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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
V-Ride
Model: SVR61V-29FX
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.
© 2010 Part No. 03269 Rev
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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 .................................................................................................20 6.1 PARk ING BRAk E ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................20 6.2 TRAvEL ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................................20 6.3 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOk E 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 3. DO NOT allow children to ride or play on the 11. Fuel is flammable; handle it with care. Fill the fuel machine, it is not a toy. tank outdoors. Never fill it indoors. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spillage. Clean up any spillage 4. Clear the area to be mowed of objects that could be before starting the engine. picked up and thrown by the cutter blades. 12. DO NOT add fuel to a running or hot engine. Allow 5. DO NOT carry passengers. the engine to cool for several minutes b
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R Section 2 6. Start the engine with the operator in the operating position, cutter blades are disengaged, parking brake is engaged, and the neutral lever is in neutral. o 20 7. If the mower discharge ever plugs, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all o 15 movement to stop before removing the obstruction. o 10 o 5 WARNING Figure 2-1. Slope Angle Graph DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged discharge chute. Use a stick or other device to remove clogged material
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R Section 2 21. Tie the mower down securely using the tie down 5. Do not change the engine governor settings or points located on the front and rear of the machine. overspeed the engine. See the engine operator's See Figure 2-2 and 2-3. Secure using straps, chains, manual for information on engine settings. cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps must be directed down and outward from machine. 6. To reduce fire hazard, keep the cutting units, drives, muffler and engine free of grass,
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R Section 2 2.6 USING A SPARk ARRESTOR The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark arrestor muffler. It is in violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on or near any forest covered, brush covered or grass covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting any applicable local or state laws. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations
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R Section 2 2.8 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 483402 483407 ! Avoid injury from burns - Shut off engine - Allow to cool several minutes - Remove cap slowly - Do not over fill 484281 483406 ! Avoid injury from burns - Shut off engine - Allow to cool several minutes - Remove cap slowly - Do not over fill Molded in Fuel Tank 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 ag
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R Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ................................................................................................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Brand ..................................................................................................................................................................Kawasaki Horsepower: (Scag Model SVR61V-29FX) ....................................................................................29 HP (Engine
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R Section 3 3.4 CUTTER DECk Type ......................................................................................................................Out-Front design with anti-scalp rollers Construction ...................................... 10-Gauge Deck Top with 10-Gauge Spindle Support, 7-Gauge (3/16") Deck Skirt True Cutting Width: 61 ..........................................................................................................................................................61"
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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 4-4. Figure 4-2. Forward /
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R Section 4 3. To disengage the deck drive, push the switch in to 6. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the disengage position. the key. 4. Always operate the engine at full throttle to properly 4.9 AFTER OPERATION maintain cutting speed. If the engine starts to lug down, reduce the forward speed and allow the 1. Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not engine to operate at maximum RPM. use high pressure spray or direct the spray onto electrical components. 4.7 HILLSI
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R Section 4 1. If the discharge chute becomes clogged, shut off 8. Use the alternate stripe pattern for best lawn the engine and remove the ignition key. Using a stick appearance. Vary the direction of the stripe each or similar item, dislodge the clogged material. Then time the grass is mowed to avoid wear patterns in resume normal mowing. the grass. 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 inche
