I got rid of my grass and put gravel in my yard. Then painted the gravel green. I use large amounts of roundup to keep my yard looking fresh and neat.
@dave5176
3 ай бұрын
I changed my blades to mulching blades, and found that I can mow twice as long before having to empty the bags. The times where the chute plugs, are if I'm mowing weeds, or the grass is too wet, like Jay says.
@DirtFarmerJay
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for passing this along!
@darylstewart5159
2 жыл бұрын
I'm ,trying your suggestions. Hope they work. Washed the bag good, got new blade.
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
Daryl, how did this turn out for you? Best, DFJ
@AsaSpadeSS
Жыл бұрын
Great informational video. Thanks!
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@waterdog226
Жыл бұрын
I do not have the problem bagging grass, but I do with leaves. I have a lot of leaves when they fall. I have a Jon Deere X 360. It is equipped with a double bagger, and the bags fill up fast.I must frequently empty them. After a few hours of doing this it often clogs. Maybe I have to take the bagger system apart and clean it then. I do run the hose to clean it after each use, but today I did not. I had to clean the deck and the spindle closet to the power flow devise. The spindle cover was melting. I used to have an after market system, it was made of stainless steel, had a lever handle to open the container. I had my son remove this and went back to using the bagger because this system clogged a lot. If I mow the leaves first, the pieces are smaller, and the loaded bag is heavier. It will still clog after a few hours.
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
Waterdog, I just came across this comment. My apologies for not getting back to you sooner. Did this get resolved? I suspect that you have a generic or mulching blade on your mower and you are not getting enough air flow to create the stream of air needed to convey the chopped leaves from under the deck to the bags. Give me an update, will you? Best, DFJ
@rickeykeeton4770
10 ай бұрын
Have a question. Recently had a huge tree cut down in my backyard. The heavy equipment being used left me with very little grass, mostly dirt. Today, wife had me bag a lot of leaves from the front yard. I am in NW, Alabama and figure it may be too late to plant grass in the backyard. Would spreading the leaves over the backyard help this situation? Maybe at least help prevent ruts from water runoff?
@DirtFarmerJay
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking time to correspond. You can overseed your lawn or amend and seed the damaged areas. You'll likely need to aerate or broad fork the areas to combat compaction and open up the soil again so the grass roots can penetrate, get a grip and draw up moister and nutrients. Then, you can use a combination of sifted compost (you should be able to buy it in bags) and grass seed and put that into the damage areas. If you can, water it in if the water is still turned on. Then, let the snow fly and help settle in the seed. You need the compost for two reasons: to cover the seed from hungry birds, and to give a rooting start in the spring. Come spring time, those damaged patches will fill in rapidly. You can watch us do this for our yard at this link: kzitem.info/news/bejne/t42dyqmcmomXZ20
@rickeykeeton4770
10 ай бұрын
@@DirtFarmerJay Can I lightly till the compacted backyard then spread seed, etc?
@DirtFarmerJay
10 ай бұрын
@@rickeykeeton4770 Yes, indeed, but you'll jump up your chances of success if you mix the seed with compost.
@slimwantedman6694
2 жыл бұрын
Good morning from Southeast South Dakota
@ggebhard1
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Slim,. I visit your part of the state every July!! I love SD! Do you live in Harrisburg? I have a lot of cousins there! Great place!
@slimwantedman6694
2 жыл бұрын
@@ggebhard1 near Crankton.
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Hello there! - DFJ
@peter47smith75
Жыл бұрын
you could use a chimney 6" brush for the shoot
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
Peter, I just came across you comment. Thanks for sharing. That is and EXCELLENT suggestion. Best, DFJ
@V200DIESEL
6 ай бұрын
No BS and straight forward common sense advice . Practical and great advice.
@DirtFarmerJay
6 ай бұрын
Aw garsh....
@maxpain7197
5 ай бұрын
My john deere bagger sucks. Doesn't matter how when or what I do. Have up in that junk
@DirtFarmerJay
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for weighing in.
@slimwantedman6694
2 жыл бұрын
Mr Dirt Farmer Jay. If I email you a picture of a garden tool from the late 1880s. Would you be abble to tell me what it is?
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed, I'll give it a shot - send it to me at jay@dirtfarmerjay.com. Best, DFJ
@slimwantedman6694
2 жыл бұрын
@@DirtFarmerJay awsome... will get it off today.
@rick-vq8is
2 жыл бұрын
Great video but kill the music. It is drowning out the valuable info you are speaking.
