Advice on deck cleaning and blade changing

   / Advice on deck cleaning and blade changing #31  
That's like getting under a car that's on a hydraulic jack with no stands or blocks.

Well not quite, I'm lifting the front off the ground about 18 inches, I'm not getting under a lawn mower that is completely lifted overhead, the weight of it is probably no more than 100lbs.. Could a line burst, maybe but pretty doubtful with 100lbs.. From now on I might block it up since you brought it up though..
 
   / Advice on deck cleaning and blade changing #32  
I agree with the potential danger of lifting the mower with the FEL, as I do. BUT - I don't see that as any more dangerous than lifting with one of those mower lift jacks, or any hydraulic jack, or even a cherry picker. Like atsah, I also don't stick my head under the mower when its lifted. Not that I value my head any more than a hand or an arm.

Working around any lift machinery is dangerous, and certain precautions should be carefully attended to. We take a certain number of risks everyday in our lives. Enjoy today, it certainly could be your, or anybody's, last.
 
   / Advice on deck cleaning and blade changing #33  
I lift the ZTR with the FEL. I know the risks of doing this, and accept the risk.
 
   / Advice on deck cleaning and blade changing #34  
The point I was trying to make is that ANY lifting device (FEL, hyd jack, mech jack, etc..) should always be backed up by a solid lock/stand of some sort, when working underneath.

It may take you a little extra time the first time, to rig up your system. After that, mere minutes to potentially save life & limb.

All I need to do is think about others, vs. myself, and it's an easy decision. :)
 

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