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PART NO. 03270 Rev. 2

PRINTED 1/2011

PRINTED IN USA

© 2011

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

Freedom Z

Models: SFZ36-18FS

 SFZ48-20FS

 SFZ48-26BS

 SFZ52-20FS

 SFZ52-26BS

 SFZ61-28BS

Содержание Freedom Z SFZ36-18FS

Страница 1: ...rmation 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 th...

Страница 2: ...he 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 one person a...

Страница 3: ...3 1 ENGINE 10 3 2 ELECTRICAL 10 3 3 TRACTOR 10 3 4 CUTTER DECK 11 3 5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 11 3 6 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS 11 3 7 PRODUCTIVITY 11 SECTION 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 4 1 CONTROLS AND INSTRUM...

Страница 4: ...36 8 1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 36 NOTES 37 36 CUTTER DECK 38 48 52 61 CUTTER DECKS 40 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS SFZ36 42 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS SFZ48 SFZ52 44 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS SFZ61 46...

Страница 5: ...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 pictorial clarity so...

Страница 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...

Страница 7: ...ntains important information about safety To avoid injury and possible death carefully read the message Be sure to fully understand the causes of possible injury or death SIGNAL WORD It is a distincti...

Страница 8: ...m shuts off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the deck drive engaged and or the steering control levers are not in the neutral position and the parking brake is not engaged Never operate...

Страница 9: ...ement to stop before removing the obstruction WARNING DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged discharge chute Use a stick or other device to remove clogged material after the engine has stopped r...

Страница 10: ...e inside a building or a confined area without proper ventilation Exhaust fumes are hazardous and contain carbon monoxide which can cause brain injury and death 17 Keep hands and feet away from cutter...

Страница 11: ...S STORAGE 1 Never make adjustments to the machine with the engine running unless specifically instructed to do so If the engine is running keep hands feet and clothing away from moving parts 2 Disenga...

Страница 12: ...ystem please see your authorized Scag dealer 13 Let the engine cool before storing 14 DO NOT store the machine near an open flame 15 Shut off fuel while storing or transporting 16 DO NOT store fuel ne...

Страница 13: ...9 R Section 2 2 9 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 483505 483402 481568 483406 483660 2011 SFZ Safety Decals 484280 483633 483425 483467 483405 483300...

Страница 14: ...gs Stratton 12 Volt 16 Amp Kawasaki 12 Volt 13 Amp System Polarity Negative Ground Starter 12 Volt Electric Ring Gear Type Key Operated Interlock Switches Seat Neutral Control Mower Engagement BBC Par...

Страница 15: ...through a Belt Discharge Opening Extra Wide Discharge Opening with Spring Loaded Discharge Chute Discharge Chute Black Polypropylene Plastic Flexible Spindles Heavy Duty Spindle Shaft Cast Aluminum H...

Страница 16: ...ling up on the switch will engage the deck drive Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck drive 3 Engine Choke Control Figure 4 1 Used to start a cold engine 4 Engine Throttle Control Figure...

Страница 17: ...ift Foot Lever Figure 4 1 Used to raise and lower the cutter deck 13 Cutting Height Adjustment Figure 4 1 Used to set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height 14 Deck Release Lever Figure 4 1 Use...

Страница 18: ...ed in an open area away from buildings fences or obstructions Learn the operation on flat ground before operating on slopes Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow forward travel Learn to f...

Страница 19: ...to move forward the quicker the mower will turn right To stop the reverse travel allow the steering control levers to return to the neutral position If the mower is to be parked place the handles in...

Страница 20: ...o tip backwards 6 Loss of traction may occur when traveling down hill Weight transfers to the front of the machine and may cause the drive wheels to slip causing loss of braking or steering 7 Keep tir...

Страница 21: ...nd thrown objects downward Direct the side discharge away from sidewalks or streets to minimize cleanup of clippings When mowing close to obstacles direct the discharge away from the obstacles to redu...

Страница 22: ...k to the desired height See Figure 4 4 4 14 TOWING OPTIONAL HITCH ACCESSORY NOT AVAILABLE FOR SFZ36 1 NEVER allow children or others in or on towed equipment 2 Tow only with a machine that has a hitch...

Страница 23: ...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...

Страница 24: ...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...

