Scag Power Equipment SMZ-48 Operator's Manual

MODEL SSZOPERATORS MANUALOPERATORS MANUALOPERATORS MANUALOPERATORS MANUALOPERATORS MANUALTHIS MANUAL CONTAINS THE OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS AND SAFET

6ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’DDrive Belt ReplacementWhen replacing the drive system belt use ex-treme caution. The idler arm is under springtension.Remove the

710. Release the parking brake. Check that the machinedoes not creep forward or backward. If the machinedoes creep, adjust the neutral control. See

8Sharpen the blades as shown on Figures 10 and 11.Figure 10Do not sharpen (X) beyond 1/3 of blade width (Y).Figure 11Suggestion: Dress the blade with

9MAINTENANCE - CONT'DgCurb ClimbingWhen driving a riding mower up and over a curb, firstraise the cutter deck to the highest position. Then, dri

10LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCEBreak-In8 hours (Daily)40 hours (Weekly)100 hours (Biweekly)200 hours (Monthly)Procedure CommentsX Check all hardware f

11Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Run engine at full 3600 RPMBlades of UncutGrass Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditionsWet g

12CONDITIONTROUBLESHOOTINGCAUSECURESloping Ridge Across Tire pressures not equal Check and adjust tire pressureWidth of Cutting PathWheels uneven Chec

13Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressuresHitting Dirt orCutting Very Close to Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for c

14SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCAG SSZ ZERO-TURN RIDERMODELS:SSZ-18CV, SSZ-22CVENGINEGeneral Type: Heavy duty industrial/commercialBrand: KohlerModel: Kohler 1

15SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCAG SSZ ZERO-TURN RIDERMODELS:SSZ-18CV, SSZ-22CVCUTTER DECK SMZ 48, SMZ 52, SMZ 61Type: Floating, adjustable, anti-scalping, hyb

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

16 48", 52", & 61" CUTTER DECKS36412383725 48 4610492012444771304131327065324439281721222366370326869313427262449434125421525181816

17 48", 52", & 61" CUTTER DECKS1 461133 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) X461136 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) X461140 Cutter Deck (In

18CUTTER DECK CONTROLS 48", 52" & 61" DECKS1013113154595762121220202283517185221623242726322614281414291429143130292330141655232533

19CUTTER DECK CONTROLS 48", 52", & 61" DECKS1 45524 Bellcrank, Lift - Right Front X X X2 48100-05 Bushing X X X3 45527 Lift Link X

20SHEET METAL COMPONENTS16201923142150101525122925302696432673575563545153526124571818A116031424549474645424413812564458239413658281034372559434048623

21SHEET METAL COMPONENTS1 48100-08 Bushing X X X2 48114-04 Grease Fitting X X X3 43257 Bushing, Spring Keeper X X X4 04062-02 Hair Pin, .08 Diameter x

22HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS15121921A20A4036SC217G9762423292233383734102023517411339115542616108181425383422292832736401112113539192138319343038322843

23HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS1 04030-03 Lockwasher, 5/16" X X X2 04040-04 Flatwasher, 5/16" (.344 x .688 x .065) X X X3 04017-05 Bolt, Serrated Fla

24Ref. PartNo. Number Description1 HG2513038 Pump Shaft Kit2 HG2003016 Wire Retaining Ring3 HG2003043 Ball Bearing4 HG2003018 Spacer5 HG9008000-0128 L

25AXLE ASSEMBLYSC225G1113815181922212061631122789105417161431263530333429 2832272625243623252426353429303132332827263623BRAKE ASS'Y.FORMODEL # 48

®TABLE OF CONTENTSSUBJECT PAGEGeneral Safety Instructions...

26TRACTION DRIVE COMPONENTSSSZ99TDC2625171615560545156444644 45 41 133235344423 2571931585922 20146194131031481518 24131227363214628293339383753304012

2735 422533 Backing Plate X X X36 04001-12 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" X X X37 04001-93 Bolt, Hex Head 7/16-20 x 3.00" X X X38 04030-05

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29Ref. PartNo. Number Description 48 52 61Ref. PartNo. Number Description 48 52 611 481503 Drive Wheel Assembly X1 481504 Drive Wheel Assembly X X2 48

30INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS31371724413837111222191462139832475161211353410143912515272628272926302020A21323243637SSZ99IP&E3318

31INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTSRef. Part 48 52 61No. Number Description1 481116 Engine 18 hp Kohler CV (**) X481118 Engine 22 hp Kohler C

32RELAYREDBLUEBLACKSC481275WIRE HARNESS WITH RELAYPART NO. 481275GREENTo StarterRed Battery Cable PostTo Blue WireFrom EngineTo StarterTo EngineGround

33NEGHOURMETERBLACK W/RED STRIPEGREENWHITE WHITE GREENREDYELLOWBLUEBLACKBLACKBLACKREDREDREDBLACKYEL W/RED STRIPEREDGREENWHITEWHITEBLACK W/ RED STRIPEB

344840448859 - Size 11.5" x 5.5"48318-48"48319-52"48320-61"4840448072HEAVY DUTYCOMMERCIAL4807248623 - Size 12" x 3.25&qu

35REPLACEMENT DECALS481039481040481685ROTATING BLADES AND BELTSWARNINGKEEP HANDS, FEET & CLOTHING CLEARKEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACESHUT OFF ENGINE &am

TABLE OF CONTENTS(CONTINUED)SUBJECT PAGEIllustrated Parts List... 16-3

36REPLACEMENT DECALSMANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MOREOF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS:PATENTS PENDING4,487,0064,885,9034,920,7334,967,5434,991,3824,998,9484,118,

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

PART NO. 03057PRINTED 6/98PRINTED IN USA© 1998SCAG POWER EQUIPMENTDIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC.

1SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDo not operate the mower on steep slopes.Riding lawn mowers can tip over when used on anexcessive slope. To check a slope, attemp

225. Perform only the maintenance described in thismanual. If additional maintenance or major repairsare needed, contact an authorized Scag Servicing

3HYDRAULIC SAFETY1. Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. If you needservice on your hydraulic system, please see yourdealer.Keep your body and han

4ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’DNeutral Adjustment Cont'd6. Tighten both the jam nuts to secure the neutralposition.7. Adjust the other drive wheel if neces

53. To adjust the RH blade drive belt: Adjust the RHbelt tension so the belt moves 1/2" with 10 poundspressure. Adjust the tension by tightening