Scag Power Equipment SWZ Operator's Manual

SUBJECT PAGE Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1 Direction Reference ................................................................................................ 1 Servicing the Engine and Drive Train Components ................................................. 1 Symbols ............................................................................................................ ...

industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum efficiency of your mower depends on you following the operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in this manual. If additional information or service is needed, contact your Scag Power Equipment Dealer. We encourage you to contact your dealer for repairs. All Scag dealers are informed of the latest methods to service this equipment and provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service shop. They carry a full line of Scag service p ...

* The neutral latches must be in the neutral lock position. MOWER OPERATION (CONT'D) 3. Start the engine: * Choke as required. If the engine is cold, pull the choke knob out. When the engine starts, slowly push the choke in. If the engine stalls, repeat the above operation. When the engine is warm, choking may not be necessary. 4. Engage the cutter blades by depressing the operator presence levers and pulling the blade clutch switch into the ON position. Push the switch to the OFF position to disengage the cutter blades. * The parking brake m ...

time of setup and normally does not need to be adjusted. If, however, you find that the neutral has come out of adjustment, follow the procedure below. 1. Raise the drive wheels off the ground and block the caster wheels to prevent the machine from moving. 2. Make sure the speed control lever is in neutral, the steering control levers are in the neutral latch position, and the parking brake is on. Start the engine. 3. Release the parking brake and note if the tires are rotating. 4. Starting on the left side of the mac ...

+ Grease spindle until grease comes out the relief valve Compatible Greases: Lidok EP #2 (found at industrial shops) Ronex MP (Exxon service stations) Shell Alvania (Shell service stations) Mobilux #2 (Mobil service stations) Super Lub M EP #2 (Conoco service stations) X X BREAK-IN 8 HOURS (DAILY) 40 HOURS (WEEKLY) 100 HOURS (BIWEEKLY) 500 HRS OR ANNUALLY Check all hardware for proper tightness Change engine oil and filter at 5 hours X Check engine oil Do not over fill X Remove debris from under belt cover More often if needed X Sharpen cutter b ...

+ Grease spindle until grease comes out the relief valve Compatible Greases: Lidok EP #2 (found at industrial shops) Ronex MP (Exxon service stations) Shell Alvania (Shell service stations) Mobilux #2 (Mobil service stations) Super Lub M EP #2 (Conoco service stations) X X BREAK-IN 8 HOURS (DAILY) 40 HOURS (WEEKLY) 100 HOURS (BIWEEKLY) 500 HRS OR ANNUALLY Check all hardware for proper tightness Change engine oil and filter at 5 hours X Check engine oil Do not over fill X Remove debris from under belt cover More often if needed X Sharpen cutter b ...

neutral latch. Slowly release the steering control levers, allowing the machine to move forward. PARKING BRAKE 1. Adjust the parking brake so that when the brake hand lever is against the stop on the handle bar, the brake levers on the brake shaft weldment are against the stops on the engine deck. 2. Adjust the brake actuator rod on either side of the machine to obtain proper brake adjustment. Figure 14. Tracking Adjustment CAUTION: Adjust the brake only enough to hold the machine. Excessive force ...

heights and to change the pitch of the deck. (See Figure 5). Pin Spacers 2002SGB005 Figure 5. Caster Wheel Spacers BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the blade height can be done by moving any number of the five smaller 1/4" spacers on the blade mounting bolts to the top of the spindle shaft or below the spindle shaft. -NOTE- All blades should be positioned equally. For best cut and discharge, a minimum of three spacers should be installed between the blade and the spindle (See Figure 6). CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS (CONT'D) CUTTER BLADES ...