Grass flap Vs Advanced Chute System - Which Chute Block is best for you?

My opinion on both of these chute blocks and what mowers I think they should go on.

[@upscalelawncaremonroe408]

Hey bro I'm not running a chute blocker now , I stop mine at the first of the month, keep the videos coming .

[@TNsher776]

Something I need for both of my mowers!

[@mattpahuta]

Thank you for the video! Yes, it's a bit difficult on our 61's. Definitely will be trying out a grass flap on our newer mowers.

[@glennevitt5250]

Hey Thanks for the information and Great Video

[@cashen7384]

Im so glad you said you like the advanced chute system i just bought one tonight, cant wait until it gets here i hear they work awesome. Itll be going on my new Ariens Ikon 42xd

[@garrisonfamilyalbum3901]

I am really liking mine.

[@cashen7384]

@@garrisonfamilyalbum3901 very glad to hear

[@bigmowerman03]

Thanks for the video. I just have the handle extension on the advanced chute and it works fine for my 61.

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Nice may have to try that

[@JonsDailyHustle]

Just got a stand on today, look8ng into grass flap as well

[@natureswaylawncare3346]

Cool vid

[@brianmieczkowski9305]

Thank you for sharing this! I have a SCAG Tiger Cat 52. Another guy mentioned that he loves the Adv. Shoot Sys. But that he mounted it about 1/4” too far away from the deck, and now gets grass blowing up in his face. Do you have any mounting tips for the Adv. Shoot? Thank you 👊

[@nickflow2]

I have a 52” Turftracer with a Velke what type of flap system would you recommend for it?

[@garrisonfamilyalbum3901]

Have you seen the extended handle for the Advanced Chute for Standers? Definitely more reachable but It seems to be a bit high, I was thinking I could use a pipe Bender to mold it perfectly the way to fit and work best for the Gravely Pro Stance 52.

[@flashlawnservice]

Where did you buy the etrack tie downs for the mowers?

[@danielrobinson2056]

Great video. Can you install Advance chute system . On. 52inch stand Ferris z3x

[@diyrob9160]

Can you use a grass gobbler with the advanced chute system?

[@brianmieczkowski9305]

Also, did you do a vid about the tie downs over your wheels? I need a solution desperately. I’m finding it challenging to tie down my SCAG. Thanks!

[@foxlawnandlandscape9713]

Can get the part at tractor supply. They are called smart straps x track.

[@peterprobst6307]

I enjoyed your comparison and I agree that the foot pedal is the way to go on a stander. In addition to not having to remove your hand from the controls to reach for a handle, with the Grass Flap there is no handle to potentially get in the way of obstacles like trees with branches hanging close to the ground or shrubbery. When I purchased my 52" Ferris Z2 in 2018, I had the dealer install the Grass Flap recommended for the Z2. Unfortunately, the mechanic did a very poor job of mounting the flap itself so it doesn't completely close at either of the fore and aft contact positions on the discharge chute. There are large gaps at both the fore position and at the angle at the aft position so a significant amount grass freely 'escapes' the closed flap. I see in your video that yours appears to be properly mounted on the Z3 and that there is complete closure at both positions. Because the cable at the foot control just broke this week, I am considering completely replacing my Grass Flap with a new one that I will install myself. Therefore, I'd very much appreciate if you would share exactly what you did in the mounting process to get the proper aft angle and to get good closure contact at all points against the discharge chute on your Z3. Thanks for all the informative videos you/ve posted. I've found many to be applicable to my operations.

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

I ended up switching to green guard chute blocker. They are electric. Gotntired of snapped cables.

[@peterprobst6307]

@@SouthernStyleLawnCare I just watched your video on the Green Guard. Which model are you using on the Z3, the HD, Slim, or Original. I see Green Guard suggests the Slim for for Ferris mowers including the Z series. Also, would you recommend the rubber or aluminum flap? I'm thinking rubber based on the need to bend the flap to match the angle of the deck. Where on the control panel did you mount the switch?

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

@@peterprobst6307 i use the HD with rubber flap on my ferris and my scags. They have alot of no drill mounts too. Use code southernstyle for 10% off. I always make sure mine is flush with outside and mark the holes then drill out. All chute blocks will have some blow out but just part of it.

[@peterprobst6307]

@@SouthernStyleLawnCare Thanks for the discount code. Since I've already got holes for the Grass Flap mount, I'm considering the no drill option as well as the dust blocker. Where on your Ferris standers did you mount the control switch?

[@talanpomeroy4475]

Gotta get that extended handle brother

[@ACMEMowing]

I'm looking for a flap for my Lazer Z. I'm interested in your flat bar tie down system. Please tell me all about that!

