Craftsman 54" mower grass buildup in deck

RayMcD

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I have a 17 year old YS4500 mower. I have about 2 acres of grass to cut. I am using mulching blades. My problem is that the deck gets a buildup of grass clippings. I know that if the grass is wet this buildup will always happen. But this happens even of the grass is fairly dry.

The pix below was after cutting about one acre of slightly wet grass. But like I said this happens wet or dry.

Am I just needing to clean the deck after every time that I cut the grass?View attachment 66376View attachment 66377
Exactly the same kind of results I had on my Bobcat 48". No more Gator or mulching style blades for me
Can you give me a blade name?
 
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Cusser

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One can get a balancing tool at Home Depot or similar, inexpensive. Or use a large bolt.
 

fred93

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For a 54” Craftsman
Thanks for the info. However, the links that you have attached are only for a dealer. How can I purchase these blades if I am not a dealer? I did find one on Amazon but I don't know if they are the same as what you posted. Here is the link https://www.amazon.com/Stens-340-22...ns+hi-lift+blade+ayp+594892901,aps,380&sr=8-1
Please reply-thanks!
 

MParr

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Thanks for the info. However, the links that you have attached are only for a dealer. How can I purchase these blades if I am not a dealer? I did find one on Amazon but I don't know if they are the same as what you posted. Here is the link https://www.amazon.com/Stens-340-226-Hi-Lift-Blade/dp/B001OK8R2I/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14P4ULCT74M9G&keywords=Stens+Hi-Lift+Blade+AYP+594892901&qid=1693761192&sprefix=stens+hi-lift+blade+ayp+594892901,aps,380&sr=8-1
Please reply-thanks!
I gave you three different makers and three different part numbers. Enter those brands and corresponding part number into your search bar.
FINIS
 

bertsmobile1

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All of the aftermarket parts wholesalers have a "find a dealer " search tool on their sites
So go there, slip your zip code in and see who is near by
Using a Stens, Rotary, oregon, X-treme part number as a search criteria will genearlly find some one supposedly selling that item on EvilPay or Scamazon where they may be genuine, scrap metal genuine or fake
 
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