Scalping question

[mariner]

This is my first year using a larger deck mower (52" ZTR) I am noticing that the height has to be set higher than say a 36" deck or you start scalping. Anything less that 3.5 - 4" will scalp if the land is not totally flat. Are they all like this?

[PTLlandscapingIL]

mariner sounds like something is off balance on your deck...what brand ztr is it

[Bulldog26]

Is it a fixed deck or floating?

[work it]

I run a 61" Scag TT and don't have that problem unless there's a small mound or I'm rounding the top edge of a hill. In cases like those I use the foot lift lever to slightly raise the deck. You may also want to check your anti-scalp rollers and blade spacers to make sure it's set up correctly.

[RatherbeBassin']

Foot lift! Works on the Ferris too! Just raise it slightly over mounds, topping inclines, etc. Seemed obvious to my newby arse...

[Scaper-S2k]

Some 52" ZTR's don't have the foot assist.

[Lasting_Impressions]

I have a Is1500 48 deck i set this at 4"

[mariner]

Its a Husqvarna 52" ZTR with a floating deck. Scalping rollers are set properly and I do use the foot assist pedal like your talking about. I guess the bigger decks need flat ground. I'm just going to keep it set at 3.75-4"

[Scaper-S2k]

Mariner, that seems odd, I would take it back and have them go over the machine. I have heard a lot of good things about those mowers so I suspect something is not adjusted correctly.

[mariner]

The scalping occurs when there is a sudden low or high spot in the lawn. I'm sure nothing is wrong with the machine. I used to use 36" mowers before this so this is my 1st year with a larger deck unit.