Scag Power Equipment CHEETAH SCZ Operator's Manual

PART NO. 03289 Rev. 1PRINTED 4/2012PRINTED IN USA© 2012Scag Power EquipmentDivision of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.Congratulations on owning a Scag mo

4RSection 2DO NOT allow children to ride or play on the 3. machine, it is not a toy.Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be 4. picked up a

5RSection 2Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on 2. slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Be especially cautious whe

6RSection 2This mower has been designed for good traction and stability under normal mowing conditions. However, caution must be used when traveling o

7RSection 2To lower the roll bar, lower the rear cover at the back 1. of the machine. See Figure 2-1.Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two

8RSection 2MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & 2.6 STORAGENever make adjustments to the machine with the 1. engine running unless specifically instructed

9RSection 2SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS2.9 WARNINGINSTALL BELT COVER BEFOREOPERATING MACHINEREAD OPERATOR'S MANUAL4834022011 SCZ Safety Decals

10RSection 3SPECIFICATIONSENGINE3.1 General Type ...Heavy

11RSection 3POWER HEAD3.3 Drive System ... Hydraulic Drive with Two Hydro-Gear™ Integrated Zer

12RSection 3WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS 61V 61RD 72V3.6 Length...

13RSection 4 CAUTIONDo not attempt to operate this mower unless you have read this manual. Learn the location and purpose of all controls and

WARNINGFAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.Read this manual completely as well as other manuals that cam

14RSection 4Hourmeter (Figure 4-1).6. Indicates the number of hours the engine has been operated. It only operates when the engine is running. Has

15RSection 4INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES4.3 FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURSCheck all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4 1. and 8 hour

16RSection 4- IMPORTANT -Do not travel forward over a curb. The mower will hang up on the curb. Raise the deck and travel backwards over the c

17RSection 4HILLSIDE OPERATION4.7 WARNINGDO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down). If the

18RSection 4MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE 4.11 STOPPEDTo “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the engine running, rotate the dump valves counter-c

19RSection 4Insert the lanyard pin into the cutting height index at 3. the desired cutting height. Push forward on the deck lift foot lever, hold in p

20RSection 4SETTING THE SPEED CONTROL4.16 The speed control lever can be set in either LOW or HIGH range. Moving the speed control lever between LOW a

21RSection 5CONDITION CAUSE CURESTRINGERS - OCCASIONAL BLADES OF UNCUT GRASSWidth of DeckSGB020Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPMGround speed too

22RSection 5CONDITION CAUSE CUREU N E V E N C U T O N F L AT GROUND - WAVY HIGH-LOW APPEARANCE, SCALLOPED CUT, OR ROUGH CONTOURWidth of DeckS

23RSection 5CONDITION CAUSE CURESCALPING - BLADES HITTING DIRT OR CUTTING VERY CLOSE TO THE GROUNDWidth of DeckSGB022Low tire pressures Check and adju

IRTable of ContentsTable of ContentsGENERAL INFORMATIONSECTION 1 - ...

24RSection 6PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT6.1 WARNINGDo not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury cou

25RSection 6STEERING HANDLEIN NEUTRAL SLOTSTEERING CABLEADJUST HERECONTROL PLATESCENTERED IN NEUTRALSteering Control Cable AdjustmentFigure 6-2. Tight

26RSection 6TRACKING ADJUSTMENTBOLTTracking AdjustmentFigure 6-3. LOW / HIGH SPEED ADJUSTMENT6.3 The LOW / HIGH speed linkage should be adjusted whene

27RSection 6BELT ALIGNMENT6.6 Belt alignment is important for proper performance of your Scag mower. If you experience frequent belt wear or breakage,

28RSection 6- NOTE -To prevent the cutter deck from teetering, all four (4) cutter deck hanging chains must have tension on them. If all four chains d

29RSection 61234AB1234ABCustom-Cut Baffle AdjustmentMounting Slot Selected Mounting Hardware LocationSlot “A” Hole 1 Hole 2 Hole 3 Hole 4

30RSection 6ADJUSTING THE STEERING DAMPNERS6.9 The steering dampner adjustment can be made to increase or decrease the dampening affect for smooth

31RSection 7MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS7.1 HOURSPROCEDURE COMMENTSBREAK-IN (FIRST 10)8 20 40 100 200 500XCheck all hardware for

32RSection 7* Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extreme dusty or dirty conditionsMAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTE

33RSection 7GREASE FITTING LUBRICATIONLubricant IntervalLithium MP White Grease 2125(40 Hours/Weekly)Chassis Grease(100 Hours/Bi-monthly)Chassis Greas

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34RSection 7- IMPORTANT -The hydraulic oil should be changed if you notice the presence of water or a rancid odor to the hydraulic oil.Park t

35RSection 7Start the engine and operate the steering control 11. levers forward and backward for two minutes to purge the air out of the hydraulic sy

36RSection 7ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM7.5 DANGERTo avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and refu

37RSection 7A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR CLEANER ELEMENTFor any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates the air cleaner service periods. I

38RSection 7A. CHARGING THE BATTERYRefer to the battery charger’s manual for specific instructions.Under normal conditions the engine’s alterna

39RSection 7- NOTE -Keep the blades sharp. Cutting with dull blades not only yields a poor mowing job, but slows the cutting speed of the mower and ca

40RSection 7WASHERHEX HEAD BOLTCUTTERBLADESPINDLE ASSEMBLYCUTTER BLADESPACERHEX HEADBOLT / NUTCUTTERDECKSPINDLESHAFTHEX NUT-TORQUETO 75 LB-FTBlade Rep

41RSection 8SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES8.1 Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not

42RSection 861V & 72V CUTTER DECKS72V Only12345671483458910118910121334561591617161881192021228916161823242529302929312828293427262632353334363738

3RSection 861V & 72V CUTTER DECKSRef. No.Part No. Description 61 72Ref. No.Part No. Description 61 72123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627

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44RSection 861RD CUTTER DECK345671483458910118910121334561591617161819202189161618232425AA122226173028292831323634343534373834373933404445634647484849

5RSection 861RD CUTTER DECKRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738

46RSection 8CUTTER DECK CONTROLSCUTTER DECK123456789101112101314151618171422192018212625242327282129312932332930342929293434343032333537362818

47RSection 8CUTTER DECK CONTROLSRef.No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363748147746225343668484191483

48RSection 8SHEET METAL COMPONENTSAAABBB12354679812101113141926181716152020212325242227276422223332282922303134313537393840414141414244464544474843495

49RSection 8SHEET METAL COMPONENTSRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343

50RSection 8SCZ ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM11123547262679999998888883245101112121212131313141414141414

51RSection 8SCZ ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEMRef.No.Part No. Description123456789101112131446224648416848417048416904001-9004021-0748416704021-1904040-1

52RSection 8SCZ SEAT ASSEMBLYRef. No.Part No. Description123456789484125484260484262484267484261484263481638484265484264Seat Assembly - SCZArmrest Kit

53RSection 8NOTES

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54RSection 8SCZ SUSPENSION SYSTEMABABCCDEED11843235476816891011121314151515212223241719212524232221192026203434333536362883912298273837402041852451412

55RSection 8SCZ SUSPENSION SYSTEMRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252648412548355904001-

56RSection 8SCZ STEERING & FOOT PLATFORM COMPONENTSAA21221411To Tr ansaxle12443365578181915141317179101217119173029283327341235213516202623253233

57RSection 8SCZ STEERING & FOOT PLATFORM COMPONENTSRef.No.Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383

58RSection 8SCZ DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTSAA24123444567798101113151217181614161020222223102020204619242126252728

59RSection 8SCZ DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTSRef.No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272804003-2104001-5404001-1904019-0442538

60RSection 8SCZ SPEED CONTROL COMPONENTSAA123645107121210881113911151614141718281916152526212223242010272929

61RSection 8SCZ SPEED CONTROL COMPONENTSRef.No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282948409304020-1245214204009-1104040-

62RSection 8SCZ BRAKE COMPONENTSAA1213345679812111091414181716151920212223242526146BB2728282930

63RSection 8SCZ BRAKE COMPONENTSRef.No.Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293004004-5348417704020-1404061-0104001-2248

1RSection 1INTRODUCTION1.1 Your mower was built to the highest standards in the industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum efficiency of your m

64RSection 8SCZ HYDRAULIC SYSTEMCCCDDEE234565271111108911514141312

65RSection 8SCZ HYDRAULIC SYSTEMRef.No.Part No. Description12345678910111213141548379704017-0404003-0242539004003-1242542146225148413848419604021-0804

66RSection 8TOENGINEAABB11534267814171615181516171252777778888109131414151617151617112011 SCZ EPA Phase 33TankPurgeTankPurge7To Engine Purge Port1919

67RSection 8Ref.No.Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293048432348257148428646238148424248414548059-01483617**48221242

68RSection 8SCZ ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS12341187965

69RSection 8SCZ ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTSRef.No.Part No. Description123456789**484183**484359**484232**48402548430348417148432948771-02484155484156

70RSection 8ZT-5400 TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY123468*677473*33*323171*646362*61*703072*16*1514*1365693466353837366119107839604140125251504346454442474849174*1

71RSection 8ZT-5400 TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLYRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323

72RSection 8SCZ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22020AGROUNDSTARTERSTARTERCHOKETHROTTLESCAGPOWER EQUIPMENTA1237589101161213141516171818181819202122232425262827293029

73RSection 8SCZ ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRef.No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394048409804063-2346166

2RSection 1SYMBOLS1.4 SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake 48071SSpinning Blade On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off

74RSection 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES123586912131448404SCZ Decals 1WARNINGINSTALL BELT COVER BEFOREOPERATING MACHINEREAD OPERATOR&apos

75RSection 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES16SCZ Decals Page217181574Flat FreeRef.No.Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819**4834

76RSection 8SCZ ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICLH NEUTRALSWITCHPTOSWITCHKEYSWITCHENGINEHOURMETERBRAKEINTERLOCKSWITCHGROUNDLH NEUTRALSWITCH20 AMP FUSE20 AMP FUSED

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

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3RSection 2INTRODUCTION2.1 Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury or death. H