Re: (ET) Mower deck

["SteveS" <ssawtelle fcc net>]

Interesting ideas.

While we are on the subject, has anyone modified their decks so they don't
swing up when the rear of the deck catches something in reverse? I get real
skittish everytime I go in reverse while mowing.

SteveS
E12S


----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Meier" <mr23 mn rr com>
To: <>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 10:11 AM
Subject: Re: (ET) Mower deck


>
> Has anyone evaluated modifying these decks to 'conform' to the ground?
> I've considered hinging it at two points, for 3 sections.  The idea is to
> avoid
> scalping high spots, or leaving long grass in small depressions, or at 
> the
> base
> of hills that have a fairly sharp transition.  (Yes, my lawn has many of
> these
> features!).  Just a thought so far...
>
> I've also considered putting a spring below the mower deck on the front
> castor spindles to smooth out the deck movement on bumpier ground,
> and to reduce transmitted forces to the deck and castor mount.
>
> -Chris
>
>