What years did John Deere make the F525?
John Deere F525 Mower: Features & Specs Best-suited for customers that worked with 1/2 to 3 acres of land, the John Deere F525 Mower – which was in production between 1990 and 2002 – was designed for easy maneuverability and came with features that made it optimal for trimming.
Should mower deck wheels touch the ground?
Mower deck gauge wheels should be properly adjusted to prevent scalping grass on uneven terrain. The bottom of the wheels should sit approximately 1/8-1/2 of an inch from the ground, depending on your cutting height.
Should a mower deck be level front to back?
For most effective results, a lawn mower deck should have a pitch, or height difference of 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch between the front of the deck to the back of the deck. Naturally, this makes the sweet spot about 1/4-inch of pitch, depending on the mower model.
Do anti scalp wheels work?
Anti-scalping deck wheels prevent damage to the lawn’s high spots. These wheels help prevent the deck from coming in contact with the ground when passing over a high spot, thus preventing the blade from slicing off or “scalping” large clumps of grass.
How high should anti scalp wheels be?
approximately 1″
How many anti scalp wheels do I need?
Premium Member. The anti-scalp wheels should really only come into play if you’re mowing over uneven ground. 4 is better than 2. The only reason for 2 is less money for the manufacturer (they’re usually only on the low-end units).
What is a free floating mower deck?
Free Floating™ Mower Deck This exclusive Simplicity mower deck features infinite height-of-cut control, freedom to float up or down at the rear and to pivot with the front axle.
How can I make my mower deck higher?
Pull the height adjustment lever outward toward the wheel on an electric mower. Move the lever to a higher number to the rear of the deck for a longer cutting height. Adjust the lever to the front of the deck to a lower number for a shorter cutting height. All four wheels adjust with one lever on most electric models.
Why does my mower deck cut uneven?
Uneven cutting is wavy or smooth troughs in the lawn surface. Uneven cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or misadjustment.
What setting should my lawn mower be on?
Most homeowners don’t know the height of the lawn mower settings and think the highest setting must be too tall and the lowest setting must be too low, therefore the best setting is the middle setting on the lawn mower. The middle setting is the WRONG setting and is typically way to short.
How do I raise my riding lawn mower?
Raise the mower’s deck as high as it can go by pulling the deck lift lever back the farthest possible. Place the jack beneath the front of your mower’s deck, right in the middle. Lift the jack to raise the lawn mower until its front is standing at a good height.