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, rick 1! Best, DFJ
@imonaslot1
2 жыл бұрын
Cut grass everyday then your not taking too much off the grass
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
We have just recently started cutting the grass on a longer setting (#4 on our riding mower) and it's made a big difference in the health of the lawn. Thanks for commenting David Bartlett. Best, Dirt Farmer Maggie
@kylecaudill9261
Жыл бұрын
I just learned about the 1/3 rule a week or 2 ago. After my last mow of the season weeds showed up everywhere. So I'm going to go out on a limb and say I take too much of the blade off.
@waynee6127
Жыл бұрын
That was a great video. Thanks very much. The silicone spray idea is brilliant.
@koolbillium1
Ай бұрын
You can use silicone for snow blowing in winter too !
@origyptianthefirst893
Жыл бұрын
Hi Lift blades were the key for my Toro 42" ZTR! I looked at so many websites about chute clogging and NONE of them came close to helping except this one. I thought it might have been my engine running under tach, or old oil, or bad gas, or a dirty deck. But Dirt Farmer Jay -- and Steve Betz' comment -- nailed it by prescribing *hi lift* blades and not generic or after market blades. I previously bought what claimed to be aftermarket "OEM replacement blads" just so I could save a few bucks, but they weren't the same as Toro's. They were much narrower (1.25") and only had a slight twist at the tip maybe 2") which barely deflected the clippings upward. The Toro OEM blades are 1.75" wide (40% wider) with a MUCH larger twist at the tip (4"!) both of which *greatly* increases the lift surface area. When I put the Toro blades on, my chute stopped clogging immediately! Jay, I'll always think good thoughts about you, man! - Ori
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you got this resolved for your mower. Without sufficient lift and air pressure being directed into the grass catcher tube, you're gonna get clogging. Thanks for reinforcing that reality. Thanks for taking time to write! Best, DFJ
@denisoriordan6739
2 жыл бұрын
Hey DFJ, don’t forget to clean the vents on your bagger. If the air has no way to get out of the bag, you won’t be able to pick up the grass.
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Right on, Denis. If the air doesn't flow out, game over. Best, DFJ
@johnmilner7603
Жыл бұрын
So the leaves don’t get clogged in the shoot you need to run over the leaves without the bags on the mower so they get smaller and will easily get bagged.
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
Good insight, John. Thanks for writing. Best, DFJ
@stevebetz7435
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know the blades that came on my riding mower were generic meaning they mulch and/or bag but do neither well. When I switched to a bagging blade I couldn't believe how much better it worked.
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
Steve, this is GREAT information. Thanks for passing it on! Best, DFJ
@davidhash3637
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Very informative and super helpful. Thank you so much.
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
Glad to be of help!
@campowers2255
Жыл бұрын
This was a great video, with usefull info. thanks.
@lesliegrayson1722
Жыл бұрын
The Biggest problem is if you buy a Deer made by the CCP they aren't he best catcher rideons to begin with let alone the mass void/non warrantee. its like the 8 year solar panels compared to the Australian owned solar company which lasts for 30 + years (FULL WARRANTEE included)
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for writing. I can't agree with you on where John Deere makes its tractors. Unless this is a massive corporate lie (let's just say I'm not that cynical...), indicators are that they are made here in the U.S. - in Wisconsin. Check out this video for validation: kzitem.info/news/bejne/mamMzmxogWaghag. I do agree with you that WAY too much is off-shored to China and China has taken a big chunk of our manufacturing capacity away. As far as the total amount of manufacturing percentage, worldwide, China comes in first at 28.4%, and the U.S. is second at 16.6%. Thanks for watching and writing! Best, DFJ
@stoneD1958
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Never thought about silicone spray on the chute. Always on my snowblower. Great video as always.
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Dave! Thanks for your kind comment as well as watching the video and taking time to write. Best, DFJ
@toddfromflorida
2 жыл бұрын
If I let the grass grow a little too much I will take 2/3 or 1/2 passes (so the deck is only going over uncut grass with 1/2 or 2/3's of its width) so there isnt as much clogging up the chute at one time. make the pass where the side of the deck that is cutting is on the opposite side of the deck from the chute exit from the deck if possible.
@lisajel52
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I struggle every year with this!
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help, Lisa! Best, DFJ
@mussim0000
2 жыл бұрын
Is this the reason why its not throwing grass in my bagger?
