Scag Power Equipment SSZ manual

MODEL SSZ OPERATOR’S MANUAL THIS MANUAL CONT AINS THE OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR YOUR SCAG MOWER. READING THIS MANUAL CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH ASSIS- T ANCE IN MAINTENANCE AND ADJUST - MENT PROCEDURES TO KEEP YOUR MOWER PERFORMING T O MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY . THE SPECIFIC MODELS T HA T THIS BOOK COVERS ARE CONT AINED ON THE INSID[...]

F AILURE T O FOLLOW SAFE OPERA TING PRACTICES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y . * Keep all shields in place, especially the grass discharge chute. * Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and remove the spark plug wire and ignition key . * If a mechanism becomes clogged, stop the engine before cleaning. * Keep hands, feet an[...]

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not operate mower on steep slopes. Riding lawn mowers can tip over when used on an excessive slope. T o check a slope, attempt to back up with cutter deck down. If wheels slip when backing up slope, stay off the slope. If you ar e in doubt about hillside operation, stay off the slope. Always back up when loading a machine o[...]

2 25. Perform only the maintenance described in this manual. If additional maintenance or major repairs are needed, contact an authorized Scag Servicing Dealer . T o ensure optimum performance and safety , always purchase genuine Scag replacement parts and accessories. Never use WILL FIT replace- ment parts and accessories made by another man[...]

3 HYDRAULIC SAFETY 1. Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. If you need service on your hydraulic system, please see your dealer . Keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles that eject fluid under high pressur e. Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to search for leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under high pressur e may have sufficient force[...]

4 ADJUSTMENTS - CONT ’D Neutral Adjustment Cont'd 6. T ighten the jam nut to secure the neutral position. 7. Adjust the other drive wheel if necessary . 8. Actuate the hand control levers forward and reverse. Allow the levers to self-center and check that the drive wheels remain in neutral. NOTE: The neutral return mechanisms on the fenders [...]

5 3. T o adjust RH blade drive belt: Adjust RH belt tension so belt moves 1/2" with 10 pounds pressure. Adjust tension by tightening or loosening J-bolt. (See Figure 6 for SMZ-52; See Figure 7 for SMZ-61 & SMZ-48) 4. Carefully unlatch foot plate support rod and lower foot plate. Drive Belt Replacement Figure 6 - SMZ-52 NUT "J" BO[...]

6 ADJUSTMENTS - CONT ’D Drive Belt Replacement When replacing the drive system belt use ex- treme caution. The idler arm is under spring tension. Remove the two 1/4" nuts on the belt guard and remove the guard. T o remove the old belt, use a 1/2" drive breaker bar and insert it into the square hole on the idler arm. Pull the idler arm d[...]

7 10. Release the parking brake. Check that the machine does not creep forward or backward. If the machine does creep, adjust the neutral control. See Neutral Adjustment instructions. CAUTION: Stop engine and remove key from ignition before making any adjustments. W ait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work. En[...]

8 Sharpen blades as shown on Figure s 10 and 1 1 . Figure 10 Do not sharpen (X) beyond 1/3 of blade width (Y). Figure 11 Suggestion: Dress blade with a file. Wheel grinder may burn the blade. Curb Climbing INITIAL RUN, INSPECTION, AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS - CONT ’D 12. Shut off t he engine, remove the key from the ignition, and wait for all mo[...]

9 MAINTENANCE - CONT'D g Curb Climbing When driving a riding mower up and over a curb, first raise the cutter deck to the highest position. Then, drive in reverse and at an angle so that the back drive wheels go over the curb one at a time. When both drive wheels are over the curb, turn the machine so that both front caster wheels contact the [...]

10 LUBRICA TION & MAINTENANCE Break-In 8 hours (Daily) 40 hours (Weekly) 100 hours (Biweekly) 200 hours (Monthly) Procedure Comments X Check all hardware for proper tightness X Change engine oil and filter at 5 hours See engine manufacturer information X Check belt tension 2 hour , 4 hour , and 8 hour intervals. X Check engine oil level Do not [...]

11 Stringers - Occasional Low engine RPM Run engine at full 3600 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 Belts slipping Adjust belt tensions Streaking - Stri[...]

