KUBOTA 60" MMM GIVING A VERY POOR CUT

[Volfandt]

Re: KUBOTA 60\" MMM GIVING A VERY POOR CUT

After much trial & error and finally comprehending the instructions, balanceing of the MMM wasn't nearly as bad as it started out to be..... There is a method to the written madness that passes as the MMM owners manual /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Following the steps in the order presented is the correct way as one adustment effects another measurement.
1st set the gauge wheel at the depth your gonna use most then set max maximum lift point for the rightside lifting arm. Lower the MMM to your desired height then set the front to back blade height ( the front should be ever so slightly lower than the back) then set the side to side. I used a piece of cardboard and cut it out so that it stood on it's own with measurement marks clearly visable on it in 1/2 inch increments. A wood block should work also.
You'll have to lay on your side inorder to see the measurements and having a dropcord light or flashlite is highly recommended. What took me 1 1/2 hrs to do originally now shouldn't take anymore than 20 minutes. I've only one full mow on my BX23 w/60" MMM but I'm very impressed with tthe quality of cut it delivered.

Volfandt

 

[tomnky]

Re: KUBOTA 60\" MMM GIVING A VERY POOR CUT

Just to throw this in, John Deere makes a blade height gauge.

I think it is or was less than $15.00,plastic but it sure saves time on a flat surface. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[cmhyland]

Re: KUBOTA 60\" MMM GIVING A VERY POOR CUT

I have a B2910, but I have a Kubota 60" deck on it...

I have to guess the weight of the BX is not a factor in quality of cut... I have come to the point whenever in doubt I buy a new set of blades.

With new sharp blades I get a very nice cut. It is good to have a few sets of blades....

If you have ever hit any rocks the blades bend, usually up and that will screw up the quality of cut even if the blades are sharp...

Make sure the blades are sharp, balanced, straight and installed correctly.

The factory orientation of blades on my deck are three blades installed like a straight line across the deck.

Regards,
Chris

 

[03bx2200]

Re: KUBOTA 60\" MMM GIVING A VERY POOR CUT

I have a bx2200 ,but i have the 54" deck ,and the cut is excellant.

 

[SkyPup]

Re: KUBOTA 60\" MMM GIVING A VERY POOR CUT

Make sure the blades are not installed upside down by accident.... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[mrgries]

Re: KUBOTA 60\" MMM GIVING A VERY POOR CUT

Has anyone tried the Meg-mo system on a BX? If so, how does it compare to the stock blades?

 

[bluecon1]

Re: KUBOTA 60\" MMM GIVING A VERY POOR CUT

I have the Meg-mo blades for my 2200. Just waiting for the grass to turn green here in the great white north. They look impressive, but time will tell.

 

[DaMadman]

Re: KUBOTA 60\" MMM GIVING A VERY POOR CUT

One more thing that nobody has even mentioned is how are the "ANTISCALP" Wheels adjusted on this mower deck?

Believe it or not I have seen people that run the antiscalp wheels adjusted so they rol on the ground all the time.

The 60 inch MMM is a FLOATING deck and the antiscalp wheels should be adjusted so they are off the ground unless you hit a large bump or make too sharp of a turn or something.

Just a thought I figured I would throw out there since nobody else mentioned it

 

[bsutton]

Re: KUBOTA 60\" MMM GIVING A VERY POOR CUT

I bought my Kubota in July of 2000. It had a 60" mower with it. It never has cut right. I have had factory reps come to my house from the home office and one from Ohio. They changed the blades, checked RPM's, replaced sheaves, and /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif <font color="blue"> </font> numerous other things. It still does not cut smoothly. It leaves an area uncut where the tires push it down. Once you mow over it the grass pops up and looks uneven. This has been a problem since I bought it. Kubota doesn't know what to do. I complained to them for two years with no results. Of course its out of warranty now and I just sharpen and replace the blades. It will cut regular grass OK, but onion grass and other grass is left partially cut.i

 

[DaMadman]

Re: KUBOTA 60\" MMM GIVING A VERY POOR CUT

I was also told by my dealer that the 54 inch MMM give a nicer cut than the 60" but I do not know that for a fact.
Idon't know why he would have said it, because he was trying to get me to buy the 60 and I wanted the smaller 54", somewhere along the conversation he said, well I am sure you will like the 54 better anyway because it give a smoother cut