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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MODEL SWZV
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.
© 2008 PART NO. 03217
SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT PRINTED 1/2008
DIVISION OF M
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WARNING: 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 away from t
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE Section 1 - General Information 1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................1 1.2 Directional Reference.............................................................................................................1 1.3 Servicing the Engine and Drive Train Components ................................................................1 1.3 Symbols .....................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT'D) SUBJECT PAGE Section 6 - Adjustments 6.1 Parking Brake Adjustment .................................................................................................... 20 6.2 Travel Adjustments ...............................................................................................................20 6.3 Throttle Control and Choke Adjustments .............................................................................. 22 6.4 Belt Adjustment .....................
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Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION WARNING: Your mower was built to the highest standards in the industry. For pictorial clarity, some illustrations and figures However, the prolonged life and maximum efficiency of in this manual may show shields, guards or plates your mower depends on you following the operating, open or removed. Under no circumstances should maintenance and adjustment instructions in this manual. your mower be operated without these devices in place. If additional
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ISO Symbols CE Mark SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 48071S On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop Oil Falling Hazard Thown Object Hazard WARNING FALLING HAZARD USE ONLY SCAG APPROVED RIDING ATTACHMENTS 481109 SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2
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SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Slow Fast Cutting Element - Basic symbol Continuously Variable - Linear Cutting Element - Engage Pinch Point 481039S Hourmeter/Elapsed Operating Hours Cutting Element - Disengage Read Operator's Manual Thown Object Hazard Keep Bystanders Away 3
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Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION Your mower is only as safe as the operator. The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely Carelessness or operator error may result in serious hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that bodily injury or death. Hazard control and accident could result in high probability of death or irrepairable prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, injury if proper precautions are not taken. prudence, and proper training of the perso
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Section 2 6. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English 11. 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 enclosed trailers. 7. DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing. Loose 12. Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.), clothing, jewelry or long hair could get tangled in open flames and sparks away from the fuel ta
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Section 2 14. Disengage power to the attachments when transporting 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS or when not in use. (CONT'D) 15. The machine and attachments should be stopped and 5. Before attempting to start the engine,disengage power inspected for damage after striking a foreign object, to the cutter deck, place the speed control lever in the and damage should be repaired before restarting and neutral position and engage the parking brake. operating the machine. 6. If the mower discharge ever
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Section 2 11. Use jack stands to support components when 2.5 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & required. STORAGE 12. Carefully release pressure from components with 1. Never make adjustments to the machine with the stored energy. engine running unless specifically instructed to do so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. WARNING: 2. Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking brake, Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. Keep stop engine and rem
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Section 2 2.6 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 483402 483407 483397 483406 482291 483608 2008 SWZV Safety Decals 8
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Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINES General Type: Heavy duty industrial/commercial Brand: Kawasaki Models: FH480V (16HP), FH541V (17HP), FH580V (19HP) Horsepower: 16HP, 17HP & 19HP Type: 4 cycle gas, vertical shaft engines Displacement: 16HP=472cc, 17HP=585cc, 19HP=585cc Cylinders: 2 with cast-iron sleeves Governor: Mechanical type governor with variable speed control. Settings: 16HP, 17HP & 19HP= 3600 rpm (+/-100 rpm), idle set at 1550 rpm (+/-150 rpm). Exhaust Group: Side-mount single canister
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Section 3 CUTTER DECKS 36" Advantage, 48" Velocity Plus, 52" Velocity Plus. Type: Out-front design with anti-scalp rollers Construction: 36A: 7-gauge steel with 7-gauge (3/16") steel skirt 48V: 7-gauge steel with 7-gauge (3/16") steel skirt 52V:10-gauge steel with 7-gauge (3/16") steel skirt Cutting Width: 48.0 (122.0 cm), 52.0 " (132.0 cm). Cutting Height Adjustment: Adjustable from 1" to 4-1/2" in 1/4" increments Cutter Blades: Marbain, .197 thickness 36A: Two (2) 18" 48V: Three (3) 16.5" 52V:
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Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up on CAUTION: the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing down Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you on the switch will disengage the deck drive. have read this manual. Learn the location and purpose of all controls and instruments before you 3. Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1). Used to start a operate this mower. cold engine. 4.1 CONTROLS AND INST
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Section 4 6. Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used to control the 4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (First mower's travel direction. See Section 4.5 for further Day of Use or Approximately 10 Hours) details regarding the mower's travel controls. 1. Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4 7. Speed Control (Figure 4-1). Used to set the and 8 hours. mower's maximum FORWARD speed. See Section 4.5 for further details regarding the mower's travel 2. Change the engine oil and oil filt
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Section 4 To steer the mower to the right while traveling forward, 4.5 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING move the steering control to the left. The further the steering control is moved, the quicker the mower will turn -IMPORTANT- right. See Figure 4-3. If you are not familiar with the operation of a -NOTE- machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic transmissions, the steering and ground speed Smooth operation of the steering control lever operations should be learned and practiced in will produ
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Section 4 SWZV STEERING CONTROLS 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: STEERING TO THE LEFT TRAVELING FORWARD STEERING TO THE RIGHT TRAVELING IN REVERSE Before backing up, observe behind the mower for persons and obstructions. Clear the area before backing up. Possible injury or property damage could occur. -NOTE- A squealing noise may be heard whe
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Section 4 4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION 4.9 AFTER OPERATION 1. Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not use 1. This mower has been designed for good traction and high pressure spray or direct the spray onto electrical stability under normal mowing conditions. However, components. caution must be used when traveling on slopes, especially when the grass is wet. Wet grass reduces -IMPORTANT- traction and steering control. Do not wash a hot or running engine. Cold water 2. To prevent tipping or loss
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Section 4 4.11 MOVING MOWER WITH ENGINE 8. Use the alternate stripe pattern for best lawn STOPPED appearance. Vary the direction of the stripe each time the grass is mowed to avoid wear patterns in the grass. To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the engine running, place the dump valve levers in the FREE- 4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT WHEEL position. Disengage the parking brake and move the mower by hand. The dump valve levers must be returned to the DRIVE position and t
