Bought A Broke Down Scag Mower To Cut My 15 Acres...Now I Gotta Fix It!

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

When I first started watching I wasn't too sure. Then ya'll did surprise after surprise on ability. Good job Mac.

[@j.w.3345]

Great save! With this throw away mentality so many people have...... I Love seeing things brought back to life! It's not quite the same, But I just saved $4000 dollars putting a new transmission in my Garden tractor and rebuilding the mower deck. Good to go for another 8 years.

[@nedstephens]

Nice. Feels good too.

[@TedOption]

For someone who didn't know what they were doing -you did good! Great video.

[@nedstephens]

Hey thanks a bunch. Still running good too.

[@donaldsink8115]

I have rebuilt several of these. The first thing is make sure it is as clean as possible, the tiniest amount of dirt will put you right back where you are. The second thing is mark the upper and lower body parts to insure they go back in the right position. They will go back together 180 degrees from the proper location. I found this out with my first one. Had to take it back off and reposition the pump. A lot of extra work that was completely unnecessary when a simple sharpie mark was all that was needed. Even if you have to replace the pump you are miles ahead of the new setups they're using today. They have gone from a two part system to a single pump/ wheel motor system. My friend had to have a Cub cadet replaced last year and it cost almost $2,000. I owned a landscaping and lawn care company for almost 25 years and never replaced a wheel motor. Always the pump and only replaced a couple of those, the rest I rebuilt.

[@nedstephens]

Yes, I really like this mower. And it is my first time going this deep on one of these machines. So you know alot more than me. As long as parts are readily available I'd like to just keep running the Scag.

[@donaldsink8115]

@@nedstephens I have an old 48 in. Scag. I'm talking early to mid nineties. I haven't bought any parts for it in a long time. Everytime I went in they would ask me when was I going to trade it or buy a new one. I guess they got tired of looking up parts on a micro fish since it wasn't on the computer, that's how old it is. My answer was, Why should I go into debt while this machine was still doing everything I needed. I am still operating a 2000 Exmark 60in Lazer around home, along with the little Scag. It's the one I have rebuilt the pumps on. It's a 23 hp water cooled Kawasaki. Make sure your fan runs constantly. Mine didn't and when it blew a fuse and I didn't realize it. I had to replace the engine at around 1500 hrs and I made sure it now runs all the time. This level of machines will last a long time if taken care of. When I purchase the Exmark it was $9,000 . I have no idea what it would cost today since I retired in 2017. From what you have done I think you have a good machine that will last. Plus you are your own mechanic and that will save you a lot of money.

[@jronmanbuilds]

Picked up a Turf Tiger II a couple of years ago and it still has separate pumps and motors. The Turf Tiger is built like how mowers should be built.

[@jerrydove3707]

😊

[@SlwRpr]

Hey good repair job. Nice mower too, I wanted one like that but your right the prices on a good zero turn are more than i used to pay for cars! Ha. I'm 67 and cut 5 acres to keep the varmints and coyotes back from house. Also in the wide open spaces if i don't keep up with the grass it will get high just like yours. First time i seen your video. I will check out some more of your content. Good job young man.

[@twilahixon2456]

Nice to see a YOUNG person with initiative and knowledge1 This is what the country used to be and NEEDS now. Not a population going around holding IPhones. Looks like there's hope for the future!!! God Bless you!!

[@WowCreativeUsername]

Agreed but it's the older generation's duty to teach the younger generations. Years of parents using tech and beer to replace proper parenting.

[@mountainmike1685]

You did the right thing, I am rebuilding mine now. My new integrated wheel motor assembly is $2600.00 + Rebuild is $400.00 with new oil 👍

[@nedstephens]

$2600! Ouch.

[@dans1104]

Hydrogear z5400?

[@localcrew]

Kubota has a well-deserved reputation for not giving a rip how hard their equipment is to work on. That includes the simple stuff like adding engine oil. I think you’ll like the Skag.

[@traviscovington4294]

That’s actually the exact opposite from what I’ve experienced.

[@localcrew]

It’s like Bizarro World.

