I have a Scag cub (2008) with only 116 hours. It's for home use only (1 acre). I have changed oil, air filters, oil filter and plugs along with blades every year before first cut. Problem is, this year, when i engage the blades the mower bogs down and runs at about 1/4 of the rpm's it should be. If i push forward, it wants to bog down until it stalls. When idling before engaging blades, the mower runs fine. Any suggestions? Would like to try anything before taking to a dealer and getting raped on the bill. Thanks!!
Scag Cub ~ Engage Blades Bogging Down
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J_J
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Take you belts off and spin the blades. The spindles should spin freely, also check the idler pulley. Are the blades sharp?
I would suspect spindle bearings or the idler pulley.
These are things you can do yourself.
It's hard to remember the number of bearings and spindles, and idler pulleys I have changed. I did lawn service for about 16 yrs. and 8 hr days for many years. I always kept spares on hand, and even had a spare spindle built up , ready to install.
I would suspect spindle bearings or the idler pulley.
These are things you can do yourself.
It's hard to remember the number of bearings and spindles, and idler pulleys I have changed. I did lawn service for about 16 yrs. and 8 hr days for many years. I always kept spares on hand, and even had a spare spindle built up , ready to install.