On Jun 27, 5:41 am, "rogerfisher" wrote:
I just bought a new Scag Turf Tiger mower. One of the things that the
dealer told me was not to wash it. He said to just blow it off with a
blower or air hose. He said that water will rust the bearings and it is
best never to wash it. I have never heard of this. I got the impression
that it wasn't just for Scag but is meant for all mowers. We live in a very
dusty environment and I have always washed the mower after mowing. Has
anyone heard of this? Comments?

Thanks,

Roger

Did they warn ya not to let it get wet in the rain? It happens. Do
cars fall apart when you wash them or drive them in the rain?
Underhood has as many or more bearings and belts as a mower and they
survive water. Does the mower instructions tell you not to get it
wet? I think this is advice on the same level as urban myths and old
wives tales - once started they have a way of perpetuating themselves
until fiction is stronger than truth.

KC