RMatty
Member
Can I mess anything up on my 54in fine cut deck by power washing the underside of it?
Mowing Power washing mower deck
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TheFlatlander
Gold Member
Just the driveway where you wash it.
I power wash mine regularly and have not had any concerns.
radioman
Super Member
I done it with mine- just remember to use gentle tip as you don't want to strip the paint. Every so many years, you gonna want to repaint the deck anyways.
Have power washed mine, no problems...A friend years ago drilled/installed a garden hose connector to the top of his mowing deck...He'd hook up a garden hose then run the blades while the water was on...Kept the mowing deck very clean.
Don
Don
Firefighter Kubota
Platinum Member
Don't forget to re grease when you are done...
Bird
Rest in Peace
Good question. I always put 3, but for no really good reason; just seemed like a good number.
In other words, I don't really know how much you should use.
thavil
Platinum Member
Good question and this has been talked about a few time here on TBN. The spindles are notoriously low on grease from the factory/dealer when delivered.
What I would suggest anyone to do to make sure there is enough grease in each spindle is to set your deck up on its side so you have access to the top and bottom at the same time. Larry's Mower Axle's are great to accomplish this Mower Deck Axles,Carrera,Cayman,John Deere,Kubota. Take the blades and protective cups off the mower. Pump grease in each spindle until you see some come out the bottom side. This may take many pumps of your grease gun to get them full the first time. From then on, each time you grease your deck, the excess grease from the spindle will be inside the protective cup and not hurt anything.
Buckeyeman
Silver Member
I wash mine all the time with no problems. I don't have much choice since I have a attached garage and it stinks real bad if you don't. I wish I could Teflon coat the underneath of the deck for easy cleaning.
Evil the Weasel
Platinum Member
I power wash mine also. There are a couple spots where paint peeled off, but I keep them touched up. I wish there was an easier way to clean these decks. It's not easy even with the pressure washer and I do it two to three times a season.