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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1.
What is an
AcrEase Wing Mower?
2. What can
be used to pull an AcrEase Wing Mower?
3.
How big of a tow vehicle is required to pull an AcrEase
Wing Mower?
4.
How steep of a slope can an AcrEase Wing Mower be used on?
5.
Why does the AcrEase Wing Mower deck pull at an angle?
6. How easy
is the AcrEase Wing Mower to mow with?
7. How fast will an
AcrEase Wing Mower mow?
8. Does the AcrEase Wing
Mower scalp?
9.
How much time can be saved with an AcrEase Wing Mower?
10. Is the
AcrEase Wing Mower safe?
11.
How available are parts for the AcrEase Wing Mower?
12.
Why doesn't the AcrEase Wing Mower pull around behind the
tractor?
13.
Do the 60" AcrEase Wing Mowers need a battery?
14.
How easy is it to work on an AcrEase Wing Mower?
15.
Can the AcrEase Wing Mower be pushed in front of something?
1. What is an
AcrEase Wing Mower?
The AcrEase Wing Mower is a self-contained mower that has
been designed from the ground up as a wing mower to be
pulled off to the side of another lawn and garden tractor as
a single unit, as left and right units, or as units in
tandem.
2. What can be used to pull an AcrEase Wing Mower?
In general, an AcrEase Wing Mower can be pulled by most
anything, such as lawn and garden tractors, small tractors,
front mount or midmount zero-