Scag Power Equipment 79999 Operator's Manual

FROM SERIAL NUMBER 70001 TO 79999OPERATOR'S MANUALPART 03035TURF RUNNERMODEL STR

47. Be alert for holes, rocks, and roots in the terrain andother hidden hazards. Keep away from any dropoff.Beware of overhead obstructions (low limb

5Section 22.6 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALSDANGERSPINNING BLADEKEEP CLEARCONTACT CAN INJURE48071ROTATING BLADES AND BELTSWARNINGKEEP HANDS, FEET &am

6SPECIFICATIONS3.1 ENGINEGeneral Type ... Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial G

73.3 TRACTOR (CONT'D)Travel Speed: Forward ... 0 - 7.5 MPH R

8Section 4OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSDo not attempt to operate this mower unless youhave read this manual. Learn the location andpurpose of all controls a

9Section 45. Ammeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the condition ofthe charging system. When the engine is running theneedle should be at the positive end

10Section 44.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMThe mower is equipped with a safety interlock systemthat prevents the engine from starting unless the deckdrive

11Section 4-IMPORTANT-Start practice with a slow engine speed and slowforward travel.Do not push the steering control levers forwardwhen traveling for

12Section 4Reverse TravelBefore backing up, observe the rear for personsand obstructions. Clear the area before backingup. Possible injury or propert

13Section 44.7 HILLSIDE OPERATIONTo minimize the possibility of overturning, theleast dangerous method of operating on hills andterraces is to travel

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

14Section 44. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean fuel at the end ofevery day of operation.5. Check the tire pressure. Inflate tires if necessary.4.

15Section 44.11 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIALROTATING BLOWER BLADESNEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE BLOWERDISCHARGE CHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut offthe engine

16Section 4 4.12 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE STOPPEDTo “free-wheel” or move the mower around without theengine running, place the dump valve hand

17Section 44.14 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHTThe mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-inchto 4-1/2 inches at 1/2-inch intervals. To adjust the cut

18Section 4Figure 4-16 Spring Removal3. Raise the seat to lower the springs. Disconnect thesprings from the spring bracket. Lower the seat.4. Lower

19Section 42. Install the cutter deck onto the push arm shafts justfar enough to hold the deck in place. Align thecutter deck discharge chute with t

Section 520Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPMBlades of UncutGrass Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditionsW

Section 521Uneven Cut on Flat Lift worn from blade Replace bladeGround - WavyHigh-Low Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge towardAppearance, grou

Section 522Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressuresHitting Dirt orCutting Very Close to Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adj

Section 623ADJUSTMENTS6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENTWARNING:Do not operate the mower if the parking brake isnot operable. Possible severe injury could

FROM SERIAL NUMBER 60001 TO 69999OPERATOR'S MANUALPART 03028TURF RUNNERMODEL STR

Section 6246.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTSNeutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if:A. The speed control lever is in neutral and themachine creep

Section 6253. If the adjustments are okay and you need to adjustthe neutral linkages, proceed with the NeutralAdjustment procedures. If the speed con

Section 6264.5"DAEBCHJKLPQNMLeft HandleRight HandleSpeedControlLeverHandles AlignedFGNL.H. SpeedControlLeverFlatTurnbuckleB. To get both wheels t

Section 627Tracking Adjustment-IMPORTANT-Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure thatthe tire pressure in the three tires is correct, that the

Section 6286.3 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTSThese adjustments must be performed by your Scagdealer to ensure proper and efficient runnin

Section 729 MAINTENANCE7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALSHOURSBreak-In 8 40 100 200 500 Procedure Comments(First 10)X Check all ha

30Section 7MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS (CONT'D)HOURSBreak-In 8 40 100 200 500 Procedure Comments(First 10)X Apply grease to

Section 731+ Compatible Greases: Mobilix #2 found at Mobil Service StationsRonex MP found at Exxon Service StationsSuper Lube MEP #2 & Super Stay-

32Section 77.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEMA. Checking Hydraulic Oil LevelThe hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first10 hours of operation. Thereaft

Section 733B. Changing Engine Crankcase OilAfter the first 5 hours of operation, change the enginecrankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafte

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

34Section 77.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMA. Filling the Fuel TankFill the fuel tank at the end of each operating day towithin 1 inch below the filler neck. D

Section 735WARNING:Electric storage battery fluid contains sulfuricacid which is POISON and can cause SEVERECHEMICAL BURNS. Avoid contact of fluidwi

36Section 7WARNING:7.8 DRIVE BELTSAfter the first 2, 4, 8 and 10 hours of operation, check forproper tension on all drive belts and check for anydama

Section 737Gearbox PulleyGearbox PulleyPump PulleyCheckTensionHereCheckTensionHereCheckTensionHereTensionIdler PulleyTensionIdler PulleyIdler PulleyEn

38Section 7B. Blade Sharpening-NOTE-If possible, use a file to sharpen the blade.Using a wheel grinder may burn the blade.-NOTE-DO NOT sharpen the bla

Section 739CheckPlugDipstickFullLine1. Underneath the gearbox is a drain plug. This drainplug is accessible through a hole in the gearboxmounting pla

40Section 7The fluid level in the cutter deck gearboxes (Figure 7-12)should be checked after every 100 hours of operation orbi-weekly, whichever occur

Section 74112. Clean and remove the check plug dipstick from thecenter gearbox and fill the gearbox with MobilSHC630 lubricant until it is full, as in

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3Ref. Part.No. Number Description35 48006-07 Retainer, Caster Wheel36 48006-06 Roller Bearing, Caster Wheel37 48307-08 Tapered Hex Nut, 5/16-2438 4830

ITABLE OF CONTENTSSUBJECT PAGE Section 1 - General Information1.1 Introduction ...

