Foot Pedal Controls Zero-Turn Discharge

Foot Pedal Controls Zero-Turn Discharge FARM HOME Lawn Mowers 31h 38 You can control the grass discharge easily from a zero-turn mower with the GrassFlap David Luking’s innovative foot pedal controls make it simple to open and close the grass discharge chute as needed First introduced a year ago the hands-free control has proven itself with initial customers “I’ve had people who’ve tried it tell me they won’t cut grass without it now ” says Luking “Guys who’ve used it mowing cemeteries say it is great for keeping grass off memorial stones Landscapers like how it helps them avoid hitting sidewalks walls flower beds and even parked cars with grass or stones ” Luking got the idea for the GrassFlap when he upgraded to a zero-turn mower He had previously made a hand-operated one for his walk-behind Initially he modified the hand-operated unit for the zero-turn After a season he decided he needed a way to open and close the flap on the chute with his feet while steering in close quarters Over the summer he refined the concept It worked so well that he decided to start offering it for use on other zero-turn mowers The 10-ga steel flap mounts to the grass chute The foot pedal mounts to the foot deck where it can be operated with the heel of the foot “We’ve tried to keep it simple At first we tried to make a universal model that could fit any zero-turn or stand-on mower without drilling holes ” says Luking “However there are too many different designs While the foot pedal is standard discharge openings and chutes can vary ” Luking now has different versions for different brands Some fit existing holes in the mower deck while others require holes to be drilled to mount the pedal and the flap However he only has one price “We keep it simple with a $275 price plus $20 shipping for all models ” says Luking “We do offer volume discounts ” Generic instructions make it easy to install the units adds Luking “The first time you install one it can take an hour or more ” he says “Once you have some experience it will take 45 min or less ” To see the GrassFlap in action go to FARMSHOW COM Contact: FARM SHOW Followup GrassFlap 1910 Brentmoor Lane Louisville Ky 40223 ph 502 594-3546; www grassflap com

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