Scag Liberty Z first maintenance

[@billreynolds2221]

Very good advice. I would also add the use of non-ethanol fuel. The only gas additives I use is Marvel Mystery oil in cutting season and some form of fuel stabilizer in the off season. In over 30 years I've never had a mechanical issue with a motor or had one fail to start when it was time to cut regardless of down time.

[@brianstrickland2201]

Thanks alot sir. First time changing oil on my new scag. Great guide. And thanks for the extra tips. I've always wondered how y'all's generation could make equipment run for so long.

[@EdenLawnServices]

I think you just called me old. 😂😂😂

[@joecrumpler]

I have a Liberty Z with the 22hp Kohler. I cut up a puppy piddle pad at the filter to soak up any stray oil.

[@EdenLawnServices]

Great idea. We sold our Liberty Z.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Good tips Doug👍I see Tony's lawncare just picked up one of those mowers😎

[@EdenLawnServices]

Awesome!!! Gotta keep up on maintenance!!!

[@dalewiley9208]

I love your channel. Thinking about a Scag Freedom Z. If I do, it would be my first zero turn. As a homeowner this would be a major expense. Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@EdenLawnServices]

Dale, Laura bought her Liberty Z and it’s a great residential mower. My Vride2’s have been good mower’s commercially. We are phasing them out and running all Walker mowers now. I will be selling off the Scags shortly.

[@michaelfoote8215]

What did you grease?

[@beardedpita9653]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful 👍🏼

[@EdenLawnServices]

So glad it helped!!!

[@donwadd9143]

The Scag dealer told me to NEVER hose down the mower! Also NEVER use stop leak in the tires!

[@kevinrock5942]

Great video.... looking to buy a 36 liberty z.... how do you like the mower and cut quality? Have a scag 30 inch and love it. .

[@TreeandLawnSteward]

Good morning great coffe time

[@EdenLawnServices]

Coffee is the morning is always a good thing.

[@TreeandLawnSteward]

@@EdenLawnServices that’s true mate

[@elliottmarshall7899]

does the floor pan lift up>>>>>>???

[@robertmailhos8159]

Time to fix the boss,s new mower young man 😎

[@EdenLawnServices]

Keep up on maintenance and it will last a lot longer.

[@michaelknowsstocks5170]

how is this mower holding up? im thinking abt a 36 for my business.....i feel it could handle 15 or so yards a week.

[@EdenLawnServices]

We sold this mower at 150 hours. But if 15 lawns is all you mowed, I would think it could handle it.

[@lanishamcdaniel]

Do you ever have issues with deck not being level and creating uneven stripes? I’ve had several issues with mine and the dealer added a new bolt to help. Still having issues every couple months though.

[@EdenLawnServices]

We have not had a single problem with this mower.

[@sarb6p55]

I have a liberty Scag 48" with 289 hours now for 3 years what kind of detergent on your Scag

[@EdenLawnServices]

I use super clean on everything. Great cleaner and degreaser

[@jkdjose]

When should I know I need new blades? My mower seems to be leaving too much thatch... I cut better in the beginning. Do you change the blades from the top or bottom?

[@EdenLawnServices]

The Liberty Z 36” has a bolt that you access from under the deck to remove blades. Always try to keep them sharp and that will help with clippings and cut quality. Unless a blade gets damaged, you do not need to replace it. Just sharpen it.

[@Loris8768]

Gran Máquina 👏🏼💪🏼👌🏻

[@EdenLawnServices]

Simone!!!

[@XxMissingDataxX]

How many hours you had on your scag for the first maintenance?

[@XxMissingDataxX]

I have like 5 hours on mine

[@b.williams4396]

Great video. What did you put in the tires ? Should I do that as soon as I get my mower ? Thanks.

[@EdenLawnServices]

I try to put slime in when they are new. If I don’t, I’ll have a flat in a week.

[@adamcroft6114]

@@EdenLawnServices hey mate, just wondering what product exactly is that slime? i just got my liberty z today

[@EdenLawnServices]

@@adamcroft6114 it is tire sealant. Any brand will do.

[@billierenfro705]

I bought a new 48” SCAG Liberty Z recently and really like it so far, I have 18.8 hours on it and it says it’s time to change the oil. Where is the best place to buy the oil/filter and what kind? Thanks for the video.

