Scag Power Equipment GC-F4 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUALPart No. 03269 Rev. 1Printed 12/10Printed in USA© 2010Scag Power EquipmentDivision of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.Congratulations on

6RSection 2Tie the mower down securely using the tie down 21. points located on the front and rear of the machine. See Figure 2-2 and 2-3. Secure usin

7RSection 2USING A SPARK ARRESTOR2.6 The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark arrestor muffler. It is in violation of California

8RSection 2SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS2.8 4834074834024842814834062009 SVR Safety Decals Molded in Fuel Tank484075WARNINGOperation of this equipme

9RSection 3SPECIFICATIONSENGINE3.1 General Type ...Heavy

10RSection 3CUTTER DECK3.4 Type ...

11RSection 4 CAUTIONDo not attempt to operate this mower unless you have read this manual. Learn the location and purpose of all controls and

12RSection 4Left Steering Control (Figure 4-1). 6. Used to control the mower's left wheel when traveling forward or reverse. See Section 4.5 fo

13RSection 4GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING4.5 - IMPORTANT -If you are not familiar with the operation of a machine with lever steering and/or

14RSection 4PUSH FOR FORWARDPULL BACKFOR REVERSE“N” FOR NEUTRAL LOCK“D” FOR DRIVENEUTRALForward / Reverse ControlsFigure 4-2. WHILE TRAVELING FORWARD,

15RSection 4To disengage the deck drive, push the switch in to 3. the disengage position.Always operate the engine at full throttle to properly 4. mai

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

16RSection 4If the discharge chute becomes clogged, shut off 1. the engine and remove the ignition key. Using a stick or similar item, dislodge the cl

17RSection 5CONDITION CAUSE CURESTRINGERS - OCCASIONAL BLADES OF UNCUT GRASSWidth of DeckSGB020Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPMGround speed too

18RSection 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

19RSection 5CONDITION CAUSE CURESCALPING - BLADES HITTING DIRT OR CUTTING VERY CLOSE TO THE GROUNDWidth of DeckSGB022Low tire pressures Check and adju

20RSection 6PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT6.1 WARNINGDO NOT operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could resu

21RSection 6NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT-NOTE-Neutral has been set by your Scag dealer at the time of set up and normally does not need to be adjusted. If, ho

22RSection 6-NOTE-Before proceeding with this adjustment, be sure that the caster wheels turn freely and that the tire pressure in the drive wheels is

23RSection 6CUTTER DECK LEVELThe cutter deck should be level from side-to-side for proper cutting performance. To check for level, be sure th

24RSection 6CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTBOLTCUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTBOLTCutter Deck Pitch AdjustmentFigure 6-5. CUTTER DECK HEIGHTThe cutter deck height a

25RSection 6Rotate the cutter blade on the right side of the cutter 6. deck. Position the cutter blade so it is facing "front to back" on th

IRTable of ContentsTable of ContentsGENERAL INFORMATIONSECTION 1 - ...

26RSection 61234AB1234ABCustom-Cut Baffle AdjustmentMounting Slot Selected Mounting Hardware LocationSlot “A” Hole 1 Hole 2 Hole 3 Hole 4

27RSection 6ADJUSTMENT NUTSADJUSTMENT NUTSClutch Air Gap AdjustmentFigure 6-10. This adjustment should be done every 500 hours of operation o

28RSection 6Additional weight can be added to the front of the machine if needed. See Figure 6-11.Remove the front belt from the machine.1. Remove the

29RSection 6AABBCCDDEEFFHIJHIJGTHREE MOUNTING BRACKET LOCATIONSOPERATOR CUSHION - LOW ADJUSTMENTSOPERATOR CUSHION - HIGH ADJUSTMENTSTHREE OPERATOR CUS

30RSection 7MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS7.1 HOURSPROCEDURE COMMENTSBREAK-IN (FIRST 10)8 20 40 100 200 500XCheck all hardware for

31RSection 7MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS (CONT'D)HOURSPROCEDURE COMMENTSBREAK-IN (FIRST 10)8 40 100 200 500XCheck hardware f

