Scag Power Equipment STHM - Manual (Page 13)

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There are three positions for mounting the cutter deck
(See Figure 11). For cutting in the lowest position,
mount the cutter deck in the top hole (A). For cutting in
the highest position, mount the deck in the lowest hole
(C). Setting the cutter deck height will be determined
by the type of cutting conditions.
Caster spacers also can be repositioned to change the
cutting heights and to change the pitch of the deck (See
Figure 12).
To adjust the caster spacers, raise the deck and remove
the pin and caster wheel. Reposition the caster spacers
as needed, then replace the caster, top spacers and pin.
Make the same adjustments on the other caster wheel.
To adjust the blade height, move any number of the five
1/4" thick spacers on the blade mounting bolts to the
top of the spindle shaft or below the spindle shaft.
Figure 11. Cutter Deck Height Adjustment
Figure 12. Repositioning Spacers
CUTTER BLADES
Do not sharpen beyond 1/3 of the width of the blade. (See
Figure 13).
-NOTE-
Dress the blade with a file. Using a wheel grinder may
burn the blade. Check the balance of the blade. If
blades are out of balance, vibration and premature
wear can occur. See your authorized Scag Dealer for
blade balance tools.
Blades have a sharp cutting edge. Wear protective
gloves or wrap blades with protective material when
removing, sharpening and installing blades.
CAUTION:
Figure 13. Blade Sharpening
SGB032
A
B
C
2002SGB033
Angle Blade Back
Do Not Cut In
X Must NOT Exceed
1/3 Blade Width
X
30
Pin
Spacers
2002SGB005