How to keep mowing deck clean

[Spanner]

Does your JD deck have the "Wash-Port" fitting on the left side? Connect the hose and run the blades when you're finished mowing. Works great if you lift/lower the deck a few times to allow air induced to agitate the debris.

If you don't have the fitting one is easily installed. Port # GX22426 + Washer # 24M7100 + Screw # 37M7458.

 

[4get gto]

Does your JD deck have the "Wash-Port" fitting on the left side? Connect the hose and run the blades when you're finished mowing. Works great if you lift/lower the deck a few times to allow air induced to agitate the debris.

If you don't have the fitting one is easily installed. Port # GX22426 + Washer # 24M7100 + Screw # 37M7458.

That's what I was thinking too. Weld a hose fitting in the deck. When done mowing hook up a hose and run the deck. Works pretty well and simple.

 

[hslogger]

Thanks for the replies, men. The old gray mare ain't what she used to be!!!!

I can savvy your frustration with the calendar pages rolling by. I sprung for one of those harbor freight lawnmower jacks a couple years ago and all I can say is that it makes the under deck cleaning, greasing and blade changing one heck of a lot EASIER. Northern sells them as do other outfits and they are worth what ever you gotta pay for one.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Could the John Deere kit be installed on my 60” 7 Iron deck. Never seen these on the commercial mowers?

 

[two_bit_score]

Could the John Deere kit be installed on my 60 7 Iron deck. Never seen these on the commercial mowers?

Here is one from Sears but JD probably has them too.

Lawn Tractor Deck Washout Port | Part Number 49-9-M61
| Sears PartsDirect

 

[two_bit_score]

I'm limited by age and physical condition to the blade scrape and other methods that were fine years ago. I was hoping there was a spray to create a barrier to stop the grass buildup.
I have a JD with 48 inch deck, and a smooth and thick yard. It's easy to load up the underside of the deck when mowing on damp grass. The physical part is what has me searching for a quick fix. Thanks for all the replies. parsonbw

There is a spray for everything.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Good-Vib...50058&wl11=online&wl12=19240985&wl13=&veh=sem

 

[BoylermanCT]

What type of blades are you running? I found hi lift blades keep my deck cleaner than the gator blades do. The Gator blades chop things up and seems to stick to the deck more.

How high do you mow? I used to keep my field at 4.5". I would mow every week, and have to paint scrape every time. I switched to 3.5" and much less build up. Seems the taller grass retains more moisture and makes for a messier deck.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Here the whole John Deere kit. Didn’t know JD sold anything for $7.84?

John Deere Mower Deck Wash-Port Kit - GX22426-KIT


If you install this on a deck that didn’t have it originally, is location critical?

 

[lostcreekranch]

Here’s another kit I found at Home Depot.

MTD Genuine Factory Parts 42 in. Tractor Deck Wash Kit-49-9-M61 - The Home Depot

I think the wash port with o-ring and nut would seal better?

 

[jerrybob]

I use my floor jack to lift the front of my LT180 after mowing.....then use an air hose to blow out the gunk. Works well.