After reading all these threads on flail mowers, decided I needed one. Was pretty well set on the Caroni 1900. However, found a used JD370 in excellent shape for about the same money. Drove 300 miles to pick it up. Got it home ,checked it out, greased and away I went to mow the tallest grass on the farm I could find. All I can say is "WOW !".Amazing how this thing cuts, And so quiet . Of all my attachments .
,this is by far my favorite. Never see me using my rotary finish mower again . Going to try flush cut knives next but can`t imagine any better cut than what I get now. Short story , I love this mower!
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I want to welcome you as the newest member of the Flail Mower Nation.
We ran 7 foot 25A for years reclaiming pasture down to a two inch cut.
If you have any questions pleae3 post them here and we wil be a happy
to answer them for you.
Do you have the scoop knives or the side slicers knives? It sounds like you have the side slicers
they will last you a very long time. I have 26 year old side slicer knives on my flail mower.
If you can purchase a wet well kitchen knive grinder from northern tool invest in one as the
wet grinding willprevetn losing the temper on the cutting edges.
NOW be sure to check under the V belt guard and dig out all the rubber dust and be sure to
grease the fittings you find there with a coouple of shots of grease.
If you have not done it already change the gear oil in the gearbox.
If you changed the V belt great-if not check to make sure it is not rotting pull the
palm of your hand along the v belt and if rubber is falling off the belt it is time to change it.
If the belt is frayed on the sides it is time to change it.
The Kevlar green belts give the best shock resistance and longest wear.