[@nedstephens]

I do like the Scag. And yes, it has been much easier to work on so far.

[@stevencaka]

I’ve worked at LansdowneMoody for right @ a little over 4 years and they sell Kubotas, Scags & Ferris’s The Ferris Moses are high dollar compared to the Kubota & Scag models. You done ✅ good 👍 with your Scag mower Ned. Hope you’re doing well and we’ll see you on the next one

[@MrPendell]

As someone who inherited a Kubota B7500, I can confirm that some kubota models definitely were not designed with maintenance and repair in mind. Even something simple like stowing the mid mount mower in the raised position to use a 3 point hitch attachment is more of a challenge than it seems like it should have to be.

[@willymccoy3427]

I was given a 2011 Bad Boy ZT60 that was going to be sold for scrap. I was told the engine was bad. I got the engine running (weak, but usable) and put new bearings in the deck and used it like that for 3 years mowing 7 acres. Then I re-engined it from the Kohler to a commercial Briggs of the same hp and it's like a new mower now.

[@chuckgilbert2035]

Here is what I did. Also not knowing much about pump/wheel motor operations. I removed the lines off the wheel motor to the pump. Put extra hose on the lines. Put one end of hose in clean diesel oil and the other end in a empty container. I then turn the wheel motor in the direction to suck diesel oil out of the clean bottle watched the empty bottle fill up with dirty fluid. This did two things. 1 it cleaned the wheel motor ( figure that is what took out yours) 2 it verified the wheel motor is still good. Love to have your pump so take apart to see how it failed after rebuild or because of rebuild. Great video thanks for the time to share it.

[@nedstephens]

I might have to try something like that if I have future problems. Thanks for the tip.

[@chuckgilbert2035]

@@nedstephens kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHLPknx_qpKWrs0

[@chuckgilbert2035]

@@nedstephens I did a video on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHLPknx_qpKWrs0 The hydros have been working quietly and flawlessly for a year now.

[@jimowens381]

I love watching KZbin videos to help me in figuring out out to fix things. But brother, some of the things you did are definitely above my pay grade! Great job diagnosing and fixing that beast!

[@nedstephens]

Hahah. Pretty simple once you dig into it. Thanks a bunch.

[@jdmxxx38]

I love it when a project goes correctly. I enjoyed your video. Nice production, not over edited.

[@nedstephens]

Thanks a bunch.

[@marklubecke4854]

Very patient and methodical approach, job well done.

[@nedstephens]

Thanks a bunch.

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

Oh yeah? Then why was the problem not identified and corrected? He threw money at the problem...

[@jwilliams986]

Im happy to find out that im not the only person who has to go up and then back down to cut a strip of grass!

[@adubbelde1]

A couple of years ago I purchased a very otd Turf Tiger from a landscape company that had gone out of business. It has over 6000 hours on it. But the motor was replaced at around 3000 hours with a new Fuel Injected Kohler. It starts and runs great. I have issues that make operating it challenging. They are with the pumps. They pump fluid fine. It's the internal linkage is sloppy. So trying to maintain a line while mowing is difficult. One of these days I'lll see if I can fix it. But I'm only mowing about 1 of my 3 acres. This thing is built like a tank. It takes fine motor skills on the controls to keep it going where you want, but I have fun with it. I'm also not mowing blue grass. I have Prairie grass that is not watered.

[@nedstephens]

That's good to know you have one thats held up this long. Hope I can do the same for sure. And I bet you can figure it out if you just take some time to really look at it. But I know how it is, sometimes you just keep on with what you got cause its not that big of a pain yet.

[@larryweiss7170]

I have a Skag Z that I bought new 2 years ago. I added a grass catcher which had no motor of its' own but uses the mower blades to fill the bags. I find that this mower has more than enough power to fill the bags with no problem, actually better than my precious mower that had a separate motor for bagging. The bagger is fantastic for picking up dead leaves. I'm glad that it worked out for you.

[@nedstephens]

I didn’t try the bagger. I really should have just to know how well it works. Sold it to a guy who had been looking for one. Thanks for the input. Really appreciated.

