Mowing Moments with the Mower

[NJBill]

We have had quite a number of questions regarding the layout of the blades. As you can see they will never touch each other, and to set any pattern with belt driven blades is a waste of time, so I think we can put those questions to rest.
Just buy the same length blades for replacement.

 

[MossRoad]

<font color="blue"> I'm guessing all the PT's are assembled alike, no thinking. </font>

Mine must have been built on a sober day, because all the zerks are in the same direction...

My wife's grandpa use to work at Studebaker and told us never to buy a car that was made on Monday because everyone was hung over and never buy a car the was made on Friday because everyone wanted to get out of work early. Tuesday and Thursday were the best days and he never did say what was up with Wednesday. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[NJBill]

Thanks MR
I was hoping that thinking went into the process at least sometimes. It is nice to have them all in same direction we humans can't always remember oddball situations.

Having been in the trade, that was always a standard remark about the days to avoid buying vehicles. We did have one upscale customer who evidentaly had an untruthful salesman at one time. He learned how to read the code plate inside the left front engine compartment, and actually brought a car back for exchange for the reason you mentioned . He had money enough to take a loss if necessary.
Bill

 

[NJBill]

Another Moment which I would like to change. unfortunately I am not equipped for working metal other than with my trusty reciprocating saw.
Looking at the mower from a distance as it hangs like the second picture. It is nothing more than a flat piece of steel, with three blades covering a swath of about 46 inches. Two short sides are visible probably to stop any twisting of the deck. In use gras goes in the front, long, and out the back slightly deflected down as cut grass. It is about the closest thing to being called a mechanical scythe.
Questions arise, such as if the sides and back were taken down to required grass height, couldn't this be changed from a rear discharge mower, to a deck top discharge. I'm showing there is about 12 inches to provide an opening.
I know, there'll be all kinds of hoses, and tow behind gadgets, and other headaches. It would be nice for leaf time though.
Just dreaming, and meandereing, don't get too excited about thesee foolish ideas of mine.
By the way thank you all for bearing with me during these MOMENTS.
Have a great "after the fourth week".
Bill

 

[J_J]

Why not just add a chute to the deck that will redirect the clippings and leaves in to a hose, and them back to a container. You would also need some high lift blades. I have a vacuum assembly on the back of my Dixie Chopper Zero turn mower. Even without the chute, the clippings and leaves come out at a high rate. The vacuum unit will fill it up in about 15 min.