Scag Power Equipment STC Operations Instructions

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

6Section 3SPECIFICATIONS3.1 ENGINEGeneral Type ... Heavy Duty Industrial/Co

7Section 33.3 TRACTOR (CONT'D)Travel Speed: Forward ... 0-10 MP

8Section 4OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSDo not attempt to operate this mower unless youhave read this manual. Learn the location andpurpose of all controls a

9Section 45. Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number ofhours the engine has been operated. It operateswhenever the ignition key switch is in th

10Section 42. Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 5hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.)3. Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir.

11Section 4To steer the mower left while traveling forward, pull theleft steering lever back. The further the lever is pulledback, the quicker the m

12Section 45. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and removethe key.4.9 AFTER OPERATION1. Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not usehigh

13Section 44.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIALROTATING BLADESNEVER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGECHUTE FOR ANY REASON! Shut off the engine andremove t

14Section 44.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHTThe mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-inchto 5-1/2 inches at 1/2-inch intervals. To adjust the cut

Section 515Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPMBlades of UncutGrass Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditionsW

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

Section 516Uneven Cut on Flat Lift worn from blade Replace bladeGround - WavyHigh-Low Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge towardAppearance, grou

Section 517Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressuresHitting Dirt orCutting Very Close to Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adj

Section 618ADJUSTMENTS6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENTWARNING:Do not operate the mower if the parking brake isnot operable. Possible severe injury could

Section 619B. The steering control levers are in the full forwardposition and the mower pulls to one side or theother when traveling in a forward dire

Section 620Tracking AdjustmentStop the engine and remove the key from theignition before making any adjustments. Wait forall moving parts to come to

Section 6216.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTSCutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the factory.However, if these adjustments should ever need to bem

Section 622Cutter Deck HeightThe cutter deck height adjustment is made to ensure thatthe cutter deck is cutting at the height indicated on thecutting

Section 7237.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS* Perform these maintenance procedures more frequently under extreme dusty

24Section 77.2 LUBRICATION - GREASE FITTING LUBRICATION CHART(SEE FIGURE 7-1)LUBRICATION NO. OFLOCATION INTERVAL LUBRICANT

Section 725Figure 7.1 Lubrication Fitting Points390S0145AGREASE FITTING LUBRICATIONLUBRICANT / INTERVALLITHIUM MP WHITE GREASE 2125( 40 HOURS / WEEKLY

ITABLE OF CONTENTSSUBJECT PAGE Section 1 - General Information1.1 Introduction ...

26Section 7Figure 7-2 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir7.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEMA. Checking Hydraulic Oil LevelThe hydraulic oil level should be checked after th

Section 727Figure 7-4 Hydraulic Oil FilterThe hydraulic oil filter should be changed after every 500hours of operation or annually, whichever occurs f

28Section 7Figure 7-7 Kawasaki Fuel Filter LocationTo avoid injury from burns, allow the mower to coolbefore removing the fuel tank cap and refue

Section 729Electric storage battery fluid contains sulfuricacid which is POISON and can cause SEVERECHEMICAL BURNS. Avoid contact of fluidwith eyes,

30Section 7WARNING:BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVEGASES. Charge the battery in a wellventilated space so gases produced whilecharging can dissipate.Chargi

Section 7312. Check the balance of the blade. If the blades are outof balance, vibration and premature wear can occur.See your authorized Scag dealer

32Section 7CAUTION:7.11 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERYDo not wash any portion of the equipmentwhile it is hot. Do not wash the engine; usecompressed air.

33Section 8

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35Section 8* Common hardware which should be purchased locally. All bolts Grade 5 plated, all other fasteners zinc plated. 40" CUTTER DECKRef

IITABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D)SUBJECT PAGESection 6 - Adjustments6.1 Parking Brake Adjustment ...

