Scag Power Equipment RS-ZT Operator's Manual

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

6-NOTE-Due to initial belt stretch and to prevent the beltfrom slipping, check this adjustment after thefirst 2 hours, 4 hours and 8 hours of operatio

7CUTTER BLADESDo not sharpen beyond 1/3 of the width of the blade.(See figure 7)-NOTE-Dress the blade with a file. Using a wheelgrinder may burn the

8STEERING CONTROL RODADJUSTMENT-NOTE-This adjustment is made to allow the steeringcontrol levers to be moved out of the neutrallatch without engaging

9COMMENTSCOMMENTSCOMMENTSCOMMENTSCOMMENTSPROCEDUREPROCEDUREPROCEDUREPROCEDUREPROCEDURELUBRICALUBRICALUBRICALUBRICALUBRICATION & MAINTENANCETION &a

10Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Run engine at full 3600 RPMBlades of UncutGrass Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditionsWet g

11CONDITIONTROUBLESHOOTINGCAUSECURESloping Ridge Across Tire pressures not equal Check and adjust tire pressureWidth of Cutting PathWheels uneven Chec

12Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressuresHitting Dirt orCutting Very Close to Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for c

13TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESGeneral Type: Heavy duty industrial/commercialBrand: Kohler, Kawasaki,Models: Kohler CV15T, CVE 20;Kaw. FC420V;Horse

14TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CON'T)CUTTER DECKS SWM 36, SWM 48, SWM 52, SWM 61, SWM 72Type: Out-front design with anti-scalp rollersConstruction:

15NOTES

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

1632" & 36" CUTTER DECKS19202122212024231825372627282930313343432313514136384511434244454346441159605894821458224250525149416949SW-SWZ99

171 461131 Cutter Deck (Includes Decals)2 46631 Cutter Spindle Assy.3 43312 Spacer, Outside4 48307-08 Tapered Nut, 5/16-245 481022 Tapered Bearing (Tw

1848", 52", 61", & 72" CUTTER DECKS192021 7212024231825 372627282930313383343231357914805313941495250 55 54451143444454347441

191 461132 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) x1 461134 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) x1 461138 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) x1 46608 Cutter Deck (Include

20ENGINE DECK5051158484321816161733911101212A131111A14877606361615202119222364382427262543454541464443403539383434A384747A4939385503044169856576543RED

21Ref. PartNo. No. Description 14KA 15KH 17KA 20CVE1 48842 Engine 14KA Kawasaki x1 48844 Engine 15KH Kohler x1 481066 Engine 17KA

22DRIVE AND BRAKE COMPONENTS17121315141622235048475048112424A4525343637741139384042514222495464753434435SWZ99D&BC3, 3A124798449AA10, 10A5271162021

231 04050-02 Retaining Ring, 3/4 Ext. "E" xxxx2 04001-19 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Hex Head xxxx3 45842 Brake Shaft Assy. Wlmt.Small x x x3A 45

248745HANDLE ASSEMBLY151616A158276534122202324263034343233736613939A4349434448476046615859625011575654705653656363A67383735403738247231129271168921191

251 461128 Upper Handle Wlmt. W/Decals x x1 461129 Upper Handle Wlmt. W/Decals x x2 42675 Quadrant, Speed Control x x x x3 04062-02 Hairpin, .094 x 1.

TABLE OF CONTENTSSUBJECT PAGEIntroduction ... 1General

26HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLYEBBEDDAACCKFGGFJHHJK1234546789101011121142913201330223413215231818A226478291245171514251111101024101019191010191921272828282826160

271 48535 Cap, Oil Reservoir xx xx2 46618 Oil Reservoir (small Frame) x x x2 46619 Oil Reservior (Large Frame) xx3 48484-01 Elbow, 90 deg. Female 1/4

28HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLYSC165G114911121068137185141516171920 2122 123242526282732Overhaul Seal Kit3029

29Ref. PartNo. Number DescriptionHYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY1 HG 2513017 Housing Kit (Incl. Housing, Journal Bearing)2 HG 2513016 End Cap3 HG 900

30WIRE HARNESSADAPTER - ENGINENEUTRAL INTERLOCKBLADECLUTCHEAFBGCHDINSTRUMENTPANEL HARNESSGROUNDBLACK W/RED STRIPEBLACKBLUEWHITEWHITEYELLOWSWZ99SC421GB

31RELAYREDBLUEBLACKSC481275WIRE HARNESS WITH RELAYPART NO. 481275GREENTo StarterRed Battery Cable PostTo Blue WireFrom EngineTo StarterTo EngineGround

32REGULATORENGINENEUTRAL INTERLOCKBLADECLUTCHEAFBGCHDINSTRUMENTPANEL HARNESSGROUNDBLACK W/RED STRIPEBLACKBLUEWHITEWHITEYELLOWREDREDBLACKBLACKSWZ99SC41

33REPLACEMENT DECALS & INFORMATION483144807236" - 4831648" - 4831852" - 4831961" - 483204832048320483204832072" - 4832772

34REPLACEMENT DECALS & INFORMATION481423481415481438PARKINGBRAKEOFFONCHOKEFASTSLOWFASTSLOWPARKINGBRAKEOFFONFASTSLOWPARKINGBRAKEOFFON

3548108048514 - 20"48555 - 16"SPEEDCONTROLSLOWFASTNEUTRALN481124481425481124OIL481425SEEOPERATOR'SMANUALTRACKING ADJUSTMENTCONTROL RODA

TABLE OF CONTENTS(CONTINUED)SUBJECT PAGEIllustrated Parts ListSWM-36"Cutter Deck...

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

PART NO. 03056PRINTED1/99PRINTED IN USA© 1999SCAG POWER EQUIPMENTDIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC.

1SIGNAL WORDSThis symbol means “Attention! Become Alert!“Attention! Become Alert!“Attention! Become Alert!“Attention! Become Alert!“Attention! Become

2BEFORE OPERATING1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly.2. Do not allow children to operate the machine.Do not allow adults to operate the machi

313. Do not pass or stand on the grass discharge sideof any mower with the engine running. Stopoperation when another person approaches.9. If the cut

49. Always store gasoline in a safety-approved, redcontainer.10. Be careful when servicing the battery as itcontains acid, which is corrosive and coul

5-NOTE-When PTO is engaged or (possibly) disengaged,a squealing sound from the underside of themachine is normal. It is caused by the electricclutch