Switching to longer blades?

[Honest Abe]

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 blade over lap.

Stihl does lie about the bar length on their saws so maybe BB is taking up the same habit.

actually I guess it's all dependent upon which Bad Boy dealer site one uses....

I just Googled this -

PART #038-7230-00 72" HIGH LIFT FUSION BLADES (SOLD AS SINGLE BLADE)

Enhance your lawn care with our 72" High Lift Fusion blades. These specially designed deck blades provide increased lift for a more precise cut, resulting in a healthier and more manicured lawn. Upgrade your mowing experience with our high-performing blades. Specifications: 5/8 Center Hole...

shop.badboymowers.com

and it shows 24.218"

Hmmmmm.....

 

[StarTech]

That gives 24-7/32" or basically just over 3/32" overlap between the blades.

 

[MParr]

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 blade over lap.

Stihl does lie about the bar length on their saws so maybe BB is taking up the same habit.

24.218" from blade tips to blade tips.

PART # 038-1030-00 6 PACK OF 72" HIGH LIFT FUSION FUSION BLADES

Enhance your lawn care with our 72" High Lift Fusion blades. These specially designed deck blades provide increased lift for a more precise cut, resulting in a healthier and more manicured lawn. Upgrade your mowing experience with our high-performing blades. 5/8 Round Hole Size 24.218" From...

shop.badboymowers.com

 

[MParr]

Mower Blade, 24-3/16" | Oregon Products

www.oregonproducts.com

 

[BigBlueEdge]

Bad Boy 72" deck use 24" blades...
also, have you check the tire air pressure to make sure they are all up to spec...?

Yes, tire pressures are at spec. How would tire pressures affect cut quality?

 

[MParr]

The tire pressures must be set before making leveling adjustments to the deck.

 

[Douglas Lee]

I had a simular problem with a 40" Gravely deck, I slotted the mounting
holes in one of the spindles to move it closer to the other blade.
Thanks,
Douglas Lee
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[Honest Abe]

Yes, tire pressures are at spec. How would tire pressures affect cut quality?

if the pressures are way out of range from one another then the deck can't be level....

 

[BigBlueEdge]

The tire pressures must be set before making leveling adjustments to the deck.

Sure. But my issue isn't a 'level' cut, it is uncut/poorly cut strips of grass where the blades meet.

 

[BigBlueEdge]

if the pressures are way out of range from one another then the deck can't be level....

This thread isn't about leveling the deck. Not sure how that has become a focus. The only reference to 'level' previously was about front-to-back tilt where someone suggested there shouldn't be any.