I prefer to use plastic tools for scraping the deck, so as not to scratch the paint, encouraging rust. The tools used for auto bodywork, spreading Bondo, work well.
@HereInPA_Hagen Жыл бұрын
I found that vinegar in a spray bottle is a pretty good solvent for loosening the caked-on grass. As you scrape with tools, spray the vinegar periodically and let it soak on. These tools worked well for me: Pry bar for scraping, a MoJack scraper made for mowers (from the company that makes mower lifts), chisel with hammer (used sparingly, wire brush and a good portable light. Essential: Dust mask and wraparound goggles. I used a mower lift. Take the blades off! The job would have been easier with the deck removed, but I didn’t want to take that on. It’s hard work. Took me an hour and a half. Last: Spray with PAM spray for pans to discourage grass from sticking.
@TexasNightRider4 жыл бұрын
I have a John Deere Z930M. I lock the deck in the highest position and slide a high pressure rotating pulsating water sprinkler underneath each open area. About 5 minutes on each side of the mowing deck and the deck is sparkling clean after each mowing. Then I run the blades for a few minutes to dry it out and park it ready for the next mowing. I just blow the top of the deck off with a compressor and try not to wet that area down. I'm just lazy. This was an informative video.
@silenthillfarms2 жыл бұрын
You'll probably end up rusting the deck
@robertfoster1665 Жыл бұрын
High pressure can damage the spindles. Bad idea
@adriankap29786 жыл бұрын
Great video! I recently bought a home and personally enjoy mowing the lawn. As a beginner lawn care person I'm learning along the way which is why I'm looking for videos like this even though on a much larger scale than I have it still helps me. I have a walk behind self propelled mower. Is there any way to clean it down to the paint? A special cleaner? I'd like to apply a coating to the deck so it's easier to remove the grass but I have to apply it to a clean deck. Thank you again and appreciate anyone's thoughts and ideas.
@labmastersteve5 ай бұрын
Wait. Jacked up 12”, but mower was nearly stood on it ass when he cleaned it. Did I miss a magic step?
@johnkessler78205 ай бұрын
Great instructor!
@regulusmine23366 ай бұрын
Should you disconnect the battery first?
@cavanlouie24026 ай бұрын
Even with everything off, and the key not in ignition. I am afraid to clean it. 😅 is it completely safe to do so?
@MTEEquipment6 ай бұрын
You should be good if you follow the instructions.
@firstname62083 жыл бұрын
While you have the belt off, rest your hand on top of the deck and spin the blades one at a time. If the deck is smooth you're ok. If the deck vibrates like you are driving on gravel, the bearings in that spindle are crap. Replace them now.
@Johnny53kgb-nsa4 жыл бұрын
Good video and tips! Thanks
@PatrickWagz6 жыл бұрын
right on keeps the rust from developing, too
@donniecorrigan85196 жыл бұрын
Great video, well detailed!
@annswindler63045 жыл бұрын
except for how to get the deck into the position for cleaning
@everythingvideos24 Жыл бұрын
Mine will never look like that. I clean and repaint mine after each use or every month.
@cornwasher6 жыл бұрын
Good video. Thanks
@Moondog93224 жыл бұрын
I think you meant baffles, not bevels.
@zanemark53937 жыл бұрын
Is this the guy from epic meal time ?
@hiphopman725 жыл бұрын
Is that you Sauce Boss ?!??
@barrygrant29073 жыл бұрын
CHOCKS, not chucks.
@isaiahslawncare86006 жыл бұрын
one thing he didn't mention is take out your spark plug just for extra safety precautions when cleaning under the deck
@danbasta36776 жыл бұрын
Agreed. As accidents do happen. Remember, safety has no quitting time.
@williambissell7946 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering why a " professional " let their deck get that dirty to begin with. It obviously hadn't been cleaned for a few days. Clean it every day when you sharpen your blades.
@williamlaughlin66754 жыл бұрын
More like a few months. Never could understand why people would spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars for lawn equipment and never clean it or half way clean it. You wouldn't half way clean your car, would you?
@andrewbooher11062 жыл бұрын
Are yall joking? A few months? Guess you've never mowed when its wet. 10 yards can do that in a day.
@silenthillfarms2 жыл бұрын
How is it you look exactly like a mower mechanic
@mikeburkhart96363 ай бұрын
My Gravely states Do not lift by the deck. Just saying...
@Ppp-kk6hw4 ай бұрын
Who's jack ?
@garybaumann56374 жыл бұрын
Not so easy on a zero turn lying on your back.
@danielpadgett28313 жыл бұрын
If you got a lawn mower lift makes it much easier
@ivanhmunguia55763 жыл бұрын
That's a lot of grass.. I bet the mower works better now.
@dubsbarry99633 жыл бұрын
ChOcks not chUcks
@TacoCrisma3 жыл бұрын
Rochester accent?
@twotonebrute7 жыл бұрын
Dirt ain’t gonna hurt ya. I love it! This is for all you pansies out there.
@HavUEverFeltAshamed3 жыл бұрын
Isiiaooa
@sirmichael71553 жыл бұрын
2 words Pressure Washer
@bittermushroom80462 жыл бұрын
Water gets in the bearings, terrible advice.
@danbasta36776 жыл бұрын
Don't care much fir zero turn radius mowers, to me, they are a severe accident ready to happen, seen people flip themselves out of those things, besides, all you can do with them is mow grass, can't plow snow, can't plow the ground, can't disk your ground nir cultivate your garden with them. RATHER HAVE A TRACTOR!
@95boostedkoki6 жыл бұрын
Dan Basta lol you can do all of those things with a zero turn.
@JradMcleod3 жыл бұрын
For me it was speed + manoeuvrability, pretty much twice as fast if you're just mowing lawns.
@JradMcleod3 жыл бұрын
Other option is just to have both 😂
@johnkessler78205 ай бұрын
Can you imagine using a tractor to run a lawn maintenance company? 😂