Scag Power Equipment Tiger Cat II STCII-48V-22FS User manual

PART NO. 03406
PRINTED 1/2016
PRINTED IN USA
© 2016
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
Models: STCII-48V-22FS
STCII-48V-23CV
STCII-52V-22FX
STCII-52V-25CV-EFI
STCII-61V-23FX
STCII-61V-26CV-EFI

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.
• DONOToperateonsteepslopes.Tocheckaslope,attempttobackupit(withthe
cutterdeckdown).Ifthemachinecanbackuptheslopewithoutthewheelsslipping,
reducespeedanduseextremecaution.
• Undernocircumstancesshouldthemachinebeoperatedonslopesgreaterthan15
degrees.ALWAYSFOLLOWOSHAAPPROVEDOPERATION.
• 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mower (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:
STCII-48V-22FS with a serial number of L8800001 to L8899999
STCII-48V-23CV with a serial number of L8900001 to L8999999
STCII-52V-22FX with a serial number of L9000001 to L9099999
STCII-52V-25CV-EFI with a serial number of L9100001 to L9199999
STCII-61V-23FX with a serial number of L9200001 to L9299999
STCII-61V-26CV-EFI with a serial number of L9300001 to L9399999
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
SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE .............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN COMPONENTS.................................................................................... 1
1.4 SYMBOLS........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
SECTION 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 SIGNAL WORDS ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................................... 3
2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.5 ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................ 6
2.6 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & STORAGE ....................................................................................................... 8
2.7 USING A SPARK ARRESTOR ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2.8 SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................ 8
2.9 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS .................................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 10
3.1 ENGINE.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 ELECTRICAL................................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.3 MOWER ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 CUTTER DECK.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.6 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 11
3.7 PRODUCTIVITY............................................................................................................................................................. 11
SECTION 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 12
4.1 TIGER EYE INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION............................................................................................................... 12
4.2 CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION...................................................................................................................................... 14
4.3 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................... 15
4.4 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES................................................................................................................................... 15
4.5 STARTING THE ENGINE............................................................................................................................................... 15
4.6 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING............................................................................................................................. 16
4.7 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER BLADES) ................................................................................................... 17
4.8 HILLSIDE OPERATION................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.9 PARKING THE MOWER ................................................................................................................................................ 17
4.10 AFTER OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.11 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL ........................................................................................................................... 18
4.12 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE STOPPED ............................................................................................................. 18
4.13 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING ....................................................................................................................... 18
4.14 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT ................................................................................................................................. 19
4.15 TOWING (OPTIONAL HITCH ACCESSORY).............................................................................................................. 20
SECTION 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS ................................................................................................. 21

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SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 24
6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................................................ 24
6.2 TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS.............................................................................................................................................. 24
6.3 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................... 26
6.4 BELT ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................................................................................... 26
6.5 BELT ALIGNMENT........................................................................................................................................................ 26
6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS.................................................................................................................................. 26
6.7 CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT....................................................................................................................... 28
6.8 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................ 29
SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................................... 31
7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS.......................................................................... 31
7.2 LUBRICATION............................................................................................................................................................... 32
7.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................................................................................................................................................... 34
7.4 ENGINE OIL.................................................................................................................................................................. 35
7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................... 35
7.6 ENGINE AIR CLEANER ................................................................................................................................................ 36
7.7 BATTERY ....................................................................................................................................................................... 36
7.8 DRIVE BELTS................................................................................................................................................................ 37
7.9 CUTTER BLADES ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
7.10 TIRES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 39
7.11 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY ............................................................................................................................ 39
SECTION 8 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................ 40
8.1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES......................................................................................... 40
NOTES ................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
48V & 52V CUTTER DECKS............................................................................................................................................... 42
61V CUTTER DECK ............................................................................................................................................................ 44
CUTTER DECK CONTROLS .............................................................................................................................................. 46
SHEET METAL COMPONENTS..........................................................................................................................................48
STCII FOLDABLE ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM.................................................................................................. 50
STCII SUSPENSION SEAT ................................................................................................................................................. 52
STCII SOFT RIDE SEAT W/BLACK ARMRESTS .............................................................................................................. 53
DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS........................................................................................................................................ 54
ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS.......................................................................................................................................... 56
STEERING COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 58
BRAKE COMPONENTS...................................................................................................................................................... 60
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM......................................................................................................................................................... 62
STCII FUEL SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................................................... 64
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....................................................................................................................................................... 66
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - KOHLER EFI.............................................................................................................................. 68
STCII HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY .............................................................................................................................. 70
REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES................................................................................................. 72
STCII ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ...................................................................................................................................... 74
STCII-EFI ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC................................................................................................................................ 75
STCII KAWASAKI ENGINE ADAPTER ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ................................................................................. 76
STCII KOHLER ENGINE ADAPTER ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ..................................................................................... 77
LIMITED WARRANTY - COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... INSIDE BACK COVER

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Section 1
1.1 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 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.
THE REPLACEMENT OF ANY PART ONTHIS PRODUCT
BY OTHERTHANTHE MANUFACTURER'S AUTHORIZED
REPLACEMENT PART MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE
PERFORMANCE, DURABILITY OR SAFETY OF THIS
PRODUCT.
USE OF OTHERTHAN 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
whereshowninFigure1-1.
Model
Serial
STC 2016 SPL-1
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE LOCATION
Power Equipment
SCAG
Figure 1-1. Mower Serial Number Plate Location
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,Paragraph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.
1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE
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.
1.3 SERVICING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE
TRAIN COMPONENTS
Thedetailsofservicingandrepairoftheengine,hydraulic
pumpsandgearboxes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.

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1.4 SYMBOLS
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

Choke

Transmission

ParkingBrake

48071S
SpinningBlade

On/Start

SpringTensiononIdler

Off/Stop

Oil

FallingHazard

ThrownObjectHazard

Fast

Slow

ContinuouslyVariable-Linear

CuttingElement-BasicSymbol

481039S
PinchPoint

CuttingElement-Engage

Hourmeter/ElapsedOperatingHours

CuttingElement-Disengage

KeepBystandersAway

ReadOperator'sManual

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Section 2
2.1 INTRODUCTION
Yourmowerisonlyassafeastheoperator.Carelessness
or operator error may result in serious bodily injury
or death. 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.Make
sure every operator is properly trained and thoroughly
familiar with all of the controls before operating the
mower.Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtothemselves,otherpeople
orproperty.
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND WATCH THE
TIPS FOR SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR SCAG ZERO-
TURN MOWER VIDEO BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
START YOUR MOWER.
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orcontactusviatheInternetatwww.scag.com.
Themanualforthismachinecanbedownloadedbyusing
themodelandserialnumberorusethecontactformto
makeyourrequest.Pleaseindicatethecompletemodel
andserialnumberofyourScagproductwhenrequesting
replacementmanuals.
2.2 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onthemachine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foundonthesafetydecalsonthe
machineandthroughoutthismanualthatalertstheviewer
totheexistenceandrelativedegreeofthehazard.
DANGER
The signal word“DANGER” denotes that an extremely
hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that
couldresultinhighprobabilityofdeathorirreparableinjury
ifproperprecautionsarenottaken.
WARNING
Thesignalword“WARNING”denotesthatahazardexists
onornearthemachinethatcanresultininjuryordeathif
properprecautionsarenottaken.
CAUTION
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.
Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersdependssignificantly
upon your knowledge and understanding of all correct
operatingpracticesandproceduresofthismachine.
2.3 BEFORE OPERATION
CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING
Check all hydraulic connections for tightness.
Inspect all hydraulic hoses and / or lines to insure
they are in good condition before operating.
1. NEVERallowchildrentooperatethisridingmower.
Donotallowadultstooperatethismachinewithout
properinstructions.
2. Donotmowwhenchildrenand/orothersare
present.Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaand
inthewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultotherthan
theoperator.Bealertandturnmachineoffifachild
entersthearea.
3. DONOTallowchildrentorideorplayonthe
machine,itisnotatoy.
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4. Cleartheareatobemowedofobjectsthatcouldbe
pickedupandthrownbythecutterblades.
5. DONOTcarrypassengers.
6. DONOToperatethemachineundertheinfluenceof
alcoholordrugs.
7. Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotread
English, itistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain this
materialtothem.ASpanishdecalkitisavailable for
thismodel.SeeyourlocalScagDealer.
8. DONOTwearloosefittingclothing.Looseclothing,
jewelryorlonghair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advisableandisrequiredbysomelocal
ordinancesandinsuranceregulations.
WARNING
Always wear hearing protection. Operating this
machine over prolonged periods of time can
cause loss of hearing.
9. Keepthemachineandattachmentsingood
operatingcondition.Keepallshieldsandsafety
devicesinplace.Ifashield,safetydeviceordecal
isdefectiveordamaged,repairorreplaceitbefore
operatingthemachine.
WARNING
This machine is equipped with an interlock system
intended to protect the operator and others from
injury. This is accomplished by preventing the
engine from starting unless the deck drive is
disengaged, the parking brake is on, the steering
control levers are in the neutral position and the
operator is in the seat. The system shuts off the
engine if the operator leaves the seat with the deck
drive engaged and/or the steering control levers
are not in the neutral position and the parking
brake is not engaged. Never operate equipment
with the interlock system disconnected or
malfunctioning.
10. Besuretheinterlockswitchesarefunctioning
correctly.
11. Fuelisflammable;handleitwithcare.Fillthefuel
tankoutdoors.Neverfillitindoors.Useafunnelor
spouttopreventspillage.Cleanupanyspillage
beforestartingtheengine.
12. DONOTaddfueltoarunningorhotengine.Allow
theenginetocoolforseveralminutesbeforeadding
fuel.Neverfuelindoorsorinsideenclosedtrailers.
13. Keepflammableobjects(cigarettes,matches,etc.),
openflamesandsparksawayfromthefueltankand
fuelcontainer.Useonlyapprovedcontainers.
14. SeeSection7.5ENGINEFUELSYSTEMforfueling
procedure.
15. Equipmentmustcomplywiththelatestrequirements
perSAEJ137and/orANSI/ASAES279whendriven
onpublicroads.
- NOTE -
If the mower is driven on public roads, it must
comply with state and local ordinances as well as
SAE J137 and/or ANSI / ASAE S279 requirements.
Contact your local authorities for regulations and
equipment requirements.
16. Donotoperatewithoutthesidedischargechute
installedandinthedownpositionorwithanoptional
grasscatcherormulchplatecompletelyinstalled.
17. Checktheblademountingboltsatfrequentintervals
forpropertightness.
18. Makesureallhydraulicfluidconnectionsaretight
andallhydraulichosesandlinesareingood
conditionbeforestartingthemachine.
2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS
1. Knowthefunctionofallcontrolsandhowtostop
quickly.
WARNING
DO NOT operate on steep slopes.To check a slope,
attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down).
If the machine can back up the slope without the
wheels slipping, reduce speed and use extreme
caution. Under no circumstances should the
machine be operated on slopes greater than 15
degrees. See Figure 2-4, Page 7 to determine
approximate slope of area to be mowed. ALWAYS
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2. Reducespeedandexerciseextremecautionon
slopesandinsharpturnstopreventtippingorloss
ofcontrol.Beespeciallycautiouswhenchanging
directionsonslopes.
3. Staytwocutwidthsawayfromslopes,dropoffs,
ditchesandretainingwalls.
4. Topreventtippingorlossofcontrol,startandstop
smoothly,avoidunnecessaryturnsandtravelat
reducedspeed.
5. Immediatelyapplytheparkingbrakeifyoulose
steeringcontrolwhileoperating.Inspectthemachine
andcorrecttheproblembeforecontinuingtooperate.
6. Whenusinganyattachment,neverdirectthe
dischargeofmaterialtowardbystandersorallow
anyonenearthemachinewhileinoperation.
7. Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,withthe
operatorintheseat,disengagepowertothecutter
deck,placethesteeringcontrolleversintheneutral
positionandengagetheparkingbrake.
8. Ifthemowerdischargeeverplugs,shutoffthe
engine,removetheignitionkey,andwaitforall
movementtostopbeforeremovingtheobstruction.
WARNING
DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged
discharge chute. Use a stick or other device to
remove clogged material after the engine has
stopped running and the blades have stopped
turning.
9. Bealertforholes,rocks,rootsandotherhidden
hazardsintheterrain.Keepawayfromanydrop-
offs.Bewareofoverheadobstructions(lowlimbs,
etc.),undergroundobstacles(sprinklers,pipes,tree
roots,etc.).Cautiouslyenteranewarea.Bealertfor
hiddenhazards.
10. Disengagepowerto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.Ifyoumustmowinreverse,
maintainaconstantlookouttotherearofthe
machineandmowslowly.
11. DONOTturnsharply.Usecarewhenbackingup.
12. Disengagepowertocutterdeckbeforecrossing
roads,walksorgraveldrives.
13. Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
14. NEVERraisethedeckwiththebladesengaged.
15. Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleavingthe
machineunattended,suchasdisengagingthe
mower,loweringtheattachments,settingtheparking
brake,stoppingtheengine,andremovingthekey.
16. Disengagepowertotheattachmentswhen
transportingorwhennotinuse.
17. Themachineandattachmentsshouldbestopped
andinspectedfordamageafterstrikingaforeign
object,anddamageshouldberepairedbefore
restartingandoperatingthemachine.
CAUTION
Do not touch the engine or the muffler while the
engine is running or immediately after stopping.
These areas may be hot enough to cause a
burn.
DANGER
DO NOT run the engine inside a building or
a confined area without proper ventilation.
Exhaust fumes are hazardous and contain
carbon monoxide which can cause brain injury
and death.
