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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Turf Tiger
Model: STT61V-31EFI-SS
STT-31EFI-SS
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 operating your machine,
please read all the information enclosed.
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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 .................................................................................................23 6.1 PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................23 6.2 TRAvEL ADJUSTMENTS ..........................................................................................................................24 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 Section 8-1. operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in this manual. If additional informati
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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 or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, could result in high probability of death or irreparab
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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. k eep body engine running unless specifically instructed to do and hands away from pinholes or nozzles that so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. If you need service on your hydraulic system, please 2. Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking
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R Section 2 2.8 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS WARNING INSTALL BELT COvER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483402 483402 483407 FORWARD 483407 R F REvERSE 481568 483406 483397 483397 483425 483633 483429 483300 483444 483444 390S0150G 482710 9
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R Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ................................................................................................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Brand .......................................................................................................................................................................Kohler Model ..................................................................................................................Kohler Aegi
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R Section 3 3.4 CUTTER DECk Type ...........................Floating, Adjustable, Anti-scalping, Hybrid Design Combines Out-front and Belly-mount Designs Construction ..........................10-gauge steel reinforced with 7-gauge (3/16") Support Plate. 7-gauge (3/16") deck skirt. True Cutting Width: 61V ........................................................................................................................................................61" (155.0 cm) 72VS .....................
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R Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). The ignition switch is used to start the engine and has three positions; CAUTION OFF, ON, and START. 2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up have read this manual. Learn the location and on the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing purpose of all controls and instruments before down on the switch will diseng
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R Section 4 5. Hourmeter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number of 13. Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1). Used to hours the engine has been operated. It only operates set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height. when the engine is running. Has preset maintenance 14. Deck Release Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to lock the reminders for engine and hydraulic system oil cutter deck in the transport position. Push the foot changes. Will start flashing scheduled maintenance pedal forward and
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R Section 4 9. Allow engine to warm before operating the mower. 4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES 4.5 GROUND TRAvEL AND STEERING FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROxIMATELY 10 HOURS 1. Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4 - IMPORTANT - and 8 hours. If you are not familiar with the operation of a machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic 2. Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20 transmissions, the steering and ground speed hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.) opera
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R Section 4 - IMPORTANT - To stop the reverse travel, allow the steering control levers to return to the neutral position. If the mower is to be Do not travel forward over a curb. The mower will parked, place the handles in the neutral lock position and hang up on the curb. Raise the deck and travel engage the parking brake. backwards over the curb at a 45 degree angle. (See Section 4.1, items 12 - 14, on page 14 for cutter deck raising descriptions.) 4.6 ENGAGING THE DECk DRIvE (CUTTER
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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
