TwinWillows
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Lively - How did the SP work?
I've been thinking about using it on my Zero turn mower deck also.
I've been thinking about using it on my Zero turn mower deck also.
I want a Clean Mower Deck!
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lively1
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We'll to be honest with you I really haven't evaluated it yet. I mowed late last Thursday and haven't bothered to clean it off. I didn't get done mowing until 9 and then had to pack for a trip. I have to mow again later this week and will assess it's usefullness then. I did note that grass did stick to the deck, however the true test will be how easy it is to clean. I am hoping just a garden hose would be sufficient. I will get back later once Iassess its usefullness.TwinWillows said:
bucmeister
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I know I am looking forward to your report. My dad wants to try some on his ZTR if it helps much at all.
lively1
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bucmeister said:
Sorry it has taken me so long to reply. Busy summer I guess. I really haven't tried washing the deck off yet. Haven't really even mowed much since I put the Slip Plate on (too dry) However, it seems that the grass comes off fairly good with a scraper. Once I get a chance I want to see how is washes off with a garden hose. Never seems to be enough time to get done what you want..... I still have to finish making mods on my detatcher and re-wire my trailer before the fall grass planting season starts up again....
Maybe you guys here have some advice. I have a Z-Force 50 with the washer system. It seems to work just fine, but I choose not to use it. I mow 5 acres that is in a really sandy area and want the build up to protect the underside of my deck. Anyone else dealig with sandy loam? About 1 acre of it has nice st. augustine but all the rest is just wild grass and wild flowers...and lots of sand...
I have sand, but the green gunk won't protect your deck.
There will be areas of bare metal and the sand will concentrate it's abrasion in those areas. Plus the gunk will mess up the air flow so the grass doesn't stand up leading to poor cut quality.
If you really are worried, you may want to have it coated with the stuff they spray on truck beds. (?) that may help (?)
jb
There will be areas of bare metal and the sand will concentrate it's abrasion in those areas. Plus the gunk will mess up the air flow so the grass doesn't stand up leading to poor cut quality.
If you really are worried, you may want to have it coated with the stuff they spray on truck beds. (?) that may help (?)
jb
twodogs
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Has anyone sprayed their deck with the bedliner stuff? It seems to be really tough, but it also seems to be a pain to clean. I have heard complaints about cleaning out truck beds - mulch, etc - that everything sticks.
mike194
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I have heard if you paint the deck with "Slip Plate" it works pretty good for keeping the grass from sticking. i am going to try to paint my deck with it this winter.
Loogie
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There are at least two kinds of spray on bedliners. Most of the new stuff is not shiny and pretty gritty., but I remember a few years ago seeing some that were pretty smooth and shiny. Sounds like a GREAT idea though! I'd love to hear from someone who's done this.
We coat the underside of the mower decks with WD40. After mowing all day we simply wash the underside with a hose and spray nozzle and 99% of the grass comes off.
I think just about all of the lubricants in this category will work. Try it and see if it works for you. Sure beats scraping the grass off.
I think just about all of the lubricants in this category will work. Try it and see if it works for you. Sure beats scraping the grass off.
