The Ultimate Guide to Cut Quality

In this guide we go over striping, turf health, cut height, blades, mower deck dynamics, and mowing patterns.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comment section below.
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[@ClearChoiceLawnCareTyler]

Great Video. It will now be mandatory for all of our new hires to watch.

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[@Stegs]

great video for new guys in the business. Its great to see a mower manufacture take time to make a 30 min video explaining this. Really shows that the company listens to customers, and addresses issues and explains things. When my exmark dies, i will be buying a wright mower. Great job guys! Keep it up. This is how you earn customers!

[@WrightMowers]

Stegs, Thanks for the positive support. My observation is that many companies spend millions on advertising but are afraid to engage on some of the hot button topics for fear of being held accountable by their customers. Does our deck cut the best in all conditions, nope, but it sure does a better job in most conditions. -Ed

[@justinuriahphoto]

So many excellent pointers in this video. Thank you for making these. It really adds value to your brand to have these helpful videos to learn from .

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

I'm just a residential guy who loves to mow his lawn. I have a Honda HRX217HZA set at it's top height of four inches, a Big League Lawns Checkmate stripe kit installed and I CAN'T BELIEVE how much I love mowing my lawn with that thing. Her name is Kathryn and I baby her like nothing before. The cut quality is absolutely phenomenal. I've never gotten such a clean, even, beautiful cut as I do with Kathryn. Fantastic machine. Fan-bloody-tastic! I scrape the plastic, NEXITE deck with a plastic puddy knife, hose her clean, wipe her dry and clean and put her away after EVERY mow. I installed a Tachometer/Hour Meter before I ever started her for the first time. I keep meticulous records on her engine run time, again after every mow, and maintenance schedule. Gave her Royal Purple engine oil, and a magnetic dipstick to act as the next best thing to an oil filter. I clean the air filter, air filter box and magnetic dipstick before every mow. She's coming up on 25 hours which means it's time for a trip to the shop to have the Hydromatic transmission drive clutch and blade control cables adjusted. Also, a quick blade sharpen and balance while she's there.

[@WrightMowers]

I'm sure she loves you too :)

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

Wright Commercial Mowers 🎶She's everything I've ever wanted, everything I need. I talk about her I go on and on and on. Cause she's, everything to me.🎶😂😂😂😂😂

[@blessed7fold]

@Heinzkitz Velvet If you really care about this mower then don't ever check or clean the air filter! Air filters work best when they accumulate dirt and particles over time. Checking and cleaning your air filter is one of the worst things you can do and significantly increases the chance for particle contamination. The best thing you can do is purchase a service indicator and install it on the air intake. I hope you continue to enjoy your mower.

[@KawaTriple250]

Not only am i in my 2nd year of mowing commercially and want a stander x but Ed is an encredible person to explain all of this. This sort of information has really helped build me a customer base.

[@austinhoffman219]

Exmarks have better cut quality.

[@bigchungus920]

@@austinhoffman219 Walker has a better cut quality

[@kennyplay5982]

@@bigchungus920 that's because they are soooo slow.

[@WPAOutdoors]

This is super useful. Getting a Stander B on Friday for my personal use at home. You are obviously passionate about what you do and to me, that is reflected in the product's quality.

[@WrightMowers]

Thanks for choosing us! -Ed

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

Wright commercial mower, I love how you guys take time out to even explain things about the turf, Thanks

[@WrightMowers]

Thanks. Hope you get the chance to demo one. even if you do, remember it take 8-12 hrs before it really becomes 2nd nature. -Ed

[@g4outdoors]

You need to start videoing back up Ed! I'm on my 5th video and they are great. Possibly the most in depth and informative videos out there.

[@WrightMowers]

Thanks, I know, I've fallen off. -Ed

[@pondacres]

This was great, very thorough and helpful, thx! At 22:30, about the how high lift blades may not be the best choice with decks that have baffles, that's real useful in my case.. Explains why the guy at Bradley told me to stick to med-lift blades.

