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PART NO. 03434  Rev.01

PRINTED 9/2019

PRINTED IN USA

© 2020

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: STCII-48V-22FX

 STCII-52V-25CV-EFI

 STCII-52V-26FT-EFI

 STCII-61V-26FT-EFI

 STCII-61V-32BV

Summary of Contents for Tiger Cat II STCII-48V-22FX

Page 1: ...on 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 bo...

Page 2: ...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 driven parts Keep others off the mower only...

Page 3: ...2 9 SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM 9 2 10 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 10 SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS 11 3 1 ENGINE 11 3 2 ELECTRICAL 11 3 3 MOWER 11 3 4 CUTTER DECK 12 3 5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 12 3 6 WEIGHTS AND...

Page 4: ...ENTS 25 6 3 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS 27 6 4 BELT ADJUSTMENT 27 6 5 BELT ALIGNMENT 27 6 6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS 27 6 7 CUSTOM CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT 29 6 8 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT 30...

Page 5: ...PONENTS 60 BRAKE COMPONENTS 62 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 64 STCII FUEL SYSTEM 66 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 68 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM KAWASAKI 26FT EFI 70 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM KOHLER EFI 72 STCII HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY 74 REP...

Page 6: ...IV R Table of Contents...

Page 7: ...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 pict...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...he message that follows the symbol contains important information about safety To avoid injury and possible death carefully read the message Be sure to fully understand the causes of possible injury o...

Page 10: ...ipment must comply with the latest requirements per SAE J137 and or ANSI ASAE S279 when driven on public roads NOTE If the mower is driven on public roads it must comply with state and local ordinance...

Page 11: ...circumstances should the machine be operated on slopes greater than 15 degrees See Figure 2 4 Page 8 to determine approximate slope of area to be mowed ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED OPERATION 2 Reduce...

Page 12: ...ngine and removing the key 16 Disengage power to the attachments when transporting or when not in use 17 The machine and attachments should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign...

Page 13: ...ar to the down position 3 To raise the roll bar lift the bar to the upright position 4 Install the two 2 lock pins through the hole secure with the two 2 hairpin cotter pins See Figure 2 2 UPRIGHT AND...

Page 14: ...faces 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 If the machine can not back up the slope without the...

Page 15: ...omponents when required 12 Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy WARNING Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure and can penetrate skin causing injury If hydraulic fluid is inje...

Page 16: ...equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation A spark arrestor may be required The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevent...

Page 17: ...arter Kawasaki FX FT Kohler Briggs and Stratton Electric Starting with Solenoid Shift Starter Belts Kevlar cord Self adjusting Self tightening 3 2 ELECTRICAL Battery 12 Volt Charging System Alternator...

Page 18: ...Edge 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...

Page 19: ...nits Only Indicates engine oil pressure Reference the engine operator s manual for further information 4 Service Engine Indicator Figure 4 1 Indicates the maintenance reminder for the engine oil chang...

Page 20: ...1 Tiger Eye Advanced Monitoring System 12V DECK LIFT SUSPENSION SEAT CONTROL KNOB LEFT STEERING CONTROL BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LATCH FUEL GAUGE SEAT HOLD DOWN RELEASE LATCH CUTTING HEIGHT ADJU...

Page 21: ...ck Latch Figure 4 2 Used to lock the parking brake in the engaged position Fully depress the brake pedal and pull the parking brake lock latch back to lock the parking brake in the engaged position Se...

Page 22: ...m should be tested each time before using the machine If the safety interlock system does not operate as described below contact your local Authorized Scag Power Equipment Dealer immediately to have t...

Page 23: ...arter motor and shorten battery life 9 Allow engine to warm before operating the mower 4 7 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING IMPORTANT If you are not familiar with the operation of a machine with lever steer...

Page 24: ...eling in reverse allow the right steering control lever to move forward The further the control is allowed to move forward the quicker the mower will turn right To stop the reverse travel allow the st...

Page 25: ...MOWER 1 Park the machine on a flat level surface only Do not park the machine on an incline 2 Place the steering control levers in the neutral position 3 Disengage the cutter blades 4 Slow the engine...

Page 26: ...st position to deflect grass clippings 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 d...

Page 27: ...lift foot lever hold in place and pull back on the deck release lever See Figure 4 9 Slowly release the foot pedal A deck height decal is located on the cutting height index as an aid in adjusting th...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...at the front of the brake linkage See Figure 6 2 4 With the parking brake in the locked position turn the adjustment nut until the brake spring has an overall length of 2 See Figure 6 2 5 Repeat step...

