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MODEL SWZ

OPERA

TOR’S MANU

AL

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMA-
TION FOR YOUR SCAG MOWER.  READING
THIS MANUAL CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
ASSISTANCE IN MAINTENANCE AND AD-
JUSTMENT PROCEDURES TO KEEP YOUR
MOWER PERFORMING TO MAXIMUM EFFI-
CIENCY.  THE SPECIFIC MODELS THAT THIS
BOOK COVERS ARE CONTAINED ON THE
INSIDE COVER.  BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
MACHINE, PLEASE READ ALL THE INFOR-
MATION ENCLOSED.

©  2004
SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT
DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC.

PART NO. 03146 Rev. 1

PRINTED 11/05

PRINTED IN USA

Summary of Contents for SWZ

Page 1: ...SISTANCE IN MAINTENANCE AND AD JUSTMENT PROCEDURES TO KEEP YOUR MOWER PERFORMING TO MAXIMUM EFFI CIENCY THE SPECIFIC MODELS THATTHIS BOOK COVERS ARE CONTAINED ON THE INSIDE COVER BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR...

Page 2: ...of A1700001 to A1799999 SWZ48A 18HN with a serial number of A1800001 to A1899999 SWZ52A 17KA with a serial number of A1900001 to A1999999 SWZ52A 18HN with a serial number of A2000001 to A2099999 SWZ52...

Page 3: ...7 Maintenance and Storage 7 8 Initial Run In Procedures 8 Mower Operation 8 9 BeltTension 10 Cutter Deck Adjustments 10 11 Blade Height Adjustments 11 Cutter Blades 11 Custom Cut Baffle Adjustment 12...

Page 4: ...Brake Components 34 35 Notes 36 Serial Number Breakdown 37 Handle Assembly Small Frame 16 Refer to Serial Breakdown on Page 37 38 39 Notes 40 Serial Number Breakdown 41 Handle Assembly Small Frame 16...

Page 5: ...NLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERATOR S MANUAL 481109 USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipme...

Page 6: ...rt Spring Tension on Idler Oil Off Stop SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION ISO Symbols Spinning Blade 48071S Parking Brake WARNING FALLING HAZARD USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERA...

Page 7: ...ting Element Basic Symbol Cutting Element Disengage Continuously Variable Linear Read Operator s Manual Keep Bystanders Away Pinch Point 481039S SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Hourmeter Elapsed...

Page 8: ...personal injury if proper precautions are not taken Your safety and the safety of others depends significantly upon your knowledge and understanding of all correct operating practices and procedures...

Page 9: ...ances and insurance regulations 6 Keep the machine and attachments in good operating condition Keep all shields and safety devices in place If a shield safety device or decal is defective or damaged r...

Page 10: ...requent intervals for proper tightness ROTATING BLADES NEVER PUTYOUR HANDS INTOTHE DISCHARGE CHUTE FOR ANY REASON Shut off the engine and remove the key and only then use a stick or similar object to...

Page 11: ...erate the machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs 8 The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Allow only trained personnel to...

Page 12: ...ck for loose hardware Tighten as needed 3 Check the tires for proper pressure Caster Wheels 25 psi Drive Wheels 12 psi 2 Check the steering control rods for neutral adjust ment See Adjustments page 13...

Page 13: ...DOWN TO DISENGAGE NOTE When PTO is engaged or possibly disengaged a squealing sound from the underside of the machine is normal It is caused by the electric clutch plates meshing as the mower comes up...

Page 14: ...er Figure 3 Cutter Deck Belt Adjustment R H CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS Due to the many cutting conditions that exist it is difficult to suggest a cutter deck setting that will work for every lawn There a...

Page 15: ...ure 6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS CONT D CUTTER BLADES Do not sharpen beyond 1 3 of the width of the blade See Figure 7 NOTE Dress the blade with a file Using a wheel grinder may burn the blade Check the...

Page 16: ...le in the 3 1 2 position This gives the best mix of cutting performance in all types of grass C 4 Position baffle is installed using the bottom set of holes on the front baffle welded inside the cutte...

Page 17: ...he wrench in the holder on the left side of the machine and turn the engine off Figure 12 Neutral Adjustment STEERING CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENT NOTE This adjustment is made to allow the steering control...

Page 18: ...Apply the parking brake 4 Move the steering control levers into the neutral position 6 Repeat steps 1 and 2 If the machine continues to pull to one side stop the mower by placing the steering control...

Page 19: ...se2125 X Cleanairfilter More often if needed X Check belt tension Adjust as needed X Check tire pressure Add or adjust as required X Check battery level Adjust as needed X Replaceairfilter More often...

Page 20: ...possible overheating of the oil and a milky color usually indicates water in the hydraulic oil 2 Place a suitable container under the hydraulic oil drain Remove the fill cap from the reservoir Remove...

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