Scag Power Equipment SW36-12B Operator's Manual

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

6CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTSDue to the many cutting conditions that exist, it is difficultto suggest a cutter deck setting that will work for everylawn. T

7Caster spacers also can be repositioned to changecutting heights and to change the pitch of the deck. (Seefigure 6)Figure 6. Caster Wheel SpacersBLAD

8COMMENTSLUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE+ Grease spindle until grease comes out the relief valve.Compatible Greases: Lidok EP #2 (found at industrial sh

9Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Run engine at full 3600 RPMBlades of UncutGrass Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditionsWet gr

10CONDITIONTROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONSCAUSECURESloping Ridge Across Tire pressures not equal Check and adjust tire pressureWidth of Cutting

11Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressuresHitting Dirt orCutting Very Close to Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for c

12TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSMODELS SW32-13KA, SW36-13KA, SW36-13KH, SW36-14KA, SW48-14KA,SW48-15KH, SW48-17KA, SW48A-17KA, SW52-17KAENGINEGeneral Type:

13TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CON'T)CUTTER DECK SWM 32, SWM 36, SWM 48, SWM48A, SWM 52Type: Out-front design with anti-scalp rollers.Construction:

1432" & 36" CUTTER DECKS19202122212024231825372627282930313343432313514136384511434244454346441159605894821458224250525149416949SW-SWZ99

151 461130 Cutter Deck (Includes Decals) x1A 461131 Cutter Deck (Includes Decals) x2 46631 Cutter Spindle Assy. x x3 43312 Spacer, Outside x x4 48307-

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

1648", 52", 61", & 72" CUTTER DECKS192021 7212024231825 372627282930313383343231357914805313941495250 55 54451143444454347441

171 461132 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) x1 461264 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) x2 46631 Spindle Assembly x x3 43296 Spacer, Inside x x4 48924 Pulley

18ENGINE DECKSW99ED12191960564140, 40A393838A38B38C38D3929551446KA Only534044424550247431852217141620232425222627282159303132A32B3558A2471537A3457135A

191A 481775 Engine,13HP Kohler x(CV13T, SpecPS-2190)1A 481757 Engine,15HP Kohler x(CV 15T, Spec PS-41581)1B 48841 Engine 12.5HP Kawasaki x(Spec FB460-

20SW 2K HA248447371706972237743782624757929273172883030A80682842581251011BD4C225192131515A413714211912EEAAF6664636263486519224818133236351939331440341

211 461126 Handle Assembly (Fits SW 36,48) x x1 46856 Handle Assembly (Fits SW52,61,72) x x x2 421360 Belt Guard x x x3 04017-27 Capscrw, 3/8-16 x 1&q

22Ref. Part 13KH 13KANo. No. Description 15KH 14KA 17KA1 48717 Switch, Neutral Interlock x x x2A 481071 Throttle Control x x2B 48946 Throttle Control

23PEERLESS 700-070PEERLESS 700-070PEERLESS 700-070PEERLESS 700-070PEERLESS 700-070FOR REFERENCEFOR REFERENCEFOR REFERENCEFOR REFERENCEFOR REFERENCEONL

24RELAYREDBLUEBLACKSC481275WIRE HARNESS WITH RELAYPART NO. 481275GREENTo StarterRed Battery Cable PostTo Blue WireFrom EngineTo StarterTo EngineGround

25AEBFCGDH TO ENGINEDECK WIREHARNESSMOWERENGAGESWITCHBLACKBLUEWHITEYELLOWWHITEBLK W/RED STRIPEBLACKBLACKYELLOWTOOPERATORPRESENCESWITCHNEGHOURMETERPOSH

TABLE OF CONTENTSMODEL SWSUBJECT PAGEIntroduction... 1G

26481684481122CHOKEFASTSLOWCAUTIONKEEP BYSTANDERS AWAYMOWER DECKPUSH IN TO DISENGAGE481684BEFORE OPERATINGREAD OPERATORS MANUAL AND SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

27FASTSLOWPARKINGBRAKEOFFONWARNINGINSTALL BELT COVER BEFOREOPERATING MACHINEREAD OPERATOR'S MANUAL48103948404DANGERSPINNING BLADEKEEP CLEARCONTAC

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

PART NO. 03072PRINTED 6/99PRINTED IN USA© 1999SCAG POWER EQUIPMENTDIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS(CONTINUED)SUBJECT PAGEIllustrated Parts ListSWM-32", 36"Cutter Decks...

1SIGNAL WORDSThis symbol means “Attention! Become Alert! YourSafety is Involved!". The symbol is used with thefollowing signal words to attract

2BEFORE OPERATING1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly.2. Do not allow children to operate the machine. Donot allow adults to operate the mach

313. Do not pass or stand on the grass discharge sideof any mower with the engine running. Stopoperation when another person approaches.14. Use only

49. Always store gasoline in a safety-approved, redcontainer.10. Be careful when servicing the battery as it con-tains acid, which is corrosive and co

5-NOTE-When PTO is engaged or (possibly) disengaged,a squealing sound from the underside of themachine is normal. It is caused by the electricclutch