Side discharge removal

[FFMED74]

Anyone here remove the side discharge cover? If so why and is it very danagerious to do so?

 

[GTLC]

Well, I decided to take mine off my 44" deck b/c most of the lawns I mow have really thick grass and I would have big clumping problems. Also, my residential Timecutter doesn't have as high a blade tip speed as the commercial mowers, so I think it helps the clippings fly easier. I don't really worry about the danger b/c the only time I ever shot something was a golf ball and it flew straight for about 200 feet. And that was with the shield on!

By the way FFMED74, fellow firefighter here.

 

[NCSULandscaper]

I keep them on. Im not taking any chances by taking off a safety feature on the mower.

 

[bastalker]

Mine flips up an lays on top of the belt cover. I just flip it down when I need it..

 

[LawnScapers of Dayton]

Mine are always flipped up and held down with rubber bungy cords....
Derek

 

[dobehap]

It was replaced by an OCDC.

 

[floridalawncare]

goverment requires me to run mine. but i flip it up when i'm working else where. helps to spread the grass better, and vastly improves wet grass cutting when removed.

 

[captaingreen]

I agree with most of the posts above. I flip it up most of the time and just lower it down when there is a safety issue. I would like to put an OCDC on my mowers this year.

 

[tx_angler]

Originally posted by bastalker
Mine flips up an lays on top of the belt cover. I just flip it down when I need it..

Yup me, too. I have a bungee cord that will hold it up when I want it to stay up and the mfg. springs hold it down when needed.

Before the end of this season I'll probably have OCDCs installed on both my big machines.

 

[Doc Pete]

Originally posted by n1alx
Also, my residential Timecutter doesn't have as high a blade tip speed as the commercial mowers, so I think it helps the clippings fly easier.

For what it's worth, take a look at the gear/pulley ratio of your timecutter. The ratio is 1 to 1.25. where the blades are spining 25% faster than the motor. Your speed on the blades is actually up there. My Timecutter 44" actually cuts pretty well. You might try the factory high lift blades for a better cut.
DP