Put the new g6 gator blades on the Hustler today. Mowed a couple of hours pretty damp and lots of thick glover. The cut was okay, but still lots of build up under the deck. Measured my cut out expanded grass chute. It is 11".
My Ferris 52 inch clogs pretty bad, always has. I've taken the chute off, taken a bracket off of the exit area, tried different sprays on the deck.
I just installed some G6 blades and moved a small area yesterday; had a little build up, the grass was a little wet but not bad.
I'm just about resigned to cleaning it out after most mows. I've got a chain host in my shop building that I hook up to the front to raise it up.
If I don't do it regular after about half dozen mows I sometimes have to use an air chisel with a 3 inch blade to clean it off.
I just installed some G6 blades and moved a small area yesterday; had a little build up, the grass was a little wet but not bad.
I'm just about resigned to cleaning it out after most mows. I've got a chain host in my shop building that I hook up to the front to raise it up.
If I don't do it regular after about half dozen mows I sometimes have to use an air chisel with a 3 inch blade to clean it off.
I was in the same boat as you. And same on air chisel sometimes! LOL!
Opened up the discharge opening as photos show below and after each mowing hook the hose to it and it stays spotless.
There is also a very important pitch level to a mower deck to. The rear needs to be a 1/4 to 1/2 hiagher than front edge. And air pressure correctly maintained front and back.
And lastly a wash out kit is a breeze to install, keeps it clean! I fought this **** since 2016 till this year! Just mowed 1-1/2 this morning, damp grass and no clogging and wash out got the rest. Hook the hose and let it run. I have a slab of concrete I let it run in and I lower the deck as low as it will go while washing out.
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Plus they’re dang handy for taking out that abusive Doyal Hargraves.
(Movie reference)Good thread. I have a 43” Gravely zero turn that could use some new blades. Might need to try those Gators.
That build up is insane! Don't know if location and soils are the difference but I've never cleaned the deck of my Bad Boy that was bought in 2010. Some small clumps the size of golf balls in one of the corners, but that's it.
SCORE! 3 SETS OF NEW Oregon G6 Blades for my Hustler for $50!! Facebook Marketplace.
Good find!
I put the G6 on as well. The weight is similar to or slightly heavier than the Hustler blades and the cut is good. They have not helped with buildup under deck, but appear to make it worse.
I went mower shopping last week and with current cost of comparable quality mowers, I think I'll keep it for now and maybe buy an offset flail mower for the tractor and use the ztr just around the area closestto the house. A hydraulic offset would be great for the ditches and pond bank as well as easier to maneuver in tight spaces than the rotary cutter. Just have to find one that my tractor can handle.
I put the G6 on as well. The weight is similar to or slightly heavier than the Hustler blades and the cut is good. They have not helped with buildup under deck, but appear to make it worse.
I went mower shopping last week and with current cost of comparable quality mowers, I think I'll keep it for now and maybe buy an offset flail mower for the tractor and use the ztr just around the area closestto the house. A hydraulic offset would be great for the ditches and pond bank as well as easier to maneuver in tight spaces than the rotary cutter. Just have to find one that my tractor can handle.
You ever cut that chute opening bigger? Mine don’t clog at all now. I also hook the hose up after each mow.
Yes. I'm the one that told you about cutting it open.
