stripeing tips

Mowerboy04

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Discussion starter · #1 · Jun 16, 2005

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ok i know this is probly on here 100 times but i thought i would bring it up again. what are some tips to stripe a lawn good. i use a bob-cat 219. i know u need to keep the blades sharp, tire preasure and go slower but what else any other tricks?
alex

 

K c m

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#2 · Jun 16, 2005

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Hay how you doing? i run a 48" exmark belt drive walk behind. I run it in 4th gear always (im 6'4") and it stipes like a champ. no striping kit, wheels are filled to correct psi, blades are sharp. no problems with my stipes whatsoever.

 

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#3 · Jun 16, 2005

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on an object at the furthest point of the yard you are mowing!
Then hone in on it!

Joe... :waving:

 

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#4 · Jun 16, 2005

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KCM, guess your set-up wouldn't work for me!
I'm 5 foot 8!

Joe...

 

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#5 · Jun 16, 2005

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haha joe. I am a swimmer for my university so i have the endourance. haha. however im out cold by 9pm