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To lower or to raise, that is the question

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'Ole Henry' (Va

07-06-2003 17:18:49




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Many previous posts suggest running the front of a bush hog lower than the rear. The reason being so as to cut all the grass only once. For low grass I'll agree, however, for tall grass (above 2 feet)I'm not so sure. My reason is this, when cutting tall grass with the front tilted slightly up-wards (emphasis on 'slightly' for safety), a portion of the grass is cut, then as the rear of the hog comes along, the remainder is cut, putting more of a balance on the blades. (Same principal as raising the front of the push-mower in tall grass so as not to choke the motor.)

In the past 13+ years I've tried both ways and it seems, to me at least, there is less pull on the motor with the front raised. Therefore my personal opinion is, sometimes the "double cut" may be best.

For safety, I don't advise an extreme elevation of the deck.

These are just my thoughts, so feel free to pounce on.

Respectively...John A

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Tom

07-07-2003 12:00:29




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 Re: To lower or to raise, that is the question in reply to 'Ole Henry' (Va), 07-06-2003 17:18:49  
Hello 'Ole Henry'. I just bought my first 8N and I am getting ready to buy a rotary mower (bush hog type). Some have said don't use a mower bigger than 48". Others say that a 60" is ok. What is your opinion?
Thanks,
Tom



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Rick H. Ga.

07-07-2003 06:59:36




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 Re: To lower or to raise, that is the question in reply to 'Ole Henry' (Va), 07-06-2003 17:18:49  
Don Tx and Ron are correct. The front is angled downward to prevent the mower from throwing projectiles at the back of the operator. My mower slung a rock and dented the back of my headlight fixture on my restored 49 8N. I guess mine was not angled enough. Rick H. Ga.



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'Ole Henry' (Va)

07-07-2003 08:05:06




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 Re: Re: To lower or to raise, that is the question in reply to Rick H. Ga., 07-07-2003 06:59:36  
When cutting 2-foot and higher grass, the front is usually 8 - 10 inches above the ground, enough to clear any obstacles, and as stated for safety, the angle is not great, just slightly higher than the back. Yes, they will sling stuff at you if angled too high.

Thanks for the feedback...John A



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Fast Ed Ohio

07-06-2003 23:47:34




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 Re: To lower or to raise, that is the question in reply to 'Ole Henry' (Va), 07-06-2003 17:18:49  
I just keep things level , raise it up a bit if grass is tall, try not to let it get more than a few inches tall. Things have slowed down, last month I was mowing every 3 to 4 days, now Im thinking once a week if the rain holds off, I see brown spots here and there, no problem, the garden is looking good. ( potatoes are going crazy) the last few days have been hot and things are drying out, farmers out cutting hay.

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Ron

07-07-2003 06:12:30




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 Re: Re: To lower or to raise, that is the question in reply to Fast Ed Ohio, 07-06-2003 23:47:34  
Hey, Fast Ed:

Where do you live in OH? Here in the west central part of the state we've had 5+ inches of rain since Friday.

Ron



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Fast Ed Ohio

07-08-2003 23:20:13




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 Re: Re: Re: To lower or to raise, that is the ques in reply to Ron, 07-07-2003 06:12:30  
North east ohio, Suffield township Portage County, 6 miles SE of Akron .



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DON TX

07-06-2003 20:55:33




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 Re: To lower or to raise, that is the question in reply to 'Ole Henry' (Va), 07-06-2003 17:18:49  
I thought it was front lower to keep objects rejected by blades to exit lower to the ground. When the front is higher it seems to kick more stuff out the front and to the back of my legs. IMO
DON TX



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Rob

07-07-2003 04:02:55




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 Re: Re: To lower or to raise, that is the question in reply to DON TX, 07-06-2003 20:55:33  
I'm with you! Mine sure throws more toward the front if it's raised. The local Bush Hog dealer says 1 1/2" low on the front. The book says if the front is higher you are cutting grass with the front blade AND the same grass again with the back blade and using more hp.



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Barnstormer

07-06-2003 20:36:57




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 Re: To lower or to raise, that is the question in reply to 'Ole Henry' (Va), 07-06-2003 17:18:49  
No pounce from this quarter. I have mowed tall weeds like that for over 30 years. There have been "discussions" on this site about which is the "right way". I have not been persuaded to change, yet, but I'm willing to learn a better way if you can show me.



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