[@skippymud]

Found your video on my feed. Loved it. I found it both very informative and cathartic at the same time. Your content and delivery is awesome. Thanks much

[@nedstephens]

Awesome, thank you!

[@stephenmccool8127]

A word of warning. Been around these scags for 18 years. Tough, tough, tough! This front wheel struts are the weakest point on the frame. The 27hp Kawasaki is fantastic...keep your radiator screens clean. But in tall grass like that tou must ne very mindful of the pto shaft that drives the mower deck. Tall grass and weeds can get caught up in it and the u-joint and ultimately rip the fuel line out of the tank. Just be mindful. Otherwise you've got a great machine

[@nedstephens]

I mowed it down and I do keep it short most of the time. And you're exactly right grass did get wrapped around the shaft. Took a lot of work to get it off. Almost turned into a rope. But I will watch out for the fuel line going forward. So far I am quite pleased with its performance. Good tip, thanks a bunch.

[@kmb957]

The problem I had with my turf tiger is tall grass wrapped the pto shaft where it connects to the gearbox. The grass cut the oil seal of the gearbox and lost enough oil to seize up the gearbox. Expensive mistake.

[@stephenmccool8127]

@kmb957 yes that can and does happen

[@johnmills186]

Adjust the preload on your front caster wheels. The one you wiggled was lose. Just tighten the bolt 1/2 round or so till the wiggle is gone. Been there done that.

[@nedstephens]

Awesome. Thanks for the tip.

[@corbysherman4710]

We ran Scags when I worked for mowing company. Let me just I’m glad we had a full time mechanic. Machines were always down. They cut great

[@nedstephens]

Yes, I'm really impressed with the cut compared to other units I've had.

[@martingoodwin56]

Nice presentation. You have anew subscriber. Thanks

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Good work on the diagnoses and repairs, so I decided to subscribe. Thanks for an informative and well-done video.

[@nedstephens]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jronmanbuilds]

I purchased a Turf Tiger II a couple years back. Just an updated version of what you got. They are nice machines. SCAG says the color of their mowers is called Cats Eye Gold. Very fitting since they have the cat theme going on their higher end models. Oil changes are kinda annoying on mine. There is not much space to get a wrench to open the drain valve.

[@nedstephens]

Cats Eye Gold! I like the name of that. Appreciate the tip.

[@martinaudet7687]

What a pity that motor destroyed all your good work on the original pump. But still, all worked out well in the end. And the Skag is a good brand. Really enjoyed your video. Cheers.

[@nedstephens]

I know. I could just shrug and learn the hard lessons. But happy I'm not too deep. It's good now. Thanks a bunch.

[@orrgazmo]

7:33 as a person who also knows very little terminology when it comes to engines/machines, I would’ve also described it as being ‘bouncy’ 😂😂😂

[@nedstephens]

Hahaha. Yes it’s very technical talk.

[@JoshuaHarvin]

U can never go wrong with scag with rhe k engine tough as nails

[@nedstephens]

Loving it so far.

[@mmcc310]

Excellent illustration and exclamation!!

[@nedstephens]

Many thanks!

[@DaBossk]

I love your welding helmet. Very patriotic! We need patriotism more than ever these days

[@nedstephens]

I agree. I do love this country.

[@stevejette2329]

07 April, 1775, Samuel Johnson published in "The Patriot" that "Patriotism is the last resort of the scoundrel." Beware of those scoundrels who hug the flag on stage.

[@GMCTIM]

I used a JD tractor & a 72" finishing Mower for a guy with 10 acres about 10 years looks good when ur done !

[@nedstephens]

Agree. Does provide a nice finish.

[@TheDisorderly1]

I like your videos, I'd suggest showing a little more of your work. I think you'll have 250k subs in no time.

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

You mean with the jump cuts... the image flip, then not flipped...

[@alcopower5710]

Nice job on the diagnosis and repair.

[@nedstephens]

Thanks a bunch.

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

You think that was a successful diagnosis?