Страница 25: ...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...

Страница 26: ...g Remove the ignition key 2 Disengage the parking brake See Figure 6 1 3 Release the seat hold down latch and tilt the seat forward to gain access to the brake control linkage 4 Remove the cotter pin...

Страница 27: ...the parking brake 3 Run the engine at full operating speed and check if the machine creeps forward or backwards 4 Adjust the RH wheel by loosening the jam nuts on the steering control rod and turning...

Страница 28: ...heel is turning faster than the left wheel To adjust this condition proceed as follows A Stop the machine and place the steering control levers in the neutral position Turn the tracking adjustment bol...

Страница 29: ...rear deck level links clockwise until the cutter deck is level between both sides See Figure 6 4 3 Tighten the two 2 elastic stop nuts to secure the cutter deck in the proper position CUTTER DECK PIT...

Страница 30: ...that the mower is on a flat level surface and the tires are properly inflated 1 Place the cutter deck in the 3 cutting position Push on the cutter deck foot pedal and pull up on the cutter deck relea...

Страница 31: ...justing bolt See Figure 6 8 INSPECTION WINDOW x3 Figure 6 8 Clutch Air Gap Adjustment 1 Locate the inspection windows on the clutch 2 Place a 0 015 feeler gauge in the slot between the rotor and the a...

Страница 32: ...paragraph 4 2 X Change engine oil and filter See paragraph 7 3 X Check battery clean battery posts and cables See paragraph 7 6 X Check belts for proper alignment See paragraph 7 7 X Check condition...

Страница 33: ...d also 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...

Страница 34: ...ine crankcase oil after every 100 hours of operation or bi weekly whichever occurs first Refer to the Engine Operator s Manual furnished with this mower for instructions 7 Remove the top port plug fro...

Страница 35: ...uel gauge at the beginning of each operating day See Figure 7 6 Do not overfill Use clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and a maximum of 10 Ethanol DO NOT use E85 Fuel Usi...

Страница 36: ...8 If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately and wash affected skin 9 Replace gas cap and tighten securely For Low Emission LE and EPA Phase 3 produced after 1 1 2011 models tighten t...

Страница 37: ...nduce vomiting A CHARGING THE BATTERY Refer to the battery charger s manual for specific instructions Under normal conditions the engine s alternator will have no problem keeping a charge on the batte...

Страница 38: ...ent blade and never weld a broken or cracked blade Always replace it with a new blade to assure safety 4 If a blade cutting edge is dull or nicked it should be sharpened Remove the blades for sharpeni...

Страница 39: ...x 1 1 2 HEX HEAD BOLT TORQUE TO 75 FT LBS LOCKWASHER FLATWASHER CUTTER BLADE Figure 7 9 Blade Replacement NOTE Be sure that the blade is installed with the lift wing toward the top 5 Install the cutt...

Страница 40: ...ments and accessories GC SFZ p n 9074 requires p n 9069 9070 9071 or 9073 baffle kit Mulch Plate p n 920G 9298 9299 920U Hurricane Mulch p n 920D 9293 9294 920T SFZ Hitch p n 9296 SFZ48 SFZ52 SFZ61 On...

Страница 41: ...37 R Section 8 NOTES...

Страница 42: ...UTTER DECK C A D D C 9 A 1 8 3 2 3 4 5 6 6 5 3 3 4 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 15 1 19 20 29 21 22 20 48 24 27 28 13 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 46 47 37 38 39 36 40 41 42 43 41 44 45 26 25 2008 SFZ 3...

Страница 43: ...er 3 8 406 x 1 50 x 7 Ga Bearing Idler Arm incl item 20 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 Spacer Cutter Deck w Decals SFZ36 Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44...

Страница 44: ...SFZ CD 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 54 8 8 8 9 1 10 11 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 24 20 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 32 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 37 37 43 44 45 46 5...

Страница 45: ...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 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49...

Страница 46: ...1 B C D E F 34 27 24 20 A 40 E F C D A 3 5 2 6 7 8 8 9 10 7 21 13 1 11 12 37 36 32 33 18 31 18 35 14 18 1 38 23 30 29 18 26 12 14 15 12 19 25 26 18 18 23 28 23 8 6 22 18 17 14 14 6 16 23 14 17 6 16 14...

