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PART NO. 03284

PRINTED 9/2011

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

Walk-Behind

Model:

SW32-481FS

SW36A-481FS

SW48V-481FS

SW52V-541FS

Summary of Contents for SW32-481FS

Page 1: ...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 tha...

Page 2: ...g 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 control and accident prevent...

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

Page 4: ...ALS 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 ATTACHMENTS AND...

Page 5: ...d 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...

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: ...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: ...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 before adding fuel Never fuel i...

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: ...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 Let the engine cool before storing 13 DO N...

Page 11: ...RATE UNLESS GRASS CATCHER MULCHING kIT OR DISCHARGE CHUTE IS INSTALLED 483406 483404 SPINNING BLADES kEEP CLEAR BLADE CONTACT THROWN OBJECTS CAN INJURE 483505 483405 483505 WARNING Operation of this e...

Page 12: ...3 2 Starter Electrical Ignition with Recoil Starter Interlock Switches Operator Presence Mower Engagement BBC Transmission Neutral Instrument Panel Key Switch Throttle Lever PTO Switch ENGINE DECK 3...

Page 13: ...exible Spindles Cast Iron Housing Tapered Roller Bearings with Top Access Grease Fitting and Grease Overfill Relief Poppet Spindle Pulleys Split Steel with Tapered Locking Hub Cutter Deck Belts B sect...

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: ...ade to the cutter deck pitch and height PITCH is the angle of the blades comparing front to rear HEIGHT is the nominal distance the blade is off of the ground This measurement is made with the blades...

Page 24: ...lowered to precisely tailor the deck s performance for the type of grass being cut The baffle can be set in seven 7 different positions for optimum performance A 3 1 2 or 3 3 4 Position See Figure 6...

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: ...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 betw...

Page 27: ...raph 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 Check belts for pr...

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: ...nge clothing 9 immediately and wash affected skin Engine Oil 7 3 A Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operation or daily as instructed in...

Page 31: ...Sharpening NOTE If possible use a file to sharpen the blade Using a wheel grinder may burn the blade NOTE DO NOT sharpen the blades beyond 1 3 of the width of the blade See Figure 7 3 Replace gas cap...

Page 32: ...ade Buddy tool P N 9212 to assist in securing the cutter blades remove the blade attaching bolt Remove the cutter blade bolt lockwasher and flatwasher from the spindle shaft See Figure 7 4 NOTE Be sur...

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: ...0 20A 22 29 11 27 26 28 29 27 30 28 11 32 31 26 34 36 35 33 33 SW2011CD36A 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: ...x 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 Drive 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: ...H 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 Head Cps...

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: ...INE DECK SW2011ED 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 52 12...

Page 41: ...Input Key Woodruff 9 Retaining Ring 5 8 Ext Basic Belt Transmission Drive Idler Pulley Transmission Pulley Traction Drive 29 30 31 32A 32B 33 34 35 36 37 38 38A 38B 38C 38D 39 40 40A 41 42 43 44 45 46...

Page 42: ...23 62 25 28 26 30 7 27 8 29 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 9 47 44 50 9 49 51 48 46 12 55 60 20 19 3...

Page 43: ...ge Nut 5 16 18 Serrated Flange Cpscrw 3 16 18 x 1 1 4 Serr Flg Spacer Cable Tie Steering Lever Capscrew 5 16 18 x 1 Serr Flg Bushing Washer 5 16 375 x 875 x 083 Spring Operator Presence Operator Prese...

Page 44: ...1 SW EPA Phase 3 Fuel System FUEL SYSTEM E P A PHASE 3 produced after 1 1 2011 To Fuel Pump To Engine Purge Port Tank Purge A A B B 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 12 13 21 22...

Page 45: ...er by inch 13 04030 03 Lockwasher 5 16 Spring 14 04001 09 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 15 484287 Carbon Canister 16 484285 Grommet Viton 17 484333 Fitting Remote Vent 18 484343 01 Mender 1 4 x 3 16 w 02...

Page 46: ...3 483957 Engagement Switch Electric Clutch 4 48609 Key Switch 5 48023 Hour Meter dealer installed 6 04003 43 Bolt Carriage 10 32 x 1 2 7 04021 26 Nut 10 32 Elastic Stop 8 482711 Handle Wire Harness Ma...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...ENCE SWITCH NEG HOURMETER POS HOURMETER kEY SWITCH SW2007WH482711 BLk W RED STRIPE HANDLE WIRE HARNESS PART NO 482711 MAGNETO GROUND DIODE 600V 6A CLUTCH YELLOW BLACK WHITE BLUE BLUE WHITE BLACK W RED...

Page 49: ...45 R Section 8 NOTES...

Page 50: ...uetas en espanol a un distribuidor 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 _...

Page 51: ...ecal 36 Advantage 14 483199 Decal 48 Velocity Plus 483200 Decal 52 Velocity Plus 15 481971 Decal Heavy Duty Commercial 461986 Spanish Decal Kit Walk Behinds Not Shown 483900 Decal Warning Spark Arrest...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...2011 Scag Power Equipment Division of Metalcraft of Mayville Inc...

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