Hello all I am a new to the forum and I was wondering if someone can help me out. I found a 48 inch Scag for sale and I was interested in purchasing it the mower runs fine but the owner stated there may be a problem with the transmission because the mower will not move and the engine stalls when the blades are engaged. The owner stated it also needed new belts and I am thinking that the transmission is not the problem and all it needs is new belts and adjusting. If someone can give me some insight it would be greatly appreciated Thanks.
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Briana
Hey there! WELCOME to LawnMowerForum! :biggrin:
I moved your thread to the Scag Forum. You'll get a better response there. :thumbsup:
Hello,
I just bought a Scag Freedom Z 48" Kawasaki 19HP. I pretty much hate it. Enough so that I'm considering selling it or trading for another Dixon. The main problem is the GREAT amount of dust produced when mowing over a bare spot - and even dry grass. For some reason much of the dust is blown out the front of the deck and I am constantly mowing thru a cloud of dust. If all you have to mow is perfect turf - ok. If you have any dry or bare spots, check out the mower on those locations before you buy it.
I can only comment on the quality of that kind of mower since I own a Scag Cub 48" and Scag Wildcat 52". I actually like the Cub better than the bigger Wildcat. About once or twice during the day when I cut for about 3 or 4 hours at a time, I have to cut it off to take a break or move something out of the way etc. When I go back to engage to blades, the belt comes off. I have never had a problem with my Cub and it also seems to be stronger running than the Wildcat, hardly ever bogs down when going over taller grass. Just my two cents worth :thumbsup:
