Scag Power Equipment SW Series User manual

PART NO. 03267 Rev. 2
PRINTED 10/2010
PRINTED IN USA
© 2010
Scag Power Equipment
Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.
Congratulations on owning a Scag mower! This manual contains the operating
instructions and safety information for your Scag mower. Reading this manual
can provide you with assistance in maintenance and adjustment procedures to
keep your mower performing to maximum efciency. The specic models that
this book covers are listed on the inside cover. Before operating your machine,
please read all the information enclosed.
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
SW
Walk-Behind
Model: SW32-16FS
SW36A-16FS
SW36A-16FS-LE
SW48V-16FS
SW52V-18FS

WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Read this manual completely as well as other manuals that came with your mower.•
ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED OPERATION.•
DO NOT operate on steep slopes.•
Always travel across slopes.•
DO NOT mow on wet grass. Wet grass reduces traction and steering control.•
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.•
Keep others off the mow• er (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
OPERATION, TRANSPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT.
This manual covers the operating instructions and illustrated parts list for:
SW32-16FS with a serial number of F1200001 to F1299999
SW36A-16FS with a serial number of F1300001 to F1399999
SW36A-16FS-LE with a serial number of F1400001 to F1499999
SW48V-16FS with a serial number of F1500001 to F1599999
SW52V-18FS with a serial number of F1600001 to F1699999
Always use the entire serial number listed on the serial number tag when referring to this product.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATIONSECTION 1 - ...................................................................................1
1.1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE ...........................................................................................................................1
1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS.................................................................1
1.4 SYMBOLS ....................................................................................................................................................2
SAFETY INFORMATIONSECTION 2 - ......................................................................................3
2.1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................3
2.2 SIGNAL WORDS ..........................................................................................................................................3
2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS................................................................................................3
2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS................................................................................................................4
2.5 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & STORAGE ....................................................................................5
2.6 USING A SPARK ARRESTOR.....................................................................................................................6
2.7 SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM .........................................................................................................................6
2.8 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS.................................................................................................7
SPECIFICATIONSSECTION 3 - ................................................................................................8
3.1 ENGINE ........................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 ELECTRICAL ...............................................................................................................................................8
3.3 ENGINE DECK .............................................................................................................................................8
3.4 CUTTER DECK ............................................................................................................................................9
3.5 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS.....................................................................................................................9
3.6 PRODUCTIVITY ...........................................................................................................................................9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSECTION 4 - ...........................................................................10
4.1 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................10
4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM ................................................................................................................11
4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES................................................................................................................11
4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE ...........................................................................................................................11
4.5 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING .........................................................................................................11
4.6 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER BLADES)................................................................................12
4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION..............................................................................................................................13
4.8 PARKING THE MOWER .............................................................................................................................13
4.9 AFTER OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................13
4.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL ........................................................................................................14
4.11 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE STOPPED..........................................................................................14
4.12 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING ....................................................................................................14
TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONSSECTION 5 - ...............................................15

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ADJUSTMENTSSECTION 6 - .................................................................................................18
6.1 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS ..........................................................................................................18
6.2 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................18
6.3 CUTTER DECK BELT ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................................................18
6.4 BELT ALIGNMENT.....................................................................................................................................19
6.5 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT................................................................................................................19
6.6 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT.........................................................................................................22
MAINTENANCESECTION 7 - ..................................................................................................23
7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS ......................................................23
7.2 LUBRICATION............................................................................................................................................24
7.3 ENGINE OIL ...............................................................................................................................................26
7.4 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................26
7.5 ENGINE AIR CLEANER.............................................................................................................................27
7.6 CUTTER BLADES......................................................................................................................................27
7.7 TIRES..........................................................................................................................................................28
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTSECTION 8 - ..............................................................................29
8.1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES......................................................................29
32" & 36A CUTTER DECKS ............................................................................................................................30
48V & 52V CUTTER DECKS ...........................................................................................................................32
NOTES..............................................................................................................................................................34
CASTER ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................................................35
ENGINE DECK .................................................................................................................................................36
HANDLE ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................................................38
SW FUEL SYSTEM - EPA PHASE 2 ...............................................................................................................40
SW FUEL SYSTEM - EPA PHASE 3 ...............................................................................................................42
SW FUEL SYSTEM - C.A.R.B. TEIR 3.............................................................................................................44
INSTRUMENT PANEL......................................................................................................................................46
PEERLESS TRANSMISSION 700-070 ...........................................................................................................47
WIRE HARNESSES .........................................................................................................................................48
NOTES..............................................................................................................................................................49
REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES .............................................................................50
LIMITED WARRANTY - COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT.........................Following Section 8

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Section 1
INTRODUCTION1.1
Your mower was built to the highest standards in the
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 parts.
- IMPORTANT -
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.
When ordering parts, always give the model and serial
number of your mower. The serial number plate is located
on the frame of the machine between the engine and
transmission were shown in Figure 1-1.
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE LOCATION
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MODEL
SERIAL
Divisionof Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.
Mayville,Wisconsin 53050
PatentsIssued and Pending
Mower Serial Number Plate LocationFigure 1-1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND
ACCESSORIES.
Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies
other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for
use on this machine. See Section 8-1.
WARNING
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 information is based upon product information available
at the time of approval for printing. Scag Power Equipment
reserves the right to make changes at any time without
notice and without incurring any obligation.
DIRECTION REFERENCE1.2
The “Right” and “Left”, “Front” and “Rear” of the machine
are referenced from the operator’s right and left when
seated in the normal operating position and facing the
forward travel direction.
SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE1.3
TRAIN COMPONENTS
The detail servicing and repair of the engine and
transmission are not covered in this manual; only routine
maintenance and general service instructions are
provided. For service of these components during the
limited warranty period, it is important to contact your
Scag dealer or find a local authorized servicing agent
of the component manufacturer. Any unauthorized work
done on these components during the warranty period
may void your warranty.