Scag Power Equipment Freedom Z SFZ48-26BS Operations Instructions

OPERATOR’S MANUALTHIS MANUAL CONTAINS THE OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMA-TION FOR YOUR SCAG MOWER. READINGTHIS MANUAL CAN PROVIDE YOU WITHA

6Section 22.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS(CONT'D)2. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopesand in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss

72.5 ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEMSection 2This mower has been designed for good traction andstability under normal mowing conditions. However,caution m

82.6 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & STORAGE1. Never make adjustments to the machine with theengine running unless specifically instructed to d

9Section 22.7 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS4835054834024815684834064836322008 SFZ Safety Decals Rev.1 482291483633483425483467483405Failure to follo

10Section 3SPECIFICATIONS3.1 ENGINEGeneral Type ... Heavy Duty Industrial/Co

11Section 33.3 TRACTOR (CONT'D)Travel Speed: Forward ... 0-8 MP

12Section 4OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSDo not attempt to operate this mower unless youhave read this manual. Learn the location andpurpose of all controls

13Section 46. Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number ofhours the engine has been operated. It operateswhenever the ignition key switch is in t

14Section 44.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (First Day of Use or Approximately 20 Hours)1. Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4and

15Section 4To steer the mower right while traveling forward, pull theright steering control lever back. The further the lever ispulled back, the quick

FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR!Hazard control and accid

16Section 44.8 PARKING THE MOWER1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do notpark the machine on an incline.2. Place the steering control

17Section 44.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIALROTATING BLADESNEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGECHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the engine andremove th

18Section 4Figure 4-4 Cutter Deck Height Adgustment4.14 TOWING (opt. hitch accessory p/n 9296)1. NEVER allow children or others in or on towedequipme

Section 519Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPMBlades of UncutGrass Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditionsW

Section 520Uneven Cut on Flat Lift worn from blade Replace bladeGround - WavyHigh-Low Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge towardAppearance, grou

Section 521Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressuresHitting Dirt orCutting Very Close to Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adj

Section 622ADJUSTMENTS6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENTWARNING:DO NOT operate the mower if the parking brakeis not operable. Possible severe injury could

Section 6236.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTSNeutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if:A. The steering control levers are in the neutralposition

Section 624Tracking AdjustmentStop the engine and remove the key from theignition before making any adjustments. Wait forall moving parts to come to

Section 6256.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTSCutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the factory.However, if these adjustments should ever need to bem

ITABLE OF CONTENTS4.14 Towing ...

Section 626Cutter Deck HeightThe cutter deck height adjustment is made to ensure thatthe cutter deck is cutting at the height indicated on thecutting

Section 7277.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS* Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extreme dusty or dirty c

28Section 77.2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEMA. Checking Hydraulic System Oil LevelThe hydraulic system oil level should be checked after thefirst 10 hours of opera

Section 7295. Once the hydraulic system has drained, install newhydraulic oil filters to both axles by hand, turn 3/4 toone complete turn after the fi

30Section 77.3 ENGINE OILA. Checking Engine Crankcase Oil LevelThe engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hoursof operation or daily as inst

Section 7313. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with theengine running. Allow the engine to completely coolbefore fueling.4. Never fuel the machine

32Section 7Lead-acid batteries produce flammable andexplosive gases. To avoid personal injurywhen checking, testing or chargingbatteries, DO NOT use s

Section 7332. Check the balance of the blade. If the blades are outof balance, vibration and premature wear can occur.See your authorized Scag dealer

34Section 7Figure 7-8 Blade Replacement7.9 TIRESCheck the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operation ordaily.Caster Wheels ...

35Section 8NOTES

IITABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D)SUBJECT PAGESection 6 - Adjustments6.1 Parking Brake Adjustment...