[@nomad57-u3x]

12:18 you should weld the reinforcement inside the tube not on the outside but you will have to drill the plates or bars or square stock that will be welded into it first so it can still be bolted onto the machine like factory...then leave a 1/4 inch gap between the tubes to make your welds 360 around the reinforcement too both hold the tubes and the reinforcement together once fully welded...to stiffen it up=make it alot stronger than the manufacturer did in the first place...then grind the welds smooth so only you know how you repaired it...

[@Oldmane-420]

It is estimated that grinding a weld will weaken the strength of the joint by 30%. Much better idea to simply lay down a proper bead so you don’t feel the need to grind it.

[@kenussery5108]

Hoping to see it do some turns. Great video!

[@robertheinkel6225]

The hydrostatic drive is simply an adjustable output pump, feeding a set displacement motor.

[@brianw8963]

Perhaps it was already broken when You got it, but You must release the disengagement levers on the hydros to allow free wheeling when the pump is not running. That’s why the levers are on there, to prevent damaging the hydros in such a case.

[@BobFord-i3n]

turf tigers are good machines. mine has 3129 hours on it. had to replace pump an motor a couple of years ago.

[@dannysummey5075]

I would love to have a mower like that 😊

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Ya'll are adding the support to the side under compression. Up underneath the arm is under tension. That is where the strap should go.

[@SunnySunny-jz8kg]

Should have bought the rotating group for the pump if the plate was that word the pistons were going to match. and that metal from the pump went in to the motor.

[@nedstephens]

Probably, because that motor didn't look good. Thats for sure.

[@rickbrown7067]

Don’t forget to flush your hyd system or it will fail again faster.

[@davidparnell1893]

Thinking the same thing...when the pump failed all those tiny metal filings had to go somewhere...like the wheel motor.

[@rickbrown7067]

@@davidparnell1893 After flushing is there somewhere to put a filter?

[@Mr.frag-out]

thanks for the video very informative. i thought you might contaminate that rebuilt pump with that material debris in the drive motor.

[@nedstephens]

Yes. It's one of those things you clean it as best you can. But there's a chance something is in the system somewhere.

[@goodboyringo9716]

CAN YOU LIST WHERE YOU GOT A MANUAL FOR IT ? I HAVE THE SAME MOWER THAT I BOUGHT NEW IN 2011 IT HAS NEVER GIVEN ME ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS. Back then they cost 12,000 ,now 20,000 I love it and wouldn't have anything else. I HAVE THE MUNCHING KIT ON IT AND CUTS ALL THE OAK LEAVES THAT FALL IN MY YARD.

[@user-sf9pq5ox7w]

Nice job! How much was the drive unit? What went wrong with the repaired pump?

[@jamessmith7691]

While you have it opened up check and replace the drive fluid and filter. Poor and dark fluid along with the filter would be a good investment. Hard to believe the pricing on those units.

[@nedstephens]

Good call. Thanks. And I did change those.

[@dougkahler7152]

I bought a Woods Mowin machine F 23 with a 61 inch deck last year. I had to put a new head on carburetor and of course all new belts. I now have a great mower that new today would run around 20 k.

[@nedstephens]

Very nice!

[@charlesmccoy2087]

Hope it lasts the valve block is probably chewed up too that is probably what chewed up the valve plate I left the comment before finishing video but the pump went bad again because there was other parts that needed replacement

[@nedstephens]

I think you have a good point.

[@randalllee2525]

Great video and good job in fixing it .

[@nedstephens]

Much appreciated.

[@davidlangley2722]

Parts are high for all of them, but the Ferris IS2000Z that I’m using is a hell of a mower.

[@Dblood85]

So the rebuilt pump blowing up was the result from a bad wheel motor?

[@jrx2662]

was there a lack of oil in that motor? and for those front wheel no cross member to support the two front wheels? did you ever fixes the other motor?

[@nedstephens]

Oil was fine. The guy I bought it from took pretty good care of it. Not sure what happened with the motor. But after fixing it up it's worked great!

[@voxromantic3340]

Always check the bypass first thing! Al these dual motor zero turns have bypasses so you can move them with out the engine on!

[@nedstephens]

You're right. On this unit it was good and I did retorque to spec. Just had bigger problems unfortunately.