36Section 8 48", 48A& 52A" CUTTER DECKSSTC 2K CD4852916192222A15172341311131812105768251502414213314292124203229231332930213121143

37Section 81 461310 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) x461311 Cutter Deck Advantage (Not Shown) x461313 Cutter Deck Advantage (Not Shown) x2 04003-04 Bolt

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39Section 8Ref. PartNo. No. Description 40 48 48A 52A1 481764 Rod, Deck Lift Linkage x x x x2 04020-28 Nut, Jam 1/2-20 LH Thread x x x x3 481766

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41Section 8Ref. PartNo. No. DescriptionSHEET METAL COMPONENTS1 423218 Panel, Instrument2 04001-63 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3-1/23 482105 Cushion,

42Section 8STC 2K DSC6421531851612111091413117871111257910101112151920212223242526 DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS

43Section 81 04021-09 Nut, Elastic Stop 3/8-162 04021-05 Nut, Center Lock 3/8-163 481994 Spring4 43376 Spacer5 04001-159 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

44Section 8STC 2K EAPKA61634625141544678101346181716619111912Kohler Only20212213182323242425ENGINE AND ATTACHING PARTS

45Section 81 482104 Engine, Kawasaki (FH500V-AS26) x482142 Engine, Kawasaki (FH601V-BS11) x482206 Engine, Kohler (PS-65567) x482124 Engine, Kaw

1GENERAL INFORMATION1.1 INTRODUCTIONYour mower was built to the highest standards in theindustry. However, the prolonged life and max

46Section 8STC 2K SSCTO RH PUMPTO LH PUMP123445567899101011111212131314141516551718192020212223242425262627282929A3031323333A3434353637383940414243444

47Section 81 481599 Grip, Control Lever2 461037 Handle Bar (Includes item 1)3 04001-32 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/44 04030-04 Lock Washer, 3/85 04

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49Section 81 451224 Brake Lever2 04063-20 Key, 1/4 x 1/4 x 13 482061 Bushing, Self Align4 04001-145 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 3-1/25 04001-153 Bolt,

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51Section 81 48551 Pump, Sunstrand BDP-10L 1172 48350-09 Elbow, 90 Degree 3/8 x 3/83 48353-06 Coupling4 48811 Hose, 3/8 Pushlock 21 Long5 482048 Hos

52Section 82412STC 2K ESKA10111418121623289101187173452111271512121826252220613192930313233ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (KAWASAKI & KOHLER)

53Section 81 48023 Hourmeter2 48298 Fuse, 20 amp3 48017-02 Key, Ignition4 48017-04 Nut, Hex 5/8-325 48017-03 Lockwasher, 5/8 Internal6 461073 Electri

54Section 8HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY390S0167114911 2121068137185141516171920 2122 129232430252628273Overhaul Seal KitHYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY

55Section 81 HG 2510065 Housing Kit (Includes Housing, Journal Bearing)2 HG 2510066 End Cap3 HG 50641 Straight Headless Pin4 HG 51055 Hex Head Scr

2SAFETY INFORMATION2.1 INTRODUCTIONYour mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessnessor operator error may result in serious bodily injury or d

56Section 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES1258649127ROTATING BLADES AND BELTSWARNINGKEEP HANDS, FEET & CLOTHING CLEARKEEP ALL GUARDS IN

57Section 81 48071 Decal, Danger-Spining Blades2 481040 Decal, Warning-Rotating Blades3 48317 Decal, 4048318 Decal, 48481953 Decal, 48A481954 Decal 52

58Section 8ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - KAWASAKI & KOHLER+-INSTRUMENT PANELHOURMETERMOWERENGAGESWITCHKEYSWITCHELECTRICCLUTCHBRAKEINTERLOCKSWITCHBAT

Any part of the Scag commercial mower manufactured by Scag Power Equipment and found, in the reasonable judgmentof Scag, to be defective in materials

PART NO. 03079PRINTED 12/99PRINTED IN USA© 2000SCAG POWER EQUIPMENTDIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC.

311. Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.),open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank andfuel container.12. Equipment must compl

4Section 22.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS(CONT'D)3. To prevent tipping or loss of control, start and stopsmoothly, avoid unnecessary turns

5Section 22.6 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALSDANGERSPINNING BLADEKEEP CLEARCONTACT CAN INJURE48071ROTATING BLADES AND BELTSWARNINGKEEP HANDS, FEET &am