yes. this way, the blade doesn't go flying into someone should the bolt come lose. It will dig itself in the earth and will be dragged along with the mower.... much better than to peel it out of your family-member's shin, femur or cranium...
Also the gas valve you have to switch between tanks. It’s in the worst spot if you’re not paying attention and run it out of fuel. Seems like you could t 2 into 1 and solve that whole problem
That’s great to hear. I’ve had this one less than two months and already had the rear deck roller break off along with one of the arm pads needs replaced. But we shall see how long it will last I’ve always like Scag. I just can’t stand changing the blades on it.
@ the unit I have is an early 24 model. I truly think that Scagg has great quality and I know they’ve acquired a few companies recently that should only raise their quality and profit margin. During Covid a lot of companies struggled, and I still think a lot of those problems are being worked out.
@@farmcentralohio that would lower cut height and curved blades cut worse as they do not create needed lift. Also rob hp compared to flat blades. Please help me understand why one needs to raise the front over back?
@@americandream_89 Raise the deck height. They're called high lift blades for a reason. It would in no way use more hp. Raise the front so there is more clearance.
@@farmcentralohio The more curve or twist you have in anything the harder it is to turn wind. It’s forcing your motor to push harder just like when you go from a standard lift blade to a high lift. The blades come out the same lifting the back as the front? Why use a jack over driving on ramps?
I have 3 commercial deeres and 1 scag. The deeres have just a bolt they don’t go thru like a scag I absolutely hate and cuss scag out every blade change it’s a pain in the ass
@@paulblaser4146 what does it matter which end goes up? You’re missing the point ……. What’s easier jacking up the front or sitting down driving on ramps?
@americandream_89 my point is, if you use a jack on the front end you can easily raise it high enough to get the bolts out, and it will take the same amount of time as driving it up on ramps that don't provide enough space to remove the bolts.
@@paulblaser4146 I couldn’t find a good way to lift the front and I was only half way up the ramps. The ramp seemed way easier to me but to each their own. My main point is having to do any of this is dumb in my opinion. If your in the field and bent a blade you are done until you find a jack or ramp that will work. I much prefer bolted bottom blade
@americandream_89 i see your point, but theres pros and cons to each setup. The bolt and nut setup means that if you damage the head of the bolt, you can still get it loose by loosening the nut end. Also, if you hit something hard, you're more likely to damage/bend the bolt rather than the spindle. With a bolt in setup, all the stress goes into the spindle shaft. I have both types of machine and can see the pros and cons of each.
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Jack the front up . I don’t even have to lay down on the ground . Less than 5 mins.
Put it back together with the bolt on the top.
@@TheCarvinsnow believe me I wish that would work. But it would dig in the ground.
@americandream_89 the Great Dane chariot 61 is the same way, I upgraded the spindle, before that I cut the excess bolt off after tightening it
Back it on ramps is the hardest part 😂
First time I got almost to the top and the left one went forward 😂 thought for a second I flipped over
yes. this way, the blade doesn't go flying into someone should the bolt come lose. It will dig itself in the earth and will be dragged along with the mower.... much better than to peel it out of your family-member's shin, femur or cranium...
Also the gas valve you have to switch between tanks. It’s in the worst spot if you’re not paying attention and run it out of fuel. Seems like you could t 2 into 1 and solve that whole problem
@@jeremysuggate7449 for sure
It’s the same thing on wright mowers that we used to own. I got so sick of it that we switched to Ferris mowers
@@kimbroughlawnandlandscaping we just had wright out for testing they must have went away from it. I took there’s off from the bottom bolt.
They shoulda at least painted it black 🤷🤷🤷
Boy its terrible. What is not terrible is that my Scag was bought in 2010 and I've never done anything to it except fluids, batteries, and one relay.
That’s great to hear. I’ve had this one less than two months and already had the rear deck roller break off along with one of the arm pads needs replaced. But we shall see how long it will last I’ve always like Scag. I just can’t stand changing the blades on it.
@americandream_89 I hope their quality hasn't slipped😒
@ the unit I have is an early 24 model. I truly think that Scagg has great quality and I know they’ve acquired a few companies recently that should only raise their quality and profit margin. During Covid a lot of companies struggled, and I still think a lot of those problems are being worked out.
Put the bolt in the other way and get a set of blades that are not flat. You also want to raise the front of the mower not the rear.
@@farmcentralohio that would lower cut height and curved blades cut worse as they do not create needed lift. Also rob hp compared to flat blades.
Please help me understand why one needs to raise the front over back?
@@americandream_89 Raise the deck height. They're called high lift blades for a reason. It would in no way use more hp. Raise the front so there is more clearance.
@@farmcentralohio The more curve or twist you have in anything the harder it is to turn wind. It’s forcing your motor to push harder just like when you go from a standard lift blade to a high lift.
The blades come out the same lifting the back as the front? Why use a jack over driving on ramps?
@@americandream_89 lol I don't even know what to say. Good luck bud
Thanks
John deere is the exact same for over 15 yrs now, dude
@@mikeaebakergmailco what’s your point?
I have 3 commercial deeres and 1 scag. The deeres have just a bolt they don’t go thru like a scag I absolutely hate and cuss scag out every blade change it’s a pain in the ass
Doesn't seem that big a deal to me
It's because you are lifting the wrong end up...
@@paulblaser4146 what does it matter which end goes up? You’re missing the point …….
What’s easier jacking up the front or sitting down driving on ramps?
@@americandream_89 wow
@americandream_89 my point is, if you use a jack on the front end you can easily raise it high enough to get the bolts out, and it will take the same amount of time as driving it up on ramps that don't provide enough space to remove the bolts.
@@paulblaser4146 I couldn’t find a good way to lift the front and I was only half way up the ramps. The ramp seemed way easier to me but to each their own.
My main point is having to do any of this is dumb in my opinion. If your in the field and bent a blade you are done until you find a jack or ramp that will work. I much prefer bolted bottom blade
@americandream_89 i see your point, but theres pros and cons to each setup. The bolt and nut setup means that if you damage the head of the bolt, you can still get it loose by loosening the nut end.
Also, if you hit something hard, you're more likely to damage/bend the bolt rather than the spindle. With a bolt in setup, all the stress goes into the spindle shaft.
I have both types of machine and can see the pros and cons of each.
That's stupid as hell.
Don't do it then lol
I test to many blades for that option