I bought an old JD180 earlier this year with a 46" mower deck on it. I've been happy with it. Only problem so far was a worn out steering link ball joint that was easy enough to replace.
The only other problem is that even though the highest mower deck setting is supposed to be a 4" cut height, I don't seem to be anywhere near that height. I have St Augustine grass, which doesn't do real well if it's cut too low. I'd like to mow at least an inch higher than the highest mower deck setting, but I don't see a real good way to raise the deck any higher. Short of getting larger wheels, does anyone have any suggestions?
The only other problem is that even though the highest mower deck setting is supposed to be a 4" cut height, I don't seem to be anywhere near that height. I have St Augustine grass, which doesn't do real well if it's cut too low. I'd like to mow at least an inch higher than the highest mower deck setting, but I don't see a real good way to raise the deck any higher. Short of getting larger wheels, does anyone have any suggestions?