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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Tiger Cub
Models: STC48V-26BS
STC52V-23BV
STC52V-25CV
STC52V-25CV-FR
STC61V-23BV
STC61V-25CV
STC61V-25CV-FR
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 efficiency. The specific models that
this book covers are listed on the inside cover. Before oper
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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 APP
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R 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 TRA
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R Table of Contents SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................22 6.1 PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................22 6.2 TRAvEL ADJUSTMENTS ..........................................................................................................................22 6.3 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOkE ADJUSTMENTS .........................
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R Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION USE ONLY SCAG APPROvED ATTACHMENTS AND 1.1 INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES. Your mower was built to the highest standards in the Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for efficiency of your mower depends on you following the use on this machine. See Paragraph 8.1. operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in this manual. If additional informa
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R Section 1 1.4 SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 48071S On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop Oil Falling Hazard Thrown Object Hazard Fast Slow Continuously Variable - Linear Cutting Element - Basic Symbol Pinch Point Cutting Element - Engage 481039S Hour meter/Elapsed Operating Hours Cutting Element - Disengage STT MODELS CE Mark Seat must be installed under the seat hold down bracket during installation
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R Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION DANGER Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and could result in high probability of death or irreparable injury proper training of the personnel involved in the o
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R Section 2 7. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English 12. DO NOT add fuel to a running or hot engine. Allow or Spanish, it is the owner's responsibility to explain the engine to cool for several minutes before adding this material to them. fuel. Never fuel indoors or inside enclosed trailers. 8. DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing. Loose clothing, 13. Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.), jewelry or long hair could get tangled in moving open flames and sparks away
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R Section 2 3. To prevent tipping or loss of control, start and stop 15. The machine and attachments should be stopped smoothly, avoid unnecessary turns and travel at and inspected for damage after striking a foreign reduced speed. object, and damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the machine. 4. When using any attachment, never direct the discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the machine while in operation. CAUTION 5. Before attempting to start t
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R Section 2 Any or all parts of the Roll-Over Protection System MUST 2.5 ROLL-OvER PROTECTION SYSTEM NOT be removed. Failure to adhere to this guideline could result in injury or death. WARNING FOLDABLE ROLL-OvER PROTECTION SYSTEM (IF Eq UIPPED) Reduce speed when turning, operating on slopes, slick or wet surfaces. Allow extra distance to stop. WARNING Stay off of slopes too steep for safe operation. k eep the roll bar in the raised and locked position To check a slope, attempt to back
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R Section 2 2. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two (2) lock pins. See Figure 2-2. WARNING 3. Lower the roll bar to the down position. Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat 4. To raise the roll bar, lift the bar to the upright belt can cause serious injury or loss of life. position. 5. Install the two (2) lock pins through the hole, secure 1. Check the full length of the seat belt webbing for with the two (2) hairpin cotter pins and tighten the cuts, wear, fraying
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R Section 2 2.6 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & STORAGE WARNING 1. Never make adjustments to the machine with the Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. keep engine running unless specifically instructed to do body and hands away from pinholes or nozzles so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. If you need service on your hydraulic system, 2. Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking please
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R Section 2 2.7 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS WARNING INSTALL BELT COvER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483402 483407 FORWARD R F REvERSE 481568 ! CAUTION Avoid injury from burns. 483406 Shut off engine before removing fuel tank cap. ! CAUTION Avoid injury from burns. 483397 Shut off engine before removing fuel tank cap. 483633 Molded in Fuel Tank START / DRIVE PROCEDURE 483425 ! WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 483444 482709 483444 483300 2007 STC &STWC Safety Decals 9
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R Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ................................................................................................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Brand ...........................................................................................................................................Briggs & Statton, Kohler Horsepower: (Scag Model STC52V-23BV, STC61V-23BV) ............................................................. 23 HP (Spec.# 3867770122E1) (
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R Section 3 Travel Speed: Forward ........................................................................................................................................................0-10 MPH Reverse ..........................................................................................................................................................0-5 MPH -NOTE- The machine will travel at 10 mph for transport purposes. For best cutting performance the forward travel speed should be adjus
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R Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up CAUTION on the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck drive. Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you 3. Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1). Used to start have read this manual. Learn the location and a cold engine. purpose of all controls and instruments before 4. Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1).
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R Section 4 6. Fuse Holders (Figure 4-1). Two 20-amp fuses 14. Deck Release Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to lock the protect the mower’s electrical system. To replace cutter deck in the transport position. Push the foot fuses, pull fuse out of the socket and install a new pedal forward and pull back on the release lever to fuse. release the cutter deck for normal mowing. 7. Left Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used to control 15. Seat Belt (Figure 4-1). Used to secure the operator. the mower's
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R Section 4 Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain a 4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE smooth operating action. Practice operating the mower until you are comfortable with the controls before proceeding CAUTION to mow. DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting FORWARD TRAvEL fluids in the air intake system may be potentially explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition To travel forward with the mower, disengage the parking that could result in engine damage and/or brake, pull leve
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R Section 4 REvERSE TRAvEL 4.6 ENGAGING THE DECk DRIvE (CUTTER BLADES) 1. Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to CAUTION engage the deck drive at high speed as this shortens the electric clutch life — use only moderate engine speed when engaging the deck drive. Disengage power to the mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely 2. Engage the deck drive by pulling out on the yellow necessary and then only after observation of the switch, located on the
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R Section 4 4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION 4.9 AFTER OPERATION 1. Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not use high pressure spray or direct the spray onto electrical components. WARNING - IMPORTANT - DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, Do not wash a hot or running engine. Cold water attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down). will damage the engine. Use compressed air to If the machine can back up the slope without the clean the engine if it is hot. wheels slipping, red
