Skeeters65 45 #1 Posted August 15, 2016 Just curious if it is practical to mow my lawn with a 551 with a deck mower? thanks 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #2 Posted August 15, 2016 My dad mowes his front yard with his 551 and loves it. I use my 401 and lawn ranger to mow my yard. The old decks really make a yard look good 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,166 #3 Posted August 16, 2016 Presuming you are not in a rush or have a small yard it will do fine. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #4 Posted August 16, 2016 ...and don't mind raking it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skeeters65 45 #5 Posted August 16, 2016 Right now I mow with a walk behind and don't rake it. The walk behind does mulch the grass though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #6 Posted August 16, 2016 Another members recent pict here... showing the typical results you can expect from one of them early gear driven decks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.A.700 306 #7 Posted August 16, 2016 run a sweeper behind you no raking required... as mentioned it wont be fast 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #8 Posted August 16, 2016 I keep my grass mowed regularly and don't have any problems. But if you let it get out of hand then yes grass clippings. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
