Height of mowing

13 years ago

I have a cub cadet GT 2544-I would like to mow higher than the highest mowing setting-is there any way I can set it higher?-my dealer says no---I would appreciate any help---

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brighton
13 years ago
Why?

Higher cuts encourage weeds to florish
tomplum
13 years ago
I think the only way would be by using the adjusters themselves. Most riders can't cut more than 3 1/2 to 4" BTW I'm unsure what the max is on yours. Keep in mind that you still need to have some "give" above the top of the deck for clearance between that and the chassis.
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doberman_2007
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My neighbors just about scalp their lawns and are full of weeds . I cut at 3 inches and have to go up and down the property line with weed killer just to keep weeds out of my yard.
juggler
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Mowing high does *not* encourage weed growth. In fact it discourages weed growth due to the grass denying the weeds sunlight.

Good grief! Your on Garden Web, hip deep in forums that will that will provide you song and verse on the advantages of mowing high.

To the OP, can't help on your machine, but on my JD x320 I mow at 4".
doberman_2007
13 years ago
How about the mower raised all the way ,not releasing it down position , it seems very high. why do you want to mow that high? just asking.
juggler
13 years ago
Different variety's of grass have different optimum levels to cut at. The garden variety lawn is probably a mix of Kentucky Blue and Fescue. Generally speaking, 3"-3 1/2" are the cutting "norm". I cut at 4" because the longer the grass, the more it will retain water/humidity. Ever notice how cool long grass is on your feet, and how dry, and hot short grass is? There's lot's of different benefits to mowing high, you'll have to investigate it yourself though.
doberman_2007
13 years ago
With a dog mowing any higher would mean a lot of missed u know whats . I mow every 3 to 4 days now using the 1/3 rule. Come fall it goes to 2 1/4 if I left it high fall clean up would be imposible....
rcmoser
13 years ago
I agree in summer I mow higher as said to retain moisture, I don't have to water as much, the grass takes the heat better.
bushleague
13 years ago
Mowed at 3" today with my Honda 4013, Bluegrass/Perennial Rye mix. Bumper year for clover, and bunnies, we have four every day, two of them are tagged with GPS for tracking purposes. Great clover control.

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