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Originally Posted by ol'George
The dust is not going to hurt much it is the leaf pieces that are going to clog things. might do more harm than good if a "screen" clogs
Today we use rotary screens on combines to throw off the accumulating debris.
I'd just try to blow them out more often with the air hose.
On the "gators" take them off and use your cutoff wheel to sharpen the "tips"
or fingers if you prefer to call them, it will make a big difference in their ability to break up the leaves.
Try to mulch several times during their "fall" rather than only once @ the end of leaf fall.
Maybe time it if possible, when they are dry, as they just disappear into the ground.
I run the deck a little higher, and in the really thick fall of leaves, I go over them 2x in circles under the trees, works for me.  |
Not sure if it is original, but there is a fine "window screen" over top of what is probably the original "harware cloth" style screen in front of the radiator. It is the fine dust that plugs the window screen. I do blow the screen off several times each day, but really have to watch temp gauge so as not to overheat engine.
The Gators are pretty beat up and one is bent a little, so I am going to try the Meg-mo's. I like the fact you double the cutting edges with these. I do try to mulch at least once a week when they are dry.