Scag Power Equipment TIGER CAT STC48V-19KAI User Manual

PART NO. 03250 Rev.4
PRINTED 11/2009
PRINTED IN USA
© 2009
Scag Power Equipment
Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.
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 effi ciency. The specifi c models that
this book covers are listed on the inside cover. Before operating your machine,
please read all the information enclosed.
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Tiger Cat
Models: STC48V-19KAI
STC48V-23CV
STC48V-25CV
STC48V-25CV-SS
STC48V-26BS
STC52V-25CV
STC52V-27CV
STC52V-27CV-SS
STC61V-25CV
STC61V-27CV
STC61V-27CV-SS

Scag Power Equipment TIGER CAT STC48V-19KAI Specifications

General

Engine Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Engine Power	19 hp
Engine Displacement	603 cc
Cylinders	2
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.5 gal
Cutting Width	48 in
Cutting Height Range	1.5 - 5 in
Deck Type	Fabricated
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Turning Radius	Zero-turn
Tire Size Front	13x6.5-6
Spindle Material	Cast Iron
Warranty	2 years

Summary

Safety Information

Operation Considerations

Details safe operating practices and hazards.

Roll-over Protection System

Instructions and warnings for the ROPS and seat belt.

Seat Belt Inspection

Procedures for inspecting seat belt for damage and wear.

Maintenance Considerations & Storage

Signal Words

Defines DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION signal words.

Before Operation Considerations

Lists critical safety checks before starting operation.

Specifications

Engine

Details engine type, horsepower, and specifications.

Cutter Deck

Details cutter deck type, construction, and adjustments.

Operating Instructions

Controls and Instrument Identification

Identifies and explains all mower and engine controls.

Safety Interlock System

Explains the function and importance of the safety interlock system.

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step guide for safely starting the mower engine.

Engaging the Deck Drive (Cutter Blades)

Procedure for engaging and disengaging the mower deck blades.

Hillside Operation

Safety precautions and techniques for operating on slopes.

Ground Travel and Steering

Instructions for operating the mower's travel and steering controls.

Recommendations for Mowing

Adjusting Cutting Height

Step-by-step guide to setting the mower deck cutting height.

Removing Clogged Material

Troubleshooting Cutting Conditions

Stringers - Occasional Blades of Uncut Grass

Uneven Cut on Flat Ground - Wavy Appearance, Scalloped Cut, or Rough Contour

Scalping - Blades Hitting Dirt or Cutting Very Close to the Ground

Streaking - Strips of Uncut Grass in Cutting Path

Uneven Cut on Uneven Ground - Wavy Appearance, High-Low Scalloped Cut, or Rough Contour

Step Cut - Ridge in Center of Cutting Path

Sloping Ridge Across Width of Cutting Path

Slope Cut - Sloping Ridges Across Width of Cutting Path

Adjustments

Parking Brake Adjustment

Procedures for adjusting the parking brake linkage.

Neutral Adjustment

Steps to correct machine creep when controls are neutral.

Cutter Deck Pitch

Procedure for checking and adjusting deck pitch for optimal cutting.

Custom-Cut Baffle Adjustment

Electric Clutch Adjustment

Travel Adjustments

Explains adjustments for neutral tracking and pulling bias.

Tracking Adjustment

Steps to correct mower pulling left or right.

Cutter Deck Height

Procedure for setting the mower deck cutting height.

Cutter Deck Adjustments

Introduction to deck level, pitch, and height adjustments.

Maintenance

Maintenance Chart - Recommended Service Intervals

Schedule of maintenance tasks based on operating hours.

Lubrication

Details grease fitting locations and lubrication intervals.

Hydraulic System

Engine Oil

Engine Fuel System

Engine Air Cleaner

Battery

Cutter Blades

Procedures for blade inspection, sharpening, and replacement.