Scag Power Equipment GC-SSZ-5BS User Manual

MODEL SSZOPERATOR’S MANUALTHIS MANUAL CONTAINS THE OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATIONFOR YOUR SCAG MOWER. READING THISMANUAL CAN PROVIDE YO

8Sharpen blades as shown on Figures 10 and 11.Figure 10Do not sharpen (X) beyond 1/3 of blade width (Y).Figure 11Suggestion: Dress blade with a file.

9MAINTENANCE - CONT'DgCurb ClimbingWhen driving a riding mower up and over a curb, firstraise the cutter deck to the highest position. Then, dri

10LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCEBreak-In8 hours (Daily)40 hours (Weekly)100 hours (Biweekly)200 hours (Monthly)Procedure CommentsX Check all hardware f

11Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Run engine at full 3600 RPMBlades of UncutGrass Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditionsWet g

12CONDITIONTROUBLESHOOTINGCAUSECURESloping Ridge Across Tire pressures not equal Check and adjust tire pressureWidth of Cutting PathWheels uneven Chec

13Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressuresHitting Dirt orCutting Very Close to Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for c

14SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCAG SSZ ZERO-TURN RIDERMODELS:SSZ-18CV, SSZ-20CV, SSZ-22CV, ALL SSZ-LTENGINEGeneral Type: Heavy duty industrial/commercialBrand:

15SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCAG SSZ ZERO-TURN RIDERMODELS:SSZ-18CV,SSZ-20CV, SSZ-22CV, ALL SSZ-LTCUTTER DECK SMZ 48, SMZ 52, SMZ 61Type: Floating, adjustabl

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3 48", 52", & 61" CUTTER DECKS - CONT’D1 46852 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) X46615 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) X46611 Cutter Dec

FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.* Keep all shields in place, especially the grass discharge chute.* Bef

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5CUTTER DECK CONTROLS 48", 52", & 61" DECKS - CONT’D1 45524 Bellcrank, Lift - Right Front X X X2 48100-05 Bushing X X X3 45527 Lift

6SHEET METAL COMPONENTS16201923142150101525122925302696432673575563545153526124571818A1160314245494746454244138125644582394136582810343725594341486233

7SHEET METAL COMPONENTS - CONT’D1 48100-08 Bushing X X X2 48114-04 Grease Fitting X X X3 43257 Bushing, Spring Keeper X X X4 04062-02 Hair Pin, .08 Di

8HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS15121921A20A4036SC217G97624232922333837341020235174113391155426161081814253834222928327364011121135391921383193430383228

9HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS - CONT’D1 04030-03 Lockwasher, 5/16" X X X2 04040-04 Flatwasher, 5/16" (.344 x .688 x .065) X X X3 04017-05 Bolt, Serr

10Ref. PartNo. Number Description1 HG2513038 Pump Shaft Kit2 HG2003016 Wire Retaining Ring3 HG2003043 Ball Bearing4 HG2003018 Spacer5 HG9008000-0128 L

11AXLE ASSEMBLYSC225G1113815181922212061631122789105417161431263530333429 2832272625243623252426353429303132332827263623BRAKE ASS'Y.FORMODEL # 48

12TRACTION DRIVE COMPONENTSSC218GA2625171615560545156444644 45 41 133235344423 2571931585922 20146194131031481518 241312273632146282933393837533040124

13TRACTION DRIVE COMPONENTSRef. PartNo. Number Description48 52 61Ref. PartNo. Number Description48 52 611 481116 Engine 18 hp Kohler CV For SSZ-18CV

1SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDo not operate mower on steep slopes. Riding lawnmowers can tip over when used on an excessiveslope. To check a slope, attempt t

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151 48827 Drive Wheel Assembly X1 48958 Drive Wheel Assembly X X X2 48827-02 Tire Only X X X3 48321-04 Rim Only X3 48958-03 Rim Only X X X4 04028-01 L

16INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS313717244138371112221914336213983247516121135341014183912515272628272926302020A21323243637SC220G41

17Ref. Part 48 52 61No. Number DescriptionINSTRUMENT PANEL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTSRef. Part 48 52 61No. Number Description1 48116 Engine 18 hp Kohle

18–+BATTERYELECTRICCLUTCHTO MAGNETO (WHITE)STARTERENGINE HARNESSCONNECTORSRELAYRH NEUTRALINTERLOCKSEATINTERLOCKSWITCHLH NEUTRALINTERLOCKCLUTCHSWITCHHO

194840448859 - Size 11.5" x 5.5"48318-48"48319-52"48320-61"4840448072HEAVY DUTYCOMMERCIAL4807248623 - Size 12" x 3.25&qu

20REPLACEMENT DECALS481039481040481138ROTATING BLADES AND BELTSWARNINGKEEP HANDS, FEET & CLOTHING CLEARKEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACESHUT OFF ENGINE &am

21REPLACEMENT DECALSMANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MOREOF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS:PATENTS PENDING4,487,0064,885,9034,920,7334,967,5434,991,3824,998,9484,118,

22SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCAG SSZ ZERO-TURN RIDERMODELS:SSZ-18CV, SSZ-20CV, SSZ-22CVENGINEGeneral Type: Heavy duty industrial/commercialBrand: KohlerModel

23SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCAG SSZ ZERO-TURN RIDERMODELS:SSZ-18CV,SSZ-20CV, SSZ-22CVCUTTER DECK SMZ 48, SMZ 52, SMZ 61Type: Floating, adjustable, anti-scal

225. Perform only the maintenance described in thismanual. If additional maintenance or major repairsare needed, contact an authorized Scag Servicing

LIMITED WARRANTY-COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENTAny part of the Scag commercial mower manufactured by Scag Power Equipment and found, in the reasonable judgmen

PART NO. 03032PRINTED 10/97PRINTED IN USA© 1997SCAG POWER EQUIPMENTDIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC.

3HYDRAULIC SAFETY1. Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. If you needservice on your hydraulic system, please see yourdealer.Keep body and hands aw

4ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’DNeutral Adjustment Cont'd6. Tighten the jam nut to secure the neutral position.7. Adjust the other drive wheel if necessary.

53. To adjust RH blade drive belt: Adjust RH belttension so belt moves 1/2" with 10 pounds pressure.Adjust tension by tightening or loosening J-b

6ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’DDrive Belt ReplacementWhen replacing the drive system belt use ex-treme caution. The idler arm is under springtension.Remove the

710. Release the parking brake. Check that the machinedoes not creep forward or backward. If the machinedoes creep, adjust the neutral control. See