How well does the 21" mower deal with sweet gum balls?

Lawrence Nordmann

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Posted 7 months ago

7 months ago

SCDC, Champion

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It'll power up (spin faster) as you run over them and handle them without a problem. I recommend using a high lift blade and bagging them. That's what I do.

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7 months ago

Oregon Mike, Champion

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My 21" non-SP model tends to shoot them out from under the mower. It will pick some of them up, but not all. I mow at setting #2 so maybe that's why. I also don't have the HL blade so that's probably another reason. I generally use the collection bag and do see some in the bag after mowing but probably more are getting shot out or not picked up at all.

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7 months ago

Jacob, Champion

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When it's warmer it seems to get gummy under the deck. When it is colder, it's fine.

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7 months ago

Jacob, Champion

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So for real. What are these sweet gum balls? Are they similar to black walnuts? They sound like a hassle. I see online they are from a sweet gum tree. Enlighten me please.