32RSection 7Lubrication Fitting Points Figure 7-1. GREASE FITTING LUBRICATIONLubricant IntervalLithium MP White Grease 2125(40 Hours/Weekly)Chassis Gr

33RSection 7B. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OILThe hydraulic oil should be changed after every 500 hours or annually, whichever occurs first. The oil should als

34RSection 7B. CHANGING ENGINE CRANKCASE OILAfter the first 20 hours of operation, change the engine crankcase oil and replace the oil filter

35RSection 7ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM7.5 DANGERTo avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and refu

IIRTable of ContentsADJUSTMENTSSECTION 6 - ...206.1 PA

36RSection 7ENGINE FUELFILTERFuel FilterFigure 7-6. ENGINE AIR CLEANER7.6 A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR CLEANER ELEMENTFor any air cleaner, the

37RSection 7A. CHARGING THE BATTERYRefer to the battery charger’s manual for specific instructions.Under normal conditions the engine’s alterna

38RSection 7SGB033Angle Blade BackDo Not Cut InX Must NOT Exceed1/3 Blade WidthX30Blade SharpeningFigure 7-7. Check the balance of the blade. If the b

39RSection 7BODY AND DECK7.10 CAUTIONDo not wash any portion of the equipment while it is hot. Do not wash the engine; use compressed air.After each

40RSection 7NOTES

41RSection 8SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES.8.1 Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are no

42RSection 861V CUTTER DECKBB47AA112233444579861058911581212131314171516181920201821222324252627282931303334354836373839394140424344454657555654535249

43RSection 861V CUTTER DECKRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738

44RSection 8SVR-61V CUTTER DECK CONTROLS6161ABCCABDD12354891088812942414589121089811667411813888109129514460595959602122201915181658171815424445462330

45RSection 8SVR-61V CUTTER DECK CONTROLSRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313

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

46RSection 8SVR-61V SHEET METAL COMPONENTSBBAACC335343312446656472171110987912131415301515166192113201824234826353562225282927263536373515174132404231

47RSection 8SVR-61V SHEET METAL COMPONENTSRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829462

48RSection 8SVR-61V STEERING CONTROLS24AABB121213181719202324161514152211212526293027*28343331 3210352436323934404341424437383738381110981110976543138

49RSection 8SVR-61V STEERING CONTROLSRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627*28293048409

50RSection 8SVR-61V FUEL SYSTEM - EPA PHASE 2(models produced prior to 1/1/2011)124658739101191011TO FUELFILTER

51RSection 8SVR-61V FUEL SYSTEM - EPA PHASE 2(models produced prior to 1/1/2011)Ref.No.Part No. Description1 483617 Fuel Hose, 1/4" ID (order b

52RSection 8SVR-61V FUEL SYSTEM - EPA PHASE 3(models produced after to 1/1/2011)1246587391011TO FUELFILTER91023TankPurgeAATo Engine Purge PortBB12131

53RSection 8SVR-61V FUEL SYSTEM - EPA PHASE 3(models produced after to 1/1/2011)Ref.No.Part No. Description1 483617 Fuel Hose, 1/4" ID (order b

54RSection 8SVR-61VHYDRAULICS AND ENGINE COMPONENTSAABCCDDEEFGHHJJKKLL2353333335555553B6651091481311124471718654MM64GFNN753115161920466168616863222360

55RSection 8SVR-61V HYDRAULICS AND ENGINE COMPONENTSRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252

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

56RSection 8ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2020123SCAGPOWER EQUIPMENT4567891210131411171618192021162223242526272815AA

57RSection 8ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRef. No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627284622404839574879848017-0348017-044620694836094

58RSection 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES1234567891011Heavy-DutyCommercial481971__________ __________ __________ ____________________

59RSection 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATESRef.No.Part No. Description1 483402 Decal, Warning - Belt Cover2 483405 Decal, Warning3 4839

60RSection 8SVR ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC2020PTOSWITCHKEYSWITCHENGINEHOURMETERBRAKEINTERLOCKSWITCHCLUTCHGROUNDOPERATORPRESENCESWITCH20 AMP FUSE20 AMP FUSEN

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

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

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 2Start the engine with the operator in the operating 6. position, cutter blades are disengaged, parking brake is engaged, and the neutral le