Can I turn my mower into a mulcher?
Conversion. Numerous side-discharge and bag lawnmowers can be converted into mulching mowers by installing a mulching conversion kit. Mulching conversion kits usually consist of a mulching blade and a restriction plate, which prevents the grass clippings from becoming discharged by way of the side or rear chute.
What is a mulching kit on a mower?
A mulching kit is basically a way to convert your tractor or push lawn mower into a mulcher. By changing the mower’s standard blades into mulching blades, the mulch kit essentially recycles the lawn clippings as you mow, spreading them back onto the yard with each pass.
What is a mulch plate?
Mulch Plates are used to cover the discharge chute of a lawn mower to turn you mower into a mulcher and make less work by shredding grass clippings into smaller sizes. The Mulch Plate takes place of the discharge chute and traps grass clippings in the deck so they can be shredded further.
Are all lawn mowers mulchers?
Not all lawn mowers can mulch. Mulching mowers have curved blades and a domed cutting deck to cut, suspend and recut grass into tiny pieces that are deposited on the lawn, whereas conventional mowers have flat blades that cut just once. You can use a special kit to convert your mower to mulch.
How do I know if my lawnmower is mulching?
A standard mower blade usually has cutting surfaces only at its ends while a mulching mower’s blade usually has multiple cutting surfaces along its length. With its numerous sharp edges, a mulching blade is able to chop grass clippings as they fly in the air flow under the mower deck.
Is it better to mulch or bag your grass?
Most of the time, mulching your clippings is the best option. You should bag your clippings if the grass is tall, leaves are covering the lawn, or you need to prevent disease and weeds from spreading.
What does a mulcher do on a lawnmower?
Mulching lawn mowers help to maintain a healthy and green lawn by re-circulating and re-cutting the grass clippings under the mowing deck, producing fine mulch. This mulch is forcibly returned to the lawn where it rapidly decomposes, putting precious nutrients back into the soil.
Do you need a mulching kit for a zero turn mower?
The mulch kit is required to convert cutting decks for tractors and zero turn mowers to mulching units. Consists of 1) a mulch plate, 2) set of mulching blades and 3) mounting hardware. View More
What are the parts of a craftsman riding mower?
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What is the ring clip on a Husqvarna lawn mower?
Make sure you tap the new bearing into place evenly inside the tire rim. The Ring Klip Number T5304-75, also known simply as a ring clip, is an OEM part designed to secure your mower wheel to its axle. This part is black, made of metal, and around an inch in length.
Where does blade support go on a lawn mower?
This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer and it is sold individually. The Blade Support (Bell Blade Support) fits between the bottom of the blade and the blade bolt to provide support for the blade. It is installed underneath the cutting deck on the blade.