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PART NO. 03434 

PRINTED 9/2018

PRINTED IN USA

© 2019

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-48V-23CV

 STCII-52V-22FX

 STCII-52V-25CV-EFI

 STCII-61V-26FT-EFI

 STCII-61V-29CV-EFI

Summary of Contents for TIGER CAT II

Page 1: ...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 a...

Page 2: ...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 one person at a time REMEMBER...

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: ...TS 58 BRAKE COMPONENTS 60 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 62 STCII FUEL SYSTEM 64 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 66 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM KAWASAKI 26FT EFI 68 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM KOHLER EFI 70 STCII HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY 72 REPLACEM...

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

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 7 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: ...reate 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 prevention requirement...

Page 17: ...Positive Displacement Gerotor Starter Kawasaki FX FT Electric Starting with Solenoid Shift Starter Kohler Electric Starting with Solenoid Shift Starter Belts Kevlar cord Self adjusting Self tightenin...

Page 18: ...er Blades 0 197 in Thick Milled Edge Wear Resistant Marbain Blade Engagement Electric Blade Engagement Clutch with Control Panel Switch Connected to the Cutter Deck through a Belt Discharge Opening Ex...

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: ...ure 4 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 HEIGH...

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: ...REASE FITTING LUBRICATION Lubricant Interval Lithium MP White Grease 2125 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...

Page 41: ...be changed if the color of the fluid has become black or milky A black color and or a rancid odor usually indicates possible overheating of the oil and a milky color usually indicates water in the hy...

Page 42: ...aulic oil filter should be changed after every 500 hours of operation or annually whichever occurs first 1 Remove the oil filter element and properly discard it See Figure 7 3 Fill the new filter with...

Page 43: ...affected skin 10 Replace gas cap and tighten until it ratchets B REPLACING IN LINE FUEL FILTER ELEMENTS The engine fuel filter should be replaced after every 500 hours of operation or annually whiche...

Page 44: ...ttery warm before attaching a charger Whenever possible remove the battery from the mower before charging and make sure the electrolyte covers the plates in all cells WARNING BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSI...

Page 45: ...he 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 6 1 Sharpen the cutting edge at the same bevel as the original See Fi...

Page 46: ...the spacer onto the blade bolt and insert the bolt into the cutter spindle shaft 6 Install the hex nut to the blade bolt at the top of the cutter spindle Secure the blades from rotating and torque to...

Page 47: ...stall Kit or 901F 61V STCII Install Kit GC CS 900T Requires 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 S...

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Page 49: ...1 Bracket 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...

Page 50: ...28 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 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 33...

Page 51: ...ush Arm Assembly LH RH 42 461846 Discharge Chute Assy 462477 CA Discharge Chute Assy 43 04001 154 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 4 3 4 44 483378 Spring Discharge Chute 45 04021 10 Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 46...

Page 52: ...46 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 20 19 30 31 21 26 26 24 23 29 28 27 27 26 26 29 27 28 26 27 26 26 26 22...

Page 53: ...Lever Return Nut Center Lock 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 Pin Deck Lift Retaining...

Page 54: ...0 5 10 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 38 38 38 30 34 23 29 28 13 27 36 32 35 29 27 13 29 27 31 33 13...

Page 55: ...25 425725 Bumper Rear 26 04003 23 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 27 04019 04 Nut 3 8 16 Serr Flange 28 04001 70 Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 29 04001 19 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 1 30 427032 Plate Skid 31 4812...

Page 56: ...50 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 57: ...04001 70 484717 484527 427355 ROPS Assembly Foldable ROPS Assembly Foldable Pin Assembly incl 3 Spring ROPS Clip ROPS Spring ROPS Anti Rattle Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 3 1 4 Nut Center Lock 1 2 13 ROPS...

Page 58: ...52 R Section 8 1 7 6 5 9 8 4 2 3 9 3 3 3 3 3 10 STCII SUSPENSION SEAT...

Page 59: ...7 485652 484710 486061 481638 485594 484714 486060 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...

Page 60: ...54 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 20 21 22 11 11 23 24 9 8 19 25 9 8 20 12...

Page 61: ...8 16 x 3 1 4 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 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 Moun...

Page 62: ...56 R Section 8 ENGINE ATTACHING PARTS 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 11 4 12 15 16 13 12 13 12 13 14 13...

Page 63: ...er 25CV EFI Engine Kohler 29CV EFI Hose Oil Drain Kawasaki FX incl 3 4 5 6 Hose Oil Drain Kohler CV CV EFI incl 3 4 5 6 Adaptor Oil Drain Hose 29CV EFI Not Shown Valve Assembly Oil Drain Cap O Ring Se...

Page 64: ...58 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 65: ...racket 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...

Page 66: ...60 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 19 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 43 42 45 46 47 48 44 41...

Page 67: ...ic Stop 1 2 13 23 426992 Switch Mounting 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 Shoulde...

Page 68: ...LIC SYSTEM J D C K B E A G F A C D E J K G F 2 B 3 3 4 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 29 4 4 3 3 20 21 2 23 23 4 4 2 8 7 5 6 24 7 8 5 6 28 27 26 25 11 4 1...

Page 69: ...JIC x 1 2 O Ring O Ring 3 4 O Ring 7 16 Elbow 90 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 Cla...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...ster 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...

Page 72: ...STEM 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...

Page 73: ...rol Cable Kawasaki FX Choke Control Cable Kohler CV Locknut 10 24 Throttle Control Cable Kawasaki FX Kohler CV Single Fuse Assy incl 11 12 14 Clip Wire Cover Sealed Single Fuse 5 Amp Fuse Holder Switc...

Page 74: ...ICAL 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 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 3...

Page 75: ...d Serrated Flange 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...

Page 76: ...AL 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...

Page 77: ...x 1 2 Bolt Carriage 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...

Page 78: ...72 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 79: ...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 80: ...74 R Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES 2 1 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 STCII 2019_Decals 1 3 8 9 14 15...

Page 81: ...nstrument Panel 12 484134 Decal Deck Height LH 13 484135 Decal Deck Height RH 14 485629 Decal Tiger Cat II 15 483199 Decal 48V 483200 Decal 52V 483201 Decal 61V 16 485654 Decal Seat Support 17 485521...

Page 82: ...L A START 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...

Page 83: ...WHITE RED BLACK RED W YEL STRIPE MOT FUEL SOLENOID MAGNETO RECTIFIER SOLENOID A KAWASAKI FX ENGINE ADAPTER WIRE HARNESS TO ENGINE HARNESS TO MAIN HARNESS GROUND STARTER RED W YEL STRIPE BLACK GRN W W...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...OCK 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 RED...

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Page 87: ...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 88: ...2019 Scag Power Equipment Division of Metalcraft of Mayville Inc...

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