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PART NO. 03446

PRINTED 9/2018

PRINTED IN USA

© 2019

Scag Power Equipment

Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.

Congratulations on owning a Scag truck loader! This manual contains the operating 

instructions and safety information for your Scag truck loader. Reading this manual 

can provide you with assistance in maintenance and adjustment procedures to 

keep your truck loader performing to maximum efficiency. The specific models that 

this book covers are listed on the inside cover. Before operating your truck loader, 

please read all the information enclosed.

OPERATOR’S 

MANUAL

TRUCK LOADER

Model: TLS20-18BV

  

Summary of Contents for TLS20-18BV

Page 1: ...s and safety information for your Scag truck loader Reading this manual can provide you with assistance in maintenance and adjustment procedures to keep your truck loader performing to maximum efficie...

Page 2: ...are attached adjusted and functioning properly Before performing any maintenance or service stop the machine and remove the spark plug wire If a mechanism becomes clogged stop the engine and wait for...

Page 3: ...ARRESTOR 6 2 7 SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM 6 2 8 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 7 SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 3 1 ENGINE 8 3 2 IMPELLER 8 3 3 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS 8 SECTION 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 4 1...

Page 4: ...T 16 APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 16 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY 18 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 20 SKID MOUNT COMPONENTS 22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THROTTLE CONTROL 24 TLS20 TRUCK LOADER DECALS 26 SECTI...

Page 5: ...s and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine See Section 6 1 GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING For pictorial clarity some illustration...

Page 6: ...CRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission On Start Spring Tension on Idler Off Stop Oil Spinning Fan Blades Thrown Object Hazard Fast Slow Continuously Variable Linear Pinch Point Keep Bystanders...

Page 7: ...njury 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 an...

Page 8: ...ed and remove all foreign objects 12 Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job Use only approved attachments and accessories...

Page 9: ...ne before leaving the operator s position for any reason including emptying the debris box or clearing an obstruction in the intake or discharge 14 If the truck loader ever plugs shut off the engine a...

Page 10: ...e free of grass leaves excessive grease oil and dirt 7 Store the machine on level ground 8 NEVER allow untrained personnel to service the machine 9 Keep all parts in good working condition Replace all...

Page 11: ...7 R 485139 Section 2 2 8 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 484983 485122...

Page 12: ...n Briggs Stratton Fixed Jet Sidedraft Carburetor Fuel Pump Briggs Stratton Mechanical with In Line Fuel Filter Fuel Non Leaded Gasoline with a Minimum Octane Rating of 87 Fuel Capacity 1 75 Gallons 6...

Page 13: ...9 R Section 3...

Page 14: ...ch is used to start the engine and has three positions OFF ON and START 2 Engine Throttle Control Figure 4 1 Used to control the engine speed Pushing the lever down increases engine speed Pulling the...

Page 15: ...way forward to engage the choke 4 Turn the ignition key to the START position and release the key as soon as the engine starts Do not hold the key in the START position for more than 15 seconds at a t...

Page 16: ...s if you are uneasy or uncertain Ultimate responsibility for safe operation on slopes rests with the operator 2 Be sure of footing on slopes 3 Caution must be used when operating on slopes especially...

Page 17: ...d injury from burns allow the engine to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and refueling 4 8 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL DANGER ROTATING FAN BLADES NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE VACUUM INTAKE OR DIS...

Page 18: ...b e f o r e operating X Check Safety Interlock System See Section 4 2 X Change engine oil and filter See engine operator s manual X Clean air filter element See engine operator s manual X Check condi...

Page 19: ...e necessary to check the element once or twice daily to prevent engine damage 5 2 ENGINE OIL A CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operati...

Page 20: ...CESSORIES Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine Scag approved attachments and accessories Truck Loader Light Ki...

Page 21: ...17 R Section 6 NOTES...

Page 22: ...18 Section 6 R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 5 8 4 5 10 11 12 12 13 15 16 14 18 5 7 5 8 37 9 17 19 20 21 22 2 29 28 8 24 26 25 30 2 30 31 32 34 27 33 35 36 33 23 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY...

Page 23: ...938 x 105 Eyebolt 3 8 Nut Serrated Flange 5 16 18 Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Bracket Switch Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Quick Pin Assembly Nut Serrated Flange 1 4 20 Washer Rubber Disk Anti Friction S...

Page 24: ...20 Section 6 R B B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 13 A A 14 15 12 11 10 16 17 9 8 18 19 21 20 20 22 18 19 23 24 IMPELLER ASSEMBLY...

Page 25: ...x 1 3 4 Clamp Muffler Muffler Guard Muffler Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Impeller TL20 Hub Tapered Locking P3 x 1 125 End Plate Tapered Hub Lockwasher 7 16 Spring Bolt Hex Head 7 16 20 x 1 3 4 w Patch Bol...

Page 26: ...22 Section 6 R SKID MOUNT COMPONENTS 1 2 1 3...

Page 27: ...23 R Section 6 Ref No Part No Description 1 2 3 426474 04001 70 04117 70 Skid Rail TLS Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 Nut Elastic Stop 1 2 13 SKID MOUNT COMPONENTS...

Page 28: ...Section 6 R GROUND TO ENGINE MOUTING BOLT GROUND TO ENGINE MOUTING BOLT MAGNETO GROUND TO ENGINE MOUTING BOLT STARTER SOLENOID 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 11 14 12 13 7 15 10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THROTTLE CONT...

Page 29: ...15 Nut Elastic Stop 1 4 20 Throttle Control Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 2 1 2 Screw 1 4 20 x 625 Self Tap Bracket Battery Cable Battery 18 Black Battery 12V 12N14 3A Not available through Scag Power Equipm...

Page 30: ...26 Section 6 R TLS20 TRUCK LOADER DECALS 484983 485122 48314 486246 485139...

Page 31: ...nce or accident or that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in the Operator s Manual The warranty does not apply to any damage to any truck loader that is...

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