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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).
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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 TRAIN COMPONENTS ..............1 1.4 SYMBOLS ..............................2 SECTION 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION ..................3 2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................3 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS ............................3 2.3 BEFORE OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ....................3 2.4 OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS ........................4...
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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 ................25 6.4 BELT ADJUSTMENT ..........................25 6.5 BELT ALIGNMENT .............................26 6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS ......................26 6.7 CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT ....................28 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE ....................30...
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Scag service parts. All information is based upon product information available - IMPORTANT - at the time of approval for printing. Scag Power Equipment The replacement of any part on this product reserves the right to make changes at any time without by other than the manufacturer's authorized notice and without incurring any obligation.
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Section 1 SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 48071S On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop 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...
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Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 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...
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Section 2 If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English 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.
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Section 2 When using any attachment, never direct the CAUTION discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the machine while in operation. Before attempting to start the engine, with the Do not touch the engine or the muffler while the operator in the seat, disengage power to the cutter engine is running or immediately after stopping.
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Section 2 Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. ROLL-OvER PROTECTION SYSTEM To lower the roll bar, loosen the tension knob on both the left hand and right hand bar. See Figure 2-1. WARNING Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two (2) lock pins.
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Section 2 It is recommended that the seat belt be inspected on a WARNING daily basis for signs of damage. Any seat belt system that shows cuts, fraying, extreme or unusual wear, significant discoloration due to UV exposure, dirt or stiffness, abrasion to the seat belt webbing, or damage Reduce speed when turning, operating on slopes, to the buckle, latch plate, hardware or any other obvious...
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Section 2 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & WARNING STORAGE Never make adjustments to the machine with the Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. Keep engine running unless specifically instructed to do body and hands away from pinholes or nozzles so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
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Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE General Type ....................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Diesel Brand ................Kubota 25HP Diesel [Spec. #D902-E2B-KAE-2 (1G447-00000)] Model ................................Kubota D902 Horsepower ............................25 HP at 3600 RPM Type ..................4 Cycle Diesel, 3 Cylinder, Horizontal Shaft, Water Cooled Displacement (25HP Kubota) ..........................898cc. Cylinders .............................
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Section 3 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 ............................61" (155.0 cm) Cutting Height Adjustment ..Foot Operated Lever Adjustment from Operator's Seat, 1.00" to 6.00" in 1/4"increments Cutter Blades ..................
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Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage CAUTION and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up 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 Glow Plug Indicator (Figure 4-1).
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Section 4 Hour meter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number of Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1). Used to hours the engine has been operated. It operates set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height. whenever the engine is running. Has preset Deck Release Lever (Figure 4-1).
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Section 4 STARTING THE ENGINE - IMPORTANT - Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow forward travel. CAUTION Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain a smooth operating action. DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting Practice operating the mower until you are fluids in the air intake system may be potentially comfortable with the controls before proceeding...
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Section 4 REvERSE TRAvEL ENGAGING THE DECK DRIvE (CUTTER BLADES) 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.
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Section 4 HILLSIDE OPERATION AFTER OPERATION Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not use high pressure spray or direct the spray onto WARNING electrical components. - IMPORTANT - DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, Do not wash a hot or running engine.
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Section 4 4.11 MOvING MOWER WITH ENGINE Keep mower and discharge chute clean. STOPPED When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice. Raise the mower to the highest setting for the first pass and then make a second pass to the desired To “free-wheel”...
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Section 4 4.15 ADJUSTING THE STEERING LEvERS DECK RELEASE LEVER Position the seat to the desired location. While in the operator's position with out the engine running, move both steering levers forward and reverse to check for full function control and comfort. If adjustment of the steering levers is needed, use the following instructions to adjust.
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Section 4 4.16 TOWING (OPTIONAL HITCH ACCESSORY) NEVER allow children or others in or on towed equipment. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. Follow manufacturer's recommendations for weight limit for towed equipment.
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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...
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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...
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Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE SCALPING - BLADES HITTING Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressures DIRT OR CUTTING vERY CLOSE TO THE GROUND Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions May need to reduce ground speed, raise Cutting too low cutting height, change direction of cut, and/or change pitch and level...
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Section 6 ADJUSTMENTS PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT - NOTe - If this procedure does not achieve proper brake adjustment, please contact your authorized Scag dealer. WARNING LOOSEN HERE Do not operate the mower if the parking brake is not operable. Possible severe injury could result.
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Section 6 TRAvEL ADJUSTMENTS LOOSEN HERE Neutral or tracking adjustments will need to be made if: A. The steering control levers are in the neutral position and the machine creeps forward or backward. See Neutral Adjustment on page 24. B. The steering control levers are in the full forward position and the mower pulls to one side or the other when traveling in a forward direction.
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Section 6 Actuate the steering control levers forward and - NOTe - reverse several times and return them to the neutral If after making the adjustment as outlined in step position. 1A, the machine creeps forward or backward, the neutral adjustment must be made as described Check that the drive wheels remained in neutral and on page 24.
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Section 6 Loosen the two (2) elastic stop nuts. Adjust the bolt BELT ALIGNMENT up or down on the adjustment bracket to adjust the cutter deck until the distance from the bottom Belt alignment is important for proper performance of of the cutter deck to the floor is the same as the your Scag mower.
