Mid-mount mower questions

[slimpickens]

BX1880 with 54" mid-mount mower. Seeking help with a couple rookie questions:

1. Can the mower be operated in the raised position? Situation: Big round rock in field about 4" out of the ground - looks like the tip of an iceberg. I can go around it or raise the deck to avoid blade contact.

2. What is a good RPM to engage the mower? Mower is operated between 2200 - 3000 RPMs.

TIA

 

[deathtoblackberries]

Mower can be operated at the highest mower deck height knob position. Will it turn in the fully raised locked position yes, but I don't mow at that height.

For best results most at max RPM, though I will throttle down in some areas that are dusty or whatever, don't be afraid to momentarily throttle down when it makes sense but you will get a much better cut at wide open throttle.

 

[BillK01]

I raise and lower frequently - no issues there. I like to engage & disengage blades at about 1700 rpm and cut at about 2800-2900 rpm. BX2360 with 54 inch fine cut mmm.

 

[slimpickens]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Sincere thanks for your help!

 

[lordulrich]

Yep the mower works all the way up, with the weather we've had I've got areas that are too tall to cut in one pass. (I'm almost thinking the way this year is going I need a hay mower for my lawn...) I'll take two passes, one all the way up and one where I want it.

I usually start my mower just above idle now that I've got high lift grass gator blades on which take some effort to get moving. With the stock blades I didn't worry too much about the throttle when engaging the mower.

 

[slimpickens]

Good advice. Thank you!