@alidjillali7450
2 жыл бұрын
Bonjour 🇩🇿🌹🇩🇿 Merci pour tous les conseils précieux et utiles dans notre vie quotidienne, que ce soit à la maison ou au simple travail. Mes salutations
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Ali Djillali - C'est notre plaisir - c'est toujours un plaisir d'avoir de vos nouvelles! Salutations - DFJ
@FrantasticFacials
2 жыл бұрын
So glad we don't have grass anymore! Great tips though as always!
@ChrisBarry-h5h
Ай бұрын
I have the right blade, my chute is completely clean, I run it on high, I don't go too fast , it just picks up the grass randomly and not every time. very frustrating!
@DirtFarmerJay
Ай бұрын
Hmmm. Something is going on here to stop the high flow of air that "sweeps" up the trimmings and deposits them in the catchers. This sound more like an exhaust issue where the air at the back is not exiting the bin holders correctly. Any blockages there? I assume you are using mesh bags so air will flow through them. Best, DFJ
@RobHTech
11 сағат бұрын
Coat the inside of the plastic with ceramic coating
@DirtFarmerJay
6 сағат бұрын
That is a GREAT idea. We'll be sure to do an update in the future and use your approach and give you a mention. Thanks for watching and writing! Best, DFJ
@lloydprunier4415
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I just got my bagger today and as soon as we get a little dry weather I'll be trying it out. I'll probably need to change blades. They sent blades for a 48" deck and I thought I ordered a kit for my 42" deck? everything else fits just fine. New subscriber now.
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, writing, and subscribing, @lloydprunier4415! Best, DFJ
@allanc.finnical4445
2 жыл бұрын
If any part of the bag or bagger system is a mesh material blow it out with a lawn blower and also wash and dry it according to manufacturer's directions. Lowe's or a lawn equipment retailer sell specific spray if applied prior to each mow keeps grass from adhering to decks, etc. I'm not sure if a dry lubricant would work as well.
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Al! Well said. Best, DFJ
@alwaysreturnNurgirl
2 жыл бұрын
Quick question, when your spray the silicone spray...do you just let it sit in the chute, or do you tag a rag and rub it in? Also how long to let it dry? Thanks to anyone in advance!
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
It would be best to let it dry before using the chute again. Otherwise the grass may stick to the silicone spray and make a worse mess. Best to you, Dirt Farmer Maggie
@JAZZYLGPRODUCTIONSLLC
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks
@rshort15531
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! 👏👏
@sherylmoreland738
2 жыл бұрын
Do you think if you sprayed the silicone spray on the underside of the mower deck, there would be less residue buildup?
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Good idea Sheryl Moreland. Thanks for sharing and best to you and yours. This is Dirt Farmer Maggie and I do all the mowing at our place because, as a women, we so rarely can put things in order and find that they stay nice for a period of time. Best to you, Maggie.
@jward9637
2 ай бұрын
I've tried just about everything and it still clogs every time.
@DirtFarmerJay
2 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear. I suspect a couple of things. First, the grass may be too wet to properly lift off the surface of the lawn and be expelled. Or the vent screen on the bagging unit is glazed over and isn't letting the air expel correctly out the bag to allow a "river" of air to carry clippings to the bag, or, the blades themselves are the problem - high lift blades work the best for bagging. Let me know how this turns out for you. Best, DFJ
@SF-fm7ov
2 жыл бұрын
I always wondered why someone didn't design an aftermarket fan like the one used by Walker Lawn mowers to insert in the lower end of the chute for all our lower priced riding mowers. It would be the best solution to this problem, however, the mechanism for powering the fan may be an engineering nightmare. I'll bet they would be sought after. I am now looking for a Walker mower, they work so much better.
@warlock-designs-customizations
Жыл бұрын
Its called a "power flow" by John Deere. Pully driven fan...48" deck & above I believe.
@warlock-designs-customizations
Жыл бұрын
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@billjones5178
4 ай бұрын
Why ow show me Hylift vs Mulching blade .JD mower here, several blades in my shop. What they look like ?
@gwood69
5 ай бұрын
What about the “gator” blades. You know they all say “high lift” and “mulching”?
@CaptShitacular
4 ай бұрын
Get a sweeper and never deal with all of these issues
@DirtFarmerJay
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for weighing in. Best, DFJ
@RobertDudley-bm4ge
5 ай бұрын
People that run Zero's happy homeowners cut to wet early spring & mow like its NASCAR
@4speed3pedals
2 жыл бұрын
Suggestion for lubricating the inside of the chute and collector bin. Use a ceramic coating. With a good ceramic coating, a little goes a long way.