[@garysgarage3669]

I'm assuming that the motor didn't have any oil in it. Was it easy to fill and get the air out?

[@nedstephens]

Yeah it was pretty easy. But you don't want to go firing anything up until you're sure the pump and motor are full. Getting the air out is just a matter of loosening the bypass valve, putting the tire in the air, and then running it forward and reverse until the air is out.

[@bigjoe2458]

So in the final analysis how much were you out of pocket?

[@wjjmlg]

you need a tractor and a bushog

[@dadefope80]

Right or a couple of goats, sheep or other small animal. They will knock that stuff down in no time.

[@bch5513]

Even pay someone to mow it ONCE and then take over

[@2015_Rubicnn]

Or a flail mower

[@Evanx373]

Yeah I'd be buying a tractor too if I had 15 acres to mow

[@leonardwilson980]

You should have talked with some of the farmers in your area, they would have cut and baled that field for you

[@marlonjenkins7447]

Sir, I've been in the lawn care business for a while now and I can tell you from experience that there is nothing cheap on these machines. Everything is high as elephant ass. If you don't know how to work on them like you do, then you are really in for some high costs because they charge outrageous prices to work on them. I really enjoyed watching this video because I do this same thing. I find machines that have busted punps or wheel motors or blown engines and I rebuild them. Even with 2500 for a new Kawasaki or Kohler engine, you still come out cheaper and you get it fixed, you know you have a good reliable machine at 1/4 the cost. I looked at a new scag the other day and it was 24,999. Are they serious? Hell naw. That's insane. So I think I'll stick to the used market. Great video.

[@Joe-q1b1n]

I bet you anything in the world is low on fluid

[@nedstephens]

I'm with ya. And so far this machine has worked flawlessly all season. Really happy with it. $25k is too high for my taste. Dang.

[@stevejette2329]

Could one of the two bolt holes have been slotted just a little to even make the left front tire 'adjustable' ? MUCH easier than cutting and welding ?

[@nedstephens]

Amazing what engineers come up with.

[@stevejette2329]

@@nedstephens Indeed. And sometimes engineers amazing creations ... fail ...

[@allenheiden2807]

Better off just to buy a new pump and wheel motor. From my experience rebuild kits dont last long if they work at all. Its usually wear from something that isnt able to be replaced. I would replace both, because debris goes throughout the entire sytem and ruins both.

[@nedstephens]

You have a good point. It gets worn out the sum of all the parts also becomes about same as a new one.

[@D4V3.0H]

The previous owner of obviously dropped it off of something High for it to bend the caster wheel like that

[@BubbaNova-cc2ii]

Where did you find parts from... what websites or apps?

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Watching that bagger removal was rought 😅 If you rebuilt one pump, probably should've done the other, for kicks.

[@WarrenFloyd-xr2js]

Love the Skag also like the cross on your back wall😎👍 Subbed btw, I play blues harmonica,all of my music is copyright free use as you like

[@nedstephens]

Cool, thanks!

[@smoejith9283]

Nice! How high can you set that mower to mow? I know most max our around 5-5.5 inches..

[@nedstephens]

I can set it to 6 inches.

[@blasterbob]

Could have put a couple of washers under the swivel shaft to even up the mower.

[@c50ge]

Those weights would be handy to climb steep hills. That is the same mower I used to cut 10 acres with a lake with a tall dam and a railroad overpass making a steep hills to mow. I The Scag was the only mower I demoed that would climb the hill without lifting. Also it was the only non-diesel mower that was water cooled. That mower 6 years old and 900 hours sold at auction for $12,000.

[@nedstephens]

Whoa baby. Hard to get use to them prices. Like getting in cold water - takes a minute to catch your breath 🥶

[@blueridgemodels6697]

I just bought a Q850M John deere stand on 54" that thing holds slopes better than the gravley 48" walk behind i use to have

[@josh_lao24]

I bought a riding mower that only ran long enough for me to get it home then was given a push mower that the person swore would start and run. I had to fix them both before I could use either one.

[@nedstephens]

Ha. No one likes the double dose of broke down.

