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  1. stevestd

    Are mulching blades about the same?

    Mulching decks are well suited for residential use as they don’t have a dangerous side discharge, they leave a clean finish, and there are no clippings to dispose of. Mulching is also completely different to side discharge which also requires an adjustment to mowing technique. Speed is usually...
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    Tire pops off the rim

    Had similar problems with a tyre deflating unexpectedly on a number of occasions a few years back. Took it to my local tyre dealer who checked for leaks etc with no problems found. He said that older tyres can develop microleaks (these were 8-10 years old). Bought two new good quality tyres...
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    Kubota in Sri Lanka

    Kubota appeared to be the tractors of choice in Sri Lanka. The ride-on seat looks uncomfortable on the mower in the Botanical Gardens at Kandy.
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    Hydro's on '07 Quest not working.

    You may find that the charge pump has been put back in the wrong way. This would cause the symptoms you describe. Undo the two hex head screws (134) again and rotate pump 180 degrees. You do not need to remove the hydro drive to do this. I also note that you removed both hydro drives. Either...
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    Blade sharpening frequency

    With a Honda walk behind mower I never sharpen the blades, just replace them. With a commercial ride on with mulching deck, the blades are sharpened very regularly, probably every 8 or so hours of operation. The blades can wear very quickly with a mulching deck, and the "fins" always wear out...
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