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  • Apr 11, 2009, 01:16 PM
    csavage1
    Toro mower deck cleaning
    What is the best way to keep the grass from sticking to the mower deck?
    I have heard of ceramic coatings that can be sprayed on and another product that you mix with water to spray the deck.

    The mower has a deck wash but that really uses a lot of water and we are on a well with limited water recovery. I have cleaned all the old grass off and there is some rust that I am trying to clean and I would like to make the cleaning a little easier for future mowing.

    The lawn gets mowed twice a week and the cleaning of the deck every time is a pain.
    If you have any info it what be great. Thanks
  • Apr 11, 2009, 01:54 PM
    ballengerb1

    Unless you have cut really thick, wet grass most of us just ignore what you can't see. If the grass builds up to a point that it affects the discharge then you can chip it out with a outty knife every few weeks. There is no magic coating that will cause wet grass to not stick.
  • Apr 11, 2009, 02:29 PM
    KISS

    I agree with BB, but I'll add something. The blades may not be sharp or possibly installed wrong. Wet grass is going to be the major case of grass sticking.

    A stiff brush and a putty knife should be all you need to clean a deck.

    Rust spots can be treated with Extend, which will polymerize the rust.

    Silicone spray and or vegetable spray might be things to try.

    I use a push mower and typically clean the deck once a year at the same time I do an oil change.
  • Apr 11, 2009, 03:18 PM
    csavage1

    We are mowing close to 5 acres at times and some areas are low and if we get some rain it takes a few days to dry. That dam grass will grow 6 inches in 3 days it seems and its still wet.

    The soil here in upstate ny is clay with limestone rock very close to the surface.

    When we have a average summer we get very little rain and then the lawn gets brown with cracks in the clay topsoil. I prefer a green lawn but if its less mowing that's more time for fishing.

    The wife gets real upset if the lawn doesn't get mowed and then I can't go fishing.
    Thanks for your help.

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