New to me Tiger Cat

[Sonders]

Also, had a chance to trace the wiring harness for seat switch and it runs up under the seat itself, then can't see it after that. So I assume it's under the bottom seat cushion.

 

[Scagman01a]

That deck is missing several decals to include velocity and 61 and scag above the castor arms. What I'm saying is it may have been repainted. If so, the damage may or may not have been repaired. That castor wheel is to close. Something is not right.

 

[Sonders]

I pulled the decals off. They were peeling so I went ahead and took them off and ordered all new ones.

 

[Scagman01a]

Ok that's a good thing. Let us know what you come up with.
All the best.

 

[Sonders]

I've put 5 hrs on the mower since buying it and so far so good. Yard looks awesome and stripes out nicely. I'm happy with it so far.
The only thing I can think to do on the caster wheel is to grind it down slightly so it won't rub on tire, or drill a new hole slightly back in it's mounting bracket to move the caster wheel back a little bit. I haven't been able to find anything out of whack on the deck itself.

Also stopped by the Scag dealer close to work on lunch break last friday and looked at new one to compare a few things. It had suspension seat as well and didn't have seat switch and the 2 keeper springs in the lower seat support either; it was set up just like mine. So I assume the switch and springs only go in that support piece on the machines with basic seat and on ones with suspension seat the switch goes up in the base of the actual seat bottom.

 

[Mad Mackie]

I was wondering about the seat switch and spring changes as your pic showed that the other welded on pieces for the switch and the springs were not there. I still don't see these changes in the parts manuals as yet.
I replaced the seat on my Tiger Cub with a similar one to yours, but no switch installed and no "Scag" name on the seat. This seat is much heavier that the stock seat was and compresses the springs holding down the seat switch with no one on the seat. Evidently Scag has dealt with this problem by removing the springs and seat switch from the support and putting the switch in the seat itself.
I will ask the manufacturer of the seat if a switch is available to be installed into the seat and if so I will make the change.
As for the caster touching the deck wheel, check if there are additional bolt holes that you can move the wheel bracket into to get more clearance from the R/H caster wheel.
I did notice in your pics that the electronic control module connector had dirt and dust in it. I clean the electrical connectors on my machine periodically with HP air. Dust in these connectors increases the possibility of electrical continuity problems. Years ago I tried conductive electrical connector grease on these type of connectors, but it made the dust and dirt accumulation much worse and difficult to cleanout, so I just inspect, clean and reconnect them.
If you plan to readjust the deck level, let me know and I will give you the basics of this adjustment procedure as the manual is somewhat confusing to follow making the process much more difficult.
I gotta hookup my trailer and get mowing, another hot one today, but I gotta do what I gotta do!!!!:laughing::biggrin::smile:

 

[Sonders]

I tried lowering the caster wheel bracket to the lower setting, but it still rubs, so went ahead and put it back to top setting where it was. I was wondering about the connector having dust all over it; doesn't seem like a very good design to have it exposed like it is. Mad Mackie you actually talked me through leveling the deck on my old Turf Tiger a few yrs ago; what a pain that was. I like the way this one mows so I'm leaving it alone. Only thing that has me wondering now is if it stripes this good by itself, wonder how awesome the stripes would look with a Tiger Striper....... Don't think I'll be spending the $4-500 anytime soon to find out though haha.

 

[Mad Mackie]

I went to my local Scag dealer today to get some parts. I looked over a new Tiger Cat with a suspension seat and saw where the seat springs and switch have been removed from the support and the seat switch relocated into the seat bottom.
I'm going to order a seat switch for my aftermarket suspension seat as it is available for Milsco/Michigan suspension seats.
Good to hear that your Tiger Cat is mowing fine!!!
I had forgot that we went thru deck leveling on your Turf Tiger a while back!!! Your Tiger Cat has the same deck suspension system.
Check out my post in the Briggs & Stratton form!!!

 

[Sonders]

Right, I thought all the mounting of the deck looked the same width the only real difference being the addition of the quick side to side leveling bracket on the left side. Sometime if I get a chance I may try to pitch it 1/4" forward and see if it makes any difference.

Unplugged all the electrical plugs and gave them a good spray down with some electronic spray cleaner. Boy were they all dirty. Just about have it all cleaned up with fresh new decals as well. My wife thinks I'm crazy for spending money on decals, but I want it looking as clean as possible.

 

[kwak]

I have a picture I will post as soon as I can but I have a '13 Tiger Cat and in comparison it looks like either:
1. Your deck is pushed slightly forward and to the left
or
2. Your front wheel is bent back and to the right

I am at work right now so I can't post a picture but I will try to get it tonight.