Help for new Tru Cut 25' Reel mower
tailwind
13 years ago
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Used tru-cut lawn mower
Comments (3)Was the mower used commercially? If it was approach this deal cautiously. Some commercial users can pretty much use up their mowers in a few years. I'm wondering why it hasn't been used since the new clutch was installed. Sounds like something is wrong. If used only by a home user for his lawn, it could be OK but still, why the no use since clutch replacment? These are expensive mowers and pretty well made, 500 for one in truly good condition isn't all that bad, maybe a little high but worth checking out if not used commercially. Check condition of drive chains. Check operation of clutch controls. You should be able to feather drive and blade clutch, releasing them and they stop. Or press further to lock them in. Look at reel and bedknive blades for what appear to be excessive wear. They are expensive to replace. On each side of the mower body there is a unpainted disc which is used to adjust clearance of the reel to the bedknife. Its an eccentric. Each of those discs have two shallow holes for a proper adjusting tool to rotate the disc. If those holes are all banged/smashed up the adjustment has been done by an idiot without proper tool. Would expect any other repairs/maintenance to be executed by same idiot....See MoreTru-Cut C-25 Need Help
Comments (2)Unless they've changed, the Honda professional engines GX120, GX160, and GX200 use separate choke and throttle (governor) controls. Correct starting procedure is to open fuel petcock, set choke to "closed" position, and set throttle (on the handles) to about 1/2 way. Ignore the "Choke" markings. Tru-Cut uses a generic throttle cable and level. Most engines (like Briggs) have an integrated choke and throttle. When the engine fires, back off choke to 1/2 and let run for another 30 seconds until it smooths out and then turn choke off. The throttle control should permit any speed between idle and maximum governed speed (about 3300 rpm). Appropriate speed for mower is as fast as you can comfortably follow and control the mower. Generally a faster engine speed spins the reel faster producing a better cut, and throws better into the basket. There is no right or wrong speed. It depends upon your comfort level and your ability to control the mower. Only caveat is not to run so slow that you lug the engine, and it won't pull properly with reel engaged. There are differences of opinion on this forum, but for me best shut down practice is the close the fuel petcock and run engine at idle or 1/4 throttle until it dies from lack of fuel. This gets rid of most fuel in the carburetor, reducing the amount left to evaporate and turn to varnish. Honda also has drain screw on the float bowl of the Keihin carburetor, which you can remove to get the gas out. I would use the drain screw and treat the gas in the tank with Stabil for off-season storage....See MoreHelp For New Tru Cut Reel Mower
Comments (2)I have had the same problem in the past. The problem is that your grass is too tall to begin with. All reel mowers struggle with tall grass. Cut the grass with a rotary mower to get it to a shorter length and then try the reel mover. It should do a great job with shorter grass unless your blade is not aliegned properly. Get on a schedule to cut the grass more often to avoid letting the grass get too long and you will be happy with the reel mower. I cut my zoysia/bermuda grass once every 5 to 7 days depending on how much rain I get....See MoreTo the Tru-Cut Reel Mower Experts...
Comments (1)I am personally more of a Trimmer fan, but respect Tru-Cut as a very good mower. Both have excellent reel and cutting bar assemblies, making them top of the class for St. Augustine, Bermuda and other crawling grasses which are kept low. I prefer Trimmer for the roller drive. The wheel drive of the Tru-Cut has a differential which sometimes loses traction on slippery surfaces like wet grass. On the other hand, because Tru-Cut has two clutches (drive and reel) you can move the mower from one location to another without spinning the reel. I suggest you try to operate both mowers and decide which is better for you. Good shop will usually have a test patch where you can try out their mowers. In either case, I suggest you stick to "C" or "P" model Tru-Cut, and the all chain "Original" Trimmer. Both manufacturers have "Homeowner" models which are slightly cheaper, but less competent. As for front wheels, I prefer fixed, and in the case of Tru-Cut, I use the feature which locks the casters in the forward position. An aftermarket supplier makes full width roller kits if you are into striping your lawn. I think they are $150 to $200. The Deere's, Toro's, and Jacobsen's are professional golf course machines. They are better for putting greens, but not what you want for a home lawn. They'll do the job but why spend $3K to $5K for no significant advantage in your application....See MoreGreg Goyeneche
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