Scag Power Equipment Tiger Cat STC52V-691FX Operator's Manual

PART NO. 03288 PRINTED 9/2011PRINTED IN USA© 2011Scag Power EquipmentDivision of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.Congratulations on owning a Scag mower! T

6RSection 2Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary.To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins 1. and remove the two (2) lock pins

7RSection 2 WARNINGFailure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause serious injury or loss of life.Check the full length of the seat b

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 4834074834024815684833974834064827092011 STC &STWC Safety Decals 483444483300483633483425Molded in F

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

11RSection 3Wheels:(2) Front Caster (48"-52" Deck) ...13 X 5-6 Four-Ply w/Tapered Roller Be

12RSection 4 CAUTIONDo not attempt to operate this mower unless you have read this manual. Learn the location and purpose of all controls and

13RSection 4Fuse Holders (Figure 4-1). 6. Two 20-amp fuses protect the mower’s electrical system. To replace fuses, pull fuse out of the socket and

14RSection 4STARTING THE ENGINE4.4 CAUTIONDO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting fluids in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or

15RSection 4REVERSE TRAVEL CAUTIONDisengage power to the mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and th

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

16RSection 4HILLSIDE OPERATION4.7 WARNINGDO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down). If the

17RSection 4MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE 4.11 STOPPEDTo “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the engine running, rotate the dump valv

18RSection 4Insert the lanyard pin into the cutting height index at 3. the desired cutting height. Push forward on the deck lift foot lever, hold in p

19RSection 5CONDITION CAUSE CURESTRINGERS - OCCASIONAL BLADES OF UNCUT GRASSWidth of DeckSGB020Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPMGround speed too

20RSection 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

21RSection 5CONDITION CAUSE CURESCALPING - BLADES HITTING DIRT OR CUTTING VERY CLOSE TO THE GROUNDWidth of DeckSGB022Low tire pressures Check and adju

22RSection 6PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT6.1 WARNINGDo not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could

23RSection 6NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTBe sure the dump valve levers are in the run position 1. and the steering control levers are in the neutral lock positio

24RSection 6A. Stop the machine and place the steering control levers in the neutral position. Loosen the lock nuts securing the ball joints

25RSection 6CUTTER DECK PITCHThe pitch of the cutter deck should be equal between the front and rear of the cutter deck for proper

IRTable of ContentsTable of ContentsGENERAL INFORMATIONSECTION 1 - ...

26RSection 6Check the cutter deck cutting height by placing the 3. lanyard pin in the 3" position on the cutting height index. Release the deck f

27RSection 6ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT6.8 The electric clutch serves two functions in the operation of the mower. In addition to starting and stoppin

28RSection 7MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS7.1 HOURSPROCEDURE COMMENTSBREAK-IN (FIRST 10)8 20 40 100 200 500XCheck all hardware for

29RSection 7MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS (CONT'D)HOURSPROCEDURE COMMENTSBREAK-IN (FIRST 10)8 40 100 200 500XApply grease to

30RSection 7GREASE FITTING LUBRICATIONLubricant IntervalLithium MP White Grease 2125(40 Hours/Weekly)Chassis Grease(100 Hours/Bi-monthly)Chassis Greas

31RSection 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

32RSection 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

33RSection 7FUEL LEVELFILLER NECK INSERTC.A.R.B. / EPA Phase 3 Fuel LevelFigure 7-6. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in

34RSection 7BATTERY7.7 WARNINGLead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases. To avoid personal injury when checking, testing or charg

35RSection 7DRIVE BELTS7.8 All drive belts are spring-loaded and self-tensioning, however after the first 2, 4, 8 and 10 hours of operation, the

IIRTable of ContentsADJUSTMENTSSECTION 6 - ...226.1 PA

36RSection 7C. BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNINGAlways wear proper hand and eye protection when working with cutter blades.Remove the ignition key before repl

37RSection 7BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY7.11 CAUTIONDo not wash any portion of the equipment while it is hot. Do not wash the engine; use compressed ai

38RSection 8SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES.8.1 Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are no

39RSection 8NOTES

40RSection 848V & 52V CUTTER DECKSSTC 2012 CD485252,52A46 7 85 2510579 1647353637384041423743444534662768692964 60 62 6159 58 66 63231517136671

41RSection 848V & 52V CUTTER DECKSRef. No.Part No. Description 48 52Ref. No.Part No. Description 48 5212345678910111213141516171819202122232425262

42RSection 861V CUTTER DECKSTC 2012 CD6152464 60 62 6159 58 66 6323156 7 85 25105722,22A469 1619147353637384041423743444534662768697029132921737412

43RSection 861V CUTTER DECKRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description1 461862 Cutter Deck Velocity Plus2 43687 Boss, Spring Anchor3

