figure 7 1 390S0178 GREASE FITTING LUBRICATION LUBRICANT INTERVAL LITHIUM MP WHITE GREASE 2125 40 HOURS WEEKLY CHASSIS GREASE 100 HOURS BI MONTHLY CHASSIS GREASE 200 HOURS MONTHLY...

Page 30: ...lve 1 Remove and replace the engine fuel filter Open the 2 fuel shut off valve Engine Oil 7 3 A Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operat...

Page 31: ...ner 7 5 A Cleaning and or Replacing Air Cleaner Element For any air cleaner the operating environment dictates the air cleaner service periods Inspect and clean the air cleaner element after every 100...

Page 32: ...washer and flatwasher from the spindle shaft See Figure 7 3 NOTE Be sure that the blade is installed with the lift wing towards the top of the cutter deck Install the cutter blade on to the cutter spi...

Page 33: ...mpanies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine Scag approved attachments and accessories Mulch Plate p n 9258 9286 9287 Hurricane Mulch p n 9263 9283 9284 GC 4D p n 9...

Page 34: ...20 20A 22 29 11 27 26 28 29 27 30 28 11 32 31 26 34 36 35 33 33 SW06CD36A 23 25 53 2 8 46 5 54 3 49 47 6 50 51 48 5 A 24 39 11 10 17 16 15 15A 12 11 13 21 7 30A 23A 52 52 19 57 55 58 56 25 43 59 60 6...

Page 35: ...8 Elastic Stop Hex Hd Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 Belt Cover Assy Incl Decal Belt Cover Assy Incl Decal Flat Washer 3 8 Special Wing Nut 3 8 16 Pulley Tapered Hub Hex Hd Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 Hex Nut 5 8 11 Belt Blade...

Page 36: ...16 15 15A 11 64 65 11 12 17 38 71 14 14 18 22 1 24 26 34 37 35 40 39 30 11 28 4 29 30 28 32 29 11 33 11 29 30 28 4 49 36 62 45 25 62 36 47 25 9 25 36 26 48 25 43 21 67 22 13 A 72 31 26 19 23 20 50 73...

Page 37: ...elt RH Blade Drive Belt RH Blade Drive Belt Blade Drive Belt Blade Drive Nut 3 8 16 Nut Centerlock Nut 3 8 16 Serrated Flange Nut 3 8 16 Elastic Stop Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 Hex Head Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 Hex Hea...

Page 38: ...34 R Section 8 NOTES...

Page 39: ...6082 Support Assembly Incl 3 4 6 45006 Caster Yoke 7 04021 07 Nut Elastic Stop 1 2 13 8 43022 Sleeve Caster Wheel Bearing 9 04001 37 Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 5 1 2 10 9275 Flat Free Tire Assy Incl 11 12...

Page 40: ...8ED 18 41 40 40A 39 38 38A 38B 38C 38D 39 29 46 40 44 42 45 43 17 16 20 23 24 25 22 26 27 28 21 48 30 31 32A 32B 35 A 15 37 34 50 1 3 5A 5 4 7 6 8 10 3 13 1 loc 9 11 33 14 47 51 2 53 12 52 15 KAI 16 K...

Page 41: ...e Idler Pulley Transmission Pulley Traction Drive 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 29 30 31 32A 32B 33 34 35...

Page 42: ...66 70 28 26 30 7 27 8 29 71 61 27 41 54 1 24 10 11 4 22 5 19 2 13 15 15A 40 36 14 21 19 45 6 5 19 22 45 18 13 31 35 34 19 38 32 14 39 33 19 37 14 17 62 59 58 58A 9 47 44 50 9 49 51 48 46 12 55 60 65 2...

Page 43: ...nk Plate Nut 3 8 Push on Grease Fitting Straight 1 4 28 Retaining Ring 5 8 Ext E Brake Band Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 Hex Head 1 4 Internal Tooth Lock washer Socket Head Capscrew 8 32 x 1 2 Socket Head Capscrew...

Page 44: ...3 483957 Engagement Switch Electric Clutch 4 48609 Key Switch 5 48023 Hour Meter dealer installed 6 04010 26 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 7 04019 01 Nut 10 32 Serrated Flange Hex Head 8 482711 Handle Wire Harnes...

