Hi,
Had my lawn tractor (YTH24V48LS) for two years and has worked great (better than I thought it would, actually). Always good on grass, great in the fall. I have a 48" Blower kit (OEM p/n 966529102) for the grass catcher which, normally, vacuums the lawn like a Hoover and mulches the leaves like a Cuisinart (works well).
Today, the vacuum part works as usual but I noticed that the leaves are being picked up and sent to the grass catcher without being shredded at all. Full leaves as if I raked them and put them in myself. The only thing that has changed is that I replaced the drive belt (OEM p/n 539 130347) with a spare I had lying around this morning.
I have to assume it has nothing to do with the belt because the vacuum function is working perfectly.
I know that dull mower blades can have an impact on the mulching quality but can they work great one day and not at all the next? I don't think so...
Any input would be appreciated.
Had my lawn tractor (YTH24V48LS) for two years and has worked great (better than I thought it would, actually). Always good on grass, great in the fall. I have a 48" Blower kit (OEM p/n 966529102) for the grass catcher which, normally, vacuums the lawn like a Hoover and mulches the leaves like a Cuisinart (works well).
Today, the vacuum part works as usual but I noticed that the leaves are being picked up and sent to the grass catcher without being shredded at all. Full leaves as if I raked them and put them in myself. The only thing that has changed is that I replaced the drive belt (OEM p/n 539 130347) with a spare I had lying around this morning.
I have to assume it has nothing to do with the belt because the vacuum function is working perfectly.
I know that dull mower blades can have an impact on the mulching quality but can they work great one day and not at all the next? I don't think so...
Any input would be appreciated.
