Lawn mower parts are crucial to maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of your equipment. Depending on the type of mower (e.g. flail, rotary, drum) and manufacturer, available parts may vary.
Parts for flail mowers:
- Flail knives: Hammer knives: For heavier shredding.
- Y-type knives: For lighter work, such as mowing the grass.
- Cutting rollers: They are responsible for turning the blades and mowing.
- Roller bearings: Allows the shafts to rotate smoothly.
- Drive belts: Transfer power from the engine to the cutting rollers.
- PTO shaft: Transfers power from the tractor to the mower.
- Clutches: One-way clutches: Prevent damage due to overloads.
- Friction clutches: Protect against excessive torque.
- Housing: Covers for knives and rollers that protect against damage.
Shredder parts:
- Cutting knives: Blades that are directly responsible for grinding material. These may be flail, hammer, rotary or drum knives, depending on the type of shredder.
- Drive belts: Transfer power from the engine to the cutting mechanisms.
- Bearings: Allow moving parts such as cutting rollers and drums to rotate smoothly.
- Gears: Transfer power from the engine to the cutting mechanisms, ensuring proper torque transfer.
Grooming Mower Parts:
- Knives: Sharp blades attached to a disc that cut grass.
- Drive belts: Transfer power from the engine to the cutting blades.
- Bearings: Enable moving parts such as cutting drums and shafts to rotate smoothly.
- Gears: Transfer power from the engine to the cutting mechanism.
- Wheels: Allow the mower to move easily.