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No problem 10 30

Changing the blades is pretty easy. I lift the lawnmower to the highest cut setting, which makes the lawnmower pretty high. And then I just tip it back on to the push handle and it stays up. I was able to use a battery impact wrench to remove and install the blades. One thing I particularly like about this mower is that the blades are not synced, so you don’t have to worry about the position of the blades when you put them back on.

You are correct the Kohler manual does not specify how much oil it takes. It does say to fill the oil to the top of the oil dipstick indicator. I started with half a quart and checked it and then I just kept adding until I was comfortable where it was full.

@@ChazNosloc That’s what I did too. Thanks.

Oh man, what a bad experience… Yeah, I’m not using it commercially. And I haven’t had any problems to really speak of, yet. Thats disappointing too, I would consider Scagg a high-end product for sure.

No, just after the first eight hours then every 50 hours or once year, which ever comes first…page 37 of the owners manual

I did not want a Toro Trimaster. When I did my research, they didn’t get that great of reviews, and they did not have the features I was looking This is the lawnmower that I wanted.

It seems to be marketed as a "commercial-grade" but certainly targeting home use as well, according to SCAG site, "FINISH CUT WALK-BEHIND Welded and fabricated using military-grade steel for years of dependable performance, the SFC-30 Finish Cut Walk-Behind Mower is no pushover. Packing big productivity and versatility into a compact form, this commercial-grade machine delivers a beautiful, professional quality-of-cut, helping you put the finishing touches on the job or at home." As a homeowner, I too am leaning towards this SCAG vs the TimeMaster.

They are 3k

Thanks

I usually cut between around 3”. I have gone down as much as 2” for special mow ( moss control). Mow height does not seem to matter for cut quality, just scalping. It handles thick, long grass very well.

No I have not had any issues with the pto or pulley. But I’ll keep a close eye on them. Thanks for the heads up.

Hey that’s cool thanks!!! I hope it works out well for you. Let me know how it goes after a few mowes

I have been lucky so far, no issues, home use only. I to would not be surprised if they discontinued this mower, it’s not for everyone and to be honest the there’s a small market that it’s intended. I plan on keeping mine for the long-haul… We’ll see how it goes.

I would say it depends on your property. If it’s wide and flat yes. If it’s narrow and hilly, probably not. I would not recommend it for anything smaller than my yard, what you see in the video. And you better like mowing, it’s a beast but does a great job. Cut my mow time in half from my old 21” mower.

Pepe’ John Deere in Sumner Washington.

I don’t have any of the issues you are having with wet grass and bogging. I mow damp/wet grass often up here in Seattle, and it really does a great job. The cut is perfect like a level. Yes it is very, very heavy and it took me a while to get used to the weight & how to maneuver it around. But now that it’s been a couple months, I’ve adapted quite well to it and like it. And yes, there could be some improvements made, no doubt about it. I’m sorry you’re having some issues with it and you’re not very pleased with it.

@@ChazNosloc in New England we’ve had a lot of rain this year but nothing I wouldn’t expect a commercial mower to complain about. This scag boggs down, and the deck gets clogged even with side shoot on it I have to unclog it about every other pass. I wait until high noon or late afternoon hoping the sun will evaporate the dewy moisture on the lawn before cutting it. My push mowers have struggled in the past, but nothing like this scag does. Goodluck with your mower, I will try to adapt to mine but my lawn is a mixture of thick clover and grass as well. I expected more from this mower.

try increasing the rpm speed.

Do you have any problems with the sfc 21?

@@daryldaryl887 Honestly, the SFC 21 mower has been far better and easier to manage. If you ever get one(assuming you haven't purchased a scag) be sure to check the manufacturer date. I didn't and was sold a 2021 SFC 30 when I bought last year. Scag made a few upgrades in 2022 but probably not enough to make the mower much better. I reached out to the dealer and company but they basically said tough luck, so that sucked. But if you wanted a SFC 21, my advice is wait a few months to see if they upgrade that unit anymore. According to the dealer and scag themselves, they release new models in late spring, early summer. Just check the website and call a local dealer of Scag. Given Scag just released the SFC 21 last year, it might have and improved feature or two. Overall, I like the 21 really well and don't see much to worry about, in terms of changing it.

Sounds lik you are a little uncomfortable with user operations

@@user-yw8hs8sv9p To a point, sure, but it's more than that. You're not getting a product that matches it's price. Had a belt issue just recently that cost unexpected money.

Hmmm interesting. You have a 30” as well?

@@ChazNosloc I do wish I could reply with a video or picture to show you

Splitting hairs I think, no turning brakes on this mower… Scag calls it a walk behind.. www.scag.com/product/walk-behind-mowers/sfc-30/

Yes thanks for the advice. I started doing that shortly after making the video. I posted another video and I updated that I now run the mower at full speed.

I do.

@@ChazNosloc I recommend not bagging and if possible cut more often just my thoughts. When you fertilize and bag grass you just waste fertilizer.

@@TheLawnFellasthanks for the advise. When I fertilize I wait about a weeks to cut to ensure the fertilizer gets embedded. Then I typically cut twice a week, about every 3 days.

@@ChazNosloc awesome!! The clippings provide nutrients to the lawn that’s all. Nice looking mower for sure 👍🏼

Same here I have gone thru 2 replacements I wonder what is causing it to shear mines has 16hrs already the first one snapped at 13 hrs and then at 16hrs

@@IDAG0902 After the repair - it shredded a 2nd time. 8 hours total. Just got it back …. We shall see how it lasts. Very odd. Very frustrating

Yeah there are a ton of mixed reviews for sure. Over all I’m happy so far.

@cleancutslawncare which push mower did you go with

@@jvera1620 still using 30 inch toro time masters. We have 2 of them. They are great but we wanted to upgrade to commercial, but Honestly they run great and the cut is amazing. Been using them for 3 years.

Ive seen so many complaints from lawn maintenance guys. I actually was steered away from scag

I don’t blame you the mower is a beast. But I will tell you that I am at about 10 mows in and the mower gets better each time. It almost feels normal (almost). The cut on thing is just excellent, you could almost use a level. But with that said, this why I wanted to do a home owners review, to give get honest feed back. Hope you enjoy your trim master.

The Ferris is a great mower and I did consider it. But I wanted a rear bagger, the Ferris is more expensive and no dealers close to me.

I haven’t seen anything on a recall for the 30” walk behind.

@@ChazNosloc i can’t prove that there is one. It is what the dealer told me. However I did see the mowers at the shop with my own eyes.

My clutch just went out at 97 hrs. I didn’t have to pay anything to get it fixed .

@@ChazNosloc Some people have said the clutch goes out at around 90 hours or so.

I’m in the Seattle area. One dealer had one in stock when I called, so no waiting. The other dealer just got some in last week, so I think I just got lucky with timing.

Thanks. I did that in the beginning, but it seemed to struggle going up my hill. I will try it again and see what happens. Maybe I adjusted it to much.

Yes the cut is really good. I took it to the Church this weekend and mowed the property. I used the side discharge then went back over the front part with the bag to clean it up real good. And it just looks really nice. Very happy with the cut.

Both price and weight are something to consider for sure. For me over all the Scag floated to the top. There seemed to be a lot of mixed reviews for the Toro/Exmark especially with the transmission. And I really like one lever wheel adjustment. But the Toro/Exmark are way more like a “traditional” homeowner mower. And good brands. I am happy with the Scag.

It’s close to over kill. Would I buy it again? Good question, probably yes, but only because I have taken the time to learn how to mow. I would not buy it for anything less then the size of my lot. It’s not the type of lawnmower you lend out to your neighbors or have your kid go mow yards with.