How to adjust the pitch, level, and deck height on your Scag lawn mower
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2020
- A common question we get is, "How do I fix the pitch and level of my mower deck? And is it possible to match the height adjuster to the actual height of my blades?"
The answer is it's easy! We hope this helps.
To see a more in depth discussion of the many adjustable features on a Scag mower click here!
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THE MOST HELPFUL tech video for me as a V Ride2 owner - THANKS SO MUCH.
Awesome thanks for the intel. I just bought my first scag . A ride 2 52" 37 briggs EFI. Ive always used exmart or gravely for 25 years
thanks for watching!!
How do you like the Scag compared to exmark. I just picked up a new Scag today. Not much different
@redirish1985 what kind of scag?
I prefer scag, but I've ran exmart or gravley's for years. Why , because scag makes there own spindles in house with tapered roller barrings that are greesable.
@@LUKE--zy8un I got a 48" V Ride II I also have 60 inch exmark vantage and 60 Lazer Z X
Great video
Thanks for watching!!
So 7.25” is the measurement you want for all 4 corners when the deck is set to 3”?
I have commented before and I appreciate all of your help with adjusting these decks. One issue I’ve been running into, I will have three of the corners of the deck with matching measurements and one corner totally off and the chain with a ton of slack. What may I be doing wrong?
Tough one! We recommend that you start by putting the deck on blocks all the same size on a level floor. Once that is done adjust the chains and level the deck, it should help with getting a “starting point”. Hope this helps! If you're really stuck you can call your dealer too!
Simple place deck on 3 inches. Now adjust deck all the way down on all corners. Now measure blades if they are to high, lower the front deck first until blades reach 3 inches then back blades and that's it your done that simple.
A deck hanging chain will run out of adjustment and go slack when the mower is not sitting on level ground. Check out my deck level video for some advice…
@@pementerprises7706 thank you!
Thank u. I started using one of these .but this year the right is to low. When i cut. I think this should help. Is this for all models?. I have an older one .SVR36A-600FX*.But it does have those screw adjustments that ur doing
Yes an older V-Ride should still feature the same adjustment screws.
Which holes would i set my antiscalp rollers for 3inch cut as well as 3.5 inch
Ok so this is not a "set in stone" answer. Basically, you have to feel it out as you go. If you are cutting at a certain height and the wheel is riding on the ground then you will need to move it up some. On the same note, if the anti scalp wheel is nowhere near the ground (up too high) you can bring it down a bit so its closer.
That is why Scag gives you multiple settings for the anti-scalp wheels. Also if the kind of lawns you are cutting are very rough or uneven, you may want to choose a higher hole so that they don't dig into the lawn.
I have found a lot of decks are lower than the pin setting indicates.
believe it or not, the numbers on the pin settings are purely "reference numbers" and aren't meant to match up to inches. So you are correct - its very common to have to adjust these settings if you want your numbers to match the actual inches for height of cut. thanks for your comment!
My mower (from the factory) does not allow me to lock my deck in the up position. Would you show us how to properly rig the uplock for the deck? Thanks so much
We are sorry to hear that. Without knowing the exact model of your mower we are not able to assist unfortunately. However, we will mention that if you are certain your mower has the ability to lock in the up position we recommend contacting your dealer, this functionality should have been confirmed upon initial setup by the dealer.
The link to the other video is not valid, do you have another link?
we're working on fixing the link now. Here is the video you are looking for: czcams.com/video/U8_OcUaDwaU/video.html
Does all this information and adjustments apply to the vride 1 as well?
Yes the Vride 1 has the same setup, there may be minor changes, but this video should still apply.
I have a Scag Liberty Z model #SZL61H-24FR. How do I prevent blowout from the front? While mowing debris shoots out of the front and swirls up to the deck and on me. I’ve read about some type of “buffer” however my dealer had no idea what I was talking about when I asked about that. Is there a fix for this? Thanks
We have had a few customers asking about this. If you are experiencing blow out like you describe, we recommend getting two baffles and installing them on your mower. They are actually baffles for the catcher kit but they address the blowout issue as well. The part numbers are 425267 (Left hand) and 452108 (Right hand). The baffles bolt under the deck. Your dealer can help more with this. Thanks for your question!
Thanks!
Why are there not any anti scalp wheels on the rear? This is worst machine I have ever owned when it comes to cutting uneven lawns. Instantly scalps once the rear wheels hit a hole. Any suggestions on preventing this?
Which model do you have Jerome?
I have watched this video countless times. I own a 52” and 61” v ride. I’ll have the entire deck PERFECT. Then I can’t get the deck up into transport position. Am I doing something wrong? Any help would really be appreciated!
Unfortunately, some decks can be up to a ½” off from the deck height decal. Meaning if you set the blades to 3” at the 3” mark you may not get the deck to go into transport position. In this case you have to set the blade to 2 ½” at the 3” mark, that way you can still get the deck into transport position. Sounds like you might have this issue. Thanks for your comment!
@@KPMExceptional that makes no sense whatsoever
I have the same problem, did you ever fix this issue?
I thought you supposed to measure from the ground to the cutting blade tip
the first thing we adjust is deck level. you can measure from any reference point on the deck as long as it is the same all the way around. for deck height, you do want to measure from the blade. it starts in the video above around 3:40. thanks for your comment!
Why is my mower clumping up grass never had it clump grass so much before As you're cutting and you're putting a line in the grass it will clump up softball size of grass so I have to mow that line all over again
there are alot of reasons that a mower might clump grass. too much grass being cut off a time - blades not sharp - mowing too fast, and much more. your best bet would be to check your owner's manual. all Scag mowers come with owner's manuals with a troubleshooting cut quality section. just find your model and serial number here: www.scag.com/manual-parts-list/
Where can I get that orange polo style shirt the dealer is wearing
That's actually a custom KPM shirt we bought through Tri Mountain. You can find their info here: www.trimountain.com/ You can also check out the Scag shop for Scag branded clothing here: www.maspremium.com/scagstore/welcome.aspx
Never said what its actually supposed to read. Is 7 and a quarter specs or what? Even wirh the deck lowered to whatever youre mowing at.
We are recommending in the video that you measure the inches up from the ground to blade, to match the number you have the cutting height set at. So if height set to 3, you should be able to measure 3" underneath ground to blade. Don't forget to put it on level ground and set correct tire pressure!
Thanks for the videos!
The Liberty Z I have is off level and the adjustments are made via 4 nuts: 2 front and 2 back.
The rear ones are impossible to reach with a ratchet or open wrench.
Any advice on how to reach the rear ones? Pg 25/26
www.scag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020_SZL_Book_03456.pdf
Yes that bolt can be tricky to get too, the best advice we have is to lower the deck as much as possible before leveling in order to free up some room to reach the bolt. It should not matter what height you level the deck at, when raised it should still be level.
@@KPMExceptional yes just had to take time to reach it. Thanks, the video has helpful.
Seems pretty much like common sense 🤔