Cleaning underside of mmm deck

[SeymourBota]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I was taught that it is bad to frequently wash your mower deck because warm bearings can draw in water past the seals as they cool. Thus, premature bearing/spindle failure.

Any truth to this? )</font>

This is EXACTLY correct!!! You should not fire water into the blade area until it it completely cooled. I had a Honda 5518 and the bearings went in just a couple of months from this. The dealer replaced under warranty but cautioned against using water when they were hot.

I allow a substantial cooling down time now before using the hose on it.

 

[hogboy]

I've had pretty good luck with a spray on product called Mo-Deck. I do, however, clean my mower deck with a putty knife after each use. There
is minimal build up of clippings. I spray the mower deck once a month. This also makes the annual cleaning (with the help of Larry's mower axle wheels,) a lot easier. I've been using this product now for 3+ years.

 

[Rusty]

WOW!!! The amount and quality of experience shared on this forum never ceases to amaze me. Thanks to all for your response. You have given me lots to think about. Thanks, again! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif