Cyclone Rake Screen Problems

[texas42]

Any thing new on this issue?

 

[BrianW]

I have had the screen ice up. This happens when the temperatures are in the high 30s to low 40s. I haven't found a solution to this.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

UPDATE:

Followed all their instructions, and the screen still clogs...BUT...it's not as bad as it used to be, so the screen doesn't "blow off" like it used too. The vacuum seems to work fine like this since there are auxiliary vents in the discharge tube on the shredder.

Vacuumed up about 2 acres of long grass, and after running multiple loads through it, everything seemed to be working fine even though the screen was clogged.

 

[Baby Grand]

If I get the bag much over 3/4 full it starts bypassing stuff out the top.
So I reach back and whack the bag from time to time as I'm picking stuff up.
When it make a sound like a thump ripe mellon, I know it's time to empty the bag.

 

[coveredbridge]

I've had my Cyclone Rake for about 5 years, and the only time I've had the screen get clogged is when the clippings or leaves are wet. If the material you're picking up is wet, the screen is going to clog.

I received a brush with my CR for cleaning the screen (kind of looks like a toilet brush to me). I've never found it to be particularly effective for cleaning the screen, but I don't use it much because I really try to avoid picking up leaves when they are wet.

I don't know what I would do without my Cyclone Rake.