Ya the grass flap is a good product, only broke one cable in 4 years use.

 

Used them for years, they are great. The cables have gotten better over time. We keep an extra cable around just in case. Also, keeping them adjusted so you’re not stomping in the pedal is a key to long cable life.

 

@Hurryupelectric

 

@sjessen I noticed this thread earlier today Thumbs Up

 

Big fan of the grass flap- agree, adjustment is key to long cable life.

 

all i use

 

Sounds like I'm not alone on positive opinion. Cable adjustment and initial setup def both huge keys to durability and longevity.

 

I just don't like having a pedal on my platform on my standers. For a ZTR sit down I'd definitely go this route, but for standers i'll take the handle setup on my qwikchute. Yes I have to take my hand off to operate, but it doesn't slow me down.

 

That is true, the pedal does take up real estate on the platform that could be nice to have back. I considered the quickchute when buying the flap, looks like a very robust unit. How does the handle do when getting under trees and close to bushes on the discharge side?

 

I dont know how I lived without mine for so long. Absolutely love the grass flap on my Exmark.

 

So far, on the stander no issues with the handle. I think on a sit down the handle would probably get in the way more. Standers being so short and having that handle positioned correctly, I've yet to have it interfere much or take any sort of damage from trees and bushes, etc. I also only them on 52" and 32" standers. I'm not sure but maybe on a 60" or bigger it would become more of a problem as far as hitting objects.

The only thing that needs done is several times a year Ill spray the mechanisms with fluid film or wd40 to keep things moving smooth. It's certainly heavy and robust, when I first installed it I was concerned about the added weight on one side of the deck, come to find out it's a non issue. You dang near need ear plugs when you close the thing with the machine office.

 

Yes, my machine is a 61" deck and def more prone to interference from a handle. I considered the advanced chute for my stander as well. As stated in the video, had good luck with that system on a prior 2000 zmaster toro. They all require a pinch of lubrication at the pivot points occasionally sounds like. Good deal.

 

Powerchute can be fitted with a toggle
switch.

 

Can't understand stand why a Solo operator would get anything other than a Powerchute. The flap can be positioned at infinite angles with a simple tap.

 

Have you used a grass flap? You can flip it open, hold it part way open, or have it closed. It's really simple to use.

 

No never bought a Grass Flap. Do not like the thought of the "hold ... open" part.

 

you may be misunderstanding how they work- you dont have to continuously apply pressure to keep the flat open.

IMO- safety, speed and accuracy wise (no chance of wig wags in your stripes from switching to one hand) these are the best on the market. i would never train an employee to purposefully take hands off the controls, especially when there are options that dont require it.

and as far as platform/deck real estate- i cant remember the last time i mowed with my stander where at the end of the day i wanted my feet planted in the same spot anyways. always was moving/rolling/shifting my feet around due to the pressure they put on the balls of your feet.

 

Concerns with power chute from my standpoint are something else to fail, power. Seems handy enough if it works as designed. Never considered it just due to the additional chance of an issue.

 

Just a plug for Powerchute. Still running the original one that I bought 10 years ago on my main mower with minimal problems. Have bought two others with similar success.

 

Yes, but I very rarely partially open the flap. It's a non issue for me.

 

What are the uses of a partially open flap? I’ve occasionally used it to blow off stuff driving by.

 

I hold it partially open when several widths over and want to keep grass from flying 100% normal distance but also don't want it to clump up. Big mowers with high lift blades in thick grass prob benefit from this the most imho.

 

Fair enough- I was imagining leaves (which is similar) for awhile I would kind of feather it but then realized you could adjust tension and that kept the big climps from happening. I honestly just found myself removing those little practices the more I used the stander.

 

Fully closed makes clumps.

 

I sometimes run mine with the flap half open for extended periods around beds and edging. I suppose it's not different than feathering the foot pedal. Definintely comes in hand to be able to partially open these as it will still block debris but won't leave big clumps in the wet and heavy growth.