6.1 DRIvE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS. Scag Power Equipment SFW36-16BV, SFW48-16BV, GC-4D, SFW Belt Drive

Section 6

ADJUSTMENTS

6.1 DRIvE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS 6.3 BELT ADJUSTMENT

1. Adjust the steering control rods so that there is approximately 3/4" clearance from the bottom of the rod to the bottom of the neutral latch slot when in the drive position. See Figure 6-1.

2. Adjust the steering brake rods so that the brakes do not apply until the steering levers are pulled tight to the handles. When the steering levers are locked in the neutral position the machine should move freely.

WARNING

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

Neutral

Latch

All drive belts are spring loaded and self-tensioning, however after the first 2, 4, 8 and 10 hours of operation, the belts should be checked for proper alignment and wear.

Thereafter, check the belts after every 40 hours of operation or weekly, whichever occurs first.

Neutral Lock

Position

Drive Position

6.4 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.

3/4"

Steering

Brake Lever

6.5 CUTTER DECk ADJUSTMENTS

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Figure 6-1. Steering Control Rod Adjustment

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Operator pressence lever removed for clarity.

Never operate equipment with the interlock system disconnected.

Cutter deck level, pitch and height are set at the factory.

However, if these adjustments should ever need to be made, the following procedures will aid in obtaining the proper cutter deck adjustment.

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Before proceeding with the cutter deck adjustments, be sure that all tires are properly inflated.

6.2 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOkE

ADJUSTMENTS

CUTTER DECk LEvEL

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.

The cutter deck should be level from side-to-side for proper cutting performance. To check for level, be sure that the mower is on a flat, level surface, the tires are properly inflated and the cutter deck is set at the most common cutting height that you will use. On the RH side of the machine, check the distance from the top of the cutter deck to the floor. Next check the distance from the top of the cutter deck to the floor on the LH side of the machine. Both measurements should be the same. If the two measurements are different, the cutter deck level must be adjusted as follows:

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