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Got it tractor supply. They sell them in different lengths

[@ACMEMowing]

@@SouthernStyleLawnCare Guess I'll be going to tractor supply this weekend. Thank you!

[@foxlawnandlandscape9713]

Southern Style Lawn Care how have you liked the smart straps x tract tie downs?

[@brettrzucidlo1105]

Who makes the wheel strap kit in this video?

[@leasemd]

I have 3 JD stand ons and they are great but am considering the Ferris and Exmark Staris. Any feedback on Ferris vs JD would be helpful. Ferris is obviously faster but what about cut quality?

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

For a 61" or 52" you cant beat the ferris Z3x IMO. For a 48 and below I would stick with deere. The ferris z1 platform is way too small. Doesnt gold hills and uncomfortable for your feet. Cut quality is great in ferris.

[@danlong8909]

On the jd did you have to take belt covers off to make advanced chute fit?

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

No I took them off for winter leaves so they dont start fire

[@danlong8909]

Looking at buying same jd. Can belt covers be taken off with ac installed, and does debris build up with covers on.. thanks for input. Very helpful

[@ericgebhart5775]

Which one of your mowers do you like better. Is one any better than the other in wet grass.

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Deere is better in wet grass. Love both mowers equally. For a 61 you can beat the ferris. For a 48 you cant beat the deere. Wouldnt change either. I dont like the 60 deere and I dont like the 48 ferris

[@stevenclark5450]

Great video. I am looking for a setup where I can switch quickly back and forth between a chute blocker and a side grass catcher without having hardware or brackets that get in the way of each other. Do you have any suggestions?

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Grass gobbler works well with qwuick chute or advanced chute blocker.

[@stevenclark5450]

@@SouthernStyleLawnCare Thanks so much....I will look into these very soon!

[@emccallum1012]

I have had the ACS on my 48 ZG for years and no issues. I got a ZD1211 60" with some electric one that is garbage but has a foot pedal that I really like. I am thinking of getting a grassflap for the ZD1211. Does the flap stay fully closed when mowing? It doesnt blow open at all does it? Thanks for the video, just the comparison I was looking for.

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

When you hit thick leaves it will blow open sometimes. Not alot but sometimes.

[@emccallum1012]

@@SouthernStyleLawnCare Thank you. I think the little vents on the ACS help to relieve pressure. I just cant decide which would be better. I do a lot of mulching leaves with my ZD and the ACS really has no parts to break. But, the foot pedal may be more convenient and can be left partially open which is nice. Like I said very disappointed in the power chute system....blows open all the time. Thanks again

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

@@emccallum1012 powerchute are garbage IMO. ACS is bulletproof. Like my grass flap for stander mowers but for sitdown acs works great.

[@lawncommander]

What about quick chute, I think they have different configuration handles

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Good on anything but its still quite a reach on a 52 or 60 stand on. Sit down its good.

[@jcmoney4125]

Quick chutes on all my standers and riders that the employees use. GrassFlap’s on the mowers I solely use.

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Preach it brotha. Them employees are rough on the grass flaps. We use them all. I have a quickchute on my scag. Love it.

[@andrewhilton7557]

I use quickshute on all my zero turns . Love them. Buying my first stander ,42 inch, the dealer does grassflap. Would you recommend one over the other? Thanks

[@jcmoney4125]

@@andrewhilton7557 grassflaps are awesome my personal favorite

[@johngabriele6532]

They have a handle extension for the advanced chute for standards now...

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Yeah I've seen that. Seems really long and like it would get in the way with trees and such. The short one works good and is out of the way IMO

[@johngabriele6532]

Great point... Didn't think off that point good call...

[@smithslawncare2248]

Dixie Chopper OCDC is great

[@celestinovelasquez6004]

Would the advance work/install on a 52in Wright?

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Works good on my 48. They have one with a bigger handle now

[@Hightideoutdoors]

What about that cable breaking

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Hasnt broke in 2 years. I do have a backup in the truck tho

[@daltonlay5030]

what's your opinion for a 48" walk-behind?

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

If you can afford a stander go that route. 36 walk behind is better than 36 stander all around

[@davidluking5631]

Why do you prefer advanced chute on riders?

[@SouthernStyleLawnCare]

Either advanced or quickchute. Just solid and don't have to deal with cables.

[@GrassFlap]

@@SouthernStyleLawnCare Thanks

[@Mowandlandscaping1984]

I hate my grass flap

[@ErickSerrano-uz7gh]

Why do you hate it?