New guy, first post.
Have acquired a 430D grasshopper, with a M161R deck, rear discharge. Much smoother running and quicker response than my older 72" 721D. But spent almost as much time cleaning it as mowing. The clippings are packed tight around the rear wheels, and throughout the frame channels. Decided to build deflectors of some type, and discovered the factory already had supplied a shield assembly when new, now completely missing.
Before I spend a few hundred dollars for the shields, and various missing bolts and brackets, I would appreciate anyone with a rear discharge to tell me how well they work, pros and con, and the ease-or not, to remove for maintenance work, etc.
Thanks for any and all help, Frugal....
