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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Turf Tiger
Diesel Powered
Model: STT-28CAT
STT61V-25KBD
Congratulations on owning a Scag mower! This manual contains the operating
instructions and safety information for your Scag mower. Reading this manual
can provide you with assistance in maintenance and adjustment procedures to
keep your mower performing to maximum efficiency. The specific models that
this book covers are listed on the inside cover. Before operating your machine,
please read all the information encl
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WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Read this manual completely as well as other manuals that came with your mower. • DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down). If the machine can back up the slope without the wheels slipping, reduce speed and use extreme caution. • Under no circumstances should the machine be operated on slopes greater than 15 degrees. ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APP
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R Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................1 1.1 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................1 1.2 DIRECTION REFERENCE ...........................................................................................................................1 1.3 SERvICING THE ENGINE AND DRIvE TRA
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R Table of Contents SECTION 6 - ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................23 6.1 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................23 6.2 TRAvEL ADJUSTMENTS ..........................................................................................................................24 6.3 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS .........................
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R Section 1 GENERAL INFORMATION USE ONLY SCAG APPROvED ATTACHMENTS AND 1.1 INTRODUCTION ACCESSORIES. Your mower was built to the highest standards in the Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies industry. However, the prolonged life and maximum other than Scag Power Equipment are not approved for use efficiency of your mower depends on you following the on this machine. See Section 8-1. operating, maintenance and adjustment instructions in this manual. If additional informati
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R Section 1 1.4 SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission Parking Brake Spinning Blade 48071S On/Start Spring Tension on Idler Off/Stop Oil Falling Hazard Thrown Object Hazard Fast Slow Continuously Variable - Linear Cutting Element - Basic Symbol Pinch Point Cutting Element - Engage 481039S Hour meter/Elapsed Operating Hours Cutting Element - Disengage STT MODELS CE Mark Seat must be installed under the seat hold down bracket during installation
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R Section 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION DANGER Your mower is only as safe as the operator. Carelessness or operator error may result in serious bodily injury The signal word “DANGER” denotes that an extremely or death. Hazard control and accident prevention are hazardous situation exists on or near the machine that dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and could result in high probability of death or irrepairable injury proper training of the personnel involved in the
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R Section 2 7. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English 12. DO NOT add fuel to a running or hot engine. Allow or Spanish, it is the owner's responsibility to explain the engine to cool for several minutes before adding this material to them. fuel. Never fuel indoors or inside enclosed trailers. 8. DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing. Loose clothing, 13. Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.), jewelry or long hair could get tangled in moving open flames and sparks away
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R Section 2 4. When using any attachment, never direct the discharge of material toward bystanders or allow CAUTION anyone near the machine while in operation. 5. Before attempting to start the engine, with the Do not touch the engine or the muffler while the operator in the seat, disengage power to the cutter engine is running or immediately after stopping. deck, place the steering control levers in the neutral These areas may be hot enough to cause a position and engage the parking br
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R Section 2 Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. 2.5 ROLL-OvER PROTECTION SYSTEM 1. To lower the roll bar, loosen the tension knob on both the left hand and right hand bar. See Figure 2-1. WARNING 2. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two (2) lock pins. See Figure 2-2. Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position 3. Lower the roll bar to the down position. and the seat belt securely fastened during 4. To raise the roll bar, lift the bar to the upright operat
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R Section 2 It is recommended that the seat belt be inspected on a daily basis for signs of damage. Any seat belt system that WARNING shows cuts, fraying, extreme or unusual wear, significant discoloration due to UV exposure, dirt or stiffness, abrasion to the seat belt webbing, or damage to the buckle, latch Reduce speed when turning, operating on slopes, plate, hardware or any other obvious problem should be slick or wet surfaces. Allow extra distance to replaced immediately. stop.
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R Section 2 2.6 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS & STORAGE WARNING 1. Never make adjustments to the machine with the Hydraulic fluid is under high pressure. Keep engine running unless specifically instructed to do body and hands away from pinholes or nozzles so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. If you need service on your hydraulic system, 2. Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking please
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R Section 2 2.8 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS 483406 483407 483425 FORWARD R F REVERSE 483429 START / DRIVE PROCEDURE 481568 WARNING INSTALL BELT COVER BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE ! WARNING READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483402 AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH ! CAUTION Avoid injury from burns. Shut off engine before removing fuel tank cap. 483395 DIESEL FUEL ONLY 483444 483395 483444 483633 483154 483154 390S0150F 9
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R Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ....................................................................................................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Diesel Brand ....................................................................................................................... CAT 28HP Diesel [Spec. #307-9829] Kubota 25HP Diesel [Spec. #D902-E2B-KAE-2 (1G447-00000)] Model .....................................................................................
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R Section 3 Travel Speed: Forward .................................................................................................................................................................0-12 Reverse ..........................................................................................................................................................0-6 MPH -NOTE- The machine will travel at 12mph for transport purposes. For best cutting performance the forward travel speed should be a
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R Section 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up CAUTION on the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck drive. Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you 3. Glow Plug Indicator (Figure 4-1). Yellow indicator have read this manual. Learn the location and turns on when the key switch is turned to the purpose of all controls and instruments before PREHEA
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R Section 4 7. Hour meter (Figure 4-1). Indicates the number of 15. Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1). Used to hours the engine has been operated. It operates set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height. whenever the engine is running. Has preset 16. Deck Release Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to lock maintenance reminders for engine and hydraulic the cutter deck in the transport position. Push the system oil changes. Will start flashing scheduled foot pedal forward and lift up on
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R Section 4 - IMPoR t ANt - 4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow forward travel. Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain a CAUTION smooth operating action. DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting Practice operating the mower until you are fluids in the air intake system may be potentially comfortable with the controls before proceeding explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition to mow. that could result in engine damage and/or per
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R Section 4 REvERSE TRAvEL 4.6 ENGAGING THE DECK DRIvE (CUTTER BLADES) 1. Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to CAUTION engage the deck drive at high speed as this shortens the electric clutch life — use only moderate engine speed when engaging the deck drive. Disengage power to the mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely 2. Engage the deck drive by pulling out on the yellow necessary and then only after observation of the switch, located on the
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R Section 4 4.7 HILLSIDE OPERATION 4.9 AFTER OPERATION 1. Wash the entire mower after each use. Do not use high pressure spray or direct the spray onto electrical components. WARNING - IMPoR t ANt - DO NOT operate on steep slopes. To check a slope, Do not wash a hot or running engine. Cold water attempt to back up it (with the cutter deck down). will damage the engine. Use compressed air to If the machine can back up the slope without the clean the engine if it is hot. wheels slipping, r