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Paul, thanks to letting me know. Do you have a favorite product you use? Best, DFJ
@willmon19
Жыл бұрын
I am thinking about using a ceramic spray for tubs and sinks what could go wrong?
@sundancer3700
Жыл бұрын
The problem is the Deere doesnt create much wind velocity up the chute. With everything clean the indicator always runs at 3/4 meaning not much wind and it plugs easy.
@brianhillis3701
2 жыл бұрын
Why collect the clippings? Let the stay on the lawn after a few cuttings the clippings will start disappearing overnight. You will need less fertilizer and reduce runoff over time.
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Brian, indeed - part of the video mentions that clippings can be put back into the lawn utilizing a mulching blade. But many "harvest" the clippings, and simply "toss" them - something that we said not to do in the video. If you are going to bag the clippings, put them to work with any poultry you might have, as well mulching or composting - put that biomass and nutrients back into the soil if you are not going to put it back into the lawn. You are correct on building the nutrition and water holding power over time. Thanks for watching and taking time to write! Best, DFJ
@daryleberle190
Жыл бұрын
If you keep leaving the clippings in the lawn it will choke the yard and start to kill the grass
@brokerken
Жыл бұрын
We collect the clippings for the compost pile. I'd rather compost all that nitrogen and let the lawn fend for itself.
@gwood69
5 ай бұрын
Well problem with leaving the clipping is you’ll starve your lawn and get hot spots(dead spots) Especially if you’re a once a couple weeks kind of mower those clipping will be clumps. I like collecting my clipping so I can then hit the bald spots on the lawn to help promote growth/good soil. Also if you have kids who like to put rocks in your yard having the bagger is an extra layer of defense 😂 also depends what kind of grass you have for instance having zoysia grass you’d like to get your clipping it’s a very thick carpet like grass and will create a lot of thatch and you’ll have a lawn full of yellow and green. But if you’re a twice a week or once a week kinda of mower you can get away with leaving your clippings. I think people also doit to not get grass on the neighbors driveway
@randymartin5521
2 ай бұрын
We lived at the downhill end of a street lined with oak trees for years and the wind blew everyone's oak leaves into our yard every fall and winter. I used to set the mower deck on high and vacuum the leaves up every two or three weeks.
@marklipford3624
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video! I was just about ready to give up on bagging. I thought my lower chute was leaking somewhere and a replacement is $181. I'm going to try these steps, and probably mow a little higher and see what happens. Liked and subscribed.
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Mark, glad to hear from you. We're confident this will help you. Thanks for being the newest member of our viewer family! Best Regards, DFJ
@tomhorrigan5769
9 ай бұрын
Great suggestions Jay. Will need to implement them next year! Have a Merry Christmas and thanks for all the tips you’ve provided over the years!! 🎄🎄
@DirtFarmerJay
9 ай бұрын
Right on.
@aprilgeneric8027
8 ай бұрын
they aren't suggestions, they are facts of reality. i mow hundreds of acres a week commercially.
@mennis1966
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this information, I wasn't mowing at full throttle
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@bluewings53
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Jay, worked perfect for me!
@akulinamackenzie4492
2 жыл бұрын
💪
@charlescoker7752
2 жыл бұрын
Dirt Farmer Jay. I use to run a lawn service. I found You can cut grass that is wet from rain. But if wet from dew. It clogs up.
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Charles, this is a great insight. Thanks for letting everyone know about this! Best, DFJ
@charlescoker7752
2 жыл бұрын
@@DirtFarmerJay Not that I suggest cutting a rain soaked lawn. But have had to finish many a yard after it started raining.
@gonzalodanielperez87
8 ай бұрын
Muy completo. Saludos
@DirtFarmerJay
8 ай бұрын
Saludos!
@sundancer3700
Жыл бұрын
John Deere collections are trash. I had a Honda riding mower for 25 years and that thing would suck up every leave, twig in its path and never plugged. After it died and Honda no longer sold tractors in the USA I figured a Deere would be similar, boy was I wrong. It doesnt pick up much of anything, shoots more crap out from under the deck, plugs the chute, for a $4000 tractor its not what I expected. Dont waste your money on a collection system as they dont work well no matter how clean it is, what blades or how sharpe they are.
