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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
SWZ
Walk-Behind
Model: SWZ36A-16KAI
SWZ36A-17KAI
SWZ48V-17KAI
SWZ52V-17KAI
SWZ52V-19KAI
SWZ-19KAI
SWZ-21KAE
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 oper
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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. • Always travel across slopes. • DO NOT mow on wet grass. Wet grass reduces traction and steering control. • Keep all shields in place, especially the grass discharge chute. • Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and
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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 .................................................................................................18 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................18 6.2 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT .........................................................................................................................18 6.3 STEERING CONTROL ROD 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 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. 7. Be alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden 16. Keep hands and feet away from cutter
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R Section 2 3. Remove spark plug wire before making any repairs. 4. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to ensure the machine is in safe working condition. Check blade mounting bolts frequently to be sure they are tight. 5. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. See the engine operator's manual for information on engine settings. 6. To reduce fire hazard, keep the cutting units, drives, muffler and engine free of grass, leaves, excessive grease, oil and dir
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R Section 2 2.7 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS WARNING WARNING INSTALL BELT COvER BEFORE DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE, MULCHING OPERATING MACHINE KIT, OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED 483405 READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483402 483405 WARNING SPINNING BLADES ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS KEEP CLEAR * Keep hands, feet & clothing clear BLADE CONTACT & THROWN * Keep all guards in place OBJECTS CAN INJURE * Shut off engine & disengage blade 483505 clutch before servicing * Use caution in dir
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R Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ................................................................................................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Brand ..................................................................................................................................................................Kawasaki Horsepower: (Scag Model SWZ36A-16KAI) .................................................................................16 HP (Spec. #
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R Section 3 3.4 CUTTER DECK Type ......................................................................................................................Out-Front design with anti-scalp rollers Construction ................ 36 / 48 = 7-Gauge Deck Top w/10-Gauge Reinforced Spindle Area, 7-gauge (3/16") Deck Skirt 52 / 61 = 10-Gauge Deck Top w/10-Gauge Reinforced Spindle Area, 7-Gauge (3/16") Deck Skirt True Cutting Width: 36 .........................................................................
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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 7. Speed Control Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to select 4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE the forward speed. 8. Neutral Latch (Figure 4-1). Used to secure the belt drive system in neutral. Apply neutral latches when CAUTION parking the machine. 9. Operator Pressence Control (Figure 4-1) DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting The operator pressence control levers must be fluids in the air intake system may be potentially depressed before the transmission is shifted out of explosive or
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R Section 4 - NOTE - FORWARD TRAvEL The mower may not travel straight in reverse. To travel forward with the mower, release the parking brake, select the desired speed using the speed control lever, pull To steer left while traveling in reverse, pull upward on the steering control levers upward, release the neutral latch left steering control lever. The further the lever is pulled for both sides and slowly release both the left and right upward, the quicker the mower will turn left. steer
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R Section 4 2. Keep the entire mower clean to inhibit serious heat 4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION damage to the engine or hydraulic oil circuit. 3. Check the drive belts for proper alignment and any signs of wear. Correct and adjust if necessary. WARNING DO NOT operate on steep slopes. ALWAYS DANGER FOLLOW OSHA APPROvED OPERATION. To avoid injury from burns, allow the mower 1. This mower has been designed for good traction and to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and stability under normal
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R Section 4 3. Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cut 4.11 MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass STOPPED for best appearance). Mow frequently. 4. Keep mower and discharge chute clean. To “free-wheel” or move the mower around without the engine running, turn the dump valve levers located on the 5. When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice. back of the pumps counter clockwise o the "freewheel" Raise the mower to the highest s
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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 STREAKING - STRIPS OF Dull, worn blades Sharpen blades UNCUT GRASS IN CUTTING PATH
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R Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE U N E v E N C U T O N F L AT Lift worn from blade Replace blade GROUND - WAvY HIGH-LOW APPEARANCE, SCALLOPED Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge toward ground CUT, OR ROUGH CONTOUR Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck Too much blade angle (deck pitch) Adjust pitch and level Deck mounted improperly See your authorized SCAG dealer Bent spindle area See your authorized SCAG dealer Width of Deck
