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Old 05-13-2016, 07:31 AM
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I've asked a few different people this question and have gotten several different answers.

I have a Cub 1864 with a 48" GT deck on it. I am currently running Oregon G5 Gator blades. But i am wondering if the deck wheels should be running on the ground as i am mowing or if they should be off the ground. If they are to be off the ground how far should they be off the ground?
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There are Millions upon Millions of lawn mowers (push or deck type) that run with four wheels on the ground every day of the lawn mowing season.

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There are those that recommend that the deck weight be supported by the tractor. best to read the owner's manual for recommendations.
If a person has a rough lawn, hanging the deck will give a cleaner looking finish. but it is personal preference like oil, batteries, belts etc. unless manufacture recommends otherwise. I hang mine, and the deck wheels do "anti scalp" duty. I set them about an inch above a solid floor. Your results will vary.
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The 48" deck wheels ride on the ground per the manual. 48" deck p/n 317190.

I too raise the deck off the wheels to clear roots, rocks, bouncing on poor terrain. Ride on the wheels when the turf is smooth.
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Old 05-13-2016, 10:14 AM
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There are those that recommend that the deck weight be supported by the tractor. best to read the owner's manual for recommendations.
If a person has a rough lawn, hanging the deck will give a cleaner looking finish. but it is personal preference like oil, batteries, belts etc. unless manufacture recommends otherwise. I hang mine, and the deck wheels do "anti scalp" duty. I set them about an inch above a solid floor. Your results will vary.
I mow relatively rough ground for a lawn. I have lots of trees that have roots spreading out from the trunk. I find it better if I don't let the weight of the mower ride on the wheels but do it as noted above. It saves wear and tear on the wheel bushings and axles. It also helps to keep from hanging those wheels into something and bending/breaking something. I've bought about a dozen or more Cyclops used and it's not hard to tell by looking at the deck wear and tear how the deck was run.

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I agree, Mike
Big difference between a Lawn Boy riding on 4 puny wheels and a 750+ pound GT riding on the deck wheels which are almost as light duty.
I mow my lawn long (setting #5 on a 54" fab deck) and the deck wheels hardy ever touch the ground.
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a 750+ pound GT riding on the deck wheels
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I agree, Mike
Big difference between a Lawn Boy riding on 4 puny wheels and a 750+ pound GT riding on the deck wheels which are almost as light duty.
I mow my lawn long (setting #5 on a 54" fab deck) and the deck wheels hardy ever touch the ground.
When the wheels are on the ground the deck needs to be floating so the wheels are only supporting the deck and not the entire tractor, I mow with the deck floating and get excellent results.
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