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Great friend gave me his old Yard Machine gas-powered mower when he got a new one. This one worked great for a while. After a few months though the clippings stopped getting kicked up into the bag and stayed around the blade area. I couldn’t notice at first but when I would get to the end of the grass and do a 180 on the concrete, all the grass would drop and then spray everywhere.
Immediately checked for any bag or airway obstruction. It’s completely clear from bottom of mower up to the bag. The bag is installed correctly and inflates a little when the mower starts up so I can see it’s getting flow. Its cutting the grass with ease so it seems to be sharp enough. And I cleaned out what little dried grass/dirt there was on the underside around the blade. The filter even looks clear.
Any tips or tricks on something I may not be noticing?
* Make: Yard Machines
* Model: 11A-B9A9729
* https://www.mtdparts.com/en_US/prior-year-models/yard-machines-21inch-push-mower/11A-B9A9729.html