Tires Scag Tiger Cat Question

[dhahn1]

I bought a new Scag Tiger Cat. I'm new to zero turn mowers. When ever i turn i keep digging
into my grass with the rear tire. Does this come with practice or should i have a certain amount of air
in the rear tires ? Would appreciate any input. Thanks.

 

[Mad Mackie]

Welcome to the world of Zero Turn machines!!! In time as your technique improves, turf damage will decrease but not go away completely. Most ZTR operators manuals recommend that the operator make "Y" turns rather than "Zero" turns to reduce the turf damage while turning.
I mowed commercially for years with Ingersoll GTs and almost never tore up turf and when I bought a ZTR and started using it I was not happy with the turf damage. I now make wide and slow turns and increase the ground speed on straight runs. Tire pressure does factor in some, if I recall 14 PSI in the rear and 24 PSI in the front. Too much tire pressure makes a ridgid frame machine ride harder.
Mad Mackie in CT