12 CONDITION TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE CURE Sloping Ridge Across Tire pressures not equal Check and adjust tire pressure Width of Cutting Path Wheels uneven Check and adjust tire pressure Deck mounted incorrectly See your authorized SCAG dealer Uneven Cut on Flat Lift worn off of blade Replace blade Ground - Wavy High-Low Blade upside down Mount with c[...]

13 Scalping - Blades Low tire pressures Check and adjust pressures Hitting Dirt or Cutting Very Close to Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions the Ground Cutting too low May need to reduce ground speed, raise cutting height, change direction of cut, and/or change pitch and level Rough terrain May need to reduce ground speed, rai[...]

14 SPECIFICA TIONS FOR SCAG SSZ ZERO-TURN RIDER MODELS:SSZ-18CV , SSZ-20CV , SSZ-22CV , ALL SSZ-L T ENGINE General Type: Heavy duty industrial/commercial Brand: Kohler Model: Kohler 18CV, 20CV, 22CV Command Vertical Engine Horsepower: 18HP, 20HP, 22HP @ 3600 RPM Type: 4 cycle gas, twin cylinder, vertical shaft engine Displacement: 18HP=624 cc, 20HP[...]

15 SPECIFICA TIONS FOR SCAG SSZ ZERO-TURN RIDER MODELS:SSZ-18CV ,SSZ-20CV , SSZ-22CV , ALL SSZ-L T CUTTER DECK SMZ 48, SMZ 52, SMZ 61 Type: Floating, adjustable, anti-scalping, hybrid design combines out-front and belly-mount designs Construction: 10-gauge steel with 7-gauge (3/16") steel skirt True Cutting Width: 48.0" (122.0 cm), 52&quo[...]

2 2 4 12 38 37 25 48 46 10 49 20 12 44 47 71 30 41 31 32 70 65 3 24 4 39 28 17 21 22 23 66 3 70 32 68 69 31 34 27 26 24 36 49 43 41 25 42 15 25 18 18 16 20 35 40 3 24 39 14 20 45 13 11 13 64 67 52 A 63 9 33 60 50 1 53 54 25 58 19 29 56 55 57 51 62 61 14 59 54 A 48", 52" & 61" CUTTER DECKS 10 24 3 5 7 6 8 B B SC214G[...]

3 48", 52", & 61" CUTTER DECKS - CONT’D 1 46852 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) X 46615 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) X 46611 Cutter Deck (Includes decals) X 2 421058 Belt Cover, Front X 421451 Belt Cover, Front X 421299 Belt Cover, Front X 3 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3/8" Special (.391 x .938 x .105)X X X 4 04029-03 Wing Nut, 3/[...]

4 10 13 11 3 15 4 5 9 5 7 6 2 1 21 2 20 20 2 2 8 35 17 18 5 2 2 16 23 24 27 26 32 26 14 28 14 14 29 14 29 14 31 30 29 23 30 14 16 5 5 23 25 33 19 35 17 19 SC215G 48" DECK 37 34 22 2 12 36 29 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS 48", 52", & 61" DECKS 34[...]

5 CUTTER DECK CONTROLS 48", 52", & 61" DECKS - CONT’D 1 45524 Bellcrank, Lift - Right Front X X X 2 48100-05 Bushing X X X 3 45527 Lift Link X X X 4 43180 Bushing XX 5 04050-01 Retaining Ring, 5/8" External “E” X X 6 45610 Lift Arm Weldment X 45523 Lift Arm Weldment X X 7 04017-17 Bolt, Serrated Flange Hex Head 5/16-18[...]

6 SHEET METAL COMPONENTS 16 20 19 23 14 21 50 10 15 25 12 29 25 30 26 9 64 32 67 35 7 55 63 54 51 53 52 61 24 57 18 18A 11 60 31 42 45 49 47 46 45 42 44 1 38 1 25 6 4 4 5 8 2 39 41 36 58 28 10 34 37 25 59 43 41 48 62 3 3 13 22 56 56A 14 25 10 17 27 10 25 65 SC216G 10 9 10 25 68 32 65 33 29 10 25 14 23 66 (48" only) (52" & 61" onl[...]

