60" MMM Scalp Rollers

DannyWilliams · May 25, 2002

Re: 60

Ya know, I had the same problem. I pulled all the anti scalp wheels off and greased them. The next time I mowed, the right front was making noise again. I'll admit that I run with all the anti scalp wheels on the ground. However it certainly appears to me that I get a better finished lawn. I have since located some wheels with stainless steel roller bearings and I'm currently testing two different ones in an effort to offer the wheels as an upgrade kit for the BX 2200 MMM as well as others. In addition, I'm developing a canopy as well as a hydraulic top link for the BX2200. If you have any questions you can email me at dannywilliams_52@hotmail.com. I'll have a Web site up shortly offering the above mentioned products.

jphipps · May 26, 2002

Re: 60

I have the same problem with my BX. I have only owned it for 4 weeks, and my front left scalp weel is already starting to eat the center out of the wheel. All of the other wheels seem to be fine. I did notice that the wheel does not seem to be straight, but pointing a little left when they other 3 wheels seem to be straight. I guess I will try replacing the scalping wheel mount with the wheel to see if that corrects the problem.

k8ny · May 26, 2002

Re: 60

Can't figure what all the fuss is about. The BX MMM is a Suspension type mower deck. It runs suspended above with the anti scalp wheels about 1/2" above a level surface. If the wheels encounter uneven surfaces their job is to lift the deck to move it up from the uneven surface preventing scalping of the lawn as well as potential damage to the deck and blades.
The adjustment procedure calls for the anti scalp wheels to be 1/2" above the surface at whatever height the deck is set to.
Bottom line: Antiscalp wheels should not be contacting the ground on normal level operation.

K8NY

kujaneckinga · May 27, 2002

Re: 60

Take the anti scalp wheel and drill a hole at a 45 degree and tap it and put a grease fitting in it. I did it to mine and give it 1 or 2 shots of grease once or twice a year and keep it adjusted to 1/2 inch and no squeaks and no wear and no melting. Its 3 years old and still no wear on the wheel/bolt area.

NY_Yankees_Fan · May 27, 2002

Re: 60

Great idea, can you post a picture, and or what size fitting did you use and where on the wheel did you drill, and the size of the drill? Sorry for the questions but it sound like a good fix!

Thanks

Tom

How about those Yankees!!!

Will_C · May 27, 2002

Re: 60

I find on my deck, that the 2" setting on the anti-scalp wheels corresponds nicely with the 2.5" setting on the mower. It took a bit of experimenting to got this setting. The rollers still touch the groung very lightly, but when you turn the tractor, they scoot sideways, not even leaving a mark. After 2 years and 368 hours, I notice no wear.