Scag Power Equipment SCR Throttle Control and Choke Adjustments, Belt Adjustment, Belt Alignment

Section 6

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1.Shut off the mower’s engine and engage the parking brake.

2.Loosen the two bolts for each steering handle and pivot the handles forward or back as desired.

3.Keep the handles aligned and tighten the bolts.

4.Maintain gap between steering handles. If gap does not exist, contact your authorized Scag service center.

6.3THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS

These adjustments must be performed by your Scag dealer to ensure proper and efficient running of the engine. Should either need adjustment, contact your authorized Scag service center.

WARNING:

Before removing any guards, shut the engine off and remove the ignition key.

6.4 BELT ADJUSTMENT

All drive belts and cutter deck belts are spring loaded and self-tensioning. The belts should be checked periodically for proper alignment and wear.

6.5 BELT ALIGNMENT

Belt alignment is important for proper performance of your Scag mower. If you experience frequent belt wear or breakage, see your authorized Scag service center for belt adjustment.

6.6 CUTTER DECK ADJUSTMENTS

The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-1/2- inches to 5-inches at 1/2-inch intervals. To adjust the cutting height:

WARNING:

Do not adjust the cutting height with the cutter blades rotating. Shut the engine off and remove the key from the ignition. Bodily injury could occur from the rotating blades.

1.Shut off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.

2.Remove the hairpins from the adjusting pins on one side of the cutter deck. See Figure 6-7.

3.Lift or lower the deck to the desired cutting height by using the handles supplied on the cutter deck. See Figure 6-6. Reinstall the hairpins at the desired cutting height. A deck height decal is located on the deck mounting frame as an aid in adjusting the deck to the desired height.

4.Repeat the above process for the other side of the cutter deck.

Remove Pins

Rear Adjuster Pin	Handle
	SCR 2K CDA

Figure 6-7 Cutter Deck Adjustment

WARNING:

NEVER engage the cutter deck without the belt cover in place.

5.Cutter deck pitch is adjusted by loosening the locknut on each of the front cutter deck height adjuster pins and turning the pins until 1/4" pitch (front edge of cutter deck is 1/4" lower than the rear edge of the cutter deck) is achieved. Tighten the locknuts securely once the proper adjustment has been set.

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