[@EdenLawnServices]

Billie, I purchase all my maintenance supplies from my equipment dealer. I support him and he takes care of us!!! Check your owners manual for what the manufacturer suggest for oil and filter.

[@billierenfro705]

@@EdenLawnServices Ok, thanks.

[@billierenfro705]

@@EdenLawnServices also, I have to mow some tomorrow, would it hurt to put 3-4 more hours on it before I change the oil?

[@EdenLawnServices]

@@billierenfro705 I would not worry about a few extra hours. I mean we never change oil in our cars exactly at 3k or 5K. I seem to be over a couple hundred miles each time. Just check the level and if it is at proper level, go for it.

[@billierenfro705]

@@EdenLawnServices That’s what I was thinking/hoping. I checked the level as soon as the oil change came on and the level is fine, so I’m going to go ahead and use it, thanks again.

[@medusa210562]

I don't understand, what was done to the tires.

[@EdenLawnServices]

Tire sealant was installed so if a penetration happened, it would not go flat.

[@bradstroke]

Im looking at one of these for my first zero turn. I currently have a 42” tractor and I found a liberty in the 36. Do you feel limited with the 36?

[@EdenLawnServices]

Not at all but we use it for smaller yards. We have a Vride2 52” for bigger stuff. The Liberty Z is not the fastest mower for sure. The 36” Vride2 runs circles around it.

[@bradstroke]

@@EdenLawnServices I have a small neighborhood yard in between a 1/4 an 1/2 acre. Just scared to give up the 3 inches on either sides. Just seems on the liberty you can’t do a close cut to flowerbeds lined with landscaping stones. Sorry, to take up your time I am just picking the brain of someone who owns one. Thank you

[@EdenLawnServices]

@@bradstroke you are correct. The back tires are same width as deck. No overhang. It’s not much of a issue for us. The trimmer will get those spots.

[@morejelloplease]

too cool, i just tried flatout in some cracked sidewalls and posted a video, also just picked up a liberty z and mowed with it for the first time today. you like the slime stuff?

[@EdenLawnServices]

Slime has done well for me over the years!!! I buy the big bottles and split it up between 2 tires.

[@morejelloplease]

@@EdenLawnServices cool, i may try it in mine, I tried the blue stuff and when i had a leak you could see it all over the yard, i suspect the slime is the same except green lol. the flatout is a gray color.

[@EdenLawnServices]

@@morejelloplease slime is neon green.

[@proz71ful19]

You can maybe try what I use in my tubeless mtb tires. It’s called stans no tube or something like that. It’s really thin but I’ve never had a flat once.

[@morejelloplease]

@@proz71ful19 check out project farm, he just put out a video yesterday on tire plugs, etc. he has a very useful youtube site.

[@pakjohn99]

What did you spray on the liberty before rinsing with water hose?

[@EdenLawnServices]

SuperClean!!!

[@Jcokis]

Can I buy the oil filter on a Napa store or auto zone ?

[@EdenLawnServices]

Yes you can but I do not know the part number.

[@mattweisbrodt8291]

What oil do you use

[@EdenLawnServices]

I use what my dealer gives me because of warranty. When mower is out of warranty, I use amsoil!!!!

[@adamcroft6114]

What oil did you use??

[@dalewiley9208]

Do you recommend Scag for homeowners?

[@EdenLawnServices]

Liberty Z is a great high end homeowner grade mower!!!

[@dalewiley9208]

Thanks so much. In your experience do these mowers create compaction issues?

[@jonathanlitten5947]

How does that scag 36” cut?

[@EdenLawnServices]

It does great. Take a look at some of my other vids to see it in action.

[@urpapi4life]

⁠​⁠@@EdenLawnServicesI just got my new 36 Liberty and it is leaving a Mohawk grass in the the center. How can I fix that issue?

[@NewHopeCutzandLawnCare]

What is slimming

[@EdenLawnServices]

Slime. It is a product usually used on bicycle tires to help prevent flats.

[@WhodatnTx]

I didn’t see any greasing going on

[@dirtynewschannel]

Did Laura go 4 wheeling with it? 😂

[@EdenLawnServices]

Lol. She was mowing a flood irrigated property and found a very wet area. Did not get stuck!!!!