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  • Page 1

    MODEL SE-3.5BS OPERATORS MANUAL OPERATORS MANUAL OPERATORS MANUAL OPERATORS MANUAL OPERATORS MANUAL THIS MANUAL CONT AINS THE OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMA- TION FOR YOUR SCAG EDGER. READING THIS MANUAL WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT PROCE- DURES TO KEEP YOUR EDGER PERFORM- ING TO MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY . T[...]

  • Page 2

    F AILURE TO FOLLOW SAFE OPERA TING PRACTICES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y . * Keep all safety shields in place. * Before performing any maintenance or service, stop the machine and remove the spark plug wire. * If a mechanism becomes clogged, stop the engine before cleaning. * Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven parts. * Read th[...]

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    SUBJECT P A GE Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1 Safety and Operating Instructions ........................................................................... 1-3 Setup & Operation .........................................................................[...]

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    1 INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared to provide the information you need to correctly assemble, operate, and maintain this edger. Read it carefully and keep it for future reference. The replacement of any part on this product by other than the manufacturer's authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance, durability o[...]

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    2 SAFETY AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT'D) n n n n n Dress Properly, cont. 3. Sturdy gloves and safety footwear are recommended. n n n n n Check The Edger Before Use 1. Never operate the edger unless guards and other protective devices are in place. 2. Before you use the edger, make sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are installed and properl[...]

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    3 P R O P E R L Y P R O P E R L Y P R O P E R L Y P R O P E R L Y P R O P E R L Y S E R V I C E S E R V I C E S E R V I C E S E R V I C E S E R V I C E E N G I N E E N G I N E E N G I N E E N G I N E E N G I N E W I T H W I T H W I T H W I T H W I T H O I L O I L O I L O I L O I L A N D A N D A N D A N D A N D F U E L . F U E L . F U E L . F U E L [...]

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    4 SAFETY AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT'D) n n n n n Protect Operators 1. Keep a safe distance between two or more operators when working with a cutting crew at the same site. SETUP & OPERA TION n n n n n Assembly 1. Install the upper handle assembly with hardware as shown in Figure 3 using (4) 5/16-18 x 1" bolts, and (4) 5/16-18 e[...]

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    5 SETUP & OPPERA TION (CONT'D) n n n n n Operating Instructions Figure 5 is a general view of the edger. Note: The right or left side of the edger refers to the view from the normal operating position, behind the handles. n n n n n Before Operation 1. Check the engine oil level as detailed in the engine operator's manual. 2. Before st[...]

  • Page 9

    6 4. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into an appropriate container. 5. After the oil is drained, replace the drain plug and refill the crankcase to the level specified in the engine owner's manual. 6. Replace the oil cap. 7. Dispose of the used oil properly. n n n n n Changing The Belt 1. Remove the flat bar belt guide at the front[...]

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    7 MAINTENANCE (CONT'D) n n n n n Belt Tension Always adjust the belt tension after changing the belt. New belts may stretch. Excess tension on the belt will make holding the clutch difficult and cause the belts to wear. To adjust belt tension (See Figure 9): 1. Remove the cotter pin from the lower control rod and disconnect the lower control r[...]

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    8 MAINTENANCE (CONT'D) n n n n n Rubber Debris Deflector Replace the rubber deflector when worn or damaged to prevent operator injury. n n n n n Lubrication Grease the edger periodically at the points shown on Figure 11. Use lithium-based grease. Note: The spindle bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated. They should require no maintenan[...]

  • Page 12

    9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Engine fails to start Fuel level is low. Spark plug lead wire disconnected. Throttle or choke not in starting position. Spark plug defective. Carburetor improperly adjusted. Old/stale gasoline. Engine kill switch in off position. Hard starting or loss of power Carburetor improperly adjusted. Spark plug wire loo[...]

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    10 LAWN EDGER SE-3.5BS 390S0184 40 39 35 42 56 55 45 46 4 59 60 57 27 47 17 12 4 18 43 41 36 44 48 50 13(REF.) 50(REF.) 49 39 38 4 22 26 34 28 29 30 36 30 1 5 32 23 9 20 18 21 3 10 11 8 6 15 A A 7 37 13 16 36 46 24 24 44 36 25 62 61 46 33 52 49 58 59 45 54 3 49 31 53 63 9 43 18 12 3 37 4 20(REF.) 4 2 19 53 15 54 3 14 39 54 52 49 54 3 49 R COMMERCIA[...]

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    11 1 481886 Engine, 3.5 HP. Briggs & Stratton 2 04001-12 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1.75" 3 04030-03 Lockwasher, 5/16" Spring 4 04021-10 Locknut, 5/16-18 Hex Elastic Stop 5 04063-05 Key, 3/16 x 3/16 x 1.50" 6 48451 Pulley, 2.50 Dia. - .75 Bore Engine 7 45291 Engine Adapter Bracket 8 44048 Belt Guide, Engine 9 04041-07 Flatwasher, 3[...]

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    LIMITED LIMITED LIMITED LIMITED LIMITED W W W W W ARRANTY- COMMERCIAL A ARRANTY- COMMERCIAL A ARRANTY- COMMERCIAL A ARRANTY- COMMERCIAL A ARRANTY- COMMERCIAL A CCESSOR CCESSOR CCESSOR CCESSOR CCESSOR Y Y Y Y Y Any part of the Scag commercial accessory manufactured by Scag and found, in the reasonable judgment of Scag, to be defective in material or[...]

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    P ART NO. 03070 PRINTED 12/98 PRINTED IN USA © 1998 SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT DIVISION OF MET ALCRAFT OF MA YVILLE, INC[...]