Страница 47: ...4 Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 1 3 4 Bearing Flatwasher 1 2 531 x 1 06 x 095 Deck Lift Bellcrank Assembly Clevis Pin 5 16 x 3 4 Hair Pin 094 x 1 62 Nut Elastic Stop 1 2 13 Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Flatwashe...

Страница 48: ...B C C 5 2 3 4 6 1 7 7 8 40 12 8 10 9 11 12 13 12 6 19 18 17 12 20 14 16 6 14 22 21 6 23 18 22 8 18 28 23 18 24 22 12 18 25 13 8 25 26 12 27 22 18 23 28 18 23 18 18 18 29 23 15 14 26 18 18 31 32 33 34...

Страница 49: ...Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13 x 1 3 4 Bearing Flatwasher 1 2 531 x 1 06 x 095 Deck Lift Bellcrank Assembly Clevis Pin 5 16 x 3 4 Hair Pin 094 x 1 62 Nut Elastic Stop 1 2 13 Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Flatwasher...

Страница 50: ...C C 5 2 3 4 6 1 7 7 8 40 12 8 10 9 11 12 13 12 6 19 18 17 12 20 14 16 6 14 22 21 6 23 18 22 8 18 28 23 18 24 22 12 18 25 13 8 25 26 12 27 22 18 23 28 18 23 18 18 18 29 23 15 14 26 18 18 31 32 33 34 35...

Страница 51: ...ex Head 1 2 13 x 1 3 4 Bearing Flatwasher 1 2 531 x 1 06 x 095 Deck Lift Bellcrank Assembly Clevis Pin 5 16 x 3 4 Hair Pin 094 x 1 62 Nut Elastic Stop 1 2 13 Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Flatwasher 1 2 56...

Страница 52: ...6 11 12 13 14 15 13 20 14 14 16 19 20 17 18 22 23 21 25 8 19 26 27 13 28 6 29 28 28 28 46 28 27 47 27 30 30 31 31 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 39 44 19 40 41 42 42 43 45 14 46 26 23 19 13 8 25 17...

Страница 53: ...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 27 28 29 30 30A 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 04003 12 04019...

Страница 54: ...50 R Section 8 SFZ ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 5...

Страница 55: ...ION SYSTEM Ref No Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 04001 184 04040 13 43743 04021 19 462106 462021 Bolt Hex Head 1 213 x 3 1 4 Gr 8 Flatwasher 1 2 562 x 1 375 x 109 Bushing SFZ ROPS Nut Center Lock 1 2 1...

Страница 56: ...28 30 30 30 30 31 32 33 37 38 36 34 14 36 40 39 41 7 48 18 2 3 47 9 4 50 42 41 8 44 51 52 53 54 55 55 15 15 36 34 18 78 68 77 78 56 76 75 57 13 41 58 59 60 63 61 34 14 5 5 64 65 66 72 14 14 20 20 68...

Страница 57: ...Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Bar Control Lever Dump Valve Lever Nut Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Spacer Pump Dampener Dampener Control Link LH Control Link RH 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64...

Страница 58: ...6 36 38 29 27 28 30 30 30 30 31 32 33 37 38 36 34 14 36 40 39 41 7 48 18 2 3 47 9 4 50 38 8 44 51 52 53 54 55 55 15 15 36 34 18 78 68 77 78 56 76 75 57 13 41 58 59 60 63 61 34 14 4 4 64 65 66 72 14 14...

Страница 59: ...ump Dampener Dampener Control Link LH Control Link RH Spacer Spring Bracket Dump Mounting 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85...

Страница 60: ...OUNT BOL T A B SEAT SW I TCH D TO CLUTCH C 1 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 14 15 20 20 44 43 F 32 C 31 36 33 34 35 S C A G P O W E R E Q U IP M E N T 17 F B 23 24 25 22 8 8 7 9 6 16 29 17 18 19 20 21 17 12 39 38 37 2...

Страница 61: ...1 2 Serr Flange Battery Cover incl items 19 20 Pad Battery Hold Down Rubber Pad Battery not avail through Scag Muffler Briggs Stratton Muffler Kawasaki Exhaust Gasket Lockwasher Bolt Control Cover LH...

