x340 mower disappointment

   / x340 mower disappointment #11  
I removed the covers! :eek: now it's easy to clean & doesn't collect near as much junk.

I did the same thing on the 54" mower on my X748. Solves the problem. What does collect there I blow off with an air hose. I usually pick up some gravel in those recesses too. Some of the areas I mow a lot people wouldn't call a lawn.:)
 
   / x340 mower disappointment #12  
Yup... did the same on my X300R. Mow with a "nekkid" mower deck -- it's liberating!

AKfish
 
   / x340 mower disappointment #13  
I did the same with my Husky after the debris ate the belt at 3 hours old.
 
   / x340 mower disappointment #14  
What's the down side to leaving the covers off?
 
   / x340 mower disappointment #16  
Missing fingers and or toes???:eek:

Only if you put your fingers or toes in the belt area when its on:D

You could also drill a few holes in the outside of the cover to allow you to blow it out easier. My 60" deck on the 445 has more covered and does not collect stuff as bad. I would think more, or less, cover would be better than what they have.
 
   / x340 mower disappointment #17  
The mower deck on my X300R has the shroud on the left side but the pulley on the right side is open. Maybe there was supposed to be a cover on the right side, too.

I don't know. That's the way it came from the dealer.

But, with the cover off, I can watch for any buildup of grass clippings, leaves, etc. and take care of the problem before it's ever really a problem.

That said, I never work on any of my equipment when it's running - engine, pto, mower deck, anything...

And I wear appropriate clothing (long sleeve shirts, carharts) and boots and gloves and safety impact glasses.

AKfish
 

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