Mower issues: chute keeps clogging?
I've got a 21" Honda mower, side bagger (HRS21). Terrific machine, except that the chute typically clogs before the bag is half full. The bag is clean, so the airflow through it is good.
My old rear-bagger was just as bad.
My grass is quite thick & heavy, & my yard holds a lot of moisture. I seldom go more than a week without mowing.
Raking sucks & my dogs eat the clippings & get sick, so leaving the bag off is not an option.
Would switching to a mulching blade along with the bag help?
If not, what are my other options?
Cutting more often isn't really an option either, as I have to work around Mother Nature's precipitation schedule.
cut when the grass is as dry as posible. later in the day is best. Slow down and when you're cutting, and only cut about 3/4 of the width of the machine. be sure the underside of the mower is clean, too (no grass buildup).
you're trying to force too much grass through a small hole at a time. that's why it clogs.
cut your grass more often and it won't be as deep.. or as wet. it will be easier to keep from clogging.
