lawn mower DIY mod: convert rear bag to side discharge chute

Using 5" Top Takeoff Duct...

[flyingtjar]

well thats on the verge of genius. I like the simplicity.

[Big_Z]

What a great idea, I was considering cutting a hole to make my mower [intended to be used with a bag/chute] side-discharge, but this seems a whole lot easier. Right now I'm running it with a hole drilled through the backplate through which I've run a bungee cord but of course that means you get pelted with grass clippings the entire time and if you hit a stone or something it's not particularly safe lmao. I'm going to try this, thanks.

[gtarbmx]

Awesome idea. Glad I saw this before I started cutting holes in my lawnmower

[agVTEC]

I love this idea. I'm hoping I can buy something like this attachment for my mower.

[koos]

Great idea- saved me from cutting a hole in the side as I got a free mower for deep areas of lawn.

[corydeahl]

My guy....I wanna say thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video hahahaha. You've saved me a few hours of work with the angle grinder and possibly an er visit lmao. Kudos

[mattrockman]

I've been thinking about cutting a hole in my mower but I'm gonna check this out first. Great idea!

[nathanhoveyaquatics]

I am totally trying this. I had 2 mowers but 1 was kinda junk so I gave it to someone that needed 1 and kept getting screwed over when trying to buy used. Thanks for sharing this truck. 👍🏼👍🏼

[jessemcnabb]

This is the most Ingenious idea yet for lawn care

[brmacd]

Ingenious idea...and it works! I have a Honda HRX mower. I like everything about it except the lack of a side discharge.(what were they thinking?). If the grass is at all wet (or even damp), it clogs quickly. My solution was to attach a line to the back cover and bring it up to the handle where I could open up the cover as much or as little as I wanted. But as others have noted you do get pelted that way, and it still clogs sometimes anyway. So I bought one of these ducts at Lowes for about $15. I got the 6" size (all they had) and found it just about fits. I had to secure it on with duct tape, but once I did it works like it was custom-designed for it. If the duct tape isn't up to the job, should be easy to screw it on more permanently, but so far it's doing just fine. I love simple and elegant solutions like this!

[dewitubeX]

just genius man, wow better than a right side discharge chute. thank you for uploading

[franciscogaribaldi]

This is an awesome and ingenious idea. I fashioned my clipping deflector for my outdated mower. It now has a new life

[jorgemunoz]

Awesome idea WOW 👍👍👍.. ive been looking for an idea on how to deal with the chute.. thanks for sharing this video with US..

[garyalensr]

ma THAT IS THE COOLEST THING I'VE SEEN. My mower always clogs up so I had to lift the back cover and get grass blown all over me. PLEASE WHAT SIZE IS THAT PLEASE RESPOND BACK

Nevermind I read the description. You are awesome

[Okikor]

That's it! will try this... hopefully, it will fit.

[mowler]

Holy Guacamole that is clever and clever is my favorite thing in the world

[coreypittman]

Schism is genius. I assume you can buy the metal piece at home depot?

[Lyael]

This is a great tip! Thank you for posting this.

[andrewgardner]

Hey John, great idea! Can you list the HVAC part size or model you used in your conversion?

[gergehimon]

It's exactly what I need my new toro has no side discharger, but not sure if you made this part or I can go to a store to buy this .🤔 I to thought to cut a hole in the side but glad I didn't .