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
We haven't had the same experience. However, we did buy a unit that was not available in the big box stores, but only through a dealer. It's a better unit, so the higher quality may be giving us a different experience than you describe. I'm sorry to hear that you've not had a good experience. Best, DFJ
@truesimplicity
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome real world advise... Thank you
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Robert. Best, DFJ
@jester06385
3 ай бұрын
Everything you said worked perfect for me. Thank you so much
@DirtFarmerJay
3 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@1089S
Жыл бұрын
Good tips! Thanks!
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Haik!
@jward9637
3 ай бұрын
Good comprehensive video. Wrong blade is probably the most common. I think my lawn was a bit too wet to mow.
@DirtFarmerJay
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@roseymalino9855
11 ай бұрын
I'll bet most people watched this video expecting see more grass catcher action and lest hand puppet action.
@DirtFarmerJay
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for stopping by! Best, DirtFarmer "Puppeteer" Jay :-)
@The_Grillfather
Жыл бұрын
What grit sandpaper or whatever did you use?
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
Medium grit, somewhere in the range of 100 - 120 works fine. Be sure to rub the sandpaper in the direction of the flow of the grass clippings (long way in the tube) to assure you don't introduce little ridges that allow the grass to catch and start a clog. Let me know how this turns out for you! Best, DFJ
@SteveDavis-tc5cp
11 ай бұрын
Just found your video. Thanks for the info.
@DirtFarmerJay
11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ButterfieldEric
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I was cutting too much at once.
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help, Eric. Best, DFJ
@anibalcartagena1237
Жыл бұрын
Very good explain A plus
@DirtFarmerJay
Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@anthonymcculley7711
2 жыл бұрын
I have a older model Cub Cadet riding mower and have recently been having HORRIBLE issues with clogging. I can cut three lines and have to clear out the shute. I am running at full throttle, am cutting slow, blades were sharpened at the beginning of the summer and I cut at the highest deck setting. Our back yard is extremely thick. Even when it is not ready to cut, the mower struggles with the thickness of the grass. I also have spots where it seems like the deck cuts lower and it leaves a "ridge". Any suggestions?
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Anthony, thanks for writing. Sorry to hear you are having challenges. I assume you are cutting the grass when it is not wet. The deck being uneven and delivering "ridgy" cuts sounds like the anti-scalping wheels are not in place or are poorly adjusted. There are two other things that come to mind. First, though - is this a new thing with this mower, or are these long-term problems? Even though the blades are sharp, if they are not "high-lift" blades, they may not be creating enough air flow to properly eject and bag the clippings. Second, as shown in the video, if the inside of the chute system gets rough with stuck grass or abrasions, the system will be prone to clogging. You'll need to soak it in soapy water, brush out the inside with a soft bristle brush, and apply a slippery coating of some type. You may have to do this more than once during a season. I hope this helps - let me know what you end up doing. Best, DFJ
@anthonymcculley7711
2 жыл бұрын
@@DirtFarmerJay Wow! I appreciate the incredibly fast response and detailed answer!! I have cut the grass when it is dry and when it's still slightly "dewy" in the mornings and it clogs just the same. The anti-scalping wheels have never been replaced that I know of. (I bought the mower used off my brother's neighbor. I have spent $600 on this mower I'm the past 2 years getting various things fixed on it. I have tried to make sure the deck is level and tires inflated properly. This is my first time owning a riding mower. I live close to a zinc mine and needless to say, I have a yard riddled with stones/rocks and holes. Could the ridges be from these annoyances? I cut the yard yesterday and afterwards, I scraped the underside of the deck and hit it very quickly with the hose. I will try your suggestions and see what happens! I really appreciate your help!! Take care and talk to you soon!!
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonymcculley7711 Very good, Anthony. Let me know how all this turns out. Best, DFJ
@anthonymcculley7711
2 жыл бұрын
@@DirtFarmerJay Hey Mr. Jay!! Good news! I did my best to do a good cleaning off of the deck after the cut that I messaged you about. I went out and cut the yard just now and had ZERO issues! I also made sure I cut when the grass was uber dry (been hot as crap for 4 days) and I also cut a day or so earlier than I normally cut. The only issue I had was in the front yard it still looks like it is cutting slightly uneven........but looks perfect in the backyard!!! Not sure what is happening there! Oh, and while I was cutting the back yard, it began ever so slightly sprinkling but only for about 3-4 minutes and it STILL didn't cause the mower to clog!
@anthonyadams6442
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@DirtFarmerJay
2 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help Anthony Adams. Best to you, DFJ
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