Scag Power Equipment SFZ48-18FS Operator's Manual

PART NO. 03359PRINTED 9/2013PRINTED IN USA© 2013Scag Power EquipmentDivision of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.Congratulations on owning a Scag mower! Th

6RSection 2Any or all parts of the Roll-Over Protection System MUST NOT be removed. Failure to adhere to this guideline could result in injury or deat

7RSection 2 WARNINGReduce speed when turning, operating on slopes, slick or wet surfaces. Allow extra distance to stop.Stay off of slopes too s

8RSection 2Keep all parts in good working condition. Replace all 10. worn or damaged decals.Use jack stands to support components when 11. required.Ca

9RSection 2SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS2.9 4835054834024815684834064836602013 SFZ Safety Decals 483633483425483467483405483300Molded in Fuel TankAv

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

11RSection 3CUTTER DECK3.4 Type ... Floating, Adjustable, Anti-Scalping, Hybrid Design Combines Out-Front and Belly-Mount Design

12RSection 4 CAUTIONDo not attempt to operate this mower unless you have read this manual. Learn the location and purpose of all controls a

13RSection 4Hourmeter (Figure 4-1).6. Indicates the number of hours the engine has been operated. It operates whenever the engine is running. Has p

14RSection 4Check interlock system for proper operation. (See 5. Section 4.2.)Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary. 6. (See Section 7.10.

15RSection 4REVERSE TRAVEL CAUTIONDisengage power to the mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and the

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 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

17RSection 4REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL4.10 DANGERROTATING BLADESNEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGE CHUTE FOR ANY REASON!Shut off the engine a

18RSection 4CUTTER DECKRELEASE LEVERCUTTING HEIGHTADJUSTMENTDECK LIFTAdjusting Cutting HeightFigure 4-4. Insert the pin into the cutting height index

19RSection 5CONDITION CAUSE CURESTRINGERS - OCCASIONAL BLADES OF UNCUT GRASSWidth of DeckSGB020Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPMGround speed too

20RSection 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

21RSection 5CONDITION CAUSE CURESCALPING - BLADES HITTING DIRT OR CUTTING VERY CLOSE TO THE GROUNDWidth of DeckSGB022Low tire pressures Check and adju

22RSection 6PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT6.1 WARNINGDo not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury cou

23RSection 6TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS6.2 Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if:A. The steering control levers are in the neutral po

24RSection 6TRACKING ADJUSTMENT CAUTIONStop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before making any adjustments. Wait for all mo

25RSection 6CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS6.6 Cutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the factory. However, if these adjustments should ever nee

IRTable of ContentsTable of ContentsGENERAL INFORMATIONSECTION 1 - ...

26RSection 6ADJUST HERELOOSEN HERE2007 SFZ RSDACutter Deck Pitch AdjustmentFigure 6-6. - NOTE -To prevent the cutter deck from teetering, all four (4)

27RSection 6ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT6.7 The electric clutch serves two functions in the operation of the mower. In addition to starting and stoppin

28RSection 7MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS7.1 HOURSPROCEDURE COMMENTSBREAK-IN (FIRST 10)8 20 40 100 200 400XCheck all hardware for

29RSection 7HYDRAULIC SYSTEM7.2 A. CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVELThe hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 10 hours of operation. Ther

30RSection 7DUMP VALV ECONTROL LEVER"FREEWHEEL" POSITION"DRIVE" POSITION2007 SFZ DVLDump Valve Control LeverFigure 7-4. While in t

31RSection 7ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM7.4 DANGERTo avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and refu

32RSection 7Use only an approved gasoline container.1. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the 2. engine running. Allow the engine to completely

33RSection 7BATTERY7.6 WARNINGLead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases. To avoid personal injury when checking, testing or charg

34RSection 7DRIVE BELTS7.7 All drive belts are spring-loaded and self-tensioning, however after the first 2, 4, 8 and 10 hours of operation, the

35RSection 7Remove the ignition key before replacing the blades.1. Raise the mower deck to the highest position. Place 2. the lanyard pin in the highe

IIRTable of ContentsADJUSTMENTSSECTION 6 - ...226.1 PA

36RSection 8SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES.8.1 Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are no

37RSection 8NOTES

38RSection 848" CUTTER DECK2007 SFZ CD12223334445556666677548889110111112131413141515161718192021222320242025262728293031323334323536373839404142

39RSection 8Part No. Description Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293042452804063-0104112-0648332304021-0904043-0442

40RSection 8CUTTER DECK CONTROLS - SFZ48AABBCC52346177840128109111213126191817122014166142221623182281828231824221218251382526122722182328182318181829

41RSection 8CUTTER DECK CONTROLS - SFZ48Ref. No. Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414248

42RSection 8SHEET METAL COMPONENTS2012 SFZ SMC12236457888245128981061112131415132014141619201718222321258192627132862928282846282747273030313132333334

43RSection 8SHEET METAL COMPONENTSPart No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819202122232425264851424851624851634835494

44RSection 8SFZ ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM1122223345

45RSection 8SFZ ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEMRef. No. Part No. Description1234504001-18404040-074374304021-19462021Bolt, Hex Head 1/213 x 3-1/4"

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

46RSection 8DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS - SFZ48HABABCCTO RIGHT DRIVE PUMPDDEFFEGGH2008 SFZ DSC Rev.3126762789312111314312981719213522203820181424242325262

47RSection 8DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS - SFZ48Ref. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930

48RSection 8EXHAUST AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SFZ48AABBCCSEATSWITCHTOENGINEMOUNTBOLT2011 SFZ ESDDTO CLUTCHECHOKETHROTTLEE1122234567889141516171717181920

49RSection 8EXHAUST AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SFZ48Ref. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627

50RSection 8SFZ48 FUEL SYSTEM2011 SFZ EPA Phase 212345677789101011111212101112To Fuel PumpTo Engine Purge PortTankPurge13141515161617171717181920212

51RSection 8SFZ48 FUEL SYSTEMRef.No.Part No. Description1 462379 Fuel Tank Assembly, SFZ - Low Perm2 483536 Grommet3 484243 Fuel Gauge Assembly4

52RSection 8ZT-3100 HYDRAULIC AXLE ASSEMBLY12456781112131415161617181920213522232425262728293031323334363738394041424445464748495051525354555657585960

53RSection 8ZT-3100 HYDRAULIC AXLE ASSEMBLYRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930

54RSection 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATESFASTSLOWMOWER DECKPULL OUT TO ENGAGEPUSH IN TODISENGAGETMR123456789101112COMMERCIALGRADE

55RSection 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATESRef.No.Part No. Description1 483402 Decal, Belt Cover2 483405 Decal, Warning3 483425 Decal,

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

56RSection 8ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICPTOSWITCHKEYSWITCHHOURMETERSTARTERSOLENOIDGROUNDR.H. NEUTRALSWITCH20 AMP FUSESBRAKEINTERLOCKSWITCHL.H. NEUTRALSWITCHWH

LIMITED WARRANTY - SFZAny part of the Scag commercial mower manufactured by Scag Power Equipment and found, in the reasonable judgment of Scag, to be

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 2OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS2.4 Know the function of all controls and how to stop 1. quickly. WARNINGDO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a