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                        OPERATOR’S 
MANUAL
SW
Walk-Behind
Model: SW32-15KAI
 SW36A-15KH
 SW36A-16KAI
 SW36A-17KAI
 SW48V-15KH
 SW48V-16KAI
 SW52V-17KAI
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
                    
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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. •	 ALWAYS FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED OPERATION. •	 DO NOT operate on steep slopes.  •	 Always travel across slopes. •	 DO NOT mow on wet grass. Wet grass reduces traction and steering control. •	 Keep all shields in place, especially the grass discharge chute. •	 Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and 
                    
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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 .................................................................................................18 6.1 DRIvE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS ..........................................................................................................18 6.2 THROTTLE CONTROL AND CHOKE ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................18 6.3 CUTTER DECK BELT 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  efficiency of your mower depends on you following the  use 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 irreparable injury  proper training of the personnel involved in the o
                    
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                        R Section 2 7. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English 13. Keep flammable objects (cigarettes, matches, etc.),  or Spanish, it is the owner's responsibility to explain open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and  this material to them. fuel container. Use only approved containers. 8. DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing. Loose clothing, 14. Equipment must comply with the latest requirements  jewelry or long hair could get tangled in moving per SAE J137 and/or ANSI/ASAE S279 wh
                    
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                        R Section 2  WARNING DANGER DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged DO NOT run the engine inside a building or  discharge chute. Use a stick or other device to a confined area without proper ventilation.  remove clogged material after the engine has Exhaust fumes are hazardous and contain  stopped running and the blades have stopped carbon monoxide which can cause brain injury  turning. and death. 7. Be alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden 16. Keep hands and feet away from cutter 
                    
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                        R Section 2 4. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to ensure the  machine is in safe working condition. Check blade  mounting bolts frequently to be sure they are tight. 5. Do not change the engine governor settings or  overspeed the engine. See the engine operator's  manual for information on engine settings. 6. To reduce fire hazard, keep the cutting units, drives,  muffler and engine free of grass, leaves, excessive  grease, oil and dirt. 7. Park the machine on level ground. 8. NEVER allow
                    
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                        R Section 2 2.7 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS WARNING WARNING INSTALL BELT COvER BEFORE DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE CHUTE,  MULCHING  OPERATING MACHINE KIT,  OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER INSTALLED 483405 READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 483402 483405 WARNING SPINNING BLADES ROTATING BLADES AND BELTS KEEP CLEAR * Keep hands,  feet & clothing clear BLADE CONTACT & THROWN * Keep all guards in place OBJECTS CAN INJURE * Shut off engine & disengage blade 483505    clutch before servicing * Use caution in dir
                    
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                        R Section 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 ENGINE General Type ................................................................................................Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial Gasoline Brand ......................................................................................................................................................Kohler, Kawasaki Horsepower: (Scag Model SW32-15KAI) .....................................................................................15 HP (Spec. # FH
                    
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                        R Section 3 Cutting Height Adjustment ................................................................ Adjustment from, 1-3/4" to 4-1/4" in 1/4"increments Cutter Blades ............................................................................. 0.197 in. Thick, Milled Edge, Wear Resistant Marbain™ Blade Engagement ............................................................Electric Blade Engagement Clutch with Control Panel Switch  Connected to the Cutter Deck through a Belt. Discharge Opening
                    
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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. Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1).  Used to start  have read this manual. Learn the location and  a cold engine. purpose of all controls and instruments before  you operate this mower.  4. Engine Throt
                    
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                        R Section 4 7. Transmission Shift Lever (Figure 4-1).  Used to  4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE select the forward speed or selecting reverse. The  machine must be at a complete stop before shifting  between gears or shifting between forward and  reverse.  CAUTION 8. Neutral Latch (Figure 4-1). Used to secure the belt  drive system in neutral. Apply neutral latches when  DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting  parking the machine. fluids in the air intake system may be potentially  explosive or cau
                    
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                        R Section 4 FORWARD TRAvEL  CAUTION To travel forward with the mower, select the desired speed  using the transmission shift lever, pull steering / brake  Before backing up, observe the rear for persons  control levers upward, release the neutral latch for both  and obstructions. Clear the area before backing  sides and slowly release both the left and right steering /  up. Possible injury or property damage could  brake control levers. The higher the gear selected using the  transmission shift 
                    
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                        R Section 4 4. Travel across the slope whenever possible. Never up  and down the slope. 5. Keep tires properly inflated. 4.8 PARKING THE MOWER 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do not  park the machine on an incline. PULL UP TO ENGAGE 2. Disengage the cutter blades. PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE 3. Lock the neutral latches and shift the transmission  into the neutral position. 390S0138 4. Slow the engine to idle speed. Figure 4-2. Cutter Engage Switch 5. Turn the ignition key to the OF
                    
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                        R Section 4 3. Cut grass when it is dry and not too tall. Do not cut  4.10 REMOvING CLOGGED MATERIAL grass too short (cut off 1/3 or less of existing grass  for best appearance). Mow frequently. 4. Keep mower and discharge chute clean.  DANGER 5. When mowing wet or tall grass, mow the grass twice.  Raise the mower to the highest setting for the first  ROTATING BLADES pass and then make a second pass to the desired  height. NEvER PUT YOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGE  6. Use a slow travel speed for t
                    
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                        R Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CONDITION CAUSE CURE STRINGERS - OCCASIONAL  Low engine RPM Run engine at full RPM BLADES OF UNCUT GRASS Ground speed too fast Slow speed to adjust for conditions Wet grass Cut grass after it has dried out Dull blades, incorrect sharpening Sharpen blades Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck Width of Deck Belts slipping Adjust belt tension SGB020 STREAKING - STRIPS OF  Dull, worn blades Sharpen blades UNCUT GRASS IN CUTTING  PATH 
                    
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                        R Section 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING CONDITIONS (CONT'D) CONDITION CAUSE CURE U N E v E N C U T O N F L AT  Lift worn from blade Replace blade GROUND - WAvY HIGH-LOW  APPEARANCE, SCALLOPED  Blade upside down Mount with cutting edge toward ground CUT, OR ROUGH CONTOUR Deck plugged, grass accumulation Clean underside of deck Too much blade angle (deck pitch) Adjust pitch and level Deck mounted improperly See your authorized SCAG dealer Bent spindle area See your authorized SCAG dealer Width of Deck