Scag Power Equipment STWC48V-25CV Operator's Manual

PART NO. 03362PRINTED 9/2013PRINTED IN USA© 2013Scag Power EquipmentDivision of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.Congratulations on owning a Scag mower! Th

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 2Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on 2. slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Be especially cautious whe

6RSection 2This mower has been designed for good traction and stability under normal mowing conditions. However, caution must be used when travelin

7RSection 2To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins 1. and remove the two (2) lock pins. See Figure 2-1.Lower the roll bar to the folded

8RSection 2MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & 2.6 STORAGENever make adjustments to the machine with the 1. engine running unless specifically instructed

9RSection 2SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS2.9 WARNINGINSTALL BELT COVER BEFOREOPERATING MACHINEREAD OPERATOR'S MANUAL4834022013 SCZ Safety Decals

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

11RSection 3Parking Brake ... Foot Pedal Actuated Linkage to Brakes on Both Drive Wheel AxlesWh

12RSection 4 CAUTIONDo 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 only operates when the engine is running. Has

WARNINGFAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.Read this manual completely as well as other manuals that cam

14RSection 4Suspension Control Lever (Figure 4-1). 17. Used to select the optimum suspension rate based on the operator.Seat Belt (Figure 4-1). 18.

15RSection 4Learn the operation on flat ground before operating on slopes.Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow forward travel.Learn to f

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 4AFTER OPERATION4.9 Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not 1. use high pressure spray or direct the spray onto electrical components.

18RSection 4When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice. 5. Raise the mower to the highest setting for the first pass and then make a second pa

19RSection 4ADJUSTING THE OPERATOR 4.15 SUSPENSION PLATFORMThe operator suspension platform can be adjusted to optimize operator comfor t and

20RSection 5CONDITION CAUSE CURESTRINGERS - OCCASIONAL BLADES OF UNCUT GRASSWidth of DeckSGB020Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPMGround speed too

21RSection 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

22RSection 5CONDITION CAUSE CURESCALPING - BLADES HITTING DIRT OR CUTTING VERY CLOSE TO THE GROUNDWidth of DeckSGB022Low tire pressures Check and adju

23RSection 6PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT6.1 WARNINGDo not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury cou

IRTable of ContentsTable of ContentsGENERAL INFORMATIONSECTION 1 - ...

24RSection 6B. The steering control levers are in the full forward position and the mower pulls to one side or the other when traveling in a

25RSection 6If at full speed the mower pulls left, it is an indication 2. that the right wheel is turning faster than the left wheel. To adjust this c

26RSection 6CUTTER DECK LEVELThe cutter deck should be level from side-to-side for proper cutting performance. To check for level, be sure that the mo

27RSection 6Check the cutter deck cutting height by placing 1. the lanyard pin in the 4-1/2" position on the cutting height index. Release the de

28RSection 61234AB1234ABCustom-Cut Baffle AdjustmentMounting Slot Selected Mounting Hardware LocationSlot “A” Hole 1 Hole 2 Hole 3 Hole 4

29RSection 6ADJUSTING THE STEERING DAMPNERS6.8 The steering dampner adjustment can be made to increase or decrease the dampening affect for smoot

30RSection 7MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS7.1 HOURSPROCEDURE COMMENTSBREAK-IN (FIRST 10)8 20 40 100 200 500XCheck all hardware for

31RSection 7MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS (CONT'D)HOURSPROCEDURE COMMENTSBREAK-IN (FIRST 10)8 40 100 200 500XApply grease to

32RSection 7GREASE FITTING LUBRICATIONLubricant IntervalLithium MP White Grease 2125(40 Hours/Weekly)Chassis Grease(100 Hours/Bi-monthly)Chassis Greas

33RSection 7- IMPORTANT -The hydraulic oil should be changed if you notice the presence of water or a rancid odor to the hydraulic oil.Park t

IIRTable of ContentsTROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONSSECTION 5 - ...20ADJUSTMENTSSECTION 6 - ...

