ctromp,
First off, :Welcome1:
Next up, the price seems very fair indeed with the delivery.
As for discharging the clippings...here's the key. Don't let the grass get out of hand. Under normal mowing, meaning you're not really cutting that much of the blades off, it shouldn't be a noticable deal with the clippings. If it is, then you might consider some hi lift Gator blades.
Another point is keeping your blades well maintained...keep'em sharp! This helps with a cleaner cut that is better for the grass, easier on the tractor and finally, it cuts and recuts the clippings much better while they're still in the deck. Dull blades instead of a clean precision cut tears the top of the grass off and leads to clumping because they don't get much of another cut after the initial tearing of the blade, they more or less get beat around inside the deck rather than being recut cleanly.
Many find it amazing how easily blades can be dulled. If you're forced into a wet situation only a single mow could well dull the blades. Hitting objects...small branches, pinecones or other small lawn debris can quickly erode the finish and lead to big clippings and clumping. If these sitiuations occur, you'll need to sharpen and balance the blades again right away.
Lets review:
Congrats on what I feel is a very good deal! I feel it's likely worth much more.
Don't wait until the grass is tall...if you must do to weather, mow it twice, first at a much higher setting and then again at the normal setting.
Keep your blades sharp and balanced.
Always walk the property first to clear any debris...this is easier and less time consuming then to hit something and have to pull the blades off again for maintenance.
And of course, one final thing when you get the new machine... :wwp:
Keep us updated and enjoy your way to a beautiful lawn!
First off, :Welcome1:
Next up, the price seems very fair indeed with the delivery.
As for discharging the clippings...here's the key. Don't let the grass get out of hand. Under normal mowing, meaning you're not really cutting that much of the blades off, it shouldn't be a noticable deal with the clippings. If it is, then you might consider some hi lift Gator blades.
Another point is keeping your blades well maintained...keep'em sharp! This helps with a cleaner cut that is better for the grass, easier on the tractor and finally, it cuts and recuts the clippings much better while they're still in the deck. Dull blades instead of a clean precision cut tears the top of the grass off and leads to clumping because they don't get much of another cut after the initial tearing of the blade, they more or less get beat around inside the deck rather than being recut cleanly.
Many find it amazing how easily blades can be dulled. If you're forced into a wet situation only a single mow could well dull the blades. Hitting objects...small branches, pinecones or other small lawn debris can quickly erode the finish and lead to big clippings and clumping. If these sitiuations occur, you'll need to sharpen and balance the blades again right away.
Lets review:
Congrats on what I feel is a very good deal! I feel it's likely worth much more.
Don't wait until the grass is tall...if you must do to weather, mow it twice, first at a much higher setting and then again at the normal setting.
Keep your blades sharp and balanced.
Always walk the property first to clear any debris...this is easier and less time consuming then to hit something and have to pull the blades off again for maintenance.
And of course, one final thing when you get the new machine... :wwp:
Keep us updated and enjoy your way to a beautiful lawn!
