While mowing with a 2 blade bush hog, I ran over a hidden stump that hadn't been cut flush to the ground.
There was a loud metal banging noise, so I immediately shut down the tractor.
I figured one blade was stopped abruptly and the second blade, forced to pivot, swung and hit it.
I checked the underside of the bush hog and didn't see any obvious structural or blade damage.
I understand the blades are pushed out by centripetal force and wouldn't contact under normal usage unless the clutch is suddenly disengaged.
Is there something to check for damage ? How much vertical play should there be in the blades ? Currently, the blade that rests on top can be pushed up about 3 inches.
There was a loud metal banging noise, so I immediately shut down the tractor.
I figured one blade was stopped abruptly and the second blade, forced to pivot, swung and hit it.
I checked the underside of the bush hog and didn't see any obvious structural or blade damage.
I understand the blades are pushed out by centripetal force and wouldn't contact under normal usage unless the clutch is suddenly disengaged.
Is there something to check for damage ? How much vertical play should there be in the blades ? Currently, the blade that rests on top can be pushed up about 3 inches.