Scag Power Equipment MODEL TS User manual

MODEL TS
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
FORYOUR SCAGACCESSORY. READING THIS
MANUAL WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH MAIN-
TENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
TO KEEP YOUR ACCESSORY PERFORMING
TO MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY. THE SPECIFIC
MODELSTHATTHIS BOOK COVERSARE CON-
TAINED ON THE INSIDE COVER. BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR MACHINE, PLEASE READ
ALL THE INFORMATION ENCLOSED.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PART NO. 03158
PRINTED8-2004
PRINTED IN USA
©2004
SCAGPOWEREQUIPMENT
DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC
WWW.SCAG.COM
ACCESSORYFOR:
STT - ALL MODELS
STC - MODELS ABOVE SERIAL NUMBER 7630001

FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
* Keep all safety shields in place.
* Beforeperforminganymaintenanceorservice,stopthemachineand
remove the spark plug wire.
* Ifamechanismbecomes clogged, stop the engine and wait forallmoving
parts to come to a complete halt before cleaning.
* Keephands,feetandclothingawayfrompower-drivenparts.
* ReadthismanualcompletelyaswellastheOperator'sManualthatcame
withyourmower.
* Keepothersoffthetractor(only one person at a time).
REMEMBER - YOUR MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR!
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the op-
eration, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment.
WARNING
Thismanualcoverstheoperating instructions
andillustratedpartslistfor:
TS with a part number of 9269

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1.1INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared to provide the
information you need to correctly assemble, operate,
and maintain this Tiger Striper. Read it carefully and
keep it for future reference.
The replacement of any part on this product by other
than the manufacturer's authorized replacement part
may adversely affect the performance, durability or
safety of this product.
USE OF OTHER THAN ORIGINAL SCAG
REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
If additional information or service is needed that is
not outlined in this manual, please contact your Scag
Power Equipment dealer. Scag dealers are trained in
the latest service methods and carry a full line of Scag
replacementparts.
When ordering parts, always provide the complete
model of this Tiger Striper.
All information provided in this manual is based upon
information available at the time of printing. Scag
Power Equipment reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice or obligation.
2.1SAFETYINFORMATION
-NOTE-
To avoid personal injury, it is imperative that all
safety instructions be observed.
1. Readthisoperator's manual andthe
operator'smanualthat is suppliedwith the
machinethisattachmentisusedon.
A replacement manual is available from your
authorized Scag Service Dealer or by contacting:
Scag Power Equipment, Service Department at P.O.
Box 152, Mayville, WI 53050. You may also contact
us through our website at www.scag.com. Please
indicate the complete model number of your Scag
product when ordering a replacement manual.
2. Before removing the Tiger Striper, disengage the
mower, stop the engine and wait for all
movement to stop.
3. ALWAYS turn the engine OFF, remove the key
and wait for all movement to stop before
servicing, cleaning or removing the Tiger Striper.
4. Do not modify or alter any component of the
Tiger Striper attachment or mower.
5. Do not allow any passengers to ride on the
mower.
2.2 OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
To operate the Tiger Striper, you will need to lower
the roller to the operating position. The Tiger Striper
can be easily removed or locked in the transport
position whenever the machine is being transported
or when striping is not needed.
1. To unlock the Tiger Striper from the transport
position,liftupslightly on the handle and turn the
lockpin until thesmallrollpin lines upwiththe
slot. See Figure 2-1 on page 2.
1.2DIRECTIONREFERENCE
The "Right" and "Left", "Front" and "Rear" of the
machine are referenced from the normal operating
position.

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FIGURE 2-1
2. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side.
The machine is now ready to operate.
2.3REMOVINGTHETIGERSTRIPER
The Tiger Striper can be easily removed whenever
the machine is being transported or when striping is
not needed. To remove the Tiger Striper, follow the
instructionsbelow.
1. Prepare the machine so there is easy and safe
access to the work area. Remove the key and
maintain all safety related work procedures.
Always wear eye and hand protection.
2. Lock the Tiger Striper up in the transport
positionby lifting upwardonthehandle, push
and turn the lock pin 90 degrees. The small roll
pin must be out of the slot in the bracket to lock
in the transport position. See Figure 2-2.
FIGURE 2-2
3. Repeat on opposite side.
4. Once the Tiger Striper is locked in the transport
position, remove the quick pins securing the
Tiger Striper to the mounting brackets. See
Figure2-3
FIGURE 2-3
5. Slide the Tiger Striper off of the mounting
brackets.
6. To install the Tiger Striper, slide the assembly on
to the mounting brackets and reinstall the quick
pins. Once the Tiger Striper has been reinstalled,
follow Section 2.2 Operating Instructions for
properoperation.
3.1ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS-STT
-NOTE-
Use the illustrated parts list as a part
number reference when following the
assemblyinstructions.
1. Remove all packaging materials. Lay out the
mounting hardware and the Tiger Striper
assembly for easy access.
2. Prepare the machine so there is easy and safe
access to the work area. Remove the key and
maintain all safety related work procedures.
Always wear eye and hand protection.
Roll Pin
Push and Turn Pin to line
up Roll Pin with Slot
to Unlock
Lift Up on
Handle
Push and
Turn Pin to
Lock
Roll Pin
Remove Quick Pins

