Scag Power Equipment STHM manual Cutter Blades, Custom-Cutbaffle Adjustment, Blade Sharpening

There are three positions for mounting the cutter deck (See Figure 11). For cutting in the lowest position, mount the cutter deck in the top hole (A). For cutting in the highest position, mount the deck in the lowest hole

(C). Setting the cutter deck height will be determined by the type of cutting conditions.

A

B

C

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Figure 11. Cutter Deck Height Adjustment

Caster spacers also can be repositioned to change the cutting heights and to change the pitch of the deck (See Figure 12).

To adjust the caster spacers, raise the deck and remove the pin and caster wheel. Reposition the caster spacers as needed, then replace the caster, top spacers and pin. Make the same adjustments on the other caster wheel.

To adjust the blade height, move any number of the five 1/4" thick spacers on the blade mounting bolts to the top of the spindle shaft or below the spindle shaft.

Pin

Spacers

CUTTER BLADES

CAUTION:

Blades have a sharp cutting edge. Wear protective gloves or wrap blades with protective material when removing, sharpening and installing blades.

Angle Blade Back

Do Not Cut In

	X Must NOT Exceed
30	1/3 Blade Width
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Figure 13. Blade Sharpening

Do not sharpen beyond 1/3 of the width of the blade. (See Figure 13).

-NOTE-

Dress the blade with a file. Using a wheel grinder may burn the blade. Check the balance of the blade. If blades are out of balance, vibration and premature wear can occur. See your authorized Scag Dealer for blade balance tools.

CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT

The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of grass. The Custom-Cut Baffle can be raised or lowered to precisely tailor the deck's performance for the type of grass being cut. The baffle can be set in three (3) different positions for optimum performance.

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Figure 12. Repositioning Spacers

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