Is this a mulching mower? The description says side discharge, but the photo looks like a mulcher
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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.
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Yes sir it is mulching. The side discharge attachment that comes with it can be added very easily. It just snaps on and keeps the mulching door open. Its been a good mower so far.
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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
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The lawn mower will not operate pulling it backwards. There are rollers behind the blades that prevent mowing in the reverse direction.
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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.
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Will have to get back to you. I replaced the mower I bought the bag for. Gave it to my son with the paperwork. I will check with him and let you know.
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This style of mower does not create suction like a rotary mower and therefore will not pick up leaves. The cutting action is created by the rotating blade contacting the straight blade in the back. Great for cutting a consistent heigth grass.
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When i first used my mower I found that the bag filled up so quickly it was difficult to make any progress in cutting the lawn. I took the bag off and the "flapper" came down as not to throw the grass out. If this flapper isn't staying closed, this might be your problem.? I don't use the bag and it sometimes clogs up the blades with all the mulch., it doesn't throw it out only chews and chews. I hope this helps. bassman
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Make sure the strongly curved/slanted blade edge is mounted facing up so that the grass is draw upward toward the mower deck. If you mount this blade incorrectly with the angled edge facing downward, it will blow the grass down and away from the blade. Not a good way to cut grass!
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Yes it is.I sent it back, took over 2 months for them to fix & return it. Now it sounds like a lawn mower. I have a $15 fan from Walgreens that works better. Don't waste your money!
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It is chopped up and falls to the ground right where the front leg/bar is in the picture.. I thought about using plastic drop cloth to catch it and then spead the mulch around in my flowerbeds. I currently scoup it up and place it in a wheel barrel.
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I've not had a good past experience with mowers when trying to mulch. So my expectations were really low when trying this mower for mulching. It must be the blade design. This lawnmower works great mulching. No, awesome. Best value mower I ever bought. My house lawn is 5/8 acre in California.
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Hello Catherine, pretty much what you see is what you get. What it is, is a two piece flat metal that attaches to the front of the mower deck. There are four pieces 2 for a 42 inch deck and two for a 38 inch deck. A plastic cover is included to cover the grass outlet on the side of the mower. This item works fairly well, it does chop up the grass but not completely. I had to mow over the windrow a second time to chop up and spread out the clippings. I haven't found a mulch kit yet that lets you cut it once and forget it. As mulch kits go this one works well for the money. All bolts and nuts are included. I did need to take the deck off of the mower to attach the two chopping blades though.
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the blade is a mulching blade. This is the exact same blade in this mower: GreenWorks 29172 20-Inch Replacement Lawn Mower Blade
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I posted a review a month or so ago. Don't know what happened to it. I didn't like this machine. A mulching mower works much better for me.
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Aww man you're gonna make me have to go see cuz I honestly can't remember. I hope you appreciate this and you owe me a beer.......Ok, it will roll backwards but the blades do not. It is however a fairly heavy bugger and I expect, with proper maintenance, to get a lifetime of usage out of it. I bought it mainly as a backup for my power mower. It does not, however, cut weeds for nothing and I don't know why. I believe because the weeds are so flexible they slide right through. But in a way that's a good thing as then you can spot the little bastids and kill them.
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Yes. I'm currently using it on mine. Though I probably wouldn't buy it again. For some reason that I can't figure out, it leaves small strips of uncut grass whenever the grass is heavy. Never had that problem before with a plain mulching blade.
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No, it as a rear chute and the reality is that it is best used as a mulch-er. I was surprised it only had the back chute, but it really cuts grass quite well. The self propelled part is neat as well. First time I have had one of those.