TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODELS

SWU36A-15KA, SWU48A-17KA, SWU52A-17KA

ENGINE

 

General Type:

Heavy duty industrial/commercial

Brand / Model:

Kawasaki FH451V, Kawasaki FH500V

Horsepower:

Kawasaki FH451V = 15HP maximum @ 3600 RPM

 

Kawasaki FH500V = 17HP maximum @ 3600RPM

Type:

Kawasaki = 15HP 4 cycle gas, air cooled, V twin cylinder, vertical shaft engine

 

Kawasaki = 17HP 4 cycle gas, air cooled, V twin cylinder, vertical shaft engine

Displacement:

Kawasaki FH451V = 426 cc; Kawasaki FH500V = 494 cc

Cylinder:

Kawasaki FH451V & FH500V = 2 cast-iron sleeves

Governor:

Mechanical type governor with variable speed control. Settings:

 

Kawasaki = 3600 rpm(+/- 75rpm), idle set at 1550 rpm (+/- 75 rpm)

Air Cleaner:

Kawasaki = Semi-cyclone type with dual element

Exhaust:

Single canister side mount muffler.

Fuel Pump Group:

Kawasaki = Pulse-type fuel pump with in-line fuel filter

Oil Pump Group:

Kawasaki = Full pressure lubrication with oil filter

Starter/Electrical:

Electronic ignition with recoil starter

ENGINE DECK

 

Thickness:

7 gauge steel.

Fuel Tank:

5 gallon (19.0 liters) seamless polyethylene.

Drive Wheels/Tires:

15.0 x 6.0-6 two-ply pneumatic tubeless.

Handle Bars:

1-1/4" diameter.

DRIVE SYSTEM

 

Type:

Belt drive with twin power belts for increased friction to pulley surface and

 

"Adjust-A-Grip" traction control lever with three settings

Transmissions:

Peerless 5-speed transmission, Model #700-070A with 9 spline coupler shaft

Steering/Travel Control:

Clutch/brake fingertip steering, key lock switch. ("Adjust-A-Grip"

 

design allows minimum hand force to operate controls)

Brakes:

6" drum, band brake, one on each wheel.

Axles:

1"

Wire Harness:

14 gauge wire.

Safety Group:

Hand actuated operator presence system with blade clutch and

 

transmission interlock to engine kill

Forward Speed Range:

1.5 to 7.0 mph

Reverse Speed Range:

3.0 mph

Date of Issue: October, 2000

Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice

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Scag Power Equipment SWU manual Technical Specifications, Engine

SWU specifications

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