[@KeepinYouUp07]

Best video on this topic to date. Thank You

[@WrightMowers]

Thanks. -Ed

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

Thanks Ed. I feel sometimes the dealers just want a sale I would love to demo a product but they always say they don’t have one in stock and the mower business in PA where I live is a very small market.I’ve actually just called sales rep instead of going through my dealer. Any commercial mower I purchase I need to try it out.I know the mower for my business after researching is a 36 walk behind with Velke. I can use a 30 inch mower but every one on the market has bad reviews.Can you ask any of your reps do they have any 36 inch demo on hand that I can purchase?

[@WrightMowers]

Grassology, We only ship mowers into about 10 central warehouses throughout the country. I very much recommend you first choose the dealer you want to work with and then choose from the equipment brand and lines they sell every day. If you buy the mower you are most attracted to but don't have support you won't be happy with the outcome. -Ed

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

Wright Commercial Mowers , thanks Ed. I’m test driving a 48” and 52” stander X tomorrow do you think a dealer 31 miles away is too far for me to purchase a Wright mower ? My local dealer only has Scag,Hustler and Exmark.

[@senseijamie]

How are you securing the machine when it's tilted back like that? Seems like that's the ideal position to change the blades.

[@Ryan-ex4wr]

Wow. What a solid video. Thanks Ed!!!

[@zaksnowden5716]

Hey, great info. Love my Wright's. I have recently started adjusting my spindle washers from 3 above and 3 below to 2 and 4 to get more deck to blade depth for cutting this thick spring grass. Is that advisable? And other tips for cutting bi-weekly industrial sites with zk's. Have my trimmer racks on order now. The most efficient way to cut in my professional opinion! Thanks

[@WrightMowers]

It won't hurt the mower. -Ed

[@josh-e3j]

Hey Ed I have the Toro Z Master in the baffle area that’s in between the baffle and deck itself does that cause poor cut quality if that compartment area is blocked with clippings?

[@WrightMowers]

Yes, absolutely. -Ed

[@greenmarine5]

Excellent video, thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us

[@creatingmind4910]

POOR CUT QUALITY - My new Stander Intensity spits out leaves at about the 1:00 position if looking at the deck from up top. I have it pitched a quarter inch lower in the front and a shoot blocker on and it just does not leave a clean cut at all. Even though the deck is pitched a quarter inch lower in the front visually, it still looks high in the front. Do I have a warped deck or something? I'm really disappointed with the cut quality of this. My previous mower was a 15-year-old Toro 36-in walk behind. I could blow out beds, throw all the leaf material into the turf and mulch it in with my Toro and things looked great.

[@mattslandscaping4246]

Great video I'm having a problem with my Wright stand up it is an older model but it's leaving unlevel cut it almost seems like the blades go doll right after I sharpen them but I've been watching videos and the front of the deck underneath does not have a guard around the blade area to direct the grass out the side just don't know if there's one available and if it had it on it before as I bought it used

[@WrightMowers]

Matt, likely its an older model before that existed. Feel free to go on our website service inquiry and ask if there is a baffle available for you mower and include your serial number. -Ed

[@mattslandscaping4246]

Wright Commercial Mowers thanks I will

[@cashorcheck1]

I have a Wright stander 32 " and I have had the worst cut compared to my Toro and my Ferris. I have tried blades similar to what comes with the Ferris 36 for my wright stander hoping it will improve but no luck so I'm thinking its just the deck design..

[@kennyplay5982]

How are things going now?

[@a-veteranlandscapesitework2413]

@@kennyplay5982 Nothing has changed. However, Wright did make an adjustable 32" deck and that one I'll mostlikely get someday. None of the dealers in South Texas has one I can demo.

[@kennyplay5982]

@ 7:30 how do you "tweek the deck"? Thanks

[@dondutra17]

Which Wright mower would you recommend for residential application (1 acre lot w/pool, trees, shed, etc)?

[@WrightMowers]

Don, Thanks for asking. Really they all going to do it well and last a long time. If you are looking for value I'd consider a 52" Intensity. If you are looking for awesomeness, I'd check out the Sport X or Stander ZK. One great thing about Wright Commercial Mowers is that if you ever want to sell it you will get pretty good money for it. We offer a 5 year warranty for residential use. -Ed Wright

[@WBOS72]

Great video Ed, very useful info.