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3. Attach the mounting brackets to the cross bar
between the wheel motor brackets using (4) u-
bolts and (8) serrated flange nuts. See Figure
3-1. Do not tighten the hardware.
-NOTE-
If the Tiger Striper is installed on an STT with
a serial number below 7219999, part
number 423966 mounting spacer will need to
be installed between the mounting bracket
and cross bar. See Figure 3-1.
FIGURE 3-1
4. The edge of the mounting bracket should be
under the wheel motor mounting plate for proper
installation.See Figure 3-1.
5. Install the left and right hand Striper Stop
Brackets (p/n 423953 & p/n 423954) to the
frame and secure with (4) 3/8-16 x 1" bolts and
(4) elastic stop nuts. See Figure 3-2.
FIGURE 3-2
6. Install the Tiger Striper roller assembly to the
mounting brackets and secure with the quick
pins.
7. Once the Tiger Striper roller assembly is installed
and secure, tighten the mounting hardware on
bothmountingbrackets.
8. Follow Section 2.2 Operating Instruction for
properoperation.
3.2ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS-STC
-NOTE-
Use the illustrated parts list as a part
number reference when following the
assemblyinstructions.
1. Remove all packaging materials. Lay out the
mounting hardware and the Tiger Striper
assembly for easy access.
2. Prepare the machine so there is easy and safe
access to the work area. Remove the key and
maintain all safety related work procedures.
Always wear eye and hand protection.
423953 L.H.
Stop Bracket
423954 R.H.
Stop Bracket
(4) 3/8-16 x 1" Bolt
(4) 3/8-16 Elastic
Stop Nut
STT with a serial number of 7219999 or Below
(4x) U-Bolts
(8x) Serrated Flange
Nuts
(4x) U-Bolts
(8x) Serrated Flange
Nuts
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting
Spacer
Mounting
Spacer
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting
Bracket

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3. Attach the mounting brackets to the cross bar
between the wheel motor brackets using (4)
u-bolts and (8) serrated flange nuts. See Figure
3-3. Do not tighten the hardware.
-Note-
The Tiger Striper cannot be installed on an
STC with a serial number below 7630001.
FIGURE 3-3
4. The edge of the mounting bracket should be
under the wheel motor mounting plate for proper
installation.See Figure 3-3.
5. Install the Tiger Striper roller assembly to the
mounting brackets and secure with the quick
pins.
6. Once the Tiger Striper roller assembly is installed
and secure, tighten the mounting hardware on
bothmountingbrackets.
7. Follow Section 2.2 Operating Instruction for
properoperation.
(4x) U-Bolts
(8x) Serrated Flange
Nuts
Mounting
Spacer
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting
Spacer
Mounting
Bracket
4.1LAWNSTRIPING
HOW DOES LAWN STRIPING WORK?
The “stripe” that you see on the lawn is actually light
reflecting off the blades of grass. The direction in
which the grass is bent determines the “light” or
“dark” stripe. When the blades of grass are bent
away from you, the grass appears lighter in color
because light is reflecting off of the length of the
blade. When the blades of grass are bent towards
you, the stripe appears darker as you are looking at
more of the tips of the blades (a smaller reflective
surface) and the shadows under the blades of grass.
Cutting a lawn in the up/down, north/south, east/
west, opposing directions provides the best stripe
effect.
You may find that certain grasses have a more
noticeable stripe (stripe easier) than others. Cutting
the grass at a different height can sometimes change
the intensity of the stripe. A slightly higher cut
(example: 3" versus 2.5") can provide more grass to
be bent over, thus producing a more noticeable
stripe. In some types of grass, this may have the
opposite or no effect.
Grass that tends to be "stiff" and resists bending will
not yield a stripe as well as a softer grass that bends
easily.
Note that you do not need to cut the grass in order to
stripe it. The roller simply needs to be in the
unlocked/engaged position. You may find that when
creatingmoreadvanced,overlapping striping
patterns, you can complete the job faster by applying
the overlaying stripes without the blades engaged.
Striping can be used to draw attention to particular
landscape features. It can be used to further
enhance the finished, manicured cut that your Scag
mower delivers.

