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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
V-Ride
Model: SVR36A-20FX
SVR48V-24FX
SVR52V-26FX
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. • 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 ram
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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 .................................................................................................19 6.1 PARkING BRAkE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................19 6.2 TRAvEL ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................................19 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 Crush Hazard. CE Mark 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 7. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English 13. Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.), or Spanish, it is the owner's responsibility to explain open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and this material to them. fuel container. Use only approved containers. 8. DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing. Loose clothing, 14. Equipment must comply with the latest requirements jewelry or long hair could get tangled in moving per SAE J137 and/or ANSI/ASAE S279 wh
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R Section 2 WARNING DANGER DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged DO NOT run the engine inside a building or discharge chute. Use a stick or other device to a confined area without proper ventilation. remove clogged material after the engine has Exhaust fumes are hazardous and contain stopped running and the blades have stopped carbon monoxide which can cause brain injury turning. and death. 8. Be alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden 17. Keep hands and feet away from cutter
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R Section 2 when servicing blades. Only replace blades. NEVER straighten or weld blades. 10. Keep all parts in good working condition. Replace all worn or damaged decals. 11. Use jack stands to support components when required. 12. Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy. TIE DOWN TIE DOWN POINT POINT WARNING Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. k eep body Figure 2-2. Rear Tie Down Points and hands away from pin holes or nozzles that 22. Use care when approaching
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R Section 2 2.7 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 483402 483407 483397 483406 482291 WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start res around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local re agencies for laws or regulations relating to re prevention requirements. 483900 483900 (supplied with California models only) 484075 483405 7 2009 SVR Safety Decals
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R Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ................................................................................................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Brand ..................................................................................................................................................................Kawasaki Horsepower: (Scag Model SVR36A-20FX) .................................................................................. 20 HP (Spec. #
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R Section 3 True Cutting Width: 36 .........................................................................................................................................................35.5" (90.2 cm) 48 ..........................................................................................................................................................48" (122.0 cm) 52 .........................................................................................................................
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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 you operate this mower. 4. Engine Throt
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R Section 4 6. Left Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used to control 4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES the mower's left wheel when traveling forward or reverse. See Section 4.5 for further details regarding FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS the mower's travel controls. 1. Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4 7. Right Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used to and 8 hours. control the mower's right wheel when traveling forward or reverse. See Section 4.5 for further detail
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R Section 4 - NOTE - 4.5 GROUND TRAvEL AND STEERING Smooth operation of the steering control levers will produce smooth mower operation. While learning - IMPORTANT - the operation of the steering controls, keep the If you are not familiar with the operation of a travel speed low. machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic transmissions, the steering and ground speed operations should be learned and practiced in REvERSE TRAvEL an open area, away from buildings, fences, or obstructions
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R Section 4 4.6 ENGAGING THE DECk DRIvE (CUTTER PUSH FOR PULL BACK NEUTRAL FOR REVERSE FORWARD BLADES) “N” FOR NEUTRAL LOCK “D” FOR DRIVE 1. Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to engage the deck drive at high speed as this shortens the electric clutch life — use only moderate engine speed when engaging the deck drive. 2. Engage the deck drive by pulling out on the yellow switch, located on the instrument panel, to the engage position. See Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2. Forward /
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R Section 4 3. To disengage the deck drive, push the switch in to 4.9 AFTER OPERATION the disengage position. 1. Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not 4. Always operate the engine at full throttle to properly use high pressure spray or direct the spray onto maintain cutting speed. If the engine starts to lug electrical components. down, reduce the forward speed and allow the engine to operate at maximum RPM. - IMPORTANT - Do not wash a hot or running engine. Cold water 4.7 HILLSIDE
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R Section 4 4.11 MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE 4.13 ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT STOPPED The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-1/2 inch to 4-1/2 inches at 1/4-inch intervals. To adjust the To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the cutting height: engine running, place the dump valve levers in the FREE- WHEEL position. Disengage the parking brake and move the mower by hand. The dump valve levers must be returned to the DRIVE position and torqued to 7-10 ft/lbs WARNING to
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R Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CONDITION CAUSE CURE STRINGERS - OCCASIONAL Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPM BLADES OF UNCUT GRASS Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions Wet grass Cut grass after it has dried out Dull blades, incorrect sharpening Sharpen blades Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck Width of Deck Belts slipping Adjust belt tension SGB020 STREAk ING - STRIPS OF Dull, worn blades Sharpen blades UNCUT GRASS IN CUTTING PATH