Страница 62: ...58 R Section 8 SFZ36 FUEL SYSTEM EPA PHASE 2 models produced prior to 1 1 2011 A 1 2008 SFZ36 FES A 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 To Fuel Pump 10 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17...

Страница 63: ...l Cap 7 48059 01 Clamp Fuel Hose 1 4 ID 8 483617 Fuel Hose 1 4 ID Non Perm order by inch 9 Fuel Filter 10 Fuel Hose 11 04001 08 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 12 04030 03 Lockwasher 5 16 Spring 13 04040...

Страница 64: ...A PHASE 3 models produced after to 1 1 2011 A 1 2011 SFZ36 FS EPA Phase 3 A 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 To Fuel Pump 10 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 To Engine Purge Port Tank Purge B B 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 23 23 23 2...

Страница 65: ...x 083 14 04017 05 Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 3 4 Serrated Flange 15 04019 02 Nut Serrated Flange 1 4 20 16 424822 Control Cover RH 17 04017 04 Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 1 2 Serrated Flange 18 484285 Grommet...

Страница 66: ...B C C SEAT SW I TCH TO ENGI NE M OUNT BOL T 2011 SFZ ES D D TO CLUTCH E CHOKE THROTTLE E 1 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 14 15 16 17 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 38 38 26...

Страница 67: ...Sealed Double Fuse Holder Battery Cable Red 9 Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 1 2 Serr Flange Battery Cover incl items 19 20 Pad Battery Hold Down Rubber Pad Battery not avail through Scag Muffler Briggs Strat...

Страница 68: ...64 R Section 8 SFZ48 SFZ52 SFZ61 FUEL SYSTEM EPA PHASE 2 models produced prior to 1 1 2011 2011 SFZ EPA Phase 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 10 11 12...

Страница 69: ...3 484243 Fuel Gauge Assembly 4 482571 Bushing 0 56 Dia Viton 5 483555 Fuel Tube Assembly 6 483792 Fuel Cap 7 48059 01 Clamp Fuel Hose 1 4 8 483617 Fuel Hose 1 4 ID Non Perm order by inch 9 Fuel Filter...

Страница 70: ...66 R Section 8 SFZ48 SFZ52 SFZ61 FUEL SYSTEM EPA PHASE 3 models produced after to 1 1 2011...

Страница 71: ...11 04030 03 Lockwasher 5 16 Spring 12 04040 15 Flatwasher 5 16 375 x 875 x 083 13 484285 Grommet Viton 14 484333 Remote Vent 15 48059 02 Clamp Fuel Hose 7 32 16 484347 Hose 1 4 Vapor Recovery order b...

Страница 72: ...E ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 35 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 61...

Страница 73: ...taining 2 06 Internal Seal Lip 17 x 40 x 7 Washer 1 23 x 1 56 x 04 Ring Retaining Wire Bearing Ball 17 x 40 x 12 Open Shaft Input Shaft Kit Axle SFZ36 Shaft Kit Axle Bearing Ball 1 0 x 52 x 15 Open Ri...

Страница 74: ...70 R Section 8 ZT 3400 HYDRAULIC AXLE ASSEMBLY SFZ61...

Страница 75: ...er Oil Guard Filter Right Side Guard Filter Left Side Screw Hex Flange 1 4 20 x 625 Tibe Connecting Seal Lip 8 x 12 x 3 VC O Ring 137 x 103 x 2 050 Gerotor Assembly 1 9 cc Cover Charge Pump Screw Hex...

Страница 76: ...ECK PULL OUT TO ENGAGE PUSH IN TO DISENGAGE TM R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 COMMERCIAL GRADE 36 __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __...

Страница 77: ...7 483710 Decal 36 Commercial 483494 Decal 48 Commercial 483495 Decal 52 Commercial 484044 Decal 61 Commercial 8 483406 Decal Knives 9 483660 Decal Adjustment SFZ 10 483695 Decal Instrument Panel SFZ36...

Страница 78: ...CH ENGINE WHITE BLACK GREEN RED W YEL STRIPE RED W YEL STRIPE RED W YEL STRIPE RED W YEL STRIPE WHITE BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE WHITE RED BLACK BLACK GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN BLACK WHIT...

Страница 79: ...anty period The expense of delivering the mower to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it to the owner after repair will be paid for by the owner Scag s responsibility is limited...

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