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Never done an Australian survey - My subjective observation - Lawn mulching is rarely done, even collecting (harvesting) clippings not...
Sep 6, 2025
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Came here to say the same thing. Not that I've ever even heard of a toothed "timing belt" on a mower deck that would allow for such...
Sep 6, 2025
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Just a couple of thoughts. 1) as stated above, mow at full throttle. 2) don't cut while turning, do three point turns. 3) check deck for...
Sep 6, 2025
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News to me!!! - For the last 50 years plus, I have understood the "drain back" prevention valve is so that oil will be available...
Sep 6, 2025
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What is it with us humans? - We almost always prefer the costly $$$ solution to the cheap. Why purchase this single use item, in a...
Sep 4, 2025
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Sure you not using the JD dealer here? They couldn't even find a bad spark plug and told another customer that his engine didn't have an...
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"Metal was a material I tried, but found that it would not hold its form" Obviously you did not try aluminium flashing. Its designed to...
Sep 3, 2025
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They do a FAIR job on dry grass and leaves. However, high lift or OEM blades do a much better job. Remember, mower companies designed...
Sep 3, 2025
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One more thing, Gator blades make for a horrible cut. If your grass is just a little damp, they will pack the deck with clippings. This...
Sep 3, 2025
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go mow your yard/lawn and take a good photo showing the mohawking so we can see for ourselves
Sep 3, 2025
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Some just don't get it that there is only a 1/16 overlap if 72" true cutting width which means the OP has to have prefect blades. Either...
Sep 3, 2025
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if the blades are not level that can cause air flow disruption and weird cutting issues - Google can be your friend too..... A "lawn...
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if the pressures are way out of range from one another then the deck can't be level....
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The tire pressures must be set before making leveling adjustments to the deck.
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Well that would leave no overlap; unless, BB is lying about the cut width as 3 x 24" is exactly 72". I have yet to see a mower with no...
Sep 3, 2025
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