[@WrightMowers]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joshua7999]

Awesome video. Thanks for making videos like this. I hope to be able to afford one of your machines this spring for a start up lawn care business.

[@WrightMowers]

Super. Keep an eye out for our new Stander B. Talk to your dealer about pre ordering one. -Ed

[@thehobbyguy7089]

Hi Ed, great video, I learned a lot just watching it!

[@WrightMowers]

Thanks. -Ed

[@brandonmurphy8837]

Target a few dealers on the eastern shore of Maryland. I haven't seen one on the mid shore

[@michealcook1729]

What are the pros and cons of low air pressure of drive tires versus high pressure? What air pressure do you recommend?

[@WrightMowers]

Most of our machines are ideal around 16psi. Watch the thread wear--if it wears on the outside, increase the pressure a little. If they wear on the edges, you need a little more air. -Ed

[@ZackSkochko]

Really great video... appreciate the thought and details.

[@WrightMowers]

Thanks Zack!

[@johnh6561]

Is mulch more beneficial during some parts of the season than other times? In other words; is it better to mulch during the summer and bag/discharge in the spring, or vise versa?

[@WrightMowers]

John, yes, mulching heavy spring growth can be tough. We see a lot of mulch kits sell out in the Fall to help chew up the leaves and make the "disappear". -Ed

[@izeopenn5227]

Wright Commercial Mowers - Ed:- is a low lift blade the best to run on your Wright mower when asked to cut lawns 2 to 5 weeks after they have been treated with a slow release granular fertilizer and u want to lessen harm to/burning of the lawn by reducing the amount of fert pellets being drawn/ sucked up into the deck by the blades to cause the immediate release of the pellets' fert ingredients?

[@kennyplay5982]

Also, if possible, bag the clippings in spring to grap the weeds!. Catch them and not spread weeds all over.

[@lawnfreak3543]

I mulch everything and run high lift blades cleanest cut I've ever had and I'm less likely to damage someone's property that way

[@zerocool212121]

i might have missed it but i didnt see anything on a warn belt can effect the cut quality, where as the belt might not slip off or break but it can slip and not transfer all the power that it could. i started having issues with leaving strings/stripes so i went through a checklist of things new belt has made a world of a difference, i can tell when the machine is under load much easier now.

[@WrightMowers]

You are right, that's something to keep an eye out for. Thanks for mentioning.

[@judywilliams87]

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[@jorgerivero1086]

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[@barneslawntree4877]

Having issues with stragglers on my ZK. Blades are sharp and pitch is correct.

[@Chris-bz9pg]

did you ever resolve it?

[@barneslawntree4877]

@@Chris-bz9pg Yes! I did make a video on it and it’s on my channel.

[@Chris-bz9pg]

@@barneslawntree4877 what blades are you running? I have brand new high lifts and was mowing a biweekly lawn with stalks. My turf tiger cut it literally perfect going 10mph but the ZK going slower was leaving stragglers all over.

[@russmonte5176]

What is the best cut height ?

[@WrightMowers]

That's an all-time epic question! I'd say longer is better--the lawn better digests clippings, survives drought better, roots grow deeper, suppress weed seed germination... The problem with too long is may customers want it cut shorter than healthy and also most decks cut worse the higher they are. I'm my home state of MD, most of our grass types are happy with 3.5-3.75. St. Augustine, Bermuda, Fine Fescue, Bluegrass, Tall Fescue, and weed grass all have their unique needs. -Ed

[@planesareneat]

You do a great job explaining the science behind the cut. I would really love to check out a few of your units! Thanks for the video, Ed!

[@pinnacleturfmanagement6797]

Great video! Keep up the great work

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

Wright commercial mower, I’ll be expanding my Part time lawn cutting and I’m very interested in a 30 or 32 inch mower. I have a dealer 2 miles away is it possible that I can demo a 30 or 32 ?

[@WrightMowers]

Grassology, if you come to Maryland we can demo one. Otherwise it's up to your dealer. Ask. He might also have another user that has one that may be willing to let you meet up on a job and try it out. -Ed

[@caseymalone1366]

Great advice, thanks

[@WrightMowers]

Thanks for watching!

[@corystansbury]

19,000 ft/s! That's impressive! Almost Mach 17!

