Scag Power Equipment SWU User manual

MODEL SWU
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMA-
TION FOR YOUR SCAG MOWER. READING
THIS MANUAL CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
ASSISTANCE IN MAINTENANCE AND AD-
JUSTMENT PROCEDURES TO KEEP YOUR
MOWER PERFORMING TO MAXIMUM EFFI-
CIENCY. THE SPECIFIC MODELS THAT THIS
BOOK COVERS ARE CONTAINED ON THE
INSIDE COVER. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
MACHINE, PLEASE READ ALL THE INFOR-
MATION ENCLOSED.
PART NUMBER 03085

FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
* 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.
* Read this manual completely as well as other manuals that came
with your mower.
* Keep others off the tractor 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:
SWU36A-15KA with a erial number of 6190001 to 6199999
SWU48A-17KA with a erial number of 6200001 to 6209999
SWU52A-17KA with a erial number of 6210001 to 6219999
Always use the entire serial number listed on the serial number
tag when referring to this product.
WARNING:

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
Introduction.................................................................................................. 1
General Safety Instructions ......................................................................... 1
Signal Words ............................................................................................... 1
Symbols....................................................................................................... 2-3
Before Operating ......................................................................................... 4
While Operating........................................................................................... 4-5
Maintenance and Storage ........................................................................... 5-6
Initial Run-In Procedures ............................................................................. 6
Mower Operation ......................................................................................... 6-7
Cutter Deck Belt Adjustments...................................................................... 7
Transmission Drive Belt............................................................................... 7
Drive Control Adjustments........................................................................... 7
"Adjust-A-Grip" Settings .............................................................................. 7-8
Adjusting Cutting Height.............................................................................. 8
Cutter Blades............................................................................................... 8
Lubrication and Maintenance Chart ............................................................ 9
Troubleshooting Cutting Conditions ............................................................ 10-12
Technical Specifications.............................................................................. 13-14
Limited Warranty Statement......................................................Inside Back Cover
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(CONTINUED)
SUBJECT PAGE
Illustrated Parts List
Notes ................................................................................................ 15
SWMU - 36" Cutter Deck .................................................................. 16-17
SWMU - 48" & 52" Cutter Deck ........................................................ 18-19
Deck Frame - 36" .............................................................................. 20-21
Deck Frame - 48" & 52"..................................................................... 22-23
Engine Deck ..................................................................................... 24-25
Handle Assembly ............................................................................. 26-27
InstrumentPanel ............................................................................... 28
PeerlessTransmission ...................................................................... 29
Wire Harness - Handle ..................................................................... 30
Wire Harness - Engine Deck ............................................................ 31
Wire Harness Adapter - Kawasaki.................................................... 31
Replacement Decals ........................................................................ 32-34
Limited Warranty Statement............................................Inside Back Cover
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SIGNAL WORDS
This symbol means Attention! Become Alert!
Your Safety is Involved!". The symbol is used
with the following signal words to attract your
attention to safety messages found on the decals and
throughout this manual. The message that follows the
symbol contains important information about safety.
To avoid injury and possible death, carefully read the
message! Be sure to fully understand the causes of
possible injury or death.
Signal Word:
It is a distinctive word on safety decals and through-
out this manual that alerts the viewer to the existence
and relative degree of the ha ard.
The signal word DANGER denotes that an ex-
tremely ha ardous situation exists on or near the
machine that could result in high probability of death
or irrepairable injury if proper precautions are not
taken.
The signal word WARNING denotes that a ha ard
exists on or near the machine that can result in injury
or death if proper precautions are not taken.
The signal word CAUTION is a reminder of safety
practices on or near the machine that could result in
personal injury if proper precautions are not taken.
INTRODUCTION
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 instruc-
tions in this manual.
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.
A replacement Operator's Manual is available from
your Scag Servicing Dealer or by contacting Scag
Power Equipment, Service Department at P.O. Box
152, Mayville, WI 53050. Please indicate the
complete model and serial number of your Scag
product.
USE F THER THAN RIGINAL SCAG
REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL V ID THE
WARRANTY.
The Right and Left, Front and Rear of the
machine are referenced from the operators per-
spective when in the normal operating position and
facing the forward travel direction.
GENERALSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READ THIS PERAT R'S MANUAL and
instructions furnished with attachments.
Perform only those maintenance procedures described
in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or
assistance is desired, contact an Authori ed Scag
Dealer. To ensure optimum performance and safety,
always purchase genuine SCAG replacement parts
and accessories.
Your safety and the safety of others depends
significantly upon your knowledge and
understanding of all correct operating practices and
procedures of this machine.
WARNING:
CAUTION: