pottinger mx6

[bkg]

Has above having a problem with the front flywheel bearing getting wrapped with grass and taking the bearing out, could do with a parts diagram if at all possible to see how all the bits and pieces should go together be hind the bearing thanks.

 

[wdah/him]

are the knives sharped level, if not then it isn't getting pulled up tight to the shearbar so has room for grass to catch and wrap.

 

[bkg]

are the knives sharped level, if not then it isn't getting pulled up tight to the shearbar so has room for grass to catch and wrap.

Yep they are sharp and tight up to the shear bar, the problem is how the bearing should be assembled and is not so is allowing grass into the back of it which in turn takes it out

 

[Boohoo]

Having suffered the same problem with a TenX I doubt that the way the bearing is assembled is the problem.
Uneven knives or a worn shearbar is more likely to be the problem.

 

[james ds]

Having suffered the same problem with a TenX I doubt that the way the bearing is assembled is the problem.
Uneven knives or a worn shearbar is more likely to be the problem.

Ten X were famous for it , I often seen the grass going on fire in there

 

[Boohoo]

Ten X were famous for it , I often seen the grass going on fire in there

They never did it when they were new though, so the problem had to be wear or the way they were set.

 

[Half Pipe]

This website might have mex6 diagrams.
You need to register tho
https://www.agroparts.com/agroparts/homepage

 

[Boohoo]

Might get a parts diagram here
https://www.poettinger.at/en_uk/Services/Poetpro
You'll need machine details

 

[james ds]

They never did it when they were new though, so the problem had to be wear or the way they were set.

IT happened when the corner was worn off the knives at the bottom , so a bit of grass wasn't getting chopped and it wraps around the shaft.

 

[Boohoo]

IT happened when the corner was worn off the knives at the bottom , so a bit of grass wasn't getting chopped and it wraps around the shaft.

That wasn't our problem. We took the knives off, got them milled level and it still did it. I'd say we needed shearbars.