Jungle Jack Commercial Lawn Mower Jack (2023)

FAQs

What is a jungle jack used for? ›

Lift Any Mower From Any Angle

The Jungle Jack has a lifting capacity of 800 pounds. The large foot assist pedal on the Jungle Jack helps the operator lift the mower with the use of their legs, taking the pressure off the operator's back and arms.

A must-have for lawn mower maintenance, the Jungle Jack Mower Jack is designed to lift any size of home or commercial mower with ease. Made of steel box tubing, the jack has a lifting capacity of 800 lbs.

Farm Jack is a durable, multi-purpose jack. Use this steel jack to lift, pull, clamp or spread a tractor or 4-wheel drive vehicle.

These jacks are larger by far than any standard jack and are used to lift extremely heavy weights high off the ground. Farm jacks are best used on vehicles with big wheels and for raised or tall vehicles.

Should the front of the mower run lower than the rear? Yes. The grass is cut on the front side of the mower and not at the rear. This leaves a better and more consistent cut and aides in better material distribution.

For most effective results, a lawn mower deck should have a pitch, or height difference of 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch between the front of the deck to the back of the deck. Naturally, this makes the sweet spot about 1/4-inch of pitch, depending on the mower model.

For most effective results, a lawn mower deck should have a pitch of 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch between the height of the deck rear to the height of the deck front.

Zero-turn mowers tend to have low centers of gravity. They are fairly stable, but their short wheelbases and narrow wheel spacings can contribute to overturns.

Instead of a steering wheel, you use two lap bars. The best comparison to steering a zero-turn mower is steering a shopping cart. Pushing both levers forward at the same time will make you go forward in a straight line. Pulling both levers backward at the same time will make you go backward in a straight line.

There are three main types of car jack: the trolley jack, bottle jack and scissor jack.

What is another name for a farm jack? ›

The farm jack also known as a railroad jack, high lift jack or kanga-jack was invented in 1905.

Also referred to as high-lift jacks, farm jacks are easy to store in the back of a large vehicle or off-roading truck. They can be used to help you change tires, but they are designed to get a vehicle unstuck from heavy mud or rugged terrain.

Place the jack under the front cast iron axle or under the rear axle housing nearest the wheel that is to be removed. DO NOT place jack or block the tractor at the center point of the front or rear axles, as the tractor may become unstable on the jack stand or block once the wheel to be repaired is removed.

Each time you mow, do it in a different direction. If you always cut your lawn using the same pattern, not only will you end up sending your brain straight to snoozeville, but your grass will start to lean in the direction you mow and you may even end up with ruts in the lawn.

Always Mow at 3 Inches or Taller

Often the highest setting on most mower types is 3 inches. Mowing the grass at 3 inches or taller will prevent diseases, promote deep digging roots, help the grass conserve water, improve turf density, and improve turf color.

Mower decks often have an enamel paint coating that helps prevent grass clippings from sticking. But over time, this paint can wear out. You can refresh the coating with other lubricants, like non-stick cooking spray, or use a lawn mower paint available at your local hardware or home improvement store.

Mower deck gauge wheels should be properly adjusted to prevent scalping grass on uneven terrain. The bottom of the wheels should sit approximately 1/8-1/2 of an inch from the ground, depending on your cutting height.

Deeper decks generally mean larger capacity, better cut quality and more power required. High lift blades mean better cut quality, higher noise levels and more power required. Heavy gauge decks last longer before they wear through. Good reinforcements provide protection against impacts with turf and other objects.

Is a plastic or steel lawn mower deck better? ›

Generally, plastic decks will make your mower lighter and easier to push, getting you more mowing done during a battery charge cycle. If you're using a self-propelled mower, a plastic deck should decrease the drain on the battery compared to a steel deck, due to the lighter weight of the plastic.

You can expect to get anywhere from six to ten years out of your riding mower, or longer with proper care and maintenance. Like most machines, riding lawn mower life varies depending on a number of factors including terrain, maintenance and upkeep, number of hours used, and more.

The top setting for most mowers gives a cutting height between 3.25 and 4 inches. This is best for your lawn, but at a setting of 4 inches you may sometimes see some “laying-over” of turf blades that some people find undesirable. For this reason, some people prefer to mow at 3 or 3.5 inches.

ashgrove landscaping: Between 1,500 and 2,000 hours and about three to four years.

The majority of zero-turn mowers are not built for hills, rough terrain, and wet lawns. This can be a problem if you have a lawn that has slopes or small inclines, or even if it's just uneven. If you live in an area with a lot of hills, consider getting a tractor instead.

Con: Unsafe to use on uneven surfaces and slopes

If you have a rough lawn with bumps, consider exploring the lineup of traditional John Deere riding lawn tractors. Because the rear wheels control steering, zero-turn mowers can be difficult to stop. Also, in wet conditions, the wheels are more prone to spinning.

Reduce Mowing Time by up to 50%

Drive at a Faster Speed: Zero turn mowers are designed to cut grass nearly twice as fast as traditional lawn tractors so your straight line mowing speed is improved. A typical lawn tractor cuts at a speed of 3-4 mph while a typical zero turn mower cuts at a speed of 5-8 mph.

ROPS when used correctly protects ride-on mower operators from injury and death in the event of a rollover. ROPS, or rollover protection structure, are cabs, frames or bars that protect operators in the event of a rollover.

The reason the turf is tearing is because one of the wheels is locked in place. One stick in forward and the other in reverse (slow down into the turn and keep the speed low) will achieve a tight turn without tearing the grass.

No, you cannot use a car jack to lift a riding mower. Car jacks are designed to lift cars and trucks, and they are not strong enough to support the weight of a riding mower. If you need to lift a riding mower, you should use a specialized lift or jack specifically designed for that purpose.

Can you tip a riding lawn mower on its back? ›

Simply take a few safety precautions (such as disconnecting the spark plug), turn the mower onto its side, and start working. Good luck turning a riding lawn mower onto its side, however. These heavy-duty machines weigh hundreds of pounds. You can seriously injure yourself or damage the mower if you do it incorrectly.

A hydraulic jack takes a lot of the work out of lifting a heavy item, such as a riding lawn mower. However, a jack must be positioned properly or the lawn mower risks crashing down. This not only damages the mower but can cause you severe injury.

Most lawn mower maintenance lifts are designed to fit beneath the front wheels of your riding mower. With the help of wheel pads and other safety features such as locking pins, they hold the wheels in place so that you can safely raise your mower's front axle and access the most important parts that need maintenance.

The reason why your mower leaves grass trail behind, is that there is are some mowing errors, or it has poor mower blades, or bent ones. This would also be due to improper mowing practices, using the wrong blade size, or it has a jammed deck.

Find a spot at the rear of the engine where you can attach the chain or lift slings you are using. This could be the exhaust manifold bolts, or any other location that you are sure can support the weight of your engine. Consult the owner's manual for your vehicle for recommendations.

If your engine is small enough, you can lift the whole thing out by hand. If it's too big to lift the whole engine out by hand, then, if its not too big, you can disassemble the engine by removing the head and all ancillary components, then lift the block out by hand.