Scag Power Equipment SCR manual Troubleshooting Contd, Ground

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Section 5

TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D)

CONDITION

CAUSE

CURE

Scalping - Blades

Low tire pressures

Check and adjust pressures

Hitting Dirt or

Ground speed too fast

 

Cutting Very Close to

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 - Ridge

Blades not mounted evenly

Adjust pitch and level

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 OPERATOR’S Manual Remember Your Mower is only AS Safe AS the Operator Table of Contents Table of Contents Contd General Information IntroductionDirection Reference Servicing the Engine and Drive Train ComponentsSafety Information Signal WordsBefore Operation Considerations Operation Considerations Maintenance Considerations Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing upSafety and Instructional Decals Install Belt Cover Before Operating MachineSpecifications EngineElectrical TractorWeights and Dimensions Tractor ContdCutter Deck Grass Catching SystemOperating Instructions Controls and Instrument IdentificationSafety Interlock System Blower Belt ReleaseStarting the Engine Ground Travel and SteeringForward Travel Reverse TravelEngaging the Deck Drive Cutter Blades Hillside OperationHOPPER, Mulch or Side Discharge Operation Parking the MowerAfter Operation Grass Catching Operation 10 Tailgate OperationSide Discharge Operation Mulching OperationRemoving Clogged Material Adjusting Cutting Height Moving Mower with Engine StoppedRecommendations for Mowing Tilting the Cutter Deck Deck Locking Pin Locking Pin HoleTroubleshooting Cutting Conditions Condition Cause CureTroubleshooting Contd Condition Cause Cure Scalloped Cut, or Rough ContourTroubleshooting Contd GroundAdjustments Parking Brake AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Travel AdjustmentsStart the engine and disengage the parking brake Tracking Adjustment Steering Handle Adjustment Drive linkageThrottle Control and Choke Adjustments Belt AdjustmentCutter Deck Adjustments Belt AlignmentMaintenance Maintenance Chart Recommended Service IntervalsMaintenance Chart Recommended Service Intervals Contd Lubrication Grease Fitting Lubrication Chart see FigureLubrication Fitting Points Checking Hydraulic Oil Level Checking Engine Crankcase Oil LevelChanging Hydraulic Oil Changing Engine Crankcase Oil Changing Engine Oil FilterEngine Fuel System Filling the Fuel TankBattery Checking Electrolyte Level and Cleaning BatteryEngine AIR Cleaner Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Cleaner ElementCharging the Battery Jump StartingBlade Replacement Drive BeltsCutter Blades Blade InspectionTires HopperCutter Deck Gearbox Checking Lubricant LevelPower Unit Gearbox 10 Gearbox Drain PlugBODY, DECK, Hopper and Upholstery 13 Fluid LevelPage Cutter Deck Part Number Description Cutter Deck Support Components Cutter Deck Support Components Sheet Metal Sheet Metal Blower Assembly Blower Assembly Engine and Attaching Parts Engine and Attaching Parts Traction Drive Components Part Description Hydraulic Pump Housing Kit Includes Housing, Journal Bearing Cutter Deck Drive Gearbox Ref. Part No. No. Description Speed and Steering Controls Part Description Parking Brake Mechanism Parking Brake Mechanism Fuel and Hydraulic Components Ref. Part No. Number Description Electrical System Part Number Description Hopper Hopper Hopper Actuator Mechanism Ref. Part No. Number Description Replacement Decals and Information Plates Rotating Blades and BeltsSCR 2K RD2 Electrical Schematic Page Limited Warranty Commercial Equipment 1999