I agree with you kwak; it has to be one of those. It must be the caster mount because the deck looks perfectly even as far as the back of the deck being in line with the rear tires. The spacing is the same on both that is. I was kind of wondering if it maybe has the wrong front bracket; maybe it's the bracket that goes on the 48-52" models. Wish it had a part number on it somewhere.
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Export threadI checked out a 48" Tiger Cat today and my theory of mine having the wrong front caster mounting arm is wrong. It has obviously shorter arm lengths. The right side arm on mine must be slightly bent back. I wonder if it could be heated and pulled back forward about an inch. My main concern with doing this would be chance of weakening the arm or warping it ever so slightly. As it is the mower tracks good and front casters are perfectly balanced still. I'd be afraid if I messed with that arm it would throw that off. For the time being I guess I'll live with it seeing as hiw all it is is a solid plastic gauge wheel slightly rubbing against a semi pneumatic solid tire. I don't think it's hurting anything.
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Hi Sonders,
I was at my local Scag dealer yesterday and they had just put a new Tiger Cat with a 61" deck in the show room. There is about 1.5" to 2" clearance between the R/H front caster and the deck anti-scalp wheel.
I would think that if this support was bent back that it would show where with some disturbed paint.
I was at my local Scag dealer yesterday and they had just put a new Tiger Cat with a 61" deck in the show room. There is about 1.5" to 2" clearance between the R/H front caster and the deck anti-scalp wheel.
I would think that if this support was bent back that it would show where with some disturbed paint.
I agree Mackie. It has some touchup paint on the front of that brace; but not much. I need to get a picture straight on of the machine instead of the angled picture I originally posted. I think my easiest course of action is going to be to drill new hole in the guad wheel bracket to shift the wheel back about a 1/4 -1/2". I hate to mess with it much because it mows good and rides good as is.
Mad Mackie,
Please reply with your deck leveling instructions. I have a nice fine 2012 Turf Tiger 31 HP water cooled with a 61 inch deck and I believe I have it leveled perfectly, but it doesn't cut as pretty as my old worn out 2002 Grasshopper 225. Also, my sister has an old Toro 72 inch that looks like Fred Sanford wouldn't take it home, but it cuts smoother and faster without leaving sprigs standing up than my fine much newer Turf Tiger.
I checked the level according to the manual. I have measured the deck on all four corners on a level concrete floor and the height is the same on all four corners and the chains are tight. I keep sharp blades on it at all times.
Thanks for your help.
Please reply with your deck leveling instructions. I have a nice fine 2012 Turf Tiger 31 HP water cooled with a 61 inch deck and I believe I have it leveled perfectly, but it doesn't cut as pretty as my old worn out 2002 Grasshopper 225. Also, my sister has an old Toro 72 inch that looks like Fred Sanford wouldn't take it home, but it cuts smoother and faster without leaving sprigs standing up than my fine much newer Turf Tiger.
I checked the level according to the manual. I have measured the deck on all four corners on a level concrete floor and the height is the same on all four corners and the chains are tight. I keep sharp blades on it at all times.
Thanks for your help.
Speaking of touch up paint. I ordered a can. There are a few spots of rust on top right rear corner of deck where previous owner had a block off plate mounted. Whats best method to apply the touch up paint on mower deck? Just sand down the spots, clean real good then spray just like would on anything else? Then do I need some type of clearcoat over it or is this paint hold up good on its own?
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Sonders,
I think that Scag machines are powdercoat painted. I would sand and then mask off the area then spray it. If I get back to my Scag dealer soon, I will take a pic of the 61" Tiger Cat if it is still there. I had my cell phone with me, but it is new to me and I might get to know how to use it before I turn 80!! I'm 71 now!!!
I think that Scag machines are powdercoat painted. I would sand and then mask off the area then spray it. If I get back to my Scag dealer soon, I will take a pic of the 61" Tiger Cat if it is still there. I had my cell phone with me, but it is new to me and I might get to know how to use it before I turn 80!! I'm 71 now!!!
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Steve0853,
Here are the basics of correct Scag deck leveling.
Flat and level area to place the machine on.
Correct tire pressure.
Position the deck height adjuster in 3 1/2" position, unlock the deck.
I measure the actual blade height with a small tool that I made up. I will take a pic of it and post it, I'm not sure where it is at the moment, tool boxes are in my trailer.
Clean or new blades installed.
The front deck hanger levers are a fixed unit. Basically one piece as far as we are concerned, no adjustment other than the fine adjustment on the left front chain.
The rear hanger levers are independent from each other, and are held inposition by the rods that connect them to the front hanger levers.
The rear of the deck are the only leveling adjustments. Moving the nuts on the rods will change the adjustment.
Position the outboard blades forward and check the height at the blade tip forward and aft.
The forward facing blade tip should be 1/8 to 3/16 of an inch lower than the rear facing blade tip.
When you have performed these adjustments to both sides of the deck, and know the blade height, then you adjust the height to match the adjustable stop by turning the short rod. Raise up the deck to lock it and make sure that the deck up stops are not stopping the deck from locking in the up position.
You may need to reposition the deck height position pin to more closely match the actual blade height and readjust the short rod so the deck will lock in the up position.
Here are the basics of correct Scag deck leveling.
Flat and level area to place the machine on.
Correct tire pressure.
Position the deck height adjuster in 3 1/2" position, unlock the deck.
I measure the actual blade height with a small tool that I made up. I will take a pic of it and post it, I'm not sure where it is at the moment, tool boxes are in my trailer.
Clean or new blades installed.
The front deck hanger levers are a fixed unit. Basically one piece as far as we are concerned, no adjustment other than the fine adjustment on the left front chain.
The rear hanger levers are independent from each other, and are held inposition by the rods that connect them to the front hanger levers.
The rear of the deck are the only leveling adjustments. Moving the nuts on the rods will change the adjustment.
Position the outboard blades forward and check the height at the blade tip forward and aft.
The forward facing blade tip should be 1/8 to 3/16 of an inch lower than the rear facing blade tip.
When you have performed these adjustments to both sides of the deck, and know the blade height, then you adjust the height to match the adjustable stop by turning the short rod. Raise up the deck to lock it and make sure that the deck up stops are not stopping the deck from locking in the up position.
You may need to reposition the deck height position pin to more closely match the actual blade height and readjust the short rod so the deck will lock in the up position.
Sorry I'm not at my Tiger Cat but I know one of my wheels is a tad forward of the other. The arm they attach to appears as if it could be shifted right or left in the mount. If thats true it could be that yours has somehow been nudged too far left causing the right side wheel to be too close to the deck.
Just a thought.
Regards,
Clay
Just a thought.
Regards,
Clay