Scag Power Equipment SFZP52-23FS Operator's Manual

PART NO. 03381PRINTED 9/2014PRINTED IN USA© 2014Scag 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

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

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

11RSection 3Fuel Tank ...Single 6-1/2 Gallon Seamless Roto-Low Perm Tank with Large Opening and Fuel CapSeat ...

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

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 4Seat Belt (Figure 4-1). 16. Used to secure the operator. Seat belt must be worn at all times during operation.Seat Hold Down Release Latc

15RSection 4Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain a smooth operating action.Practice operating the mower until you are comfortable wi

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 4ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER 4.6 BLADES)Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to 1. engage the deck drive at high speed a

17RSection 4PARKING THE MOWER4.8 Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do not 1. park the machine on an incline.Place the steering control l

18RSection 4The discharge chute must not be removed and 2. must be kept in the lowest position to deflect grass clippings and thrown objects downward.

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 co

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 HERE2012 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" POSITION2012 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 852" CUTTER DECK2007 SFZ CD12223334445556666677548889110111112131413141515161718192021222320242025262728293031323334323536373839404142

39RSection 852" CUTTER DECKPart No. Description Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293042452804063-0104112-064833

40RSection 861" CUTTER DECK2007 SFZ CD12223334445556666677548889110111112131413141515161718192021222320242025262728293031323334323536373839404142

41RSection 8Part No. Description Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293042526004063-0104112-0648402604021-0904043-0442

42RSection 8CUTTER DECK CONTROLS - SFZP52AABBCC5234617784012810911121312619181712201416614222162318228182823182422121825138252612272218232818231818182

43RSection 8CUTTER DECK CONTROLS - SFZP52Ref. No. Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424

44RSection 8CUTTER DECK CONTROLS - SFZP61AABBCC5234617784012810911121312619181712201416614222162318228182823182422121825138252612272218232818231829151

45RSection 8CUTTER DECK CONTROLS - SFZP61Ref. No. Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424

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

46RSection 8SHEET METAL COMPONENTS SFZP123456789911105416121594131416151718192021232224252627928292115161643012491232323133331313343435383637373936404

47RSection 8SHEET METAL COMPONENTS - SFZPPart No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829484375433364

48RSection 8SEAT ASSEMBLYRef. No. Part No. Description12345678484375484260484527484528484261484529483473484526Seat AssemblyArmrest Kit, LHSeatbelt

49RSection 8NOTES

50RSection 8BRAKE COMPONENTS - SFZPAA1123458676910121314511481811172021212223252129303231242627228333635343738394054141424343441645164647547

51RSection 8BRAKE COMPONENTS - SFZPRef. No. Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454

52RSection 8SFZP ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM1122223345

53RSection 8SFZP ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEMRef. No. Part No. Description1234504001-19704040-074374304021-19462021Bolt, Hex Head 1/213 x 3" G

54RSection 8DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS - SFZP52 & SFZP61ABABCTO RIGHT DRIVE PUMPDEF2012 SFZ61 DSC6711122728303030303132515253545555151518756877755676

55RSection 8DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS - SFZP52 & SFZP61Ref. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223

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

56RSection 8EXHAUST AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SFZPAABBCCSEATSWITCHTOENGINEMOUNTBOLT2011 SFZ ESDDTO CLUTCHECHOKETHROTTLEE11222345678891415161717171819202

57RSection 8EXHAUST AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SFZPRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526274

58RSection 8SFZP FUEL SYSTEM2011 SFZ EPA Phase 212345677789101011111212101112To Fuel PumpTo Engine Purge PortTankPurge131415151616171717171819202122

59RSection 8SFZP FUEL SYSTEMRef.No.Part No. Description1 462755 Fuel Tank Assembly - SFZ Pro2 484242 Grommet, Fuel Gauge3 484243 Fuel Gauge Asse

60RSection 8ZT-3100 HYDRAULIC AXLE ASSEMBLY - SFZP5212456781112131415161617181920213522232425262728293031323334363738394041424445464748495051525354555

61RSection 8ZT-3100 HYDRAULIC AXLE ASSEMBLY - SFZP52Ref. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252

62RSection 8ZT-3400 HYDRAULIC AXLE ASSEMBLY - SFZP61AAOverhaul Seal Kit1692345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323335343638375655394054

63RSection 8ZT-3400 HYDRAULIC AXLE ASSEMBLY - SFZP61Ref. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252

64RSection 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATESFASTSLOWMOWER DECKPULL OUT TO ENGAGEPUSH IN TODISENGAGE12345678910COMMERCIALGRADEPARKING BRAKETO

65RSection 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATESRef.No.Part No. Description1 483402 Decal, Belt Cover2 483405 Decal, Warning3 483425 Decal,

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

66RSection 8SFZP - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC(shown with Key Off, PTO Off, Park Brake Applied, Control Handles in Neutral, Seat Switch Disengaged)CBDHGFAESM

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

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