I have a Gravely ZT 2352 home edition. I bought it new and ever since i have had it I have to clean out under the deck before each mowing. Grass builds up under the deck and sticks like glue under there. I have made sure the grass was dry when mowing. My local dealer said it was the blades so I changed the blades then they said it was the bely, changed belt, then they said it wasnt turning enough RPM's. I checked and it is turning almost 1000 more than the specs. Theis has been an ongoing problem for 3 years now and really need a solution. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so did you find a solution? Thanks for any info. It is greatly appreciated.
Grass builds up under deck
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Sounds like a "design" problem that the dealer doesn't know how to address. Did you buy from the advising dealer?
I would suggest that you paint the underside of deck with a quality paint, which will have to be checked often.
I had to do this to a new Kubota ZD221 mower and it only helped a little. I tried all the suggested things that were advised. It got to where I was spending as much time cleaning as I was mowing. I found it easier to use my engine hoist (cherry picker), to raise the front and use a garden hose. Always a mess.
I paid extra for the fabricated deck to avoid this problem. I finally got fed up and sold it.:thumbsup:Black Bart
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Sounds like a poor deck design it don't move enough air to clean it self.
Hang a John Deere deck under it and it will work.
Hang a John Deere deck under it and it will work.
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I'm sure you have the front to back deck slope set to spec, right ?
On mine, on the 1st cut, it collected a lot of grass clipings, & a lot were in back of the deck..
Well, after I corrected the deck slope to be 1/8" lower in front, the back stays clean & only get very minimal in the front.. 2 minutes with a piece of wood I shaped for this & I'm set..
I never scrape with any steel edge tools like a putty knife, that can scrape thru the powder coating on the deck underside..
On mine, on the 1st cut, it collected a lot of grass clipings, & a lot were in back of the deck..
Well, after I corrected the deck slope to be 1/8" lower in front, the back stays clean & only get very minimal in the front.. 2 minutes with a piece of wood I shaped for this & I'm set..
I never scrape with any steel edge tools like a putty knife, that can scrape thru the powder coating on the deck underside..
Something I learned to use back in my off-road & mudding days ... get one of those "oscillating sprinklers" ... the one that sweeps back & forth continually. Raise your deck all the way or even jack up the front end ... put the sprinkler under it ... turn it on & walk away. The gentle washing will eventually dislodge & flush away all but the most stubborn debris.
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It's advisable to do it when finished mowing each time and not the next day or just before one mows the next time as the OP said when he cleaned.
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For homeowners cleaning directly after your mow is best... Could almost clean it with your hands.
I use that sprinkler trick with my cars a couple times a year its nice if something happens and I have to get under it for it to not be all road grimy. Also helps get the deicer off after winter
I use that sprinkler trick with my cars a couple times a year its nice if something happens and I have to get under it for it to not be all road grimy. Also helps get the deicer off after winter
