I'll never be single again.

[LAWNS AND MOWER]

I realize that there's a gazillion threads on the topic of double blades, but I just converted over from singles to doubles last week and feel like a kid in a candy shop. No more double cutting for me. I hope with all the new members on this site, they can benefit from double blades. Do a search like I did and you'll find a ton of info on this. One thing, my mechanic was skeptical about putting a metal washer between the blades. He felt as if they would slip out of the X formation since you have metal against metal. So instead, he put FIBER washers between the blades and I haven't had any slippage at all. Hope this helps!!!

Thank-you Eric!!!!!!:angel: :angel:

LAWNS AND MOWER

[MacLawnCo]

I just went to doubles a few weeks ago, and also am impressed. I, on the other hand, bought a set Dixie Chopper double blade braskets that sit in between the two blades and hold them perfectly at 90 degrees. That way, they can never move. I only payed $60 for three brackets, I think it is worth it just for my peace of mind.

[bruces]

Originally posted by LAWNS AND MOWER
I realize that there's a gazillion threads on the topic of double blades, but I just converted over from singles to doubles last week and feel like a kid in a candy shop. No more double cutting for me. I hope with all the new members on this site, they can benefit from double blades. Do a search like I did and you'll find a ton of info on this. One thing, my mechanic was skeptical about putting a metal washer between the blades. He felt as if they would slip out of the X formation since you have metal against metal. So instead, he put FIBER washers between the blades and I haven't had any slippage at all. Hope this helps!!!

Thank-you Eric!!!!!!:angel: :angel:

LAWNS AND MOWER

LAWNS AND MOWER

What equipment are you running them on?

[Runner]

If you are concerned about the balades slipping, why have any washer in there at all? I mean, you will have a much more solid surface to surface contact with aLOT more surface contact than you would with a washer in between. It seems with a washer between the two blades, it would be much more prone to slippage.

[Scraper]

Ditto what Runner said. I have been running doubles going on three years now and do not use anything between the blades. After cutting the first law the grass residue buildup on the bottom blade locks them in place for rest of day unless you hit something solid of course. Not to mention on the Scag a blade pretty much equals one spacer making things align much better.

[AielLandscaping]

has anyone tried to put doubles on a 21" ? i've got a gators on my hondas and i asked my dealer if it was possible to put doubles on it... (i'm not talking about the hondas that come with a double blade stacked either.. that setup is lousy)...anyhow the dealer just looked at me like i was stupid so i haven't tried it yet..

[fastrunner]

when you put double blades on a ztr,, will you get more blowout out the front of the decK? I seem to have a lot of that going on?? any thing to help the blowout?? thanks.

[creative concepts]

can you run a double blade setup on a bobcat rider and WB?

[LAWNS AND MOWER]

Originally posted by Runner
If you are concerned about the balades slipping, why have any washer in there at all? I mean, you will have a much more solid surface to surface contact with aLOT more surface contact than you would with a washer in between. It seems with a washer between the two blades, it would be much more prone to slippage.

With the setup I have, I must use a washer due to the fact that when I put the first blade into the cradle, there would be a slight gap between the blades if I put the second blade on without a washer. I'm running a 44inch Toro WB. I forgot to mention that if you have a Toro and decide to go with doubles, don't bother with the anti-scalping cups.

FASTRUNNER-- I've experienced some blowout from the front when I mow over leaves. I believe this is common. I remember when I did my search this topic was covered but can't remember the details. Something like attaching a piece of rubber on the front? Maybe some members here can expand on this for us rookies!!!

LAWNS AND MOWER

[groundsguy1970]

Don't let OSHA or MISHA see you doing that or you'll get fined!
Also if there's an accident....you were operating your mower outside of factory specs and you won't have a leg to stand on if you're sued!:(

[Doc Pete]

I've been running doubles for some time and different combos work better for different situations. You can mix and match highlifts and gators together or separately for different results. Also, if the deck allows, you can run bent highlifts above or below a straight gator to give more or less separation between the cutting part.
As far as a law suit, I don't see a problem. Blades are blades, as long as they are balanced. I don't see a factory spec that states the number of cutting surfaces, or blade weight.
Now raising the tipspeed I can see as a problem......just my two cents.
Pette O

[LAWNS AND MOWER]

Originally posted by groundsguy1970
Don't let OSHA or MISHA see you doing that or you'll get fined!
Also if there's an accident....you were operating your mower outside of factory specs and you won't have a leg to stand on if you're sued!:(

Groundsdude- I bet you also turn off the fuel line when transporting your mowers between jobs, or only weedeat for 30 minutes at a time as recomended in the manuals.

LAWNS AND MOWER

[Fantasy Lawns]

NO worries with the Walker ..... Doubles are Factory Standard on the Mulching Deck ;->

[hubb]

Lawns and Mower;
The reason for turning off the fuel line is not for safety. Its so the fuel from your float bowl doesnt leak into your cylinders and wash past your rings into the oil. This can cause your oil to become to thin and cause your motor to blow. Don't get me wrong, I leave mine open every now and then, but I dont think its wise. This is the reason most bikes have fuel shut offs also. I've had at least one bike that started smoking real bad and I think it was due to the fuel shut off not working properly.

[TGCummings]

I'm going to try doubles again on my 36" Exmark TTHP next week after many disappointments before. Blow out of leaves, too much lift kicking grass high into the air, or off into landscape beds, too much clumping when mulching, too much buildup ... more difficult to maintenance when all is said and done for no good benefit.

I'm going to try hi-lifts with the Exmark wavy mulching blade on top. I've pretty much given up gators forever because they simply don't mulch well on my Exmark. If this setup doesn't work out it's wavy blade singles forever (when I have to use something bigger than my perfect-cut 21" Toro Proline ;) ).

Hey, at least I can say I've tried. :)

[MuskTurfKing]

I know I'll try doubles one of these days...:)

Hank