Scag Power Equipment WALK-BEHIND SWZ48V-17KAI - Manual (Page 24)

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Section 6
-NOTE-
Due to initial belt stretch and to prevent the belt
from slipping, check this adjustment after the first
2 hours, 4 hours and 8 hours of operation.
Adjust the RH blade drive belt using a belt tension 3.
gauge. Adjust the belt so that the belt moves 1/2"
with 10 pounds of pressure. Adjust the tension by
tightening or loosening the J-bolt. See Figure 6-5
and Figure 6-6.
WASHER
NUT
SC401G
BELT
Cutter Deck Belt Adjustment R.H. Figure 6-5.
DISCHARGE
AREA
BELT TENSION
ADJUSTMENT IDLER
SC402G Rev.2
CHECK BLADE DRIVE
BELT TENSION HERE
Cutter Deck Belt Figure 6-6.
BELT ALIGNMENT 6.7
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.
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT 6.8
The mower deck can be adjusted from a height of 1-3/4
inches to 4-1/4 inches at 1/4-inch intervals.
Due to many cutting conditions that exist, it is difficult to
suggest a cutter deck setting that will work for every lawn.
There are two adjustments that can be made to the cutter
deck, pitch and height.
PITCH is the angle of the blades (comparing front to
rear).
HEIGHT is the nominal distance the blade is off of the
ground. This measurement is made with the blades pointed
side to side and distance is measured between the cutting
tip and ground. (Also see Blade Height Adjustment).
Changes to the cutting height can be acheived by
repositioning the cutter deck. (This adjustment will also
effect the pitch of the deck). There are three available
positions. See Figure 6-7.
Caster spacers also can be repositioned to change the
cutting heights and to change the pitch of the cutter deck.
See Figure 6-8.
SC405G-08
LOW CUT (1-3/4" to 3")
HIGH CUT
(3-1/4" to 4-1/2")
MID RANGE
(2-1/2" to 3-3/4")
Adjusting Cutting Height Figure 6-7.
Pin
Spacers
2003SGB005
Caster Wheel Spacers Figure 6-8.