Dixon Mower Deck

[bartles]

Anybody know what these "flaps" do...Dixon deck, blade side

 

[mechanic mark]

Post Dixon model number please, thanks, Mark
Use Evaporust from Amazon to remove rust from deck.

https://www.google.com/search?q=PURPOSE+OF+BAFFLES+UNDERSIDE+OF+MOWER+DECKS&oq=PURPOSE+OF+BAFFLES+UNDERSIDE+OF+MOWER+DECKS&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i299.85821j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

 

[bartles]

Post Dixon model number please, thanks, Mark
Use Evaporust from Amazon to remove rust from deck.

https://www.google.com/search?q=PURPOSE+OF+BAFFLES+UNDERSIDE+OF+MOWER+DECKS&oq=PURPOSE+OF+BAFFLES+UNDERSIDE+OF+MOWER+DECKS&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i299.85821j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Thanks! I always forget to "Google it"...too much old school I guess. The model is 304. It was built in 1992. I have some hard to get NOS parts should anyone need them.

 

[bartles]

Further......I have used a product since my youth call "OSPHO" for surface prep in rusty metals. It is basically phosphoric acid. It is a little much to breath in and can sting a bit on exposed skin but it does an awesome job. I just chip and wire brush off all the loose rust, apply with a spray bottle or brush, wait 24 hours, and used it as a primer. I may give your suggestion a go to see if if it is more user friendly.

Any suggestions for a finish coat for the blade side of the deck that is more durable than regulator paint?

 

[mechanic mark]

https://www.google.com/search?q=CLEAN+MACHINE+GV130&oq=CLEAN+MACHINE+GV130&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160.14858j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

 

[bartles]

https://www.google.com/search?q=CLEAN+MACHINE+GV130&oq=CLEAN+MACHINE+GV130&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160.14858j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Thanks!

 

[Ranchito]

I use Rustoleum spray bedliner and it lasts about 12 months. For an annual maintenance, I remove the deck and pressure wash then recoat. Works great here where mowing season is 12 months long.