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taking the front off the mower

hi guys.

scenerio ,40cm plastic deck mower. The front lip tends to dig in also long grass stops progress. Thinking of cutting a piece off the front. About 1 inch by 4 inch across. Negatives i have thought of 1. stones could flick out forward. 2. airflow.

So, if i cut, will it ruin the airflow and stop grass pick up . Does the whole deck create a seal with the ground ?

many thanks 

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  • There's a tool for the job and it seems that your mower isnt suited to the terrain and long grass you want to use it on.  Any 'modifications' will invalidate insurance and God forbid, should a third party be injured directly by using or from flying debris, you will be personally liable. 

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    I wonder, is there a fitting missing from the front wheel hight adjuster, or does it just need adjusting? Mower deck are normally level.

  • On some mowers, the front section you mention is more "cosmetic" and there's a curved section behind it where the blade goes round in............. if thats the case, you can certainly alter it with no problems.... otherwise leave alone as you'll get grass etc going out the front! A 40cm mower sounds like a light domestic one that you're try to do to much with. 

  • Thanks lads for the feedback. Yes, a light weight model. Need a size mower that's easy to manage and also lift. 

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