Deere full width roller - striping kit

[KB9UDE]

I had a full width roller striping kit installed on my x720's 62C deck when it was new. I am very happy with the anti-scalp abilities as well as the striping of the grass. Sorry I don't have pics of stripes but here is the machine with kit installed.

 

[zzvyb6]

Aha ! I thought that was done with a full width brush. Do you suppose that's something that could be put on a 72" deck? I could make one from a bunch of boat trailer rollers.

So now how do you drive straight? It could get pretty ugly the way I currently cut my grass...

Thanks for the project report and pictures.

 

[KB9UDE]

I believe there is different kits for each size deck because the rear guage wheels are removed for install of striper bar.

 

[JSR LLS]

Do you have a bagger or mulch kit installed? In my mind (which isn't always all there), minimizing clippings would enhance the striped effect.

 

[KB9UDE]

No bagger or mulching here. Straight side discharge with the chute tied up to spread clippings.

 

[KB9UDE]

Anyone here have any experience bypassing the RIO switch on a x720??

 

[Jimmy Joe]

I see you have the wash out port on your deck, I noticed Deere is putting them on their new mowers. Do you use yours, and how effective are they? I have to get down on one knee to wash mine out with a sprayer, it takes a while to get all the stuck on grass out with direct spray I can't see how the wash out port can get it off, but if it works I wouldn't mind putting one on mine.

 

[KB9UDE]

I do use the port to wash out after mowing. If you wash out right after mowing it does a OK job. If the grass hardens you have to scrape most of it out first.