7 custom-cut baffle adjustment – Scag Power Equipment STWC61V-25KA-LC User Manual
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Section 6
Check the cutter deck cutting height by placing the
3.
lanyard pin in the 3" position on the cutting height 
index. Release the deck from the transport position 
and allow the deck to move to the 3" cutting height 
position.
Check the measurement from the floor to the
4.
cutter blade tip. If the measurement is not at 3", 
an adjustment can be made using the deck height 
control rod. See Figure 6-6.
- NOTe -
If an adjustment had to be made, be sure that the 
cutter deck can easily be locked into the transport 
position.
CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE ADJUSTMENT
6.7
The Custom-Cut Baffle is designed to deliver optimum 
airflow and superior cutting performance in any type of 
grass. The Custom-Cut Baffle can be raised or lowered 
to precisely tailor the deck's performance for the type of 
grass being cut. The baffle can be set in three (3) (early 
models), or seven (7) (current production) different 
positions for optimum performance.
3-POSITION CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE 
ADJUSTMENT - EARLY MODELS
A. 3" Position - (See Figure 6-8). Baffle is installed 
using the top set of holes on the front baffle welded 
inside the cutter deck. In this position the Velocity-Plus 
cutter deck will deliver the best quality-of-cut in very 
tall, wiry, tough to cut grass.
B. 3-1/2" Position - (See Figure 6-8). Baffle is installed 
using the middle set of holes on the front baffle welded 
inside the cutter deck. Can be used for general purpose 
cutting. Placing the Custom-Cut Baffle in the 3-1/2" 
position gives a good mix of cutting performance in all 
types of grass.
C. 4" Position (factory setting) - (See Figure 6-8). Baffle 
is installed using the bottom set of holes on the front 
baffle welded inside the cutter deck. Placing the baffle 
in the 4" setting will enhance fall cutting (leaf pickup) 
and reduce cutter deck "blowout".
To adjust the Custom-Cut Baffle height:
Place the cutter deck in the transport position.
1.
Remove the hardware securing the Custom-Cut
2.
Baffle to the cutter deck. See Figure 6-8.
- NOTe -
Hardware location used in the illustrations are for 
reference only. Location of hardware may vary 
depending on cutter deck size.
Move the Custom-Cut Baffle to desired position. See
3.
Figure 6-8.
Reinstall the mounting hardware as shown. Torque
4.
hardware to 39 lb-ft.
7-POSITION CUSTOM-CUT BAFFLE 
ADJUSTMENT - CURRENT PRODUCTION
A. 3-1/2" or 3-3/4" Position - (See Figure 6-9). For very 
tall, wiry or tough-to-cut grass.
B. 4" (factory setting), 4-1/4" or 4-1/2" Position - (See 
Figure 6-9). For general purpose cutting. This gives the 
best mix of cutting performance in all types of grass.
C. 4-3/4" or 5-1/4" Position - (See Figure 6-9). Placing 
the baffle in either the 4-3/4" or 5-1/4" setting will 
enhance fall cutting (leaf pickup) and reduce cutter 
deck "blowout".
To adjust the Custom-Cut Baffle height:
Place the cutter deck in the transport position.
1.
Remove the hardware securing the Custom-Cut
2.
Baffle to the cutter deck.
- NOTe -
Hardware location used in the illustrations are for 
reference only. Location of hardware may vary 
depending on cutter deck size.
Move the Custom-Cut Baffle to desired position. See
3.
Figure 6-9.
Reinstall the mounting hardware. Torque hardware to
4.
39 lb-ft.
