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 %26amp; heavy, %26amp; my yard holds a lot of moisture. I seldom go more than a week without mowing.


Raking sucks %26amp; my dogs eat the clippings %26amp; 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.

Mower issues: chute keeps clogging?
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.
Reply:what time of day are you mowing? If it is the morning, you have condensation problems clogging the chute.


If you could try raising the height of the wheels so you are not cutting as much off, usually you should cut less than 1/3 of the height of the grass at any one time.





Another idea could be to try to use silicone spray on the chute and hopefully nothing will stick to the side. I am not sure on that one but it seems like it should work if you spray the surface and let it dry. If you use anything on the mower I would say to make sure it is nonflamable when it dries.
Reply:All good answers, you can also raise the cutting level on the first pass then lower it to the normal level and do a second pass.
Reply:I had the same problem until I started mowing later in the day after some of the moisture had evaporated out of the lawn.
Reply:Man! I know how you feel!! I think the mulching balde will help!! But your best option is simply cutting more offten, but i know it's nor practical for you. Their are chemicals you can buy that slow the growth of your lawn. They are expensive, and hard to find, cuz they are only at lawn care fertilizers stores. We use them on the roadways to slow down the growth of grass.





good luck!!!!



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