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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Tiger Cat
Models: STC48V-22FS
STC48V-22FS-LE
STC48V-25CV
STC48V-26BS
STC52V-24FX
STC52V-27CV
STC61V-27CV
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 eff ciency. The specif c models that
this book covers are listed on the inside cover. Before operati
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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 use efficiency of your mower depends on you following the on this machine. See Section 8, Paragraph 8-1. operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in this manual. If additio
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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 Thrown Object Hazard Read Operator's Manual Keep Bystanders Away 2
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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 3. DO NOT allow children to ride or play on the 10. Be sure the interlock switches are functioning machine, it is not a toy. correctly. 4. Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be 11. Fuel is flammable; handle it with care. Fill the fuel picked up and thrown by the cutter blades. tank outdoors. Never fill it indoors. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spillage. Clean up any spillage 5. DO NOT carry passengers. before starting the engine. 6. DO NOT operate the machine und
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R Section 2 2. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on 14. Take all possible precautions when leaving the slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss machine unattended, such as disengaging the of control. Be especially cautious when changing mower, lowering the attachments, setting the parking directions on slopes. brake, stopping the engine, and removing the key. 3. Stay two cut widths away from slopes, drop offs, 15. Disengage power to the attachments when ditches and retain
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R Section 2 22. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. 1. To lower the roll bar, remove the hairpin cotter pins 23. NEVER leave the machine running unattended. and remove the two (2) lock pins. See Figure 2-2. 2. Lower the roll bar to the down position. 2.5 ROLL-OvER PROTECTION SYSTEM 3. To raise the roll bar, lift the bar to the upright position. 4. Install the two (2) lock pins throu
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R Section 2 WARNING o 20 o Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat 15 belt can cause serious injury or loss of life. o 10 o 5 1. Check the full length of the seat belt webbing for cuts, wear, fraying, dirt and stiffness. See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-4. Slope Angle Graph 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 WARNING areas is extremely faded and/or is packed with dirt, th
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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 and can engine running unless specifically instructed to do penetrate skin causing injury. If hydraulic fluid so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and is injected into the skin, it must be surgically clothing away from moving parts. removed within a few hours by a doctor or gangrene may result. 2. Disengage drives, lower implem
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R Section 2 2.9 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS WARNING INSTALL BELT COvER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483402 FORWARD 483407 R F REvERSE 481568 WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start res around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. 483633 The operator should contact local re agencies for laws or regulations relating to 483406 ! re prevention requirements. 483900 Avoid injury from burns - Shut off engine ! 483900 - Allow to cool
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R Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ................................................................................................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Brand ..........................................................................................................................Briggs & Statton, Kohler, Kawasaki Horsepower: (Scag Model STC48V-22FS, STC48V-22FS-LE) .....................................................22 HP (Engine Model # FS651V) (Scag Model
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R Section 3 Tire Pressure: Front Caster....................................................................................................................................................... 25 PSI Drive .................................................................................................................................................................. 12 PSI Fuel Tanks .......................Dual (4 Gal. RH, 3 Gal. LH) Seamless Polyethylene Tanks with Large Opening and Fuel Cap Seat
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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 - IMPoR t ANt - DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down). Do not wash a hot or running engine. Cold water 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, re
