Scag Power Equipment V-RIDE SVR36A-20FX User manual

OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Part No. 03259
Printed 1/10
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.
V-Ride
Model: SVR36A-20FX
SVR48V-24FX
SVR52V-26FX

WARNING
FAILURETO 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.•
Under no circumstances should the machine be operated on slopes greater than 20• degrees. ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED OPERATION.
Stay two cut widths away from slopes, drop offs, ditches and retaining walls.•
DO NOT back down a slope or ramp.•
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 ASTHE 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 OFTHE EQUIPMENT.
This manual covers the operating instructions and illustrated parts list for:
SVR36A-20FX with a serial number of E8200041 to E8299999
SVR48V-24FX with a serial number of E8300031 to E8399999
SVR52V-26FX with a serial number of E8400031 to E8499999
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 SERVICINGTHE ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS.................................................................1
1.4 SYMBOLS ....................................................................................................................................................2
SAFETY INFORMATIONSECTION 2 - ......................................................................................3
2.1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................3
2.2 SIGNALWORDS..........................................................................................................................................3
2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS................................................................................................3
2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS................................................................................................................4
2.5 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & STORAGE....................................................................................6
2.6 USING A SPARK ARRESTOR.....................................................................................................................6
2.7 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 ............................................................................................................................................8
3.5WEIGHTS 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 STARTINGTHE ENGINE ...........................................................................................................................11
4.5 GROUNDTRAVEL AND STEERING.........................................................................................................12
4.6 ENGAGINGTHE DECK DRIVE (CUTTER BLADES)................................................................................13
4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION..............................................................................................................................14
4.8 PARKINGTHE MOWER.............................................................................................................................14
4.9 AFTER OPERATION..................................................................................................................................14
4.10 REMOVING CLOGGED MATERIAL ........................................................................................................14
4.11 MOVING MOWERWITH ENGINE STOPPED..........................................................................................15
4.12 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING....................................................................................................15
4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT.............................................................................................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONSSECTION 5 - ...............................................16

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ADJUSTMENTSSECTION 6 - .................................................................................................19
6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................19
6.2TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT.............................................................................................................................19
6.3THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................21
6.4 BELT ADJUSTMENTS...............................................................................................................................21
6.5 BELT ALIGNMENT.....................................................................................................................................21
6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS ..............................................................................................................21
6.7 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT.........................................................................................................26
6.8 FRONTWEIGHT ADJUSTMENT..............................................................................................................26
6.9 OPERATOR CUSHION ADJUSTMENT.....................................................................................................27
MAINTENANCESECTION 7 - ..................................................................................................29
7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS ......................................................29
7.2 LUBRICATION............................................................................................................................................30
7.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM...............................................................................................................................32
7.4 ENGINE OIL ...............................................................................................................................................33
7.5 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM............................................................................................................................34
7.6 ENGINE AIR CLEANER.............................................................................................................................34
7.7 BATTERY - ELECTRIC START MODELS..................................................................................................35
7.8 CUTTER BLADES......................................................................................................................................36
7.9TIRES..........................................................................................................................................................37
7.10 BODY AND DECK....................................................................................................................................37
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTSECTION 8 - ..............................................................................38
8.1 SCAG APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES......................................................................38
NOTES..............................................................................................................................................................39
36A CUTTER DECK.........................................................................................................................................40
48V & 52V CUTTER DECKS ...........................................................................................................................42
CUTTER DECK CONTROLS...........................................................................................................................44
SHEET METAL COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................................46
STEERING CONTROLS AND FUEL COMPONENTS.....................................................................................48
HYDRAULICS AND ENGINE COMPONENTS ................................................................................................50
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................52
HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY.....................................................................................................................54
REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES .............................................................................56
SVR ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC.....................................................................................................................58
LIMITEDWARRANTY - 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 where shown in Figure 1-1.
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MODEL
SERIAL
Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.
Mayville, Wisconsin 53050
Patents Issued and Pending
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE LOCATION
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
Forpictorialclarity,someillustrationsandfigures
inthismanual mayshowshields,guardsorplates
openorremoved.Undernocircumstancesshould
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 in
the normal operating position and facing the forward travel
direction.
SERVICINGTHE 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.