34RSection 7DUMP VA LV ECONTROL LEVER"FREEWHEEL" POSITION2012 SCZ48 52 DVLDUMP VA LV ECONTROL LEVER"FREEWHEEL" POSITIONDump Valve

35RSection 7A. CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours of operation or daily as instructed in t

36RSection 7B. REPLACING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER ELEMENTSThe engine fuel filter should be replaced after every 500 hours of operation or annually, whichev

37RSection 7 WARNINGElectric storage battery fluid contains sulfuric acid which is POISON and can cause SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS. Avoid cont

38RSection 7CUTTER BLADES7.9 A. BLADE INSPECTIONRemove the ignition key before servicing the blades.1. Raise the mower deck to the highest position. P

39RSection 7 CAUTIONInspect the cutter blade spacer(s) and washer for wear and/or cupping. Replace the worn parts. Worn spacer(s) and/or wash

40RSection 8SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES8.1 Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not

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42RSection 848V & 52V CUTTER DECKS1910114239234579111375101112141317151689111320216324518191322257817242523242526272928302559603143323334363537383

43RSection 848V & 52V CUTTER DECKSRef. No.Part No. Description 48 52Ref. No.Part No. Description 48 5212345678910111213141516171819202122232425262

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44RSection 8CUTTER DECK CONTROLSCUTTER DECK125734698111027151918141515151515181716191822212018171613131223152425302928363231333434353738

45RSection 8CUTTER DECK CONTROLSRef.No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738462451481477438744841914

46RSection 8SHEET METAL COMPONENTSAA156432789101112131115545316171718191120192322212425131924262728191929193026223133343532373536443843404242413945464

47RSection 8SHEET METAL COMPONENTSRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343

48RSection 8SCZ ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM122223364577465111310999999991111111114101010101010888121212121212

49RSection 8SCZ ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEMRef.No.Part No. Description123456789101112131446241448416848417048416948416704001-9004021-0704001-14504021-

50RSection 8SCZ SEAT ASSEMBLYRef. No.Part No. Description12345678484588484754484527484528484755484529481638484608Seat AssemblyArmrest Kit, LHSeat Belt

51RSection 8NOTES

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54RSection 8A21221411To Tr ansaxle124365781819151413171791012171191733271230211620262325323327243123122928171717ASCZ STEERING COMPONENTS

55RSection 8Ref.No.Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323346240148437604030-0404001-3242237204041-0704110-030410

56RSection 8SCZ DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTSAA1123546361082831976651127307117141312262614151721161820221923292124292220251130

57RSection 8SCZ DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTSRef.No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303104021-0943715483453-04462492040

58RSection 8SCZ BRAKE COMPONENTSAA123846297541011938241283613141516181819202321182425262222829630312712732343335353637176

59RSection 8SCZ BRAKE COMPONENTSRef.No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373846246504001-544357204021

60RSection 8SCZ HYDRAULIC SYSTEMABABCC12223346588713139101112151611141719181820212223252624212728252426

61RSection 8SCZ HYDRAULIC SYSTEMRef.No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272842586104003-0204017-044835144845174258604841

62RSection 8To EnginePurge PortTOENGINE112345672218914812131210111010101010101015211111111115141213128297316417181920181822181823SCZ FUEL SYSTEM

63RSection 8Ref.No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314151617181920212223484286484297484279-0148432348424246244548455348257148433348428548059-15484

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

64RSection 8SCZ ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS123456711891011

65RSection 8SCZ ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTSRef.No.Part No. Description1234567891011**484414**484226**484689**484415**484227**484690**4845614845814846

66RSection 8ZT-3400 TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLYAAOverhaul Seal Kit169234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333534363837565539405445414342444647

67RSection 8ZT-3400 TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLYRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323

68RSection 8SCZ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2020AGROUNDSTARTER (Kohler & Kawasaki)SOLENOID (Briggs & Stratton)CHOKETHROTTLESCAGPOWER EQUIPMENTA1234567879

69RSection 8SCZ ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRef.No.Part No. Description123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404148336646206948017

70RSection 8SCZ EFI ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2020AGROUNDSTARTERTHROTTLESCAGPOWER EQUIPMENTA1234568791011121314161517181920192223323326282930312734343434373935

71RSection 8SCZ EFI ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRef.No.Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383948336646206948017

72RSection 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES123586912131448404SCZ48 Decals 1WARNINGINSTALL BELT COVER BEFOREOPERATING MACHINEREAD OPERATOR&ap

73RSection 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES16SCZ48 Decals Page217181574Flat FreeRef.No.Part No. Description12345678910111213141516171819**48

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

74RSection 8SCZ ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICPTOSWITCHKEYSWITCHHOURMETERLIGHT KIT (optional)KEY SWITCHRELAYNEG. AMPPOS. AMP20 AMP FUSE20 AMP FUSEDIODE(600V 6A)

75RSection 8SCZ EFI ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICRED W/WHT STRIPESEATSWITCHMAIN HARNESS TOOPERATOR PLATFORMHARNESS CONNECTORBROWNREDPTOSWITCHKEYSWITCHHOURMETER

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

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