18. Keephandsandfeetawayfromcutterbladesand
movingparts.Contactcaninjure.
19. Transportthemowerusingaheavydutytrailer
ortruck.Insurethetrailerortruckhasallofthe
necessarylightingandmarkingsasrequiredby
laws,codes,andordinances.Secureatrailerwitha
safetychain.
20. Becautiouswhenloadingandunloadingontotrailers
ortrucks.Useonlyafullwidthramp.Rampangle
shouldbenomorethan15degrees.SeeFigure2-4,
Page7todetermineapproximateslopeoftheramp.
Backuptherampanddrivedownforward.
21. Whentransportingthemower,makesurethepark
brakeisengaged,thesteeringcontrolleversarein
theneutralposition,theengineisoffwiththekey
removed,andthewheelshavebeenblocked.
22. Tiethemowerdownsecurelyusingstraps,chains,
cable,orropes.Bothfrontandrearstrapsmustbe
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Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutelynecessary.
1. Tolowertherollbar,removethehairpincotterpins
andremovethetwo(2)lockpins.SeeFigure2-2.
2. Lowertherollbartothedownposition.
3. Toraisetherollbar,liftthebartotheupright
position.
4. Installthetwo(2)lockpinsthroughthehole,secure
withthetwo(2)hairpincotterpins.SeeFigure2-2.
UPRIGHT AND
LOCKED POSITION
Figure 2-1. Foldable Roll-Over Protection System
HAIR PIN
LOCK PIN
Figure 2-2. ROPS Hinge
The potential exposure of the seat belt to severe
environmentalconditionsmakeitcrucialtoinspecttheseat
beltsystemregularly.
Itis recommended thatthe seat beltbe inspected ona
dailybasisforsignsofdamage.Anyseatbeltsystemthat
showscuts,fraying,extremeorunusualwear,significant
discolorationduetoUVexposure,dirtorstiffness,abrasion
totheseatbeltwebbing,ordamagetothebuckle,latch
plate,hardwareoranyotherobviousproblemshouldbe
replacedimmediately.
23. Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
24. NEVERleavethemachinerunningunattended.
2.5 ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM
WARNING
Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position
and the seat belt securely fastened during
operation. Failure to do so could cause serious
injury or loss of life.
This mower has been designed for good traction and
stabilityundernormalmowingconditions.However,caution
mustbeusedwhentravelingonslopes,especiallywhenthe
grassiswet.Donotmowonwetgrass.Wetgrassreduces
tractionandsteeringcontrol.
AnyorallpartsoftheRoll-OverProtectionSystemMUST
NOTberemoved.Failuretoadheretothisguidelinecould
resultininjuryordeath.
WARNING
There is no roll-over protection when the roll bar
is in the down position.
Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
DO NOT wear the seat belt when the roll bar is in
the down position.
ALWAYS wear seat belt when roll bar is in the up
position.
Operate the machine smoothly, no sudden turns,
starts or stops.
Check the area carefully before mowing for proper
overhead clearance (i.e. branches, doorways,
etc.).
DO NOT contact any overhead object with the
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WARNING
Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat
belt can cause serious injury or loss of life.
1. Checkthefulllengthoftheseatbeltwebbingfor
cuts,wear,fraying,dirtandstiffness.SeeFigure2-3.
2. Checktheseatbeltwebbinginareasexposedto
ultravioletraysfromthesunorextremedustor
dirt.Iftheoriginalcolorofthewebbinginthese
areasisextremelyfadedand/orispackedwithdirt,
thephysicalstrengthofthiswebbingmayhave
deteriorated.Ifthisconditionexists,replacetheseat
beltsystem.
3. Checkthebuckleandlatchforproperoperation
anddetermineifthelatchplateisexcessivelyworn,
deformed,orifthebuckleisdamagedorcracked.
SeeFigure2-3.
INSPECT WEBBING
INSPECT BUCKLE
& LATCH
Figure 2-3. Seat Belt Inspection
5o
10o
15o
20o
Figure 2-4. Slope Angle Graph
WARNING
Reduce speed when turning, operating on slopes,
slick or wet surfaces. Allow extra distance to
stop.
Stay off of slopes too steep for safe operation.
To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the
cutter deck down). If the machine can not back
up the slope without the wheels slipping, do not
operate the machine on this slope. Under no
circumstances should the machine be operated
on slopes greater than 15 degrees. See Figure 2-4
to determine approximate slope.
DO NOT mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The machine could suddenly roll
over if a wheel goes over the edge or if the edge
caves in.
Operate the machine smoothly, no sudden turns,
starts or stops on a slope.
NEVER tow on slopes. The weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction and loss
of control.
DO NOT permit untrained personnel to operate
the machine.
Be cautious when loading and unloading onto
trailers or trucks.
Use only a full width ramp.
Ramp angle should be no more than 15 Degrees.
See Figure 2-4 to help determine approximate
slope.
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2.6 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS &
STORAGE
1. Nevermakeadjustmentstothemachinewiththe
enginerunningunlessspecificallyinstructedtodo
so.Iftheengineisrunning,keephands,feet,and
clothingawayfrommovingparts.
2. Disengagedrives,lowerimplement,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekeyordisconnect
sparkplugwiretopreventaccidentalstartingofthe
enginewhenservicingoradjustingthemachine.
Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaningorrepairing.
3. Disconnectbatteryorremovesparkplugwirebefore
makinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegativeterminal
firstandthepositivelast.Reconnectthepositivefirst
andthenegativelast.
4. Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstight,toensurethe
machineisinsafeworkingcondition.Checkblade
mountingboltsfrequentlytobesuretheyaretight.
5. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Seetheengineoperator's
manualforinformationonenginesettings.
6. Toreducefirehazard,keepthecuttingunits,drives,
mufflerandenginefreeofgrass,leaves,excessive
grease,oilanddirt.
7. Parkthemachineonlevelgroundandengagethe
parkingbrake.
8. NEVERallowuntrainedpersonneltoservicethe
machine.
9. Usecarewhencheckingblades.UseaBladeBuddy,
wraptheblade(s)orwearglovesandUSECAUTION
whenservicingblades.Onlyreplaceblades.NEVER
straightenorweldblades.
10. Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition.Replaceall
wornordamageddecals.
11. Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
12. Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure and can
penetrate skin causing injury. If hydraulic fluid
is injected into the skin, it must be surgically
removed within a few hours by a doctor or
gangrene may result.
Keep body and hands away from pinholes or
nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high
pressure.Use paper or cardboard and not hands
to search for leaks.
Safely relieve all pressure from the hydraulic
system by placing the control levers in the neutral
lock position and shutting off the engine before
performing any work on the hydraulic system.
If you need service on your hydraulic system,
please see your authorized Scag dealer.
13. Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring.
14. DONOTstorethemachinenearanopenflame.
15. Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.
16. DONOTstorefuelnearflamesordrainindoors.
17. Chargebatteriesinanopen,wellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandflames.Unplugchargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingfrombattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
2.7 USING A SPARK ARRESTOR
Theengineinthismachineisnotequippedwithaspark
arrestor muffler. It is in violation of California Public
ResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperatethisengine
on or near any forest covered, brush covered or grass
coveredlandunlesstheexhaustsystemisequippedwith
asparkarrestormeetinganyapplicablelocalorstatelaws.
Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.Check
withyourstateorlocalauthoritiesforregulationspertaining
totheserequirements.
2.8 SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
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2.9 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS
483407
483402
483397
483406
483300
483633
483425
Molded in Fuel Tank
FORWARD
REVERSE
FR
WARNING
INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE
OPERATING MACHINE
READ OPERATOR'SMANUAL
WARNING
Operation of this equipment
may create sparks that can
start fires around dry
vegetation. A spark
arrestor may be required.
The operator should contact
local fire agencies for laws
or regulations relating to
fire prevention requirements.
483900
483900
(supplied with California models only)
!
Avoid injury from burns.
Shut off engine before
removing fuel tank cap.
Avoid injury from burns
- Shut off engine
- Allow to cool several minutes
- Remove cap slowly
- Do not overfill
EPACentroRLP / Q-08-027A 484377

