Charlie_Iliff
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jun 13, 2001
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- 1,896
- Location
- Arnold, MD
- Tractor
- Power Trac PT1845, John Deere 2240, John Deere 950, John Deere 755, Jacobsen Turf Cat II
Those reading the blade test thread know that both Sedgeqood and I have had some engine overheating during heavy mowing at hot outside temperatures. There was discussion in that thread about the increased load if four blades per spindle contributing to the problem, which it seems to do, I think both by increased load and by blowing more clippings and dust into the air. With only two blades per spindle, I've never overheated mine, but have had the temperature start to climb, after which I have found at least some dust and debris on the oil cooler. For a while, now, I have blown out the engine oil cooler after each session.
Today, I duct taped some screen over the expanded metal in the engiine cover. After 15 minutes of mowing, the attachment shows what stuck to the screen opposite the engine fan. Without the screen, part or all of that would have stuck in the oil cooler, as would some that fell off the screen while I went to get the camera.
Tomorrow's supposed to be over 90. It will be a good test day to see if the screen by itself causes overheating.
Today, I duct taped some screen over the expanded metal in the engiine cover. After 15 minutes of mowing, the attachment shows what stuck to the screen opposite the engine fan. Without the screen, part or all of that would have stuck in the oil cooler, as would some that fell off the screen while I went to get the camera.
Tomorrow's supposed to be over 90. It will be a good test day to see if the screen by itself causes overheating.