Scag Power Equipment SWM-52A, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...H ASSISTANCE IN MAINTENANCE AND AD JUSTMENT PROCEDURES TO KEEP YOUR MOWER PERFORMING TO MAXIMUM EFFI CIENCY THE SPECIFIC MODELS THATTHIS BOOK COVERS ARE CONTAINED ON THE INSIDE COVER BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR MACHINE PLEASE READ ALL THE INFOR MATION ENCLOSED 2003 SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE INC PART NO 03131 PRINTED 7 03 PRINTED IN USA ...

Page 2: ...89999 Always use the entire serial number listed on the serial number tag when referring to this product Keep all shields in place especially the grass discharge chute Before performing any maintenance or service stop the machine and remove the spark plug wire and ignition key If a mechanism becomes clogged stop the engine before cleaning Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts R...

Page 3: ...nd Storage 7 Initial Run In Procedures 7 Mower Operation 8 Cutter Deck Belt Adjustments 9 Cutter Deck Adjustments 9 10 Blade Height Adjustments 10 Cutter Blades 10 11 Custom Cut Baffle Adjustment 11 12 Neutral Adjustment 12 Steering Control Rod Adjustment 12 Tracking Adjustment 13 Parking Brake 13 Lubrication and Maintenance Chart 14 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level 15 Changing Hydraulic Oil 15 I WE S...

Page 4: ...SWM 36 Cutter Deck 24 25 SWM 48 52 61 Cutter Decks 26 27 Engine Deck 28 29 Drive And Brake Components 30 31 Handle Assembly Small Frame 16 32 33 Handle Assembly Large Frame 20 34 35 Hydraulic Assembly 36 37 Hydraulic Pump Assembly 38 39 Engine DeckWire Harness Manual Start 40 HandleWire Harness Manual Start 40 Engine DeckWire Harness Kawasaki Electric Start 41 HandleWire Harness Kawasaki Electric ...

Page 5: ...ovide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service shop They carry a full line of Scag service parts USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY For pictorial clarity some illustrations and figures in this manual may show shields guards or plates open or removed Under no circumstances should your mower be operated without these devices in place All inf...

Page 6: ...art Spring Tension on Idler Oil Off Stop SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION ISO Symbols Spinning Blade 48071S Parking Brake WARNING FALLING HAZARD USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS SEE OPERATOR S MANUAL 481109 Falling Hazard ...

Page 7: ...tting Element Basic Symbol Cutting Element Disengage Continuously Variable Linear Read Operator s Manual Keep Bystanders Away Pinch Point 481039S SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Hourmeter Elapsed Operating Hours Thrown Object Hazard ...

Page 8: ...r instructions 2 DO NOT mow when children and or others are present 3 Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be picked up and thrown by the cutter blades 4 DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing that could get tangled in moving parts Do not operate the machine wearing shorts always wear adequate protective clothing including long pants Wearing safety glasses safety shoes and a helmet is advi...

Page 9: ...ove the blade engagement switch to the OFF position apply the parking brake and move the neutral latches to neutral WARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE MULCHING KIT OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED 9 The discharge chute must always be installed and in the down position on the side discharge cutter deck except when the Scag optional grass catcher or mulching plate are properly i...

Page 10: ...out the wheels slipping reduce speed and use extreme caution ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED OPERATION 5 Disengage power to the cutter deck before backing up Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after observation of the entire area behind the mower 6 Disengage power to the cutter deck before crossing roads walks or gravel drives 7 Shut the engine off and wait until the blade...

Page 11: ...d nuts frequently to be sure they are tightened 8 The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase 9 Allow the engine to cool before storing the mower in any enclosure such as a garage or storage shed Make sure the fuel tank is empty if the machine is to be stored in excess of 30 days Do not store the mower near any open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignite...

Page 12: ... levers are released the machine will travel straight To make a right turn squeeze the RH lever To turn left squeeze the LH lever 8 TO STOP squeeze both levers lock the neutral latches and move the speed adjustment lever to neutral 9 To move the machine in reverse squeeze up on both steering control levers Choke as required If the engine is cold pull the choke knob out When the engine starts slowl...

Page 13: ... of operation 3 Adjust the RH blade drive belt using a belt tension gauge Adjust the belt so that the belt moves 1 2 with 10 pounds of pressure Adjust the tension by tightening or loosening the J bolt nut See Figure 3 4 Replace the belt cover J Bolt Nut Belt Deck Washer Figure 3 Cutter Deck Belt Adjustment R H CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS Due to the many cutting conditions that exist it is difficult to...

Page 14: ...etween the blade and the spindle See Figure 6 Figure 6 Blade Spacers CUTTER BLADES Do not sharpen beyond 1 3 of the width of the blade See Figure 7 Page 11 NOTE Dress the blade with a file Using a wheel grinder may burn the blade Check the balance of the blade If blades are out of balance vibra tion and premature wear of spindle assembly can occur See your authorized Scag dealer for blade balancin...

Page 15: ...tter deck See Figure 9 The Advantage cutter deck will deliver the best quality of cut in very tall wiry tough to cut grass B 3 1 2 Position factory setting baffle is installed using the middle set of holes on the front baffle welded inside the cutter deck See Figure 10 For general purpose cutting place the Custom Cut Baffle in the 3 1 2 position This gives the best mix of cutting performance in al...

Page 16: ...To adjust neutral split the difference between the two noted positions of the adjustment nut Repeat on the right side as needed 6 Place the wrench in the holder on the left side of the machine and turn the engine off Figure 12 Neutral Adjustment STEERING CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENT NOTE This adjustment is made to allow the steering control levers to be moved out of the neutral latch without engaging re...

Page 17: ...G ADJUSTMENTS 1 Move the speed adjustment lever to the neutral position 2 Place the blade engagement switch in the OFF position 3 Apply the parking brake 4 Move the steering control levers into the neutral position 3 If the machine pulls to one side Stop the mower by placing the steering control levers in the neutral position Using the adjustment wrench located on the left side of the machine turn...

Page 18: ...s needed X Check tire pressure Add or adjust as required X Check battery level Adjust as needed X Replaceairfilter More often if needed X Grease caster wheel bearings Chassis grease X Grease caster wheel pivot shafts Chassis grease X Grease idler pulley bracket on cutter deck Chassis grease X Change hydrostatic oil filter Clean area before removing the filter X Change engine oil and filter See eng...

Page 19: ...water in the hydraulic oil 2 Place a suitable container under the hydraulic oil drain Remove the fill cap from the reservoir Remove the drain cap from the T Fitting located on the hydraulic system filter head See Figure 14 Allow the fluid to drain into the container and properly discard it 3 Reinstall the drain cap onto the T Fitting and be sure it is tight Figure 15 Hydraulic Oil Drain Cap Hydrau...

Page 20: ...r for instructions BATTERY ELECTRIC START UNITS ONLY Checking Electrolyte Level and Cleaning Battery Lead acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases To avoid personal injury when checking testing or charging batteries DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries Keep arcs sparks and flames away from batteries Provide proper ventilation and wear safety glasses WARNING Batteryposts terminal...