Can a non-mulching blade be used on this mower to avoid clogging problems where discharge quality is not a problem?
286051
have no idea if the blade can be switched. I am a female senior citizenwho uses the mower to trim where my riding lawnmower can't reach. Ipurchased this particular mower because of the electric starter. have no idea if the blade can be switched. I am a female senior citizenwho uses the mower to trim where my riding lawnmower can't reach. Ipurchased this particular mower because of the electric starter.I have no idea if the blade can be switched. I bought this particular lawn mower for the electric starter. I only use it for trimming where my riding lawnmower will not reach. have no idea if the blade can be switched. I am a female senior citizenwho uses the mower to trim where my riding lawnmower can't reach. Ipurchased this particular mower because of the electric starter. have no idea if the blade can be switched. I am a female senior citizenwho uses the mower to trim where my riding lawnmower can't reach. Ipurchased this particular mower because of the electric starter.I have no idea if the blade can be switched. I bought this particular lawn mower for the electric starter. I only use it for trimming where my... » Read More have no idea if the blade can be switched. I am a female senior citizenwho uses the mower to trim where my riding lawnmower can't reach. Ipurchased this particular mower because of the electric starter. have no idea if the blade can be switched. I am a female senior citizenwho uses the mower to trim where my riding lawnmower can't reach. Ipurchased this particular mower because of the electric starter.I have no idea if the blade can be switched. I bought this particular lawn mower for the electric starter. I only use it for trimming where my riding lawnmower will not reach. « Show Less
286052
I have not used this mower in any other mode beside mulching. The mower does not look like it is designed for side discharge. The mower is made for a rear bagger. I am not sure if changing the blade would help with a clogging problem. I know mowing wet grass can clog up a mower. Brent McKittrick
286053
I have not used this mower in any other mode beside mulching. The mower does not look like it is designed for side discharge. The mower is made for a rear bagger. I am not sure if changing the blade would help with a clogging problem. I know mowing wet grass can clog up a mower.Brent McKittrick
2012260
The mower comes with a two plastic parts: a side discharge chute and a mulching plug. You install one or the other over the hole in the metal guard ring depending on what mode you want. The mulching plug just covers the hole so grass clippings can no longer escape from the side. The manual does not say you have to change the blade if you want mulching mode.
410790
It mulches on my mower, so I don't understand why others say it doesn't. Funny, I was just thinking of replacing the blade...only the 2nd time in 11 years.
1513686
No. Mulching is unavoidable. Everthing collected goes thru the metal blades and gets mulched into the bag.
2078217
Pat, There's no real trick just be sure that small turned up slots are on the top of the blade and everything else will fall into place. If you have a deflector to cover the grass discharge it will greatly improve the performance of the cut & mulch.
737363
No, i think it would clog the impellers. You may want to drain out as much as possible and then use a industrial wet/dry vaccum to get the leaves out
2250470
Haven't tried it. But, it sometimes gets grass wrapped around the wheel if cutting too long of grass. I wouldn't try it. Blades are sharp, but mechanics of the mower would make cutting wet grass a mess. ( I would think).
138171
No problem with the blades touching. Blades mulch and clean up grass and leaves great
928932
Mulching blades are used with the outlet from the deck sealed off; they feature low lifting design and a variable surface blade edge, often a "hump" in-between the hub and the primary cutting surface at the end is a common feature. If that photo represents the blade you are purchasing it does appear to be a mulching blade, the odd shaped leading edge and clipped blade tips make be believe it is a true mulching blade.
1687577
It has the option to have the side discharge, or to collect into the bag on the back. So yes, I think that does make it a mulching mower. We don't use the bag, so I can't say how well that works, but the mower has been a real gem otherwise.
2151281
Just as would happen with a rotary mower you'll get clumping. This mower can be adjusted to determine how smooth or rough the reel strikes the bar. The only problems I've noticed is tall erect weeds. I have a mixture of bahia, cogan grass, rye grass. I normally don't mow when the grass is wet but I've not had any problems when I have.
1149275
John, it may be possible...however I personally would obtain a second, matching, mulching blade. Using two matching blades will leave an even track behind your mower. After all, that's the whole purpose of mowing the lawn..to make it look nice.
831810
Just discharge only. Very basic mower. Good for a small yard. You must un-bolt wheels to adjust height, could be an issue. Works fine for me.
1818410
I do not think so, what I would do is lubricate the areas real well where the blade rotates at because when new it is good and tight as it should be. Once it is used a couple of times it breaks in so to say. I did mine that way and every couple times I use it and it makes it easier to get rolling/cutting. Be sure to pick up any loose twigs/limbs in your yard because they will hang the blade up. It cuts good..!!
629920
In my experience, if the grass is fairly tall, then you can end up with it bogging down. I wouldn't exactly call it a clog as backing up and giving a good push usually gets it started again. Still, in retrospect, I am not a fan of front discharge.
676
The side discharge cap is easily removable without any tools needed. There is nothing in the kit that changes anything so if your bag mounts to the side discharge now, there will not be any changes. The mulching blades may decrease the air flow slightly, but not enough to prevent the grass from blowing into the bag. In my unprofessional opinion, you should be just fine.
803509
I don't believe that this model is designed to use those bags but more to the point, YOU DON'T WANT ONE!!! Those bags fill-up in a minute or two, are cumbersome, and serve no purpose. Much better to let the clippings sit on your lawn and release nitrogen. Besides, this mower will function as a mulching unit. Recycle, recycle, recycle.