Page 45: ...0 780108 Washer 5 32 792001 O Ring 34 780105A Flanged Bushing 49 778146A Spur Gear 37 teeth 50 778125 Spur Rear 35 teeth 51 778239A Spur Gear 32 teeth steel 52 778124A Spur Gear 30 teeth 53 778123A Sp...

Page 46: ...POS HOURMETER KEY SWITCH SW2007WH482711 BLK W RED STRIPE HANDLE WIRE HARNESS PART NO 482711 SW08WH483075 WIRE HARNESS ADAPTER ENGINE BLADE CLUTCH GROUND BLACK KOHLER 15 HP ENGINE DECK WIRE HARNESS PAR...

Page 47: ...43 R Section 8 WIRE HARNESS ADAPTER PART NO 481717 KAWASAKI 15 HP 16 HP 17 HP SW2006WH481717 WIRE HARNESSES...

Page 48: ...ribuidor Scag Make sure guards shields safety devices are in place working Clear area of children bystanders debris Mow across face of slopes Trained operators only WARNING MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR M...

Page 49: ...36A 16KAI SW48V 16KAI SW52V 17KAI 12 482816 Decal Height of Cut 13 48315 Decal 32 482297 Decal 36 Advantage 14 483199 Decal 48 Velocity Plus 483200 Decal 52 Velocity Plus 15 481971 Decal Heavy Duty Co...

Page 50: ...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 caus...

Page 51: ...l propietario despu s de la reparaci n estar n a cargo del propietario La responsabilidad de Scag se limita a la realizaci n de las reparaciones requeridas y ninguna reclamaci n por incumplimiento de...

Page 52: ...0 37 0 37 0 37 0 Ancho 43 0 47 0 60 5 64 5 Ancho con la tolva de descarga arriba 33 0 37 0 49 0 53 0 Ancho con recogedor de c sped 51 0 56 0 68 0 71 0 Altura 40 5 40 5 40 5 40 5 Altura con recogedor...

Page 53: ...r y cabezal m vil de alivio de exceso de grasa Poleas del eje Acero partido con cubos c nicos de f cil desmontaje Polea gu a Polea de 5 de di metro de fabricaci n soldada y remachada Rodamientos OD de...

Page 54: ...rpm 100 rpm marcha en vac o puesta a 1550 rpm Kawasaki 150 16HP 3600 rpm 100 rpm marcha en vac o puesta a 1550 rpm Kawasaki 150 17HP 3600 rpm 100 rpm marcha en vac o puesta a 1550 rpm 150 RPM Kohler 1...

Page 55: ...e la inclinaci n y el nivel C sped mojado Corte el c sped una vez que se seque Velocidad demasiado alta Disminuya la velocidad para ajustarse a las condiciones del terreno Terreno rugoso Se puede tene...

Page 56: ...rreno plano Apariencia baja y alta ondulada corte volado o perfil irregular Levantador de la cuchilla desgastado Corte disparejo en terreno disparejo Apariencia baja y alta ondulada corte volado o per...

Page 57: ...desafiladas o desgastadas Afile las cuchillas Correas patinando Ajuste la tensi n de la correa C sped acumulado debajo de la plataforma de corte Limpie la parte de abajo de la plataforma Cuchillas des...

Page 58: ...sa de chasis X Engrase los rodamientos de la rueda motriz Grasa de chasis X Engrase los acoplamientos de transmisi n Grasa de chasis X Engrase los soportes de la polea del lado izquierdo y derecho Gra...

Page 59: ...as de operaci n o cada dos semanas lo que ocurra primero Consulte el manual del operador del motor proporcionado con este cortac sped para instrucciones CAMBIO DE FILTRO DE ACEITE DEL MOTOR Despu s de...

Page 60: ...de corte en todos los tipos de c sped C Posici n 4 ajuste de f brica para las plataformas de corte Velocity Plus el deflector se instala usando el conjunto inferior de agujeros en el deflector fronta...

Page 61: ...la 2002 SC407G SP AJUSTES DE LA PLATAFORMA DE CORTE CONTINUACI N NOTA Afile la cuchilla con una lima Si usa una esmeriladora puede quemar la cuchilla Revise el balance de la cuchilla Si las cuchillas...