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SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 ENGINE
GeneralType................................................................................................HeavyDutyIndustrial/CommercialGasoline
Brand......................................................................................................................................................Kohler,Kawasaki
EngineModel:
ScagModelSTC48V-22FS.............................................................................................................KawasakiFS651V
ScagModelSTC52V-22FX.............................................................................................................KawasakiFX691V
ScagModelSTC48V-23CV....................................................................................................................KohlerCV730
ScagModelSTC52V-25CV-EFI.......................................................................................................... KohlerECV730
ScagModelSTC61V-23FX.............................................................................................................KawasakiFX730V
ScagModelSTC61V-26CV-EFI.......................................................................................................... KohlerECV749
Displacement:
Kohler23CV(CV730)......................................................................................................................................... 725cc
KohlerECV730,ECV740................................................................................................................................... 747cc
Kawasaki22FS,22FX,23FX(FS651V,FX691V,FX730V)................................................................................ 726cc
Type..........................................................................................................4CycleGasoline,TwinCylinder,VerticalShaft
Cylinders..................................................................................................................................... 2withCastIronSleeves
Governor........................................................................MechanicalTypewithVariableSpeedControlSetAt3600RPM
IdleSpeed:
Kohler.......................................................................................................................................................... 1900RPM
Kawasaki..................................................................................................................................................... 1550RPM
FuelPump...................................................................................................... IntegralFuelPumpwithIn-LineFuelFilter
Fuel...................................................................................... Non-LeadedGasolinewithaMinimumOctaneRatingof87
OilPump........................................................................................................................ PositiveDisplacementGerotor™
Starter:
KawasakiFS............................................................................................... ElectricStartingwithBendixShiftStarter
Kohler/KawasakiFX............................................................................... ElectricStartingwithSolenoidShiftStarter
Belts.................................................................................................................Kevlarcord.Self-adjusting,Self-tightening
3.2 ELECTRICAL
Battery.................................................................................................................................................................... 12Volt
ChargingSystem............................................................................................................................................... Alternator
ChargingOutput:
Kohler.................................................................................................................................................. 12Volt,15Amp
Kawasaki............................................................................................................................................. 12Volt,13Amp
SystemPolarity.......................................................................................................................................NegativeGround
Starter.................................................................................12VoltElectricRingGearType,KeyandSolenoidOperated
InterlockSwitches....................................................... Seat,NeutralControl,MowerEngagement(BBC),ParkingBrake
InstrumentPanel....................................................TigerEyeAdvancedMonitoringSystem,KeySwitch,ThrottleLever,
 ManualChoke(Non-EFI),PTOSwitch,FusesandCheckEngineIndicator(EFI)
Fuses........................................................................................................................................................Two(2)20Amp
3.3 MOWER
DriveSystem............... HydraulicDrivewithTwoVariableDisplacementPumpsandTwoCast-ironHigh-TorqueMotors
HydrostaticPumps.............................. TwoHydro-Gear™12cc/rev.PumpswithFansandDumpValvesformovement
 withoutrunningtheengine
DriveWheelMotors......................................................................................... TwoParkerCast-IronHigh-TorqueMotors
Steering/TravelControl........................................................................................... TwinLeverFingertipSteeringControl
 withIndividualControltoEachWheelwithGasSpringDampers
ParkingBrake.......................................................... FootPedalActuatedLinkagetoBrakesonBothDriveWheelAxles

