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That's what I've been doing. I'm no Mr. Goodwrench, but it just seemed logical. Thanks for replying.

I have a Liberty Z 48" w/Kawasaki FR651V. I know to engage the blades at about 3/4 throttle. Does it matter at what rpm to dis-engage?

All I would add is TO NOT cut the grass while it's wet. It's bad for the grass plus wet grass makes for much build-up under the deck. If you're not into cleaning it regularly, it'll promote rust and ultimately a pre-maturely rotted out deck.

I too have a Magna-Matic blade balancer. It works like nothing else---very accurate. I have a ZTR and bought the MM thinking it was worth the price vs having to replace spindles prematurely.

Walmart, Autozone and Oreillys all accept used oil and filters.

I have a scag liberty z with the Kawasaki engine. Changed the factory oil @ 7 hrs using Mobil 1 20W/50. Last year I started using Valvoline synthetic racing oil 20W/50 (black bottle) because of the higher zinc content, as well as in my Troybilt push mower with Honda GCV 160 using 10W/30. I get...

I have a Scag Liberty Z w/Kawa engine and a TroyBilt push mower w/Honda engine. My method of winter storage for both is to use Seafoam (3ozs/gallon) Stabil Marine and Yamaha RingFree in nothing but ethanol free gas. During the off season. I will crank up both at least twice monthly and let 'em...

I have a Scag Liberty Z 48" w/Kawasaki FR651V. It has 115 hours of use, which isn't much. To this point, other than routine maintenance like changing oil and filters, greasing the 6 zerks yearly, and replacing the battery....I have not had any issues. The cut quality is superb. I decided on Scag...

I have a Scag Liberty Z 48" w/Hydro Gear ZT 2800's. I too called Hydro Gear who said to change the oil and filters @ 75 hrs. After riding on the mower for 10-15 minutes to get the oil warm, I pulled one filter and let it drain, then did the other. Re-filled the system using Amsoil Synthetic...

I too clean the blades as best I can with wire wheel / brush, then use a 4.5" grinder w/a 60 grit flapwheel. I THINK the correct cutting angle is 30`. I use my $150 MAGNA-MATIC to balance. It is unbelievably sensitive, which explains my frustration having to keep checking balance so often...

I have the same engine on my Scag Liberty Z and use either Mobil-1 102A or Bosch Distance Plus 3330 filters. Both have 99.8%+ first pass efficiency. Oil and filter are changed yearly.

@lilSIG---thanks for your reply, but I've decided the $250 cost is too much to justify. So I will keep a close eye on the stock filter and replace as needed.

That's good advice berts, thanks for it.

My shoe size is 12 and decided the $250 cost for a cannister air filter isn't worth it, not to mention I wasn't at all worried about the EPA. With that said, I did order two OEM Kawa filters w/pre-filters, which will be installed shortly.

Yes, the oil is the VR1 in the black bottle. I just ordered two new filters w/pre-filters since I haven't replaced the original. The engine has 148 hrs, so it's time to change it.