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The lawn mower I already have is a plain push mower. It doesn't have a side chute. So, if I keep the bagging chute closed and install a mulching blade, will it function as a mulching mower?
Or is there a lot more to mulching than simply having a mulching blade and keeping the chute closed?
Thanks!
Your bog standard push mower is no good for mulching. You'll have to get a new one with a mulch chute.
How to sharpen a lawn mower blade, step by step.
I accidentally bought one while looking for a replacement for my bent lawnmower blade. It is a universal kit, so it seems like it would fit on okay. But, some people are telling me that it isn't as good as a regular blade and is generally used by farmers etc. Would this blade be better than my old blade? Be able to cut high grass etc.? Can I basically do everything I wanted to do with it or should I just go buy a new one? I understand that mulching cuts down on waste somehow, and is good for the soil. This seems a good thing, but I don't want to sacrifice anything in the process.
Mulching blades basically chop up the grass into really small pieces so that raking is not necessary.
In terms of how well it cuts your grass or it's ability to be a good replacement for your old blade, it should work great, plus you get the benefit of not having to rake if your mower doesn't have a bag. If your mower does have a bag and you have the option of not using it, you might try it without the bag just to save you the hassle of not having to empty it.
After receiving affirmative answers to a different question I asked about whether I can mulch with a regular lawn mower by installing a mulching blade on it, I researched mulching blades...
I read in a couple places that mulching blades aren't really necessary, and that if you simply keep the mower chutes closed and keep the regular mower blade sharp, it will do the same job as if you had a special mulching blade.
Do you think this is true, or do you think I need a mulching blade?
Thanks!
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just for the referance this is my mower..
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I use a Craftsman 17HP 42" blade and I recently bought mulching blades for it. My lawn cuts unevenly now.Mulch blades may cut differently as they are designed to shred the grass repeatedly into small pieces as opposed to cutting it cleanly.
Depending on what type of grass you have or how long it is kept, the lawn may need to be cut at a different speed. And you may need to cut more frequently and when you are certain the grass is dry. Otherwise you may get clumping of the cut grass which could cover and pack down your lawn is spots and lead to an uneven cut.
Some models are not designed to work with mulching blades at all and others may require additions along with the mulch blades such as a mulch plate or block or baffle or skirt. Decks not designed for mulching or without the recommended additions might not be creating the correct lift and flow of air to properly shred and disperse the cut grass. Again, that can lead to clumping and pack down your lawn.
Your Owner's Manual or the Sears PartsDirect site should note if your model is intended for mulching or if any other items should be added along with mulch blades.
It sounds like you may have a riding mower, which means the issue could be also be related to the deck settings. Since mulch blades cut differently than regular ones some experimenting with the rake, or angle, of the deck might also improve the overall cut when trying to mulch.
Underneath!! Just kidding. It depends on if it is a riding mower or push mower. I did this just the other day on my push mower. It took me about 20 minutes once I realized it would be easier to turn it on it's side rather than have my very impatient daughter prop it up for me. Good luck.
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Lawn mower blades are the life of every lawn mower. It is the part of the mower that mows the grass on your garden or lawn. Sharp lawnmower blades provide excellent cut on the grass because the blades are not pressured. In contrast, lawn mowers with dull blades may sever the grass in mowing, leaving your yard ugly in appearance.
Mowers today come in two classifications. These are the reel mowers and rotary mowers. Generally, Reel mowers are self-propelled and at most, they come in high prices. The common type used at homes is the rotary mower, which has three sub-classifications. These are the hand-pushed, riding mowers and self-propelled.
Because lawn mowers are used constantly in the spring and summer, lawn mower blades get dull particularly when they are not given proper care. Lawnmower blades vary. Each design is suitable for a specific task. For example, there are mower blades for mulching and another for regular clipping. To care for your mower blades, it is recommended to sharpen them twice for every season. If your yards bear wiry-blade grasses, then your mower blades need sharpening three times per season.
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