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Wheels:
(2)FrontCaster(48"-52"Deck)....................................................13X5-6Four-Plyw/TaperedRollerBearingPivots
(2)FrontCasterWheel(61"Deck)............................................ 13x6.5-6Four-Plyw/TaperedRollerBearingPivots
(2)Drive-(48"-52"Deck)............................................... 23X9.50X12Four-PlyPneumaticTubeless,RadiusEdge
(2)Drive-(61"Deck).......................................................... 24x12x12Four-PlyPneumaticTubeless,RadiusEdge
TirePressure:
FrontCaster....................................................................................................................................................... 25PSI
Drive.................................................................................................................................................................. 12PSI
FuelTanks........... Dual(5.3Gal.RH,5.7Gal.LH)SeamlessRoto-LowPerm.TankswithLargeOpeningandFuelCap
Seat.................................................................................................... Padded,ThickCushionwithExtraSpringSupport
TravelSpeed:
Forward............................................................................................................................................... 0upto12MPH
Reverse................................................................................................................................................. 0upto5MPH
-NOTE-Themachinewilltravelupto12mphfortransportpurposes.Forbestcuttingperformancetheforward
travelspeedshouldbeadjusteddependinguponthecuttingconditions.
3.4 CUTTER DECK
Type......................... Floating,Adjustable,Anti-Scalping,HybridDesignCombinesOut-FrontandBelly-MountDesigns
Construction............................................................................................................................ Tri-platedeckconstruction
 Topofdeckconsistsofthreesteelplatestotalingnearly1/2"ofsteel,7-gauge(3/16")deckskirt.
TrueCuttingWidth:
48V........................................................................................................................................................48"(122.0cm)
52V........................................................................................................................................................52"(132.0cm)
61V......................................................................................................................................................61"(154.94cm)
CuttingHeightAdjustment........Foot-OperatedLeverAdjustmentfromOperator'sSeat,1.00"to5.5"in1/4"increments
CutterBlades............................................................................. 0.197in.Thick,MilledEdge,WearResistantMarbain™
BladeEngagement............................................................ElectricBladeEngagementClutchwithControlPanelSwitch
 ConnectedtotheCutterDeckthroughaBelt.
DischargeOpening.................... ExtraWideDischargeOpeningwithSpring-LoadedDischargeChuteandTurboBafe
DischargeChute...................................................................................................Black,Polypropylene(Plastic),Flexible
Spindles......................................Heavy-Duty1-1/8"TopDimensionSpindleShaft,CastHousing,TaperRollerBearing,
 LowMaintenancewithTopAccessGreaseFittingandGreaseOverllReliefPoppet
SpindlePulleys............................................................................................ SplitSteelwithEasilyRemovedTaperHubs
CutterDeckBelts......................................B-sectionandCoggedTypewithKevlarCord.Self-Adjusting,Self-Tightening
ElectricClutchType................................................................................................OguraHeavyDutyPTOClutchBrake
3.5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
HydraulicOilFilter......................................................................................................... 10MicronSpin-onElementType
HydraulicReservoir.....................................................................................................................Nylon;4QuartCapacity
3.6 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS 48V 52V 61V
Length......................................................................................... 80"................................ 80"....................................80"
TrackingWidth........................................................................... 46.5"..............................46.5"................................46.5"
OverallWidthw/chutedown...................................................... 60.5".............................. 64.5.................................73.5"
OverallWidthw/chuteup............................................................ 49"................................ 53"....................................62"
OverallHeightw/ROPS(uponFoldingModels)........................ 66"................................ 66"....................................66"
OverallHeightw/ROPSdown(FoldingModels)......................... 54"................................ 54"....................................54"
OperatingWeightw/ROPS....................................................... 1050#............................ 1100#............................. 1150#
3.7 PRODUCTIVITY 48V 52V 61V
CuttingWidth.............................................................................. 48"................................ 52"....................................61"
AcresPerDay.............................................................................18.6.............................. 20.2.................................. 23.7
TheprecedingchartwillaidyouindetermininghowmanyacresyourScagmowerwillcutperday.Thechartisan
estimatebasedon8hoursperdaycuttingtimeat6MPHwitha20%allowanceforoverlapandturns.