[@WrightMowers]

Did is say seconds? It's 19,000 ft/minute which is more like 200mph... -Ed

[@corystansbury]

Wright Commercial Mowers I was just messing with you guys. I knew what you meant.

[@OneLoveLawnGroveCity]

Our goals as of right now is to stand behind a wright #Goals

[@WrightMowers]

That's great to hear, our Standers can definitely make you more productive!

[@dennislove7887]

Well I'm glad you can't help it bud when you're running the ZK you just want to go fast Zippity Doo Dah of course you miss a few but it's a fun time thanks for the great mowers

[@MikeDPlxztc]

I can understand a low lift blade making less noise but I thought the purpose of a low lift blade was for Sandy conditions to prevent sandblasting the deck

[@lawnfreak3543]

I don't cut any bi weekly I charge more per for it so it just doesn't happen

[@mikepeck1161]

Awesome video!

[@WrightMowers]

Thanks.

[@scottferrell8235]

Thanks for the videos!

[@jesusislord1able]

This video is talking a lot about discharging but what about us who is bagging ?

[@bofkaycee1970]

I have great results with standard deck and blades with a grass gobbler unless the grass is more than 7 days long.

[@schaeferlawncarepropertyma4898]

This great info.

[@Mo-OhioTreeRemoval]

Hey Ed pm me if you get time. I have a few questions on my mower that my dealer wasn't too sure about.

[@WrightMowers]

Mow's Lawn & Iron, please contact us with your questions at [e-mail]

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

This is our first year Starting out in lawn care.Would you guys be interested in giving us a discount and we'll use all your products?

[@WrightMowers]

Hi Grass, We actually don't make the final sale. The dealer buys it from us and sells it at their price. -Ed

[@mikeadler434]

👍👍

[@anthonydeveno9028]

That was interesting.

[@WrightMowers]

Thx. -Ed

[@behrlandscapes2624]

Ed, I need some of that blue smoke!!!!!

[@WrightMowers]

Haha yes, it's called "go big or go home"

[@Flaaaaanders]

So all i need to cut grass properly is one of your 10,000 mowers?

[@as54s5in5]

fingalslastpint $10,000 mowers Or 10,000 mowers

[@FishFind3000]

You can still get a good cut from a base model bobcat. My neighbor did for years, then got another.

[@christopherjustus6667]

I have to say...... you misspoke about grass height. Longer grass doesn’t promote deep root growth. Shorter promotes deep root growth because the grass learns that it can’t depend on its leaf for water. It will grow deeper roots and be much more drought tolerant. Don’t believe me? Come to my customers and see. Everyone but my customers lawns are burnt to a crisp and my customers lawns are lush and green. No watering either.

[@jasonmizuno6117]

Grass type is a big factor, but generally longer grass has deeper roots. At trugreen you get trained by multiple agronomists in regards to best practices for your type of turf species. Here in Idaho we have cold weather turf which does really well at a longer length. Cannot speak for bent, Bermuda, or zoysia grass but what Ed stated is correct. How frequent you water and mow make the biggest difference in turf health. Infrequent watering that is deeper will drive roots and produce a healthier lawn.

[@FishFind3000]

The grass doesn’t get any water from the leaf it looses water from the leaf. Bigger leaf looses more water so it needs to replace it faster so it has a need for deeper roots for more water.

[@stevewilley1614]

Do not like your STRIPES...you think grass is so fragile. Stripes couldn't be any harder on turf . Traps heat under canopy and also reduces oxygen to roots. They are gaudy, bold and give the lawn a hard look. Nothing in nature is straight..checked...plaid...or diagonal. It's even more difficult to walk through a grainy , long turf. Teach your users How to attain a softer look on the appearances most homeowners want and appreciate.

[@stevewilley1614]

Ps...why do lawn care companies try so to hard when applying fertilization to get the yard a uniform stand of green turf then you guys come along and stripe it up all ?????

[@stevewilley1614]

Cory Piette If you ask the customer most will tell you they DON'T like them ... Trust me!!!

[@greentree6373]

Cory Piette They ask for STRIPES in my area..!

[@An11inchPenis]

This is too funny. 😂