Page 32: ...nition 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 injuries All...

Page 33: ...rmance of your Scag mower If you experience frequent belt wear or breakage see your authorized Scag service center for belt adjustment 6 6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS Cutter deck level pitch and height ar...

Page 34: ...OSEN HERE ADJUST HERE Figure 6 6 Cutter Deck Pitch Adjustment 2 Turn the adjustment bolts on both sides either clockwise to raise or counter clockwise to lower the front of the cutter deck until the m...

Page 35: ...positions for optimum performance A 3 1 2 or 3 3 4 Position 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 cutt...

Page 36: ...off or the operator presence circuit is interrupted When the clutch is disengaged the air gap between the armature and rotor must be adjusted to fifteen thousandths of an inch 0 015 for proper operat...

Page 37: ...annually whichever comes first In cases where the machine is heavily used airgap settings should be checked more often If the air gap is too narrow the clutch armature may drag when disengaged resulti...

Page 38: ...ngs 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 interlock system See paragraph 4 2 X Change engine oil and...

Page 39: ...LOCATION LUBRICATION INTERVAL LUBRICANT NO OF PLACES 1 Caster Wheel Pivot 500 Hours Yearly Chassis Grease 2 2 Caster Wheel Bearings 100 Hours Monthly Chassis Grease 2 3 Cutter Deck Bellcranks 100 Hour...

Page 40: ...ion 7 GREASE FITTING LUBRICATION Lubricant Interval Spindle Grease 40 Hours Weekly Chassis Grease 100 Hours Bi monthly Chassis Grease 500 Hours Yearly 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Figure 7 1 Lubrication Fittin...

Page 41: ...Oil Reservoir B CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL The hydraulic oil should be changed after every 500 hours or annually whichever occurs first The oil should also be changed if the color of the fluid has become...

Page 42: ...E85 Fuel Using E85 Fuel will cause severe damage to the engine 4 Fill the reservoir to 2 inches from the top of the filler neck with 20W50 motor oil Scag p n 486255 1 Quart or p n 486254 1 Gallon 5 R...

Page 43: ...m of fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device 9 If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately and wash affected skin 10 R...

Page 44: ...alternator will have no problem keeping a charge on the battery If the battery has been completely discharged for a long period of time the alternator may not be able to recharge the battery and a bat...

Page 45: ...cutter blade replace the cutter blade 5 If a blade cutting edge is dull or nicked it should be sharpened Remove the blades for sharpening See Blade Replacement NOTE Keep the blades sharp Cutting with...

Page 46: ...sher will not allow proper tightening of the cutter blade and can lead to cutter blade failure personal injury or property damage 4 To install the new cutter blade put the flat washer onto the blade b...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...quires a 901E 48V 52V Install Kit or 901F 61V STCII Install Kit Mulch Plate 9286 48V 9287 52V 9288 61V Hurricane Mulch 9283 48V 9284 52V 9285 61V STCII Hitch 922C STCII Lights 922Y OCDC 922Z 48V 923A...

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Page 50: ...8 9 1 10 7 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1 2 3 6 6 12 7 1 2 3 4 8 11 21 22 23 28 24 25 26 27 23 47 8 8 7 6 37 38 35 28 24 78 79 77 83 82 81 45 80 30 31 33 32 33 34 29 84 67 85 86 33 75 76 24 51 52 53...

Page 51: ...et Anti Scalp Wheel 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 42 43 44...

Page 52: ...30 4 3 2 1 29 31 11 12 7 8 6 13 14 15 8 32 33 12 34 35 36 37 38 40 39 41 23 23 22 23 86 16 17 18 19 88 20 21 18 22 23 23 45 44 43 45 42 52 46 50 47 50 51 48 49 45 38 54 53 57 6 37 56 55 36 38 81 82 3...

Page 53: ...lastic Stop 5 8 11 Push Arm Assembly Discharge Chute Assy CA Discharge Chute Assy Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 4 3 4 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 7...

Page 54: ...48 R Section 8 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS 3 4 5 2 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 25 15 16 18 17 21 22 23 4 33 20 19 30 31 21 26 26 24 23 29 28 27 27 26 26 29 32 27 28 26 27 26 26 26 22...

Page 55: ...ock 3 8 16 Pin Assembly w Lanyard Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 Bolt Hex Wshr Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Adjustment Bracket Cutting Height Slide Height Adjust INCL 10 11 12 Pin Deck Lift Retaining Ring 1 2 E...