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FIGURE 4-1 FIGURE 4-2
FIGURE 4-3
LAWN STRIPING GUIDELINES
A stripe pattern can add richness and depth to any
lawn. Here are some guidelines to help produce
various patterns and to enhance your striping
techniques.
Basic stripe pattern:
Begin by mowing the perimeter around the property
(Reference Figure 4-1). Next, mow in opposing
directions through the remaining property (as shown
in Figure 4-1). Take care when turning at the end of
each row to prevent turf damage. A simple "Y"
type turn at the end of each row will reduce the
chance of turf damage while setting the mower up
for the next row to be mowed.
Finish the job by mowing the perimeter again. This
will remove any stripe pattern irregularities left from
turning at the end of each row and delivers a
finishedlook.
"Checkerboard" pattern:
Begin by mowing the perimeter around the property
(Reference Figure 4-1). Next, mow in opposing
directions (North and South or East and West)
through the remaining portion of the property (as
shown in Figure 4-1). Take care when turning at the
end of each row to prevent turf damage. A simple
"Y" type turn at the end of each row will reduce the
chance of turf damage while setting the mower up
for the next row to be mowed.
Now, travel in the opposite direction of the original
mowing pattern (if you were mowing North and
South, now mow East and West, etc). Reference
Figure4-2.
Finish the job by mowing the perimeter again. This
will remove any stripe pattern irregularities left from
turning at the end of each row and delivers a finished
look.
"Diagonal or Criss-Cross" pattern:
This pattern is achieved using the same techniques as
the "Checkerboard" pattern. Simply apply the stripes in a
diagonal direction. See Figure 4-3.

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TIGER STRIPER ASSEMBLY - STT
STT with a serial number of 7219999 or Below
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Ref. Part
No. Number Description
1 04021-09 Nut, Elastic Stop 3/8-16
2 423953 Striper Stop, L.H.
3 04001-19 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1"
4 04100-01 U-Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
5 451660 Mounting Bracket Weldment, LH.
6 04041-11 Flatwasher, 3/8-.406 x 1-1/2" 7 Gauge
7 04001-22 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 2-3/4"
8 04019-04 Nut, Serrated Flange 3/8-16
9 04050-02 Retaining Ring, .750 External "E"
10 461777 Pin, Lift Latch
11 04060-01 Pin, Slotted Spring .156 x 3/4"
12 482896 Spring, Lock Pin
13 04001-31 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 2-1/2"
14 482894 Spring, Torsion L.H.
15 04019-03 Nut, Serrated Flange 5/16-18
16 04066-02 Quick Pin, .188 Dia.
17 451661 Mounting Bracket Weldment, R.H.
18 482895 Spring, Torsion R.H.
19 43648 Hub, Striper
20 451669 Pivot Weldment, L.H.
21 451670 Pivot Weldment, R.H.
22 451667 Hinge Weldment, L.H.
23 04012-06 Set Screw, 3/8-16 x 1/2"
24 04021-09 Nut, Elastic Stop 3/8-16
25 423954 Striper Stop, R.H.
26 461730 Roller Assembly, Striper End (Incl. Item 3)
27 461707 Roller Assembly (Incl. Item 28)
28 48100-24 Bushing, .752 Oilite
29 43653 Roller Shaft
30 423966 Spacer, Striper Mounting
31 451668 Hinge Weldment, R.H.
TIGER STRIPER ASSEMBLY - STT