36Section 8 48”& 52" CUTTER DECKS2007 SFZ CD1222333444555666667754888911011111213141314151516171819202122232024202526272829303132333432353637

37Section 81 424528 Belt Cover x x2 04063-01 Key, 1/4 x 1/4 x 1-1/4” x x3 04112-06 Nut, 3/4-16 Spiral Lock x x4 483323 Pulley, 5.13” OD - 25mm Bore x4

38Section 8CUTTER DECK CONTROLSAABBCC52346177840128109111213126191817122014166142221623182281828231824221218251382526122722182328182318181829231514261

39Section 8Ref. PartNo. No. Description1 483341 Cable, Deck Lift2 04003-31 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4”3 424476 Support, Idler Arm4 43710 Spacer, Deck

40Section 8SHEET METAL COMPONENTS2007 SFZ SMC122364578882451289810611121314151320141416192017182223212581926271328629282828462827472730303131321111333

41Section 8SHEET METAL COMPONENTS1 483408 Seat Assembly483544 Back Cushion483545 Bottom Cushion483549 Arm Rest Kit483543 Seat Adjustment Track Set2 48

42Section 8SFZ ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM1122223345

43Section 8SFZ ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM1 04001-184 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 3-1/4” Gr. 82 04040-13 Flatwasher, 1/2-.562 x 1.375 x .1093 43743 Bushin

44Section 8 DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTSHABABCCTO RIGHT DRIVE PUMPDDEFFEGGH2007 SFZ DSC12676278931211131431298171921352220382018142424232526201636382927283

45Section 8 DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS1 483465 Engine, Briggs & Stratton 26hp483516 Engine, Kawasaki 19hp2 04061-01 Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 1”3 04069-01 P

1Scag approved attachments and accessories:GC-SFZ (p/n 9068, requires p/n 9069 or p/n 9070 baffle kit)Hurricane Mulch (p/n 9293, 9294)Mulch Plate (p

46Section 8 FUEL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAABBCCSEATSWITCHTOENGINEMOUNTBOLT2008 SFZ ESDDTO CLUTCHECHOKETHROTTLEE112223456788910111111121314151617171718192

47Section 81 48298 Fuse, 20amp2 483473 Switch3 483621 Wire Harness, Main4 483474 Switch, Seat5 483537 Hourmeter6 48029-13 Battery Cable, Red 25”7 4802

48Section 8ZT-2800 HYDRAULIC AXLE ASSEMBLY123456781112131415161617181920213522232425262728293031323334363738394041424445464748495051525354555657585960

49Section 8ZT-2800 HYDRAULIC AXLE ASSEMBLY1 HG70489 Kit, Fan & Pulley2 HG51244 Nut, Hex Locking 1/2-203 HG51523 Washer, Slotted4 HG51862 Fan, 7” D

50Section 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATESFASTFASTSLOWSLOWMOWER DECKPULL OUT TO ENGAGEPUSH IN TODISENGAGECOMMERCIALGRADETMTMR123456789101112

51Section 81 483402 Decal, Belt Cover2 483405 Decal, Warning3 483425 Decal, ROPS4 483505 Decal, Spinning Blades5 481568 Decal, Traction Control6 48363

52Section 8ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - FREEDOM ZPTOSWITCHKEYSWITCHHOURMETERSTARTERSOLENOIDGROUNDR.H. NEUTRALSWITCH20 AMP FUSESBRAKEINTERLOCKSWITCHL.H. NEUT

LIMITED WARRANTY - FREEDOM ZAny part of the Scag commercial mower manufactured by Scag Power Equipment and found, in the reasonable judgmentof Scag, t

2TransmissionChokeOn/StartSpring Tension on IdlerOilOff/StopSYMBOL DESCRIPTIONSYMBOL DESCRIPTIONISO SymbolsSpinning Blade48071SParking BrakeWARNINGFAL

3SlowFastCutting Element - EngageCutting Element - Basic symbolCutting Element - DisengageContinuously Variable - LinearRead Operator's ManualKee

4SAFETY INFORMATION2.1 INTRODUCTIONYour mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessnessor operator error may result in serious bodily injury orde

5Section 29. Keep the machine and attachments in good operatingcondition. Keep all shields and safety devices inplace. If a shield, safety device or