quikv6,
do you have any pics of your masterchute on the 48? if you post them I might be able to help. Also, you might want to check out the link below. The picture shows the bracket placement on a 36 scag advantage (the 48 has the same opening). Maybe you can see if the bracket would obstruct the masterchute.
http://www.acceleratorindustries.com...odels/scag.htm