7 SHEET MET AL COMPONENTS - CONT’D 1 48100-08 Bushing X X X 2 48114-04 Grease Fitting X X X 3 43257 Bushing, Spring Keeper X X X 4 04062-02 Hair Pin, .08 Diameter x 1-3/16" X X X 5 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3/8" (.391 x .738 x .105) X X X 6 44062 Rod, Foot Plate Latch X X X 7 481086 Cable, Seat Stop X X X 8 421589 Foot Plate X 42764 Foot Pla[...]

8 HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS 15 1 2 19 21A 20A 40 36 SC217G 9 7 6 24 23 29 22 33 38 37 34 10 20 2 35 17 41 13 39 1 15 5 4 26 16 10 8 18 14 25 38 34 22 29 28 3 27 36 40 11 12 1 1 35 39 19 21 38 31 9 34 30 38 32 28[...]

9 HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS - CONT’D 1 04030-03 Lockwasher, 5/16" X X X 2 04040-04 Fl at washer, 5/16" (.344 x .688 x .065) X X X 3 04017-05 Bolt, Serrated Flange Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4" X X X 4 48790 Pump, Pulley X X X 5 48791 Tapered Hub, 15 mm Bore X X X 6 48789 Fan X X X 7 421209 Washer, Back-up X X X 8 04050-13 Snap Ring X X X 9 040[...]

10 Ref. Part No. Number Description 1 HG2513038 Pump Shaft Kit 2 HG2003016 Wire Retaining Ring 3 HG2003043 Ball Bearing 4 HG2003018 Spacer 5 HG9008000-0128 Lip Seal (16 x 35 x 7) 6 HG2003052 Retaining Ring 7 HG2003023 Cradle Bearing 8 HG9008000-126 Lip Seal (12 x 35 x 7) 9 HG2003005 Trunnion Arm 10 HG2000015 Slot Guide 11 HG2513020 Transmission Hou[...]

11 AXLE ASSEMBLY SC225G 11 13 8 15 18 19 22 21 20 6 16 3 1 12 2 7 8 9 10 5 4 17 16 14 31 26 35 30 33 34 29 28 32 27 26 25 24 36 23 25 24 26 35 34 29 30 31 32 33 28 27 26 36 23 BRAKE ASS'Y. FOR MODEL # 481097 BRAKE ASS'Y. FOR MODEL # 481098 Ref. Part No. Number Description 20 HG44232 B all Bearing, 15mm x 35mm x 11mm 21 HG44353 Input Gear,[...]

12 TRACTION DRIVE COMPONENTS SC218GA 26 25 17 16 1 55 60 54 51 56 44 46 44 45 41 13 32 35 34 44 23 2 57 19 31 58 59 22 20 14 61 9 4 13 10 3 14 8 15 18 24 13 12 27 36 32 14 6 28 29 33 39 38 37 53 30 40 12 41 52 43 50 41 47 49 48 7 42 11 21 44 5 5 5 5 32[...]

13 TRACTION DRIVE COMPONENTS Ref. Part No. Number Description 48 52 61 Ref. Part No. Number Description 48 52 61 1 481116 Engine 18 hp Kohler CV For SSZ-18CV X 481117 Engine 20 hp Kohler CV For SSZ-20CV X X X 481118 Engine 22 hp Kohler CV For SSZ-22CV X X X 2 48058-03 Fuel Hose X X X 3 48633 Muffler Clamp X X X 4 48964 Tube, Exaust X X X 5 * Kohler[...]

14 59 58 20 55 34 32 57 47 48 27 52 42 20 53 22 51 35 33 36 54 56 38 21 25 22 20 26 26A 62 62A 28 28A 22 46 55A 6 6A 48 49 44 60 50 24 23 20 18 17 19 8 10 73 67 68 75 76 66 63 57 74 75 69 69A 72 71 70 77 64 67 7 13 12 5 5A 11 19 20 21 22 47 43 44 14 15 9 16 12 39 28 28A 29 29A 31 38 37 61 22 45 2 1 3 4 30 40 41 SC219G BRAKE AND STEERING CONTROLS 27[...]

