Guys,
There's been a bit of a change in regards to the anti-blow out baffles. After several months of testing with a few different configurations we've decided that due to the varied conditions through out the U.S. and Canada we would introduce a 2nd baffle type.
In our testing a second baffle called a "lip" baffle performed very well in many of the southern grasses. The "anti-blow out" baffle actually performed better on the northern grasses especially in dry conditions such as fall and during leaf removal season. For this reason we moved the "lip" baffle into production ahead of the anti-blow out baffle. This allows us to get the baffles needed down south to market where it may be utilized sooner.
The part numbers for the lip baffles are:
103-5601 36.50 36"
103-5282 39.90 44"
103-4629 40.60 48"
103-4626 48.60 52"
103-4606 56.00 60" except 60" Lazer XP
103-5239 46.00 60" XP
103-4621 64.30 72"
The "anti-blow out" baffle production has been pushed back until some time in June which should be well ahead of the dry season for the northern grass climates.
The reports we received in testing indicate that the "lip" baffle helped reduce blow out in the southern climates while bagging, side discharging and mulching.
I've attached a drawing of the baffle and how it mounts to the mower deck.
Thanks,
Terry