Page 62: ...gura 5 AJUSTE DE ALTURA DE CORTE SC405G 06 SP CORTE BAJO 1 3 4 a 3 CORTE ALTO 3 1 4 a 4 1 2 RANGO MEDIO 2 1 2 a 3 3 4 AJUSTE DE ALTURA DE LA PLATAFORMA DE CORTE AJUSTE DE LA ALTURA DE CORTE El ajuste...

Page 63: ...el equipo con el sistema de enclavamiento desconectado Seguro neutral Palanca del freno de direcci n Posici n neutral de bloqueo Posici n DRIVE 3 4 SC404GB05 SP 1 Ajuste las varillas de control de di...

Page 64: ...ac sped adquiere velocidad Para alcanzar una mayor vida del equipo accione el embrague con el motor a 3 4 de aceleraci n no bajo carga completa 7 Cuando las palancas del freno de direcci n se liberan...

Page 65: ...Verifique el ajuste neutral de las varillas de control de direcci n Consulte la secci n Ajustes p gina 11 3 Verifique la presi n adecuada de las llantas Ruedas locas Llantas macizas Ruedas motrices 1...

Page 66: ...hay da os o piezas defectuosas en la m quina Repare cualquier da o antes de arrancar el motor o de operar la plataforma de corte Aseg rese de que las cuchillas est n en buen estado y que sus pernos es...

Page 67: ...ni o ingresa al rea 9 Siempre debe estar instalada la tolva de descarga y en la posici n baja en la plataforma de corte de la descarga lateral excepto cuando el recogedor de c sped opcional o la plac...

Page 68: ...s extremadamente inflamable y los vapores son explosivos NO use combustible E85 El uso del combustible E85 da ar severamente el motor B Use solamente un recipiente aprobado para gasolina A Mantenga lo...

Page 69: ...delo y el n mero de serie o mediante el formulario de contacto para hacer su pedido Indique el modelo y el n mero de serie completos de su producto de Scag cuando solicite manuales de reemplazo Si el...

Page 70: ...o b sico Elemento cortante Desconectar Continuamente variable Lineal Lea el manual del operador Mantenga alejados a los curiosos Punto de contacto 481039S S MBOLO DESCRIPCI N S MBOLO DESCRIPCI N Hor m...

Page 71: ...ogador Encendido Arranque Tensi n del resorte en la polea Aceite Apagado Parada S MBOLO DESCRIPCI N S MBOLO DESCRIPCI N S mbolos ISO Cuchilla giratoria 48071S Freno de estacionamiento Riesgo de ca da...

Page 72: ...n p 9258 9286 9287 Sistema mezclador de paja Hurricane TM n p 9263 9283 9284 Sujetavasos n p 9240 Hor metro n p 48023 Deflector turbo n p 424208 Blade Buddy n p 9212 ACCESORIOS Y ADITAMENTOS APROBADO...

Page 73: ...Conjunto de la rueda libre 25 Plataforma del motor 26 27 Conjunto del mango 28 29 Tablero de instrumentos 30 Transmisi n Peerless 31 Mazo de cables de la plataforma del motor 32 Mazo de cables del ma...

Page 74: ...ientos de arranque inicial 8 Operaci n del cortac sped 8 9 Ajustes de la correa de la plataforma de corte 9 Correa de la transmisi n 10 Ajustes de control motriz 10 Ajustes de la plataforma de corte 1...

Page 75: ...balen reduzca la velocidad y opere con extremo cuidado SIEMPRE CUMPLA CON LAS OPERACIONES APROBADAS POR OSHA NO corte en c sped mojado El c sped mojado reduce la tracci n y el control de direcci n REC...

Page 76: ...MANTENIMIENTO Y LOS PROCEDIMIENTOS DE AJUSTE A FIN DE MANTENER SU CORTAC SPED TRABAJANDO A LA M XIMA EFICIENCIA LOS MODELOS ESPEC FICOS CUBIERTOS POR ESTE MANUAL EST N INDICADOS EN LA CUBIERTA INTERI...

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