15 1 48827 Drive Wheel Assembly X 1 48958 Drive Wheel Assembly X X X 2 48827-02 Tire Only X X X 3 48321-04 Rim Only X 3 48958-03 Rim Only X X X 4 04028-01 Lug Nut, 1/2-20 X X X 5 481097 Axle, LH (Includes brake lever) X X X 5A 481098 Axle, RH (Includes brake lever) X X X 6 48784 Pump, LH X X X 6A 48785 Pump, RH X X X 7 45464 Dump Valve, Lever Weldm[...]

16 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 31 37 17 24 41 38 37 11 12 22 19 14 33 6 2 13 9 8 32 4 7 5 16 12 11 35 34 10 14 18 39 1 25 15 27 26 28 27 29 26 30 20 20A 21 3 23 24 36 37 SC220G 41[...]

17 Ref. Part 48 52 61 No. Number Description INSTRUMENT P ANEL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Ref. Part 48 52 6 1 No. Number Description 1 48116 Engine 18 hp Kohler CV (**) X 48970 Engine 20 hp Kohler CV (**) X X 48972 Engine 22 hp Kohler CV (**) X X 2 48780 Choke Control X X X 3 481070 Adapter X X X 4 421251 Kick Plate X X X 5 48023 Hour Meter X X X 6 [...]

18 – + BATTERY ELECTRIC CLUTCH TO MAGNETO (WHITE) STARTER ENGINE HARNESS CONNECTORS RELAY RH NEUTRAL INTERLOCK SEAT INTERLOCK SWITCH LH NEUTRAL INTERLOCK CLUTCH SWITCH HOURMETER AMMETER FUSE FUSE KEY SWITCH INSTRUMENT PANEL TO ALTERNATOR (PURPLE) SC221G ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM - KOHLER BLACK BLACK BLUE/RED GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GR[...]

19 48404 48859 - Size 11.5" x 5.5" 48318-48" 48319-52" 48320-61" 48404 48072 HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIAL 48072 48623 - Size 12" x 3.25" 48556 - Size 12" x 3.25" 481041 REPLACEMENT DECALS 13 8 16 3 1 12[...]

20 REPLACEMENT DECALS 481039 481040 481138 ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS WARNING KEEP HANDS, FEET & CLOTHING CLEAR KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE SHUT OFF ENGINE & DISENGAGE BLADE CLUTCH BEFORE SERVICING CLEAR AREA OF DEBRIS BEFORE MOWING USE CAUTION IN DIRECTING DISCHARGE KEEP BYSTANDERS, CHILDREN & PETS AWAY READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERA[...]

21 REPLACEMENT DECALS MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS: PATENTS PENDING 4,487,006 4,885,903 4,920,733 4,967,543 4,991,382 4,998,948 4,118,617 48656 48656 48071 481042 481099 CAUTION: SPRING TENSION ON IDLER 481099 SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE DISASSEMBLY 48825 - Size 8.5" x 2"[...]

22 SPECIFICA TIONS FOR SCA G SSZ ZER O-TURN RIDER MODELS:SSZ-18CV , SSZ-20CV , SSZ-22CV ENGINE General Type: Heavy duty industrial/commercial Brand: Kohler Model: Kohler 18CV, 20CV, 22CV Command Vertical Engine Horsepower: 18HP, 20HP, 22HP @ 3600 RPM Type: 4 cycle gas, twin cylinder, vertical shaft engine Displacement: 18HP=624 cc, 20HP=624cc, 22HP[...]

23 SPECIFICA TIONS FOR SCA G SSZ ZER O-TURN RIDER MODELS:SSZ-18CV ,SSZ-20CV , SSZ-22CV CUTTER DECK SMZ 48, SMZ 52, SMZ 61 Type: Floating, adjustable, anti-scalping, hybrid design combines out-front and belly-mount designs Construction: 10-gauge steel with 7-gauge (3/16") steel skirt True Cutting Width: 48.0" (122.0 cm), 52" (132.0 cm[...]

LIMITED W ARRANTY -COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT Any part of the Scag commercial mower manufactured by Scag Power Equipment and found, in the reasonable judgment of Scag, to be defective in materials or workmanship, will be repaired or replaced by an Authorized Scag Service Dealer without charge for parts and labor. This warranty is limited to the original [...]

P ART NO. 03032 PRINTED 10/97 PRINTED IN USA © 1997 SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT DIVISION OF MET ALCRAFT OF MA YVILLE, INC.[...]