If there is no obstruction, feed your
tape measure through the pulleys
, across the center of the deck, and hook it on the opposite side. For a round deck, locate the widest area of the circle, or the diameter, and extend your tape measure across that area. Note the distance on your tape measure. This is your deck size.
How do you measure a mower deck width?
If there is no obstruction, feed your
tape measure through the pulleys
, across the center of the deck, and hook it on the opposite side. For a round deck, locate the widest area of the circle, or the diameter, and extend your tape measure across that area. Note the distance on your tape measure. This is your deck size.
How wide is the average riding lawn mower?
Most riding lawn mowers are
between 30 inches and 85 inches in width
depending on the style and features. A rear engine riding lawn mower might be 30 inches wide, while a commercial zero turn riding mower may well have an assembled width of over 80 inches.
Are all 42 mower decks the same?
Yes,
lawnmower decks are largely interchangeable
. Engines will swap without issue, however, blades and drive systems may differ.
How do you measure the height of a mower deck?
Open up the door
and stick the ruler inside to measure from the ground to the edge of the cutting blade
. You can see that it's about 2 inches off the ground. After you measure the height, you can make an adjustment to raise or lower the deck according to the type of grass in your yard.
How wide does a gate need to be for a riding lawn mower?
Lawn Care Maintenance Equipment and Pedestrian Gates: Typically 3′ wide gates are sufficient for push mowers; riding lawnmowers usually require
4-5′ wide openings
. Wheelbarrows can require a 4′ wide opening. Always measure these items and any others you want to push, pull, and carry through the gates.
What width mower do I need?
Size of your lawn
Medium Lawns (300 – 600 sq metres) – We generally recommend that you get a mower with a cutting width of
17 to 19 inches
(43 – 48cm). Larger Lawns (600 sq metres plus) – We recommend that you get a mower with a cutting width of 20 to 22 inches (51 – 56cm).
Does a 1/2 acre need a riding mower?
For lawns over 1/2 acre, we recommend upgrading to a riding mower. If cutting time is important and you have a lot to cut, you need a fast riding mower with a
40-60 inch+ cutting deck
.
Can I put a bigger deck on my mower?
Can I put a bigger deck on my mower?
Yes, you can fit a bigger deck to your mower
, but engine power and deck size are often proportional.
Can you drive a riding mower without the deck?
You
must have a mower deck
and a slow-moving-vehicle emblem on the back. This communication is for the purposes of general advice only.
Are Kohler and Briggs and Stratton engines interchangeable?
Both Kohler & Briggs fit more powerful alternators to the electric PTO models. Briggs will all swap out because
the flywheels of the same diameter are all interchangeable
.
How do I know my mower height?
Hold a ruler up next to the blade housing.
Measure where the bottom of the housing hits the ruler
, keeping in mind that the blades won't cut below the housing. For example, if the bottom of the housing measures at 2 inches, your lawn mower will likely cut the grass between 2-1/4 and 2-1/2 inches high.
What is the best height to set lawn mower?
Always Mow at
3 Inches or Taller
Often the highest setting on most mower types is 3 inches. Mowing the grass at 3 inches or taller will prevent diseases, promote deep digging roots, help the grass conserve water, improve turf density, and improve turf color.
What size belt do I need for a 42 inch deck?
There's no standard size for a 42-inch-cut riding mower. Each model uses a different size belt. To give examples, some models use a drive belt that is
1⁄2 inch wide by 92 inches in length
, while others use a belt 1⁄2 inch wide by 85 inches in length.
