Won't cut clean

[3DPiper]

Hi, I have a 42" YTS3000 and it doesn't seem to cut clean.

The discharge side also seems to not cut as well as the trim side.

I have my own hard and a few others I maintain, and there is a good mix of Bahia.

To get a clean cut I end up having to go very slow, and almost doubling back over my last cut essentially making this a 21" riding mower.

I've checked the spindles and they are not broke, the belt is tight and not worn. The blades are sharp.

I would like to increase the RPM to increase blade speed, but the throttle is all the way up (will choke out if I go any higher)..

I'm going to pull the deck and inspect it. There may be some buildup of clippings on the underside of the deck, which I had happen with my old mower.

Anything else I should look for?

I'll admit, I have talked to other pros who do this for a living and have huge $10K zero turn mowers, and they say they can't get a clean cut on Bahia either.. So maybe I shouldn't complain.

 

[mechanic mark]

You're on the right track cleaning underside of deck.

 

[Mikel1]

Bahia is a pain, if it's tall, too wet or dry conditions. I have had to double cut grass in places to make the yard look good.

 

[SkipD]

This may not apply,,,, but,,,,,,, can a bagger create an "unclean cut"? :confused3:

 

[Bob E]

If it's too full or plugged up it can.

 

[Carscw]

Make sure the deck is level side to side.
Mow a pass in reverse and let us know if it cuts better.