[@MatthewSmith13216]

Mowers cost way too much now. It's just ridiculous. Some push mowers are even over-priced

[@1952GI]

You met the challenge.

[@Budvb]

My guess the motor came by fedex =) they're rough with packages that are heavy to them =)

[@nedstephens]

You nailed it. That was a fedex package. Guess they live up to their reputation. Haha.

[@daleolson3506]

Any heavy item like that needs to be packed better. Heavy packages get kicked off the belts down chutes.

[@timelypeace]

I think you just saved me a great deal of pain.....I'm fixing the left side of my commercial exmark

[@nedstephens]

Oh awesome. Good luck bud.

[@kennethewertz9313]

If you mowed and baled that grass, which would be prairie hay you could actually make some money of that piece of land. It looks like great grass for that purpose.

[@nedstephens]

Well it is industrial property. So I do need to keep it short and keep the city happy. But I will look into it. Thanks for the tip.

[@antpurple8292]

Dame good job cut on brother

[@charlesmartinmartin6087]

looks like a axial piston pump. and you replaced the swash plate and thrust bearing.

[@aaronsmith2719]

So why did you change the right side motor. I thought the left wheel was good? But now the Motor has been changed.

[@nedstephens]

I probably got my left and rights confused. Sorry. Hahah.

[@aaronsmith2719]

@@nedstephens did you re watch it and see what im talking about. I have 2 scags and now i know how to tear down the pump. So thats still a bonus

[@nedstephens]

@@aaronsmith2719yes I saw it. At least I didn’t call it driver side and passenger side.

[@aaronsmith2719]

@@nedstephens I would have said driver side by default. Lol!

[@JasonStover-o3v]

Those Turf Tigers are beasts but I've rarely seen them without one or both of those caster arms repaired or replaced.

[@nedstephens]

Yeah they seem rather weak where they bolt up to the frame.

[@BobFord-i3n]

newer machines have a different frame setup.

[@brucehufferd2497]

You should’ve had someone to bale it , liked the video well done

[@nedstephens]

Thanks a bunch. I'll keep my eye out for farmer. Not many around here though.

[@BrianTangeman-tz3dx]

Did you get parts through your scan dealer or a direct component dealer? Would you leave the component contact, thanks

[@nedstephens]

I bought the stuff off eBay. Just grab serial numbers and search. I used bought from aldermansinc and total-power-parts. For rebuild stuff I used perrypower and outdoorpowerequipment. Hope that helps.

[@bdphourde]

I didn't understand why the rebuilt pump failed. "It just blew up with the new motor'? Did you ever find out why the pump gear was jammed/sticking?

[@nedstephens]

I put the rebuild on with the old motor. These pumps are a little sensitive. I learned you shouldn’t even spin those wheels without pulling the pump relief valve. Some of the other internal parts start to get a little pricey so I just went with a new pump. I don’t know for sure why the motor did what it did. But it was definitely wedged hard.

[@martykath4427]

Did you find an hydraulic filter on it with bearing and thrust plate metal in it?? You don't want that stuff attacking your new pump and motor!!

[@nedstephens]

I did clean out the system and replaced the filter. But I honestly couldn't find any metal in anything. Kind of crazy with all the damage I found. You're right though, only takes a small little piece to create a problem.

[@curtshelp6170]

I bought a turf tiger with a 72" deck and a 2 year only 35 hp Vanguard liquid cooled v twin. Very powerful but parts are no longer made for the engine and it overheats. Plenty go coolant flow but I can only use it for 20 minutes before the temp makes it's way into the red. Vanguard/Briggs says there's no equivalent replacement engine. It only cost me $2K and I've gotten 2 seasons out of it but it's annoying to have to mad dog the gauge and mow my 12 acres an acre at a time.

[@nedstephens]

Oh wow. That's a bummer. I've run the Kawasaki now in 100 degree weather and it doesn't overheat at all. Runs really strong like a champ. My Kubota would overheat like crazy, and I could never come up with a fix. Hope you find a fix for it though.

[@turbodog99]

Mine has the 35 briggs air cooled. ~10 years now, no problems.

