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Section 1

INTRODUCTION1.1

Your mower was built to the highest standards in the
industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum
efficiency of your mower depends on you following the
operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in
this manual.
If additional information or service is needed, contact your
Scag Power Equipment Dealer.
We encourage you to contact your dealer for repairs.
All Scag dealers are informed of the latest methods to
service this equipment and provide prompt and efficient
service in the fi eld or at their ser vice shop. They carry a
full line of Scag service parts.
- IMPORTANT -
The replacement of any part on this product
by other than the manufacturer's authorized
replacement part may adversely affect the
performance, durability or safety of this
product.
Use of other than original Scag replacement
parts will void the warranty.
When ordering parts, always give the model and serial
number of your mower. The serial number plate is located
under the seat where shown in Figure 1-1.
Model
Serial
SCAG
STC 2001 SPL-1
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE LOCATION
Power Equipment
Mower Serial Number Plate LocationFigure 1-1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
USE ONLY SCAG APPROvED ATTACHMENTS AND
ACCESSORIES.
Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies
other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for
use on this machine. See Paragraph 8.1.
WARNING
For pictorial clarity, some illustrations and figures
in this manual may show shields, guards or plates
open or removed. Under no circumstances should
your mower be operated without these devices
in place.
All information is based upon product information available
at the time of approval for printing. Scag Power Equipment
reserves the right to make changes at any time without
notice and without incurring any obligation.

DIRECTION REFERENCE1.2

The “Right” and “Left”, “Front” and “Rear” of the machine
are referenced from the operator’s right and left when
seated in the normal operating position and facing the
forward travel direction.

SERvICING THE ENGINE AND DRIvE 1.3

TRAIN COMPONENTS

The detail servicing and repair of the engine, hydraulic
pumps and gearboxes are not covered in this manual;
only routine maintenance and general service instructions
are provided. For service of these components during the
limited warranty period, it is important to contact your
Scag dealer or find a local authorized servicing agent
of the component manufacturer. Any unauthorized work
done on these components during the warranty period
may void your warranty.