Scag Power Equipment SFZ61-28BS Troubleshooting Cutting Conditions, Condition Cause Cure

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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

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

Incorrect blade sharpening

Sharpen blades

 

 

Low engine RPM

Run engine at full RPM

 

Belt slipping

Adjust belt tension

 

Deck plugged, grass accumulation

Clean underside of deck

 

Ground speed too fast

Slow speed to adjust for conditions

Width of Deck

 

 

SGB018

Wet grass

Cut grass after it has dried out

 

 

 

Bent blades

Replace blades

Streaking - Strips of

 

 

Uncut Grass Between

 

 

Cutting Paths

 

 

Not enough overlapping between rows Increase the overlap of each pass

Width

Width

of

of

Deck

SGB019 Deck

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Remember Your Mower is only AS Safe AS the Operator Table of Contents Limited warranty sfz Following section AdjustmentsDirection Reference General InformationIntroduction Servicing The Engine and Drive Train ComponentsSymbols STT ModelsThis symbol means Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety InformationSignal Words Signal WordOperation Considerations Section Roll-over protection system Seat Belt InspectionMaintenance Considerations & storage Using a spark arrestorSafety and Instructional Decals 483633Electrical SpecificationsEngine TractorHydraulic System Weights and Dimensions 48/52Cutter Deck ProductivityIdentification Operating InstructionsControls and Instrument Engine Throttle Control -1. Used toInitial RUN-IN Procedures Safety Interlock SystemFirst Day of Use or Approximately 20 Hours Ground Travel and Steering Starting the EngineForward Travel Engaging the Deck Drive Cutter Blades Reverse TravelAfter Operation Rotating BladesHillside Operation Removing Clogged MaterialMoving Mower with Engine Stopped Adjusting Cutting HeightRecommendations for Mowing Towing optional hitch Accessory Not available for sfz36 Troubleshooting Cutting Conditions Condition Cause CureTroubleshooting Cutting Conditions Contd Step Cut Ridge in Center Scalping Blades HittingDirt or CuttingVery Close To the Ground Cutting pathAdjustments Parking Brake AdjustmentTravel Adjustments Neutral AdjustmentTracking Adjustment Throttle Control and Choke AdjustmentsBelt Adjustment Belt AlignmentCutter Deck Pitch Cutter Deck AdjustmentsCutter Deck Level Cutter Deck Height Adjustment Cutter Deck HeightElectric clutch adjustment Clutch Air Gap AdjustmentMaintenance Chart Recommended Service Intervals MaintenanceProcedure Comments Break-In 100 200 400 First Checking Hydraulic Oil Level Changing Hydraulic OilChecking Engine Crankcase Oil Level Engine OilChanging Engine Crankcase Oil Changing Engine Oil Filter Engine Fuel SystemFilling the Fuel Tank Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner Element BatteryEngine Air Cleaner Replacing In-Line Fuel Filter ElementsDrive Belts Charging the BatteryJump Starting Blade Inspection Blade ReplacementCutter Blades Blade SharpeningTires BODY, DECK, and UpholsteryIllustrated Parts List Scag Approved Attachments and AccessoriesCutter Deck Cutter Deck DescriptionSection 48, 52 & 61 Cutter Decks Flatwasher, 3/8-.391 x .938 x Cutter Deck Controls SFZ36 Ref. No Description Cutter Deck Controls SFZ48 & SFZ52 Cutter Deck Controls SFZ48 & SFZ52 Cutter Deck Controls SFZ61 Cutter Deck Controls SFZ61 Sheet Metal Components Flatwasher, 1/4-.312 x .750 x SFZ ROLL-OVER Protection System ROPS, SFZ36 Drive System Components SFZ36 Rod, Brake Adjustment Drive System Components SFZ48, SFZ52 & SFZ61 44162 Linkage, Dump Valve Fuel and Electrical System SFZ36 483672 Tank, LH Switch Clutch Engine Mount Bolt Fuel and Electrical System SFZ48, SFZ52 & SFZ61 483364 Tank, LHZT-3100 Hydraulic Axle Assembly HG51462 ZT-3400 Hydraulic Axle Assembly -SFZ61 ZT-3400 Hydraulic Axle Assembly SFZ61 Replacement Decals and Information Plates 36COMMERCIALReplacement Decals and Information Plates Electrical Schematic Optional Black Light RED Accessory HourmeterLimited Warranty SFZ