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Section 6 - NOTe - To prevent the cutter deck from teetering, all four (4) cutter deck hanging chains must have tension on them. If all four chains do not have tension on them and the deck teeters, you must readjust the cutter deck as outlined in the procedures above.
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Section 6 7-POSITION CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT - CURRENT PRODUCTION The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of A. 3-1/2" or 3-3/4" Position - (See Figure 6-10). For grass. The Custom-Cut Baffle can be raised or lowered very tall, wiry or tough-to-cut grass.
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Section 7 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERvICE INTERvALS HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN (FIRST 10) C h e c k a l l h a r d w a r e f o r tightness Check hydraulic oil level See paragraph 7.3 Check all belts for proper See paragraph 7.8 alignment...
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Section 7 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERvICE INTERvALS (CONT'D) HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN (FIRST 10) Apply grease to fittings See paragraph 7.2 Check hardware for tightness Change engine oil filter See paragraph 7.4 Check hydraulic oil level See paragraph 7.3 Replace engine fuel filter See paragraph 7.5 Drain hydraulic system and...
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Section 7 B. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The hydraulic oil should be changed after every 500 hours A. CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEvEL or annually, whichever occurs first. The oil should also be changed if the color of the fluid has become black or The hydraulic oil level should be checked after the first 10 milky.
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Section 7 C. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER C. CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER ELEMENT After the first 20 hours of operation, replace the engine oil filter. Thereafter, replace the oil filter after every 200 The hydraulic oil filter should be changed after every 500 hours of operation or every month, whichever occurs first.
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Section 7 B. REPLACING IN-LINE FUEL FILTER BATTERY ELEMENTS WARNING - NOTe - The fuel filter is located below the hydraulic tank. Figure 7-5 is for illustration purposes only. Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases. To avoid personal injury when The in-line fuel pre-filter and engine fuel filter should be checking, testing or charging batteries, DO NOT replaced after every 500 hours of operation or annually,...
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Section 7 B. CHARGING THE BATTERY DRIvE BELTS Refer to the battery charger’s manual for specific All drive belts are spring loaded and self-tensioning, instructions. however after the first 2, 4, 8 and 10 hours of operation, the belts should be checked for proper alignment and wear.
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Section 7 B. BLADE SHARPENING - NOTe - The front of the machine will have to be raised slightly to remove the blade bolt from the cutter - NOTe - spindle. If possible, use a file to sharpen the blade. Using a wheel grinder may burn the blade.
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Section 7 B. CHANGING LUBRICANT 7.11 CUTTER DECK GEARBOx The lubricant in the cutter deck gearbox should be A. CHECKING LUBRICANT LEvEL changed every 500 hours of operation or yearly, whichever occurs first. CAUTION Place a suitable container beneath the cutter deck gearbox and locate the gearbox drain plug.
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Section 7 C. CHECKING THE FAN BELT TENSION Fill to Bottom of Filler Neck Periodically check the fan belt tension. The belt should deflect 1/2" with 10 pounds of pressure. See your Scag dealer if the belt is in need of adjustment or replacement. 7.13 BODY, DECK, AND UPHOLSTERY CAUTION...
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Section 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST SCAG APPROvED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use on this machine. Scag approved attachments and accessories: • GC-STT-61V (p/n 9060) • GC-STT-CS61V (p/n 9064) •...
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Section 8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - KUBOTA DIESEL Ref. Part No. Description 481176-10 Cable, Positive Battery 481176-11 Cable, Negative Battery 462011 Clutch, Electric PTO 481808 Module, Interlock Battery (not available through Scag) 483162 Switch, PTO 48798 Switch, Key (Incl. Nut and Lockwasher) 48017-03 Nut, 5/8-32 Special 48017-04...
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Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS: 4,487,006 4,885,903 4,920,733 4,967,543 4,991,382 4,998,948 5,042,239 5,117,617 5,133,176 5,826,416 5,832,708 5,865,018 6,192,666 6,766,633 6,892,519 6,996,962 7,065,946 7,197,863 PATENTS PENDING Hea vy- Duty FORWARD Comm e rcial REvERSE 481568...
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Section 8 REPLACEMENT DECALS AND INFORMATION PLATES Ref. Part No. Description 483407 Decal, Danger-Spinning Blades 483406 Decal, Warning-Rotating Blades 483201 Decal, 61 Velocity Plus 483395 Decal, Fuel Tank 483044 Decal, Patents 481568 Decal, Traction Control 481971 Decal, Heavy Duty Commercial 48404 Decal, Metalcraft-Made In USA 483402...
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Cutter decks are warranted against cracking for a period of three (3) years. (Parts and labor 1st and 2nd year; Parts only 3rd year.) The repair or replacement of the cutter deck will be at the option of Scag Power Equipment. We reserve the right to request components for evaluation.
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(Piezas y mano de obra) (La garantía de dos años no incluye las conexiones, mangueras, las correas de transmisión). La reparación o el reemplazo de la bomba hidráulica o el motor hidráulico estarán sujetos a discreción de Scag Power Equipment.