Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): 42 v.s 46 two blade, 3 blade, blade 3, improper maintenance

Question
Do 42" decks cut better, have fewer belt issues, than a similarly equipped 46, 54,....deck?

Answer
Hello Gordon:

>>I have 1, 2 and 3 Bladed Mowers and they All Perform about the Same.
>>Most Belt Problems are from Improper Maintenance or Lack of Maintenance.
>>I Usually Choose a Mower Depending on the Job I have in Mind for it to do.
>>Remember that the Shorter the Blade the Less Blade Flap the Mower will have. Flap is the Motion the Blade Makes when it is Rotating. If you were to Look a the Blade During Operation, it Moves in a Slightly Flapping Motion. The Longer the Blade the More the Blade Flexs.
>>I Hope this is what you Required.
>>Also, the 3 Bladed Mowers Seem to give a Smoother Cut that the Longer 1 and 2 Bladed Mowers. **This Depends on the Style of Blade Spindles the Deck Uses Also.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John