Mower deck

[go_aggies]

Hey guys I’m somewhat new to cub cadets and have a question about my 129. Can someone tell me if there is anything I can do to keep my mower deck cleared of debris? I mow a little over 2 acres of pasture with it and by the time I’m done the deck is packed solid with grass. The deck doesn’t have baffles in it anymore, but otherwise it’s in good working order. Just wondering if there is some kind of coating or paint that would help with the issue. Thanks for the help.

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[mortten]

How theyre build has a little to do with why they clog up. Bolt heads hanging down under the deck surface catch grease and the clumps keep getting bigger. Try to my when it’s dry. I scrape mine clean after each use. Helps keep them from rotting away also.

[go_aggies]

Thanks Doug.

[cooperino]

Install new baffles. Then clean and paint with some oil base paint...

[athomas]

Originally Posted by cooperino

Install new baffles. Then clean and paint with some oil base paint...

good advice, if grass is wet and high expect some clogs ! best thing to do is blow the clippings towards the previous mowed area to minimize the restriction of trying to discharge into unmowed grass if not already doing , get the front end up on some ramps and pressure wash the deck after mowing to remove accumulations and preserve the life of the deck, not much else can be done.

[cooperino]

You bring up a good point in washing. The other day while at Tractor supply I saw this MTD Deck wash kit. I have seen these on newer tractors and wondered how well they might work on older style decks. Anyone try installing this on an older deck? Maybe install 2 "one on each side? I would assume you would run the blades with water connected and running.

[athomas]

Never had/used one but I suspect it's one of those feel good devices, ( really doesn't do much but makes you feel good about using it ) ! lots of that kind of stuff around today. Hard to beat taking the deck off each fall scraping the crud off and pressure washing,sharpen the blades and paint the underside and it's ready for the next spring ! Crown makes a good cold galvanizing spray/paint I sometimes use.

[cooperino]

Originally Posted by athomas

Never had/used one but I suspect it's one of those feel good devices, ( really doesn't do much but makes you feel good about using it ) ! lots of that kind of stuff around today. Hard to beat taking the deck off each fall scraping the crud off and pressure washing,sharpen the blades and paint the underside and it's ready for the next spring ! Crown makes a good cold galvanizing spray/paint I sometimes use.

I also sort of suspected the same thing, however I then thought. The way the "jet" is positioned it should remove some debris. If it were used after every cutting it might aid in during season cleanings.

For 30 bucks for 2 I might have to try them just as an experiment.

[ejl6658]

Originally Posted by cooperino

You bring up a good point in washing. The other day while at Tractor supply I saw this MTD Deck wash kit. I have seen these on newer tractors and wondered how well they might work on older style decks. Anyone try installing this on an older deck? Maybe install 2 "one on each side? I would assume you would run the blades with water connected and running.

I have the OEM washing ports on two 54" 3000 series decks and they do not clean the deck very well at all. I think you would be disappointed with the results for $30.00 spent.

[cooperino]

Originally Posted by ejl6658

I have the OEM washing ports on two 54" 3000 series decks and they do not clean the deck very well at all. I think you would be disappointed with the results for $30.00 spent.

Thanks for letting me know. The idea seems good in theory. Maybe a good idea that could be improved upon somehow???