JD #350 sickle mower

[Frequent Flyer]

Can someone tell me about the performance of this mower? I'm not familiar with it.

 

[John51]

They are a great mower and do a terrific job. However, they can be a bit touchy to get set up properly and you have to be sure to keep it greased properly or repairs can be very expensive. Be sure to get a manual if you buy one. I have one on my 530 right now. You can email me with any other questions.

 

[James Howell]

We bought a couple of 350 mowers this Spring to serve as backup mowers.

Also bought them to cut the thicker Bahia grass.

Removed the old knife and sharpened just a little to check performance.

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Cut really good after 5 years of non-use.

Installed a new knife and now cuts it even better.

Used it to cut our Coastal/Cheyenne Bermuda grass that got too thick for the #5 mower.

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Be sure it has a non-clog guard next to the inner shoe.

Be sure to put a section and a half at the end of the knife to eliminate grass clogs at the outer shoe.

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An opertator's manual will be very helpful in "setting up" your mower.

No problems with ours except for breaking the spring, but that was operator error.

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The belt drive is really great; especially when the cutter bar "breaks away" from the frame.

The tension on the belt releases and the knife quits cutting.

This mower is on "Big John" our 1955 model 70 diesel with live PTO and power steering.

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Hope this helps.