[@curtshelp6170]

@@turbodog99 I wish I could just hang an air cooled vanguard on mine but apparently that doesn't work because they said there is no alternative listed.

[@mikewest712]

Your Kubota overheating was most likely a diesel lift pump. Just changed mine and it runs cool. ​@@nedstephens

[@nedstephens]

@@mikewest712 I wish I could go back and check that. Dealer did tell me overheating was common in my model. If I ever get another one I'll check the lift pump. Thanks bud.

[@johnsmistik2352]

The purpose of the separate hyd systems for each side is so if you have a failure, like you did, you don’t contaminate the whole hyd system. Hopefully you drained the oil out of that left side reservoir and replaced the left side filter or you may be doing this again. Just saying…

[@nedstephens]

I did. Drained it. Did it a couple times on entire unit. And new filter. I should have mentioned it in the video.

[@s1283]

Only critique is I would have replaced the rotor, as it was the other half of what was touching that valve plate, I’m sure it’s no longer in spec.

[@nedstephens]

Yeah I need to find better literature on how that should be spec'd. Had trouble finding that.

[@s1283]

Yeah I rebuilt two wheel motors and two pumps like 5 years ago. I may have to do them again, but not sure what it wi be this time. Last time it was mostly an issue with the gasket seal in the pumps and the bearings in the wheel motors

[@dannygooden4849]

Check the line to c if it stop up

[@6comoSt]

How do I put this mower in neutral

[@jayss10]

For those large fields like that personally I wouldn't use a zero turn. If you feel the need to mow it I'd get a 60ish hp tractor and an appropriately sized batwing mower. You'll be able to get about 15' a crack with a 60 hp tractor and a batwing mower.

[@Bert-e9p]

There is nothing wrong with air cooled just up the RPM a little bit keep it happy does fine in extreme heat.

[@jeanlawson9133]

Good video...

[@keithjurena9319]

Scag are easy to work on but parts can be pricey.

[@mlstier]

When he starts the problems are on the left. When he finishes the repairs, it is to the right.

[@nedstephens]

Camera settings were wrong partway. Was doing a mirror effect.

[@chadsimmons6347]

buying a (new-junk)? My #1 is reading the manual, yep it's boring, but i usually find out stuff i didn't know (thankx-NS)

[@nedstephens]

You got that right. Save you a lot of time and money in the end.

[@incognito6799]

First and foremost: Time is the key to making profit in any business. You are losing money if you are mowing large acreage lots with anything other than a bush hog. The time on 16 acres w/ bush hog approximately 5 hrs. With a zero turn 8 hrs if you are lucky and don’t forget the wear and tear on the zero turn which will cost you dearly and cut into any profit you are trying to make.

[@Wesley-m1r]

Think the weights are for going up steep hills.

[@nedstephens]

It could be handy. But the weights do come with the bagger kit. So I sold them with the bagger.

[@odiesclips7621]

Good job!!!

[@nedstephens]

Thanks a bunch.

[@tonypaul2987]

Sir you mowing 15 acres. With how thick that grass is you need a tractor and a bushog. 😮

[@grizzlybear4122]

Need to bale that hay and sell it. 😅

[@NA-sy2fm]

Kinda sounds like it has a bad bearing on an idler or spindle.

[@rogerkennedy8849]

Better chec the other side pump might be in the same condition

[@Dapherrr]

more mowing videos please!

[@nedstephens]

I'll see what I can do!

[@roadking8337]

And all the metal in hydro tank . Hope the water pump in that KW holds up its plastic . That eng is no longer built and No parts . You at least change the hydro filter.

[@nedstephens]

Yes I did change it. And I hope it all holds up too.

[@michaelbrown8244]

Scag is a good mower however the liquid cooled engine is a downfall. Most manufacturers don't have liquid cooled engines unless they are diesel because they are a nightmare. That same engine was on bad boys I owned years ago and they was short lived. But hopefully you will have better luck than we did

[@nedstephens]

I hope so too. Thanks.

[@BobFord-i3n]

i have the liquid cooled kawasaki. 3000 plus hours an still tuns like new. dont use any oil either.