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5Ref. Part.No. Number Description1 48015 Battery2 42392 Cover, Battery3 04003-12 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/44 421197 Box, Battery5 04029-01 Wingnut,

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7Ref. Part.No. Number Description35 04050-01 Retaining Ring, .625 "E"36 04003-22 Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4"37 45825 Gate38 48100-12

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91 481364 Guard, Muffler2 481449 Muffler3 481259 Clamp, Muffler4 481257 Exhaust Pipe, Flexible5 481275 Relay6 04030-02 Lockwasher, 1/47 04010-01 Machi

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11Ref. Part.No. Number Description40 04001-53 Bolt, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2"41 04030-03 Lockwasher, 5/16"42 04017-04 Serr. Fl. Hex Head CP

12HYDRAULIC PUMP390S00632217202313212527262428171415212301535624118129107161820129OVERHAULSEALKIT19

13Ref. Part.No. Number Description- 481225 Pump, L.H. (Includes items 1 thru 30)- 481226 Pump, R.H. (Includes items 1 thru 30)1 HG2513038 Pu

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

14HYDRO-GEAR AXLE ASSEMBLY390S0064119815181922212061631122789105417161431263530333429 2832272625241323252426353429303132332827261323BRAKE ASS'Y.F

15HYDRO-GEAR AXLE ASSEMBLY- 481223 Axle, L.H. (Includes Items 1 thru 35)- 481224 Axle, R.H. (Includes Items 1 thru 35)1 HG62768 Axle Housing Assembly2

16DRIVE GEARBOXRef. Part.No. Number Description- 481227 Gearbox, Drive1 SGC203815 Capscrew, Socket Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2"2 SGC200300 Plug, Socket

17Ref. Part.No. Number Description1 481410 Gearbox, Center2 481626 Gearbox, LH3 SGC00002553 Shaft Assembly4 SGC00002456 O-Ring, 2.246 x .0705 SGC00002

18GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (481410)Ref. Part.No. Number Description1 SGC114003002550 Casting, Lower (Threaded Holes)2 SGC114004002551 Casting, Upper (Non-Thr

19GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (481626-LH & 481627-RH)Ref. Part.No. Number Description1 SGC00002613 Shaft/Pinion Assembly2 481628 Assembly, Shaft-Cross-(Used

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21Ref. Part.No. Number Description25 481435 Pulley, 5.35 OD26 48926 Hub, Tapered27 04001-20 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2"28 46828 Spindle Assem

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231 481245 Knob2 04020-04 Hex Nut, 3/8-163 45753 Lever, Speed Control4 481243 Disc, Friction5 422197 Mounting, Plate, Speed Selector6 04001-122 Bolt,

Section 11GENERAL INFORMATION1.1 INTRODUCTIONYour mower was built to the highest standards in theindustry. However, the prolonged life and maximumeffi

24PARKING BRAKE AND DUMP VALVE LINKAGESSTR0141234 56789101112131415161718122021222315142425262728142921913312230

25Ref. Part.No. Number Description1 45808 Lever, Dump Valve2 04062-02 Hairpin3 44116 Rod, Brake - L.H.4 04020-22 Hex Nut, 1/4-285 48343-03 Clevis6 040

26HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS AND LINESSTR010123456789104121314156716172122232425141518191110102012A262728

27Ref. Part.No. Number Description1 48894 Cap, Hydraulic Reservoir Fill2 481240 Tank, Hydraulic Oil3 48571-02 Cap, 3-4-16 JIC4 48810-01 Tee, 3/4-16 JI

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29Ref. Part.No. Number Description1 481422 Harness, Engine2 48023 Hourmeter3 48298 Fuse, 20 Amp4 48017-02 Key & Ring Assembly5 48017-04 Nut, Hex,

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31Ref. Part.No. Number Description39 481451 Strap, Hopper Stop40 04019-04 Serr. Fl. Hex Nut, 3/8-1641 422241 Insulation, Hopper - Rear42 04040-15 Flat

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33Ref. Part.No. Number Description1 481254 Motor, Actuator2 04015-05 Capscrew, Sockt Head, #10-32 x 1/2"3 04031-01 Washer, External4 481285 Cap,

2SAFETY INFORMATION2.1 INTRODUCTIONYour mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness oroperator error may result in serious bodily injury or de

34REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES123654791213 14 151011848072HEAVY DUTYCOMMERCIALROTATING BLADES AND BELTSWARNINGKEEP HANDS, FEET & CLOT

35Ref. Part.No. Number Description1 48071 Decal, Danger - Spinning Blades2 481040 Decal, Warning - Rotating Blades3 48072 Decal, Heavy Duty Commercial

36SEATSWITCH+-GRNINSTRUMENT PANELHOURMETERCUTTERDECKSWITCHKEYSWITCHAMMETERELECTRIC CLUTCHNEUTRALSWITCHHOPPERSWITCHHOPPERBATTERYRELAYFORWARDENGINEADAPT

If incorrectly used, this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain themachine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its d

PART NO. 03035PRINTED 7/98PRINTED IN USA© 1997SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT, INC.DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE

36. Operator hearing protection is recommended,particularly for continuous operation of the mower.Wear suitable hearing protection. Prolonged exposur