Hi,
I delivered the Super 24 to Eden in combination with a trip to spend time with relatives. Its mowed the half-acre kikuyu yard twice now with good results.I was there for the first time and it was suggested that perhaps the cut quality was not quite up to the standard of the Powertorque previously used.
We pulled off the blade disc, removed the blades and sharpened them even though they were new. While we had the blade disc off we noticed that the diamond shaped blade holes were definitely the worse for wear. They had been welded up by the previous owner but had started to crack slightly again. We welded up the cracks and built them up to more closely to the correct shape, ground the face flat. and put them back on. Now the wings on the blade bolts now seem to engage OK in the disc and you can tighten them up properly. .A new blade disc will probably happen in the future but they are very expensive so will just suffice with the current one inspected regularly for tight blades and cracks for now.
Latest reports are that the cut finish is much better now. Its a very good kikuyu lawn but the time saving with the 24 is definitely worth it. Its a bit heavier to push up some of the steep hills.
All the best
Jeff
