Mowing Discharge chute mods?

[Tdog]

Has anyone devised a way to raise the discharge chute on your MMM to help you squeeze into tighter places? I can't see using a chain or rope as there'd be too much chance of it being dropped & eaten by the blades.

I've got a couple of spots that are accessible except for the discharge plate. I won't remove it entirely since I use the BX up near the house.

Thanks,

Jack

 

[PeterK]

I use a short blue bungee. I leave both end clipped to the seat frame and when needed, I can lean over pick up the end of the deflector and clip it up. You are wise not to remove it as a projectile can fly longer than you'd expect. Be safe.

 

[Ken45101]

I have had a piece of light rope on mine for a dozen years now, no problem. I normally keep mine up 15-20 degrees so that it doesn't clog and I can pull it all the way up when I need too. The other end of the rope is tied to the throttle on the dash (B2710).

 

[uglyboywith11fingers]

I use a short blue bungee. I leave both end clipped to the seat frame and when needed, I can lean over pick up the end of the deflector and clip it up. You are wise not to remove it as a projectile can fly longer than you'd expect. Be safe.

Ditto on the bungee cord. My Kubota TG1860 deck has a steel chute, I drilled a quarter-inch hole near the edge to hook the bungee, the other end is hooked under the seat. Easy to hoist the chute up when needed, and there is always some tension on the bungee so it isn't flopping around and won't come loose.

Pete

 

[BotaBigot]

X3 for bungee. Allows me thru narrower gate, and when stored in barn...

 

[Grandad4]

x4 for bungee. Makes a big difference when mowing heavy grass.

 

[KenB2920]

Ditto on the bungee cord. My Kubota TG1860 deck has a steel chute, I drilled a quarter-inch hole near the edge to hook the bungee, the other end is hooked under the seat. Easy to hoist the chute up when needed, and there is always some tension on the bungee so it isn't flopping around and won't come loose.

Pete

This is exactly what I did on my B2929. Drilled small hole and bungeed it up.

 

[KenB2920]

x4 for bungee. Makes a big difference when mowing heavy grass.

Agreed, also helped with cutting the taller grass by the ditch!

 

[dougtrr2]

I raised mine up to a shelf in the garage, to be reinstalled when I sell.

Take Care,
Doug in SW IA

 

[Tdog]

Thanx all. I'll be drilling tomorrow. I'll just need to make sure the chute is down when I'm around the house & plate glass windows. I hadn't thought about it making a difference in tall grass, but it makes sense that it would cut better w/o the chute to restrict the cuttings being discharged.

Jack

 

[sngleshot]

Gentlemen: Just remember that when you lift that chute with the PTO engaged...there is no downward deflection for any kind of projectile that possibly could have been sucked up and hit by blade force strong enough to propel that object a long distance and cause damage or bodily harm. Doug in an earlier post stated he has removed his chute up to a shelf? The assumption then is that he has chosen to mow without the safety guard in place. Risky business.

 

[lamanated]

Scooby built a lever operated one I believe

 

[WilliamBos]

My Dad used a bungee cord on our 1505 MMM, worked great!!

 

[Earl Ohl]

I raised mine up to a shelf in the garage, to be reinstalled when I sell.

Take Care,
Doug in SW IA

I can hear the sirens now! The Safety Police are on their way to get you! LOL! I'm not even going to say what I did with mine!

 

[WilliamBos]

I can hear the sirens now! The Safety Police are on their way to get you! LOL! I'm not even going to say what I did with mine!

Exactly why I do not post many mods anymore... Much safer that way!!

 

[Scooby074]

I built a OCDC for my BX. Operator controlled discharge chute. I can drop the flap when mowing near buildings and get right up to them and/or squeeze into tight places.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...g/280364-building-mower-chute-blocker-bx.html

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Next time buy a rear discharge deck.

 

[WilliamBos]

Next time buy a rear discharge deck.

That is exactly what we did!!

 

[KenB2920]

Next time buy a rear discharge deck.

I did this as well. Do they make MMM in rear discharge? I had a MMM and now have a 3pt.

 

[mfreund]

I raised mine up to a shelf in the garage, to be reinstalled when I sell.

Take Care,
Doug in SW IA

X2, must be a Iowa thing.