Scag Power Equipment MAG manual Troubleshooting

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Section 5

TROUBLESHOOTING

CONDITION

CAUSE

CURE

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,

 

 

raise cutting height, and/or change

 

 

direction of cut

 

Ground speed too fast

Slow speed to adjust for conditions

Width of Deck

Wet grass

Cut grass after it has dried out

SGB022

 

 

Step Cut

Blades not mounted evenly

Adjust pitch and level

Ridge in Center of

 

 

Cutting Path

Bent blade

Replace blade

 

Internal spindle failure

See your authorized SCAG dealer

 

Mounting of spindle incorrect

See your authorized SCAG dealer

Width of Deck

 

 

SGB024

 

 

Slope Cut - Sloping

Bent spindle mounting area

See your authorized SCAG dealer

Ridges Across Width

 

 

of Cutting Path

Internal spindle failure

See your authorized SCAG dealer

Bent deck housing

See your authorized SCAG dealer

Width of Deck

SGB025

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Contents Operators Manual Remember Your Mower is only AS Safe AS the Operator Introduction Direction ReferenceServicing the Engine and Drive Train Components Before Operation Considerations Signal WordsOperation Considerations Maintenance Considerations Keep Clear Contact can Injure Safety and Instructional DecalsEngine ElectricalTractor Tractor Contd Weights and DimensionsCutter Deck Hydraulic SystemControls and Instrument Identification Operating InstructionsLevers Safety Interlock System Operator Comfort Adjustments Diesel Engine BREAK-INStarting the Diesel Engine Adjusting Ground Speed and Direction Seat AdjustmentHillside Operation Engaging the MowerAfter Operation StoppingAdjusting Cutting Height Moving Mower with the Engine StoppedRecommendations for Mowing 11 Mower Cutting Height Gauge Tilting the Mower DeckCondition Cause Cure Troubleshooting Cutting ConditionsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting FORWARD/REVERSE Neutral Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentThrottle Control Linkage Adjustment FAN Belt AdjustmentCutter Brake Linkage Electric Clutch Drive Belt Adjustment Pump Drive Belt AdjustmentCutter Drive Belt Adjustments Alternator Belt AdjustmentBelt Alignment Cutter Deck Adjustments11 Measuring Cutting Edge Height Blade Cutting Height AdjustmentMAG-61, MAG-72 Cutter Deck Ref. Part Mag Mag Number Description Descripton MAG-61, MAG-72 Deck Support MAG-61, MAG-72 Cutter Deck Support Rider Frame Part Number Description Engine Deck Engine Deck RADIATOR/OIL Cooler RADIATOR/OILCOOLER Muffler and AIR Cleaner Ref. Part No. Number Description Deck Drive System Part Number Description Pump and FAN Drive Systems Part Ref. Part Number Description No. Number Instrument Panel Ref. Number Description Wiring Harness and Electrical Components Switch, Ignition Cutter Brake Linkage Grip, Clutch Lever Parking Brake Linkage 48093 Grip, Handle 45716 Throttle Linkage 481243 FORWARD/REVERSE Linkage Bolt, Neutral Adjustment, 3/8-24 x 6-3/4 Fuel Tank and Lines 46933 Hydraulic Circuits Ref. Part Number Description Control Panel Heavy Duty Commercial Grease Fitting Lubrication Chart Page Engine Tractor Contd Limited WARRANTY-COMMERCIAL Equipment 1996