44RSection 8CUTTER DECK CONTROLSSTC 2006 CDCCUTTER DECK10118912345612131415161718192021382627331923242528292924242428252325303122322434354340363741427

45RSection 8CUTTER DECK CONTROLSRef. No.Part No. Description1 482624 Rod, Deck Lift Linkage2 04020-28 Nut, Jam 1/2-20 LH Thread3 481766 Rod End,

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

46RSection 8SHEET METAL COMPONENTSSTC 2011 SMC4318 191955284726291713154117 8 20 109153016212714A1512515052155354564124232263830 45443132333433353

47RSection 8SHEET METAL COMPONENTSRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description1 462325 Main Frame Assembly w/decals2 04001-73 Bolt, He

48RSection 8STC FOLDABLE ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM2011 STC ROPS123547262632457239810981011

49RSection 8STC FOLDABLE ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEMRef. No.Part No. Description1234567891046220948416848417048416904001-9004021-1948416704021-1904040

50RSection 8Ref. No.Part No. Description1234567891011121314929204001-17804040-114835944829504829454829464829404829434829484829424829524829444829484829

51RSection 8Ref. No.Part No. Description12345678948338604001-17804040-11483412482618482616482617482616482938482939482937Seat AssemblyBolt, Hex Head 7/

52RSection 8DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTSSTC 2005 DSC212223242520127283112619891011171171216101312161832465141017222915283031

53RSection 8DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTSRef. No.Part No. Description1 04021-09 Nut, Elastic Stop 3/8-162 04019-04 Nut, Serrated Flange 3/8-163 483087

54RSection 8ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS2011 STC EAP1115244315812791413410616417

55RSection 8Ref. No. Part No. Description12345678910111213141516174842984842284842254842264842274844154237704241074103104019-044843044843054843064

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

56RSection 8STEERING COMPONENTSSTC 2002 SSC12345783839192032404142152527284535353493429, 29A223716101112131418183021617311733,33A2623To Pump24

57RSection 8STEERING COMPONENTSRef. No.Part No. Description1 484376 Grip, Control Lever2 462401 Handle Bar (Includes item 1)3 04001-32 Bolt, Hex

58RSection 8BRAKE COMPONENTSSTC 2002 BSC4 5 183638 2633303240 16 17 35342031 11 32524222324352024226281216201927768915 14 13 121044434142

59RSection 8BRAKE COMPONENTSRef. No.Part No. Description1 04019-06 Nut, Serr. Flange 1/2-132 48807 Spring3 04001-08 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4

60RSection 8HYDRAULIC SYSTEMSTC 2011 HSJABDCKDFCBEAGGF21298271114111212111014159131723243916212220 199330284663144181920201918253 45295945357364736

61RSection 8HYDRAULIC SYSTEMRef. No.Part No. DescriptionRef. No.Part No. Description** Available through the individual engine manufacturer.1 482643

62RSection 8STC FUEL SYSTEM15MLMLSTC 2011 FS CARB TEIR 312344455567788999910111213TankPurgeABATo Engine Purge PortBTo FuelPump1415151515152515161718

63RSection 8Ref.No.Part No. Description1 484286 Fuel Cap w/ Tethered2 484279-01 Tube, Fuel Tank Insert3 462383 Fuel Tank RH Low Perm. (incl. #7

64RSection 8ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSTC 2011 ESKA293023202119241633323112171814101110111583459101121212137625263839404135363734271202024242434445SCAGPOWER EQ

65RSection 8ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRef. No.Part No. Description1 483537 Hourmeter2 48298 Fuse, 20 amp3 483366 Key, Ignition 462069 Key Assembly w/Fo

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

66RSection 8BDP-10A HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLYOverhaul Seal Kit1234567891028243026111213141522232021181716192729253024PORT "A"SIDEPORT "B&

67RSection 8BDP-10A HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLYRef. No.Part No. Description1 HG 70516 Housing Kit2 HG 70573 End Cap Kit3 HG 50641 Straight Hea

68RSection 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES125864912748404STC 2011 RDP1WARNINGINSTALL BELT COVER BEFOREOPERATING MACHINEREAD OPERATOR'S

69RSection 8REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATESRef.No.Part No. Description1 483407 Decal, Danger-Spinning Blades2 483406 Decal, Warning-Rota

70RSection 8ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - BRIGGS & STRATTON / KOHLERRELAYMODULEPLUGPTOSWITCHKEYSWITCHTOENGINEADAPTERHARNESSCLUTCHNEGPOSHOURMETERSTARTERSO

71RSection 8ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - KAWASAKIRELAYMODULEPLUGPTOSWITCHKEYSWITCHTOENGINEADAPTERHARNESSCLUTCHHOURMETERR.H. NEUTRALSWITCH20 AMPFUSESBRAKEINT

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4RSection 2Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be 4. picked up and thrown by the cutter blades.DO NOT carry passengers.5. DO NOT operate

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