Why Does This Keep Happening?

[@revelationhomestead1776]

Awesome advice. It's just good maintenance 👌🏼

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

It sure is! Thank you and I hope all is well with you.

[@Random_content53]

I have had one of these hyper tough mowers and to say the least they aren’t that bad

[@joshmanis9860]

They are cheap and get the job done. I prefer my toro for the adjustability

[@Random_content53]

@ yeah I prefer my lawn boy

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I think they're okay too.

[@MUUKOW3]

There is a ptoduct call Fluid Film that you can spray on a couple times of year and you will never have a rusty mower and it will clean easily.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

is it expensive? Why not just use waste oil and rub it on the underside?

[@MUUKOW3]

@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE It's a coating that protects from rust ,it is just a spray can like WD ., I spray it reel mowers to keep them from rusting, mower decks ,even under the Jeep. It's like 10 bucks a can .

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I see but waste oil is virtually free after draining it. A rag will work fine.

[@kirkthebeerslinger]

I am a fan of buy once - cry once when it comes to a walk behind mower - get a mower with an aluminum deck...still important to scrape it regularly throughout the season (at least weekly for me in a commercial application)...this will prevent corrosion - aluminum still corrodes - just differently and it allows for the proper airflow under the deck ensuring the best quality cut. When it comes to ride on mowers - look for fabricated steel decks with as heavy gauge steel as possible vs stamped steel decks - those will rust through in short order if not cleaned up regularly. Cheers

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Aluminum decks are hard to come by now. You must be getting commercial grade then? Maybe Exmark, or Toro ? That's going to be a lot of crying.

[@doctorromex7804]

Those models can't afford to loose much strength. They seem to be super flexible. They are very light. If a person keeps the oil level up and changes the oil they will last a while and are a fine light duty trim mower..I would never buy one new. Too expensive. I buy and sell used.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you are completely right

[@kirbyyasha]

I rinse every use and it is well over 10 years old and still strong.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow nice! I like your devotion

[@kirbyyasha]

@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE When the clippings are still wet, it comes right off. Let it sit and then no need to scrape or pressure wash it. Oh and after rinsing the deck I start the engine back up and let it run for a few minutes to dry it. It is a Craftsman so I have been through many sets of drive wheels but it runs perfect. Oil change every year and check all the bolts. Only thing I added to my routine is taking the wheels off to lubricate it. Can't say I notice a difference but it makes me feel good.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I like your logic and reasoning, that's more than enough to convince me.

[@liljoeii6091]

Spray the deck down then let it dry spray that Fluid Film I was using this earlier in the year too that stuff really works thank you for the video

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thanks for the tip!

[@loopylucas]

Me personally I clean my deck and mower after each use

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you're making a great choice!

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Honda has a plastic deck... Other brands have a stainless steel deck... We've had mowers for 10 years never cleaning the bottom and didn't have the deck rust away! 🤣

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Stainless steel? what mower brand was that?

[@On_Cheap_Wheelz]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE mtd had some with honda engines on them

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes model number would nice.

[@jasoncampbell4723]

Who still mows their lawn!?!?!?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

people in the warmer areas and other countries, thanks for asking though

[@dingodave9160]

Don't know, I went battery electric and have never looked back.

[@lukem7203]

Electric mowers don't have potential rust issues?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

good for you.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

if they are build on metal decks will but most seem to be made of all plastic