21" composite HRX Mower first thoughts and question

[tcpuccio1]

Does anyone make a side discharge chute for these mowers. I can find all kind of ones for the older machines but not the plastic beck models. I love the machine but sic of it filling my shoes/boots up with grass clippings. when the grass is wet it clumps out the back discharge it's really a poor design the only other complaint on the machine is the self-propel speed at the fastest setting it feels like it's not quite fast enough.
I got this machine in August of 24 when I took it out of the shed in the spring it was leaking oil already. the oil filler tube and the valve cover were leaking onto the deck. Not worth the hassle taking it back to the dealer. I fix cars at a new car dealer, so they were both quick easy fixes. so far so good no more leaks!

 

[jsalis57]

I have never seen of a side discharge chute for these mowers. I have an older HR215SX that has an optional chute that works OK but not as good as a side chute on other brands of mowers. I set Versamow knob to somewhere in the middle so that when I do discharge to the back flap it is only a set amount, the rest is mulched. I have had good success with going that route. I like to discharge or bag much more than mulching so I find the middle ground because I really don't like what mulching does to the underside of mower decks.

 

[slomo]

Take a 4.5" angle grinder and make one yourself. Easy right?

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

Take a 4.5" angle grinder and make one yourself. Easy right?

Many of these mowers, last 15 years let’s say, that have mulching spring loaded covers on right side of deck, install an exit chute for grass if possible. Mulching never works as well as letting the grass fly out.