…… Riding Mower problem

[Gercarson]

I have a Troy Built Pony - wonderful machine. For the last two months it has been leaving a small strip of uncut grass right in the center of the swath. Can anyone tell me what my problem is and if there is a solution for that problem? It is a curious problem because logic would say the blades would get that little strip.

 

[Jackpine Savage]

What shape are your blades in? Might need sharpening or replacing.

If you are mowing in sand, the blades can be worn down pretty quickly.

 

[tnhillbilly]

I think if you check your blades, you will find them worn down and rounded on the ends. That is what usually happens on multi- blade mowers.

 

[20Gauge]

Blades.....replace them

 

[West]

Or buy a horse.

 

[Jackpine Savage]

Or buy a horse.

Sheep are better. Smaller exhaust emissions

 

[Handyman]

Is something caught under the deck, or a piece of metal off the deck bent down pushing the grass, so the grass is not getting cut,

similar to a wheel track on some mowers,

 

[FireDance]

Just leave it and call it a pattern. I vote blades too.

 

[Illini Warrior]

it's been working OK - you didn't monkey with the blades or deck - didn't hit anything - it's the blade tips >>> there's just a whisper of an overlap in the midgap - try sharpening if the blades are a good brand and fairly new ...