Page 56: ...6 11 11 12 13 13 13 24 3 12 14 15 17 15 21 16 18 17 16 20 19 25 22 22 2115 41 20 19 5 29 3 45 44 13 23 39 17 38 38 13 36 43 40 38 60 38 63 38 30 34 23 29 28 13 27 36 32 35 29 27 13 29 27 37 31 33 62...

Page 57: ...RH LH Bumper Rear Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Nut 3 8 16 Serr Flange Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 Plate Skid Bumper Rubber 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49...

Page 58: ...52 R Section 8 STCII FOLDABLE ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 13 2 6 6 7 7 1 8 10 12 5 5 9 11 10 6 12 12 12 12 12...

Page 59: ...70 484717 484527 427355 ROPS Assembly Foldable Without Stop ROPS Assembly Foldable With Stop Pin Assembly incl 3 Spring ROPS Clip ROPS Spring ROPS Anti Rattle Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 3 1 4 Nut Center...

Page 60: ...54 R Section 8 1 7 6 5 9 8 4 2 3 9 3 3 3 3 3 10 STCII SUSPENSION SEAT...

Page 61: ...6 481638 485594 484714 486597 484719 Suspension Seat Assembly w seat belt Armrest Kit LH Seat Belt Kit Recliner Knob Kit Armrest Kit RH Cover Back Cushion Seat Switch Track Kit Includes Handle Kit p n...

Page 62: ...56 R Section 8 DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 9 9 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 26 21 22 11 11 23 24 9 8 19 25 9 8 20 12 8...

Page 63: ...3 1 4 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 4 1 4 Key 1 4 x 1 4 x 3 1 2 Pulley 5 75 Dia 1 125 Bore Pivot Idler Arm Bearing Idler Arm Assembly incl 6 Flatwasher 3 8 391 x 938 x 105 HD Nut Elastic Stop 3 8 16 Mounting...

Page 64: ...58 R Section 8 ENGINE ATTACHING PARTS 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 11 4 12 15 17 13 16 16 13 12 13 12 13 14 13...

Page 65: ...rain Briggs and Stratton 32BV incl 3 4 5 6 Valve Assembly Oil Drain Cap O Ring Seal Muffler Kawasaki FX FT EFI Muffler Kohler 25CV EFI Muffler Briggs and Stratton 32BV Lockwasher 3 8 Spring Kawasaki F...

Page 66: ...60 R Section 8 STEERING COMPONENTS A A PUMP CONTROL ARM 1 3 3 4 4 5 5 2 7 8 9 6 10 11 10 12 12 13 14 15 16 29 28 30 27 26 25 26 25 31 24 10 20 19 18 17 23 10 22 21 32 33...

Page 67: ...Operator Presence Switch Nut Flanged Elastic Stop 1 4 20 Bar Control Lever Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Gas Damper Spacer Pump Dampener Control Plate w decal Includes RH LH Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 4 1 4 B...

Page 68: ...2 R Section 8 BRAKE COMPONENTS A A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 4 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 18 20 20 18 21 22 23 25 24 10 26 27 28 29 30 31 14 31 33 34 35 32 36 37 38 39 40 B B 43 42 45 46 47 49 48 44 41 1...

Page 69: ...ting Bracket Brake 24 43602 Spacer 25 481638 Switch 26 04003 02 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 3 4 27 04001 54 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 3 28 04009 10 Bolt 1 2 x 2 3 4 Shoulder 29 462808 Brake Hub 30 485595 Brak...

Page 70: ...B E A G F A C D E J K G F 2 B 3 3 4 30 2 4 5 5 6 7 7 1 1 10 11 16 15 18 17 8 9 8 12 8 7 14 13 8 7 19 7 8 5 6 8 7 29 Frame Frame 29 4 4 3 3 20 21 2 23 23 35 35 2 31 8 7 5 6 24 7 32 8 5 6 28 33 27 26 2...

Page 71: ...Degree 9 16 O Ring x 3 8 Hose Hose Clamp 69 Dia Hose 3 8 Pushlock order by inch Fitting 9 16 O Ring x 3 8 Hose Hose 1 2 Pushlock order by inch Hose Clamp 87 Dia Hydraulic Tank Assy incl 13 14 15 16 17...

Page 72: ...gine Purge Port To Engine D B E A A B C D E F F 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 4 C 5 18 17 18 5 4 16 16 14 21 7 6 13 22 12 20 19 7 7 6 6 23 26 25 24 23 26 25 25 25...

