To heel or not to heel..

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bullet bob

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It seems like I read somewhere, possibly on this forum, that the best cut resulted from a heeled deck. So several years back I lowered the rear 1/4 from the front. BTW, Gravely HD ZT 60 with I believe a 25.5hp Kohler. I mow often because I'm retired & I like mowing so the grass doesn't get too high between mowings. Have I got a screw loose? I think the cut looks great. Too ****?
 
I’ve monkeyed around with the deck setting on my Gravely Pro Turn 260. I’ve tried everything from 1/8” higher in the rear to 1/2” higher in the rear. So far, my best results are 1/8” higher in the rear. I’m cutting southern grasses. The results may be different on different varieties of grass.
 
I'm cutting 'cold' grasses, in Ohio. So far I like the look I'm getting, but am wondering if I'd get the same results cutting where it's suppose to be. ie. 1/4" higher.
 
bullet bob said:
I'm cutting 'cold' grasses, in Ohio. So far I like the look I'm getting, but am wondering if I'd get the same results cutting where it's suppose to be. ie. 1/4" higher.
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You can try it. I tried mine at 1/4” higher in the rear. That was better than 3/8” and 1/2” higher. For me, 1/8” higher gave me a better overall cut. The deck processes the grass better, discharges farther, and the deck stays cleaner.
 
7394 said:
I set mine @ 1/8" higher in rear with me (my weight) seated on my Z.. Most accurate.

& very pleased with results.
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Many riding mower decks that come in my shop need to be adjusted. My rule of thumb is to get deck within a 1/4”. I go 1/4” lower in front of deck than rear. Also, don’t forget about anti scalp wheel adjustment. About 1” lower than deck or less.
 
Tiger Small Engine said:
Many riding mower decks that come in my shop need to be adjusted. My rule of thumb is to get deck within a 1/4”. I go 1/4” lower in front of deck than rear. Also, don’t forget about anti scalp wheel adjustment. About 1” lower than deck or less.
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Could you explain the 1" scalp wheel setting? I have mine set to 1/2in off the ground in my normal setting height on flat surface. How and were are you measuring that 1in from? Thanks
 
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