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TIGER STRIPER ASSEMBLY - STC
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TIGER STRIPER ASSEMBLY - STC
Ref. Part
No. Number Description
1 423966 Spacer, Striper Mounting
2 43653 Roller Shaft
3 48100-24 Bushing, .752 Oilite
4 04100-01 U-Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1"
5 451660 Mounting Bracket Weldment, LH.
**L.H. Mounting Bracket is used on the Right Side on STC
6 04041-11 Flatwasher, 3/8-.406 x 1-1/2" 7 Gauge
7 04001-22 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 2-3/4"
8 04019-04 Nut, Serrated Flange 3/8-16
9 04050-02 Retaining Ring, .750 External "E"
10 461777 Pin, Lift Latch
11 04060-01 Pin, Slotted Spring .156 x 3/4"
12 482896 Spring, Lock Pin
13 04001-31 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 2-1/2"
14 482894 Spring, Torsion L.H.
15 04019-03 Nut, Serrated Flange 5/16-18
16 04066-02 Quick Pin, .188 Dia.
17 451661 Mounting Bracket Weldment, R.H.
**R.H. Mounting Bracket is used on the Left Side on STC
18 482895 Spring, Torsion R.H.
19 43648 Hub, Striper
20 451669 Pivot Weldment, L.H.
21 451670 Pivot Weldment, R.H.
22 451667 Hinge Weldment, R.H.
23 04012-06 Set Screw, 3/8-16 x 1/2"
24 04021-09 Nut, Elastic Stop 3/8-16
25 461707 Roller Assembly (Incl. Item 3)
26 461730 Roller Assembly, Striper End (Incl. Item 3)
27 451668 Hinge Weldment, L.H.

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NOTES

LIMITED WARRANTY- COMMERCIAL ACCESSORY
AnypartoftheScagcommercialaccessorymanufacturedbyScagandfound,inthereasonablejudgmentofScag,
tobedefectiveinmaterialorworkmanship,willberepairedorreplacedbyanAuthorizedScagServiceDealerwithout
chargeforpartsandlabor.
TheScagaccessory, including any defectivepart, must bereturnedto anAuthorizedScag Service Dealerwithin
thewarranty period. The expenseof delivering the accessory to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of
returningitbacktotheownerafterrepairorreplacementwillbepaidforbytheowner. Scag’sresponsibilityinrespect
toclaimsislimitedtomakingtherequiredrepairsorreplacements,andnoclaimofbreachofwarrantyshallbecause
forcancellationorrescissionofthecontractofsaleofanyScagmachine. Proofofpurchasewillberequiredbythe
dealer to substantiate any warranty claim. All warranty work must be performed by an Authorized Scag Service
Dealer.
Thiswarrantyis limitedto90 days fromthe date oforiginal retail purchasefor any Scagaccessory that isusedfor
commercialpurposes,or anyotherincome-producing purposeincludingrentaluse.
Thiswarrantydoes not coveranyaccessory that hasbeen subject tomisuse,neglect, negligence, oraccident,or
thathasbeenoperatedinanywaycontrarytotheoperating instructionsasspecifiedintheOperator'sManual. The
warranty does not apply to any damage to the accessory that is the result of improper maintenance, or to any
accessory or parts that have not been assembled or installed as specified in the Operator's Manual.
Thewarranty does notcover any accessorythat has beenaltered or modified. Inaddition, the warrantydoes not
extendto repairs made necessary by normal wear,or bythe use of parts or accessories which,in the reasonable
judgment of Scag, are either incompatible with the Scag mower or adversely affect its operation, performance or
durability. This warranty does not cover engines and electric starters, which are warranted separately by their
manufacturer.
ScagPowerEquipmentreservestherighttochangeorimprovethedesignofanyaccessorywithoutassumingany
obligation to modify any accessory previously manufactured.
All other implied warranties are limited in duration to the 90 day warranty period. Accordingly, any such implied
warrantiesincludingmerchantability, fitness foraparticular purpose, orotherwise, are disclaimedintheir entirety
aftertheexpiration oftheappropriate ninety day warrantyperiod. Scag’s obligation underthis warranty isstrictly
andexclusivelylimitedtotherepairorreplacementofdefectivepartsandScagdoesnotassumeorauthorizeanyone
toassumeanyotherobligationforthem. Somestatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Scagassumesnoresponsibilityforincidental,consequentialorotherdamagesincluding,butnotlimitedto,expense
forgasoline,oil,expenseofdeliveringthemachinetoanAuthorizedScagServiceDealerandexpenseofreturning
itbacktotheowner,mechanic’straveltime,telephoneortelegramcharges,rentalofalikeproductduringthetime
warrantyrepairs are being performed, travel, loss or damageto personal property,loss of revenue, loss of use of
the mower, loss of time, or inconvenience. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

PART NO. 03158
PRINTED 8-2004
PRINTED IN USA
©2004
SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT
DIVISION OF METALCRAFT OF MAYVILLE, INC
WWW.SCAG.COM