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CAUTION
Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you
have read this manual. Learn the location and
purpose of all controls and instruments before
you operate this mower.
Before operating the mower, familiarize yourself with all
mowerandenginecontrols.Knowingthelocation,function
andoperationofthesecontrolsisimportantforsafeand
efficientoperationofthemower.
Thismachine isequipped withtheTigerEyeAdvanced
MonitoringSystem.Withthekeyintheonposition,before
startingtheengine,thelightsfortheSeatIndicator,PTO
Indicator,NeutralIndicatorandParkBrakeIndicatorshould
beilluminated.Thisindicatesthereisanoperatorinthe
seat,thePTOisoff,steeringleversareinneutral,andthe
parkingbrakeisapplied.Whenallthelightsareilluminated,
thekeycanbeturnedtothestartpositionandthemower
canbestarted.SeeSection4.3SafetyInterlockSystem.If
anyoftheseindicatorlightsarenotilluminated,theengine
willbepreventedfromstarting.Ifadditionalinformationor
serviceisneeded,contact yourScagPowerEquipment
Dealer.
4.1 TIGER EYE INSTRUMENT
IDENTIFICATION
1. Service Air Filter Indicator (Figure 4-1). Optional
Accessory.Indicatestheconditionoftheengineair
filter.Iconwilldisplaywhenitistimetochangethe
airfilter.
2. Glow Plug Indicator (Figure 4-1). Used on Diesel
Powered Units Only. Indicatorturnsonwhenthe
keyswitchisturnedtothePREHEATposition.Glow
plugsmustbepreheatedfor5to10secondsbefore
startingtheengine.
3. Oil Pressure Indicator (Figure 4-1). Indicates
engineoilpressure.Referencetheengineoperator's
manualforfurtherinformation.
4. Service Engine Indicator (Figure 4-1).Indicates
themaintenancereminderfortheengineoilchange.
Haspresetmaintenancereminderandwillstart
flashingscheduledmaintenance2hoursbefore
presettimeandcontinueflashinguntil2hoursafter.
Automaticallyresets.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5. Voltmeter Indicator (Figure 4-1).Indicatesthe
conditionofthechargingsystem.Whentheengine
isrunning,innormaloperatingconditions,thebar
graphshouldbeinthe12to14voltrange.
6. Seat Indicator (Figure 4-1). Lightwillilluminate
whentheoperatorisintheseatengagingtheseat
switch.
7. PTO Indicator (Figure 4-1). Lightwillilluminate
whenthePTO(mowerdeck)switchisintheOFF
position.
8. Hourmeter Indicator (Figure 4-1).Indicatesthe
numberofhourstheenginehasbeenoperated.
Itonlyoperateswhentheengineisrunning.Will
startflashingwiththeServiceEngineIndicator
atscheduledmaintenance2hoursbeforepreset
timeandcontinueflashinguntil2hoursafter.
Automaticallyresets.
9. Neutral Indicator (Figure 4-1). Lightwillilluminate
whenthesteeringcontrolleversareintheneutral
lockposition.
10. Park Brake Indicator (Figure 4-1). Lightwill
illuminatewhentheparkbrakeisintheengaged
(ON)position.
11. Water Temperature Indicator (Figure 4-1). Used
on Liquid Cooled Models Only. Indicatesthe
operatingtemperatureoftheengine.Iftheengine
temperatureexceedsthemaximumpresetvalue,the
indicatorwillflashandtheParkBrake,PTO,Seat
andNeutralindicatorlightswillflashinanalternating
pattern.
12. Fuse Holders (Figure 4-2). Two20-ampfuses
protectthemower’selectricalsystem.Toreplace
fuses,pullfuseoutofthesocketandinstallanew
fuse.

