I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. kzfaq.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.

Great job! Best design I've seen yet! I was thinking the same, a stiffer flap.

Creative design!! Awesome job!

Just finished mine today, thanks!

Nice. I love the design. I’m about to take delivery of a new Elite. I will forgo the factory kits now. This is much better.

Nice design! Another option might be to make it height adjustable by using threaded rod with nuts instead of the hitch pin..

Great Job dude and yard looks good man, gotta love some fescue for stripes

Just made this. Here's to hoping! Thanks for idea

Hey, Thanks! I am going to try to make one today! I need my first lawn cut for the year and I want to make it look nice! If you get a chance to answer this question, What did you used to cut the mat? What are you connecting the adjustable hooks to?

Thanks. Probably gonna use this.

Great idea and design

Looks Great~!!!!!!!! Good job~!!!!!

Great design!! Do you have any problems turning or going in reverse?

Sweet setup

I love it! 👍

Does the striper float as you go up a small hill and when in reverse? It looked to have some travel on the center pin. Looks Great 👍

nice idea bro!

Man thats well done. I got to try that.. where did you get the hitch.

Pretty cool idea

great job!!

Step mat, nice idea!

Just made this and I used some old bed frame railing . And doubled up on the metal to hang the mat because the mat kept ripping.

Hi great job what length did you make it thanks

Funny! I've been looking for DIY striper ideas... and built my own. The FUNNY part is, I came up with almost the exact same set-up!! For the "mat", I used an old heavy-duty truck mudflap (like on semi's or a dump-truck). In the first rendition, I left them long... so that they "fold" and drag along the back. I wasn't impressed with the faint stripes that it left. So was thinking that it might be better ("stiffer") if I shortened them to JUST touch the ground or a little more... LIKE YOURS!! I also used a 9/16" bolt for the hitch mount. It tightens down enough that I don't need the side-bracing like you did. BUT, I like your hitch-pin idea for quick removal!! BTW, I'm using mine on an older Sears Craftsman 42" riding tractor (not a ZTR). Thanks for the idea(s)!!

I have same zero turn as this, looks very easy to do knowing the machine and how you did it, my question is, I have the bagging system on mine. Wondering if you do as well? And whether or not this interferes with bagging system or not? And can both be used at same time? Looks like you didn't utilize any of the attachment holes for the bagging system while installing this.

nice set up bro.

Did you make a list or link to the parts you bought?

Wow that looks clean!!!! I tell people you don't have to by over-glorified nonsense when you can do the same exact thing at a 10th of the cost using basic stuff. You just need something to rub the grass for goodness sake lol. This was PERFECT. LOVE this concept and I fee the need to do the same now soon.

Do you have it just touching the ground ? Or does it need to drag the ground?

Good job

Great design! I can't find the thick stair tread mat anywhere. Tried Lowes, Home Depot. Any thoughts on where else to buy? Anxious to build one of these for myself.

How is it holding up ? Reviews ect ?

i used a mud flap for a semi.cost $19 and it weighed 15 #

looks great, thanks for sharing

How’d you get pigeons to crap in a row like that???

Good video but the mat needs to be another 3-5" longer so it pushes the grass down.

Can you tell me where I could get some thick rubber mat? 36" walk behind. Thanks

Doesn't it have to be as wide as your deck?

was the huge black stripe going across your driveway part of the stripe kit?

Cool

How does it do when backing up

could you type out a parts list? I saw this video and will be stopping at Lowes on my way home from work.

What type of grass show in the video? It looks like St. Augustine. I live in Houston, Tx which is full of warm weather grass. Thinking of doing some stripes. I mow it long and with a sharp blade ... should make some nice stripes as my mower wheels makes a decent stripe.

what's the name of all the things you used to make it? I'm sorry I don't know how to look for them online.

Turnbuckle.

This man says "uhh" a lot 💀

I see the concept and it gets a grade of "E" for effort, but its typical urban fab... Light duty, store bought, bolted together. (except for Booger weld with follow up sniff) Hey, it works for you and it's better than the stripe kit I have... at least you did paint it. You do however, get bonus points for making it yourself. Just bustin your balls man, keep them lines straight.