Tech Tips

Remove the mower drive belt and store to prevent hard spots from developing in the belts where it wraps around the pulleys. Lubricate all pivot points and grease blade spindle bearing to prevent rusting...

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Always mow when the grass is dry with sharp blades. Check belt drive to insure there is no slippage and operate at rated blade tip speed. Adjust the attitude of the mower deck so...

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Most of today's tractor mounted rotary lawn mowers are driven by a common V-Belt drive. Here are a few tips to follow when servicing your belt drives. When replacing A V-belt never pry the belt into...

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Extremely tall grass should be mowed twice. Raise the mower and cut half the desired height. Cut the second time at the desired height and at 90 degrees to the first pass. Remember sharp...

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Most of the problems that occur on gearbox drive equipment are due to lack of service and maintenance. Here are a few things that an operator can check before using their equipment. Always maintain proper oil...

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Remove blades and inspect the condition of the attaching hardware. It is a good idea to replace the hardware each time the blades are replaced. When sharpening blades always wear safety glasses to prevent...

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