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PARKING BRAKE
INDICATOR
NEUTRAL
INDICATOR
SEAT
INDICATOR
PTO
INDICATO
R
WATER TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
VOLTMETER
INDICATOR
SERVICE ENGINE
INDICATOR
OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
GLOW PLUG
INDICATOR
SERVICE AIR
FILTER INDICATOR
HOUR METER
INDICATOR
Figure 4-1. Tiger Eye Advanced Monitoring System
12V
DECK LIFT
SUSPENSION SEAT
CONTROL KNOB
LEFT STEERING
CONTROL
BRAKE
PEDAL
PARKING BRAKE
LOCK LATCH
FUEL
GAUGE
SEAT HOLD DOWN
RELEASE LATCH
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
CUTTER DECK
RELEASE LEVER
RIGHT STEERING
CONTROL
FUEL
GAUGE
IGNITION
SWITCH
MOWER DECK
SWITCH
ENGINE THROTTLE
CONTROL
ENGINE CHOKE
CONTROL
TIGER EYE
EFI ONLY
CHECK
ENGINE
LIGHT
Figure 4-2. Controls and Instruments

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4.2 CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION
1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-2).Theignitionswitch
isusedtostarttheengineandhasthreepositions;
OFF,ON,andSTART.
2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-2). Usedtoengage
anddisengagethemowerdrivesystem.Pullingup
ontheswitchwillengagethedeckdrive.Pushing
downontheswitchwilldisengagethedeckdrive.
3. Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-2).Usedtostarta
coldengine.
4. Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-2).Usedto
controltheenginespeed.Pushingtheleverforward
increasesenginespeed.Pullingtheleverback
decreasesenginespeed.Fullbackpositionisthe
IDLEposition.Fullforwardisthecuttingposition.
5. Left Steering Control (Figure 4-2). Usedtocontrol
themower'sleftwheelwhentravelingforwardor
reverse.
6. Right Steering Control (Figure 4-2).Usedto
controlthemower'srightwheelwhentraveling
forwardorreverse.
7. Brake Pedal (Figure 4-1). Depressingthebrake
pedalappliesthebrake.
8. Parking Brake Lock Latch (Figure 4-2). Used
tolocktheparkingbrakeintheengagedposition.
Fullydepressthebrakepedalandpulltheparking
brakelocklatchbacktolocktheparkingbrakeinthe
engagedposition.SeeFigure4-3.Fullydepressthe
brakepedalforwardtodisengagetheparkingbrake
locklatch,thenreleasethebrakepedaltodisengage
thebrake.SeeFigure4-4.
PUSH BRAKE
PEDAL FORWARD
PULL BACK ON
PARKING BRAKE
LATCH
Figure 4-3. Engaging Parking Brake
PUSH BRAKE PEDAL
FORWARD THEN RELEASE
PEDAL TO DISENGAGE
Figure 4-4. Releasing the Parking Brake
9. Fuel Tank Gauge (Figure 4-2). Indicatestheamount
offuelinthefueltank.
10. Dump Valve Control Levers (Figure 4-2). Located
onthehydraulicpumps,usedto“free-wheel”the
mower.Rotatingclockwiseuntiltheystopallows
theunittomoveunderhydraulicpower.Thelevers
mustbeinthispositionandtorquedto10lb-ftduring
operationofthemower.Rotatingcounter-clockwise
allowsthemowertobemovedbyhand(free-
wheeling).SeeFigure4-5.
DUMP VALVE
CONTROL
Figure 4-5. Dump Valve Control
11. Deck Lift Foot Lever (Figure 4-2).Usedtoraise
andlowerthecutterdeck.Pushfullforwardtolockin
thetransportposition.

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12. Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-2).Usedto
setthecutterdeckatthedesiredcuttingheight.
13. Deck Release Lever (Figure 4-2).Usedtolockthe
cutterdeckinthetransportposition.Pushthefoot
pedalforwardandpullbackonthereleaseleverto
releasethecutterdeckfornormalmowing.
14. Seat Suspension Control Knob (Figure 4-2).Used
toselecttheoptimumsuspensionratebasedonthe
operator.
15. Seat Belt (Figure 4-2).Usedtosecuretheoperator.
SeatbeltmustbewornatalltimeswhentheROPS
isintheuprightandlockedposition.
16. Seat Hold Down Release Latch (Figure 4-2).
Locatedbehindtheseat.Usedtosecuretheseat
intheoperator'sposition.Releasethelatchtogain
accessundertheseat.
17. Fuel Switching Valve (Figure 4-2). Locatedonthe
leftsideofthemachine.Usedtoshutofffuelsupply
totheengineandchangefuelsupplybetweenthe
fueltanks.Rotatethevalvecounterclockwiseto
supplyfuelfromthetankontheleftsideonly.Rotate
thevalveclockwisetosupplyfuelfromthetankon
therightsideonly.
4.3 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Themowerisequippedwithasafetyinterlocksystemthat
preventstheenginefromstartingunlessthedeckdriveis
disengaged,the parking brakeisengaged, thesteering
controlleversareintheneutralpositionandtheoperator
isintheseat.Theinterlocksystemshutsofftheengineif
theoperatorleavestheseatwiththesteeringcontrollevers
notintheneutralpositionand/orthecutterbladesengaged
andtheparkingbrakenotengaged.
WARNING
Never operate the mower with the interlock
system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not
disengage or bypass any switch; injury to yourself
and others or property damage could result.
4.4 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES
FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS
1. Checkallbeltsforproperalignmentandwearat2,4
and8hours.
2. Changetheengineoilandoilfilterafterthefirst20
hoursofoperation.(SeeSection7.4.)
3. Checkhydraulicoillevelinreservoir.(SeeSection
7.3.)
4. Checkforloosehardware.Tightenasneeded.
5. Checkinterlocksystemforproperoperation.(See
Section4.2.)
6. Checktirepressure.Adjustpressureifnecessary.
(SeeSection7.10.)
4.5 STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting
fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition
that could result in engine damage and/or
personal injury.
1. Besurethefuelshutoffvalve,locatedbehindthe
operator'sseat,iscompletelyopen.(SeeSection
7.5.)
2. SecuretheROPSintheuprightandlockedposition.
3. Sitintheoperator’sseat,fastenseatbeltandplace
thesteeringcontrolleversintheneutralposition.
4. Engagetheparkingbrake.
5. PlacethePTOswitchinthedisengagedposition.
6. Iftheengineiscold,choketheengineasneeded.
7. Movetheenginethrottlecontroltoabouthalfengine
speed.
8. TurntheignitionkeytotheSTARTpositionand
releasethekeyassoonastheenginestarts.Do
notholdthekeyintheSTARTpositionformore
than15secondsatatime.Allowatleast60
secondsbetweeneachcrankingattempttoprevent
overheatingofthestartermotor.Prolongedcranking
candamagethestartermotorandshortenbattery
life.
9. Allowenginetowarmbeforeoperatingthemower.

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Section 4
4.6 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING
- IMPORTANT -
If you are not familiar with the operation of a
machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic
transmissions, the steering and ground speed
operations should be learned and practiced in
an open area, away from buildings, fences, or
obstructions.
Learn the operation on flat ground before operating
on slopes.
Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow
forward travel.
Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain a
smooth operating action.
Practice operating the mower until you are
comfortable with the controls before proceeding
to mow.
FORWARD TRAVEL
Totravelforwardwiththemower,disengagetheparking
brake,pullleversinwardoutof the neutrallock position
and slowly push the steering control levers forward an
equaldistance.Thefurtherthesteeringcontrolleversare
pushedforwardthegreatertheforwardspeedwillbe.To
increasethespeed,pushthesteeringcontrolleversfurther
forwardandtodecreasethespeed,pullthesteeringcontrol
leversback.
Tostoptheforwardtravel,pullthesteeringcontrollevers
backtotheneutralposition.
Tosteerthemowerleftwhiletravelingforward,pulltheleft
steeringleverback.Thefurthertheleverispulledback,the
quickerthemowerwillturnleft.
Tosteerthemowerrightwhiletravelingforward,pullthe
rightsteeringcontrolleverback.Thefurthertheleveris
pulledback,thequickerthemowerwillturnright.
- NOTE -
Smooth operation of the steering levers will
produce smooth mower operation. While learning
the operation of the steering controls, keep the
travel speed low.
- IMPORTANT -
Do not travel forward over a curb. The mower will
hang up on the curb. Raise the deck and travel
backwards over the curb at a 45 degree angle.
(See Figure 4-1 items 12-14 for cutter deck raising
description.)
REVERSE TRAVEL
CAUTION
Disengage power to the mower before backing
up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary and then only after observation of the
entire area behind the mower.
CAUTION
Before backing up, observe the rear for persons
and obstructions. Clear the area before backing
up. Possible injury or property damage could
occur.
Totravelinreverse,pullleversinwardoutoftheneutral
lockpositionandpullbothhandlesback.Keepthetravel
speedlowwhiletravelinginreverse.
- NOTE -
The mower may not travel straight in reverse.
Slight adjustments may need to be made using
the steering controls.
Tosteerleftwhiletravelinginreverse,allowtheleftsteering
control lever to move forward.The further the control is
allowedtomoveforward,thequickerthemowerwillturn
left.
To steer right while traveling in reverse, allow the right
steering control lever to move forward.The further the
controlisallowedtomoveforward,thequickerthemower
willturnright.
Tostopthereversetravel,allowthesteeringcontrollevers
toreturntotheneutralposition.Ifthemoweristobeparked,
placethehandlesintheneutrallockpositionandengage
theparkingbrake.