Scag Power Equipment SWU Operator's Manual

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

6SWU99AGFigure 2. "Adjust-A-Grip"Cutting conditions will determine what setting is neededfor the Adjust-A-Grip" and your machine. If th

7COMMENTSLUBRICALUBRICALUBRICALUBRICALUBRICATION & MAINTENANCETION & MAINTENANCETION & MAINTENANCETION & MAINTENANCETION & MAINTEN

8Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Run engine at full 3600 RPMBlades of UncutGrass Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditionsWet gr

9CONDITIONTROUBLESHOOTINGCAUSECURESloping Ridge Across Tire pressures not equal Check and adjust tire pressureWidth of Cutting PathWheels uneven Check

10Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressuresHitting Dirt orCutting Very Close to Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for c

11TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSMODELS SWU36-15KH, SWU48-17KAENGINEGeneral Type: Heavy duty industrial/commercialBrand / Model: Kohler CV15T, Kawasaki FH500

12TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CON'T)CUTTER DECKType: Out-front floating design with anti-scalp rollers.Construction: 7-gauge (3/16") steel top

13NOTES

14 36" CUTTER DECKSTo"A""A"123456578910911121314151617181919A2021222324252627222829303132133413363738394041424342444544454849

151 461172 Cutter Deck (Includes Decals)2 04017-27 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1.0"Serrated Flange Hex Hd3 422478 Bracket, Anti-Scalp Wheel4 04021-05 Lock

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

1648" CUTTER DECKSTo"B"To "C"To"A""A""B""C"To "D""D"SWU99CD481234

17Ref. PartNo. No. Description1 461173 Cutter Deck With Decals2 04017-27 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1.0" Serrated Flange3 04021-05 Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Cente

18 36" Deck Frame12345477891011121314151617181920211723242526272822306SWU99DF362936" DECK FRAME

1936" DECK FRAMERef. PartNo. No. Description1 461170 Belt Cover With Decal2 481625-01 Knob With Stud3 04029-03 Knob, Deck Cover Mounting4 46163 B

2048" Deck FrameSWU99DF48123454667891011121314151617181916202123242526272830222948" DECK FRAME

2148" DECK FRAMERef. PartNo. No. Description1 461171 Belt Cover With Decal2 481625-01 Knob With Stud3 04029-03 Knob, Deck Cover Mounting4 46163 B

22ENGINE DECK"A"To "A""B"To "B"Pulley"X"Pulley"X"8967455A3345718142444045434140, 40A393838

23Ref. PartNo. No. DescriptionENGINE DECKRef. PartNo. No. Description41 04050-08 Retaining Ring, 1" Ext.- "E"42 48200 Pulley, Wheel Dri

24HANDLE ASSEMBLY61605767205684545A58687628421125319110141365803030A884838245,45AREF.81282927731875267920746566667724707124727344695048495152785594746

251 461126 Handle Assembly 16" Frame x x2 421360 Belt Guard x x3 04017-27 Capscrw, 3/8-16 x 1" Ser. Flange x x4 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3/8 (.3

TABLE OF CONTENTSSUBJECT PAGEIntroduction... 1General S

261 48717 Switch, Neutral Interlock xx2A 481071 Throttle Control (15kh) x2B 48946 Throttle Control (17KA) x3 481687 Engagement Switch, Electric Clutch

27PEERLESS 700-070FOR REFERENCEONLYORDER PARTS FROMPEERLESS / TECUMSEHREF. PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONREF. PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772083A Case, Tr

28AEBFCGDH TO ENGINEDECK WIREHARNESSMOWERENGAGESWITCHBLACKBLUEWHITEYELLOWWHITEBLK W/RED STRIPEBLACKBLACKYELLOWTOOPERATORPRESENCESWITCHNEGHOURMETERPOSH

29WIRE HARNESSADAPTER - ENGINENEUTRAL INTERLOCKBLADECLUTCHEAFBGCHDINSTRUMENTPANEL HARNESSGROUNDREDBLACKBLUEWHITEWHITEYELLOWSW99WH481073BLACKENGINE DEC

30481684481122CHOKEFASTSLOWCAUTIONKEEP BYSTANDERS AWAYMOWER DECKPUSH IN TO DISENGAGE481684BEFORE OPERATINGREAD OPERATORS MANUAL AND SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

31FASTSLOWPARKINGBRAKEOFFONMANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MOREOF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS:PATENTS PENDING4,487,0064,885,9034,920,7334,967,5434,991,3824,998,94

32ROTATING BLADES AND BELTSWARNINGKEEP HANDS, FEET & CLOTHING CLEARKEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACESHUT OFF ENGINE & DISENGAGE BLADECLUTCH BEFORE SERV

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

PART NO. 03066PRINTED 3/99PRINTED IN USA© 1999SCAG POWER EQUIPMENTDIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS(CONTINUED)SUBJECT PAGEIllustrated Parts ListNotes ...

1SIGNAL WORDSThis symbol means “Attention! Become Alert!Your Safety is Involved!". The symbol is usedwith the following 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

314. Use only Scag approved riding attachments.Scag Approved Riding Attachments:RS-2RS-ZTUsing unapproved attachments, (especially "stand-up"

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

5TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTThe transmission drive belt on the SWU belt drive machinehas a spring-loaded idler system and needs no adjustment.If you find