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Rockman18 · Jul 8, 2013, 03:22 PM

I have a Craftsman 19.5 hp riding mower with 42'' deck, for the last few weeks it hasn't been cutting the area that falls in between the two blades and I can't seem to figure out what the deal is. Any help is greatly appreciated.

smoothy · Jul 8, 2013, 03:28 PM

Blades bent or exceptionally dull? Assuming blades too short were not recently installed... because there really is no area between the blades (yes I have a 42" craftsman myself.)

Rockman18 · Jul 8, 2013, 03:31 PM

They have been on it for 4 years, they probably could be sharpened but it's weird that it all of a sudden started doing that and it still cuts fine on the outside edges. Thanks for the help, I will sharpen the blades and see what that does.

smoothy · Jul 8, 2013, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by Rockman18

They have been on it for 4 years, they probably could be sharpened but it's weird that it all of a sudden started doing that and it still cuts fine on the outside edges. Thanks for the help, I will sharpen the blades and see what that does.

You may not notice it on the outside edges (the path cut will be a little narrower)... but you will in the center because it normally would be cut.

4 years... its way overdue... of the blades are bent at all... replace them both. You can get them for a great price on eBay... Think I paid like $12-16 for a pair a couple months ago.

crigby · Aug 4, 2013, 02:05 PM

Hi,
Could be won out blades or so much debris stuck to the underside of the deck as to disrupt the air flow.
Peace,
Clarke