Page 73: ...400cc Dust Filter Carbon Canister Clamp Vapor Recovery Hose Hose 3 16 order by inch Hose Non Perm Fuel 1 4 I D Clamp Fuel Hose 1 4 I D Fuel Filter Tee 3 16 x 3 16 x 3 16 Union Hose Barb Fuel Cap Teth...

Page 74: ...EM CHOKE THROTTLE 20 20 5 A S C A G PO WE R EQ UI PM EN T 2 GROUND STARTER FX CV A B B 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 20 21 14 23 24 18 25 24 26 24 24 27 28 29 30 31 35 33 34 36 37 32 40 4...

Page 75: ...able Kawasaki FX Locknut 10 24 Throttle Control Cable Throttle Control Cable 32BV Single Fuse Assy incl 11 12 14 Clip Wire Cover Sealed Single Fuse 5 Amp Fuse Holder Switch Starter Switch PTO Cluster...

Page 76: ...AL SYSTEM KAWASAKI 26FT EFI 5 GROUND STARTER A A S C A G PO W ER EQ UI PM EN T 5 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 10 11 14 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 20 21 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 39 38 40 22 35 42 30 31...

Page 77: ...ge 1 4 20 x 1 2 Bolt Carriage 10 24 x 1 2 Control E Gov Throttle Knob Throttle Control Locknut 10 24 Single Fuse Assy incl 10 11 13 Clip Wire Cover Sealed Single Fuse 5 Amp Fuse Holder Fuse 20 Amp Swi...

Page 78: ...SYSTEM KOHLER EFI THROTTLE 5 GROUND STARTER A B B A S C A G PO W ER EQ UI PM EN T 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 10 11 14 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 20 21 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 39 38 40 22 35 42 30 31...

Page 79: ...riage 10 24 x 1 2 Throttle Control Cable Locknut 10 24 Single Fuse Assy incl 10 11 13 Clip Wire Cover Sealed Single Fuse 5 Amp Fuse Holder Fuse 20 Amp Switch Starter Switch PTO Cluster Gauge Indicator...

Page 80: ...74 R Section 8 STCII HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY Overhaul Seal Kit 5 8 2 20 21 6 24 1 9 10 11 22 26 25 12 13 16 15 3 27 14 18 17 4 19 7 23 28...

Page 81: ...HG 50329 Retaining Ring Internal 12 HG 71971 Cylinder Block Kit 13 HG 2003014 Block Spring 14 HG 2003017 Flat Washer 15 HG 2003087 Swash Plate 16 HG 53502 Thrust Bearing 17 HG 52866 Trunnion Arm 18 HG...

Page 82: ...76 R Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 2 1 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 STCII 2020_Decals 1 3 8 9 14 15...

Page 83: ...PS Decal Seat Replacement Decal Belt Cover Decal Heavy Duty Commercial Decal Instrument Panel Kohler EFI Decal Instrument Panel Kawasaki EFI Decal Instrument Panel Decal Deck Height LH Decal Deck Heig...

Page 84: ...B L S Position Key Switch Legend BATTERY GROUND RED W YEL STRIPE ORANGE YELLOW YELLOW PINK LIGHT BLUE BLACK BROWN GRN W WHT STRIPE RED RED W WHITE STRIPE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK RED RED RE...

Page 85: ...S GROUND STARTER GRN W WHT STRIPE YELLOW WHITE RED BLACK RED W YEL STRIPE MOT FUEL SOLENOID MAGNETO RECTIFIER SOLENOID A KAWASAKI FX ENGINE ADAPTER WIRE HARNESS 6 3 4 5 1 2 RED GRN W WHT STRIPE WHITE...

Page 86: ...IPE RED BLACK BLACK GRN W BLK STRIPE WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK RED RED RED RED RED W YEL STRIPE WHITE WHITE GREEN BLACK RED RED RED RED W WHITE STRIPE RED W YEL STRIPE RED W YEL STRIPE BLUE WHITE RED RE...

Page 87: ...ERLOCK SWITCH RH NEUTRAL SWITCH ORANGE LIGHT BLUE BROWN PINK RED W BLACK STRIPE RED BLACK BLACK GRN W BLK STRIPE WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK RED RED RED RED RED W YEL STRIPE WHITE WHITE GREEN PINK BLACK R...

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Page 89: ...e 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 for cancella...

Page 90: ...2020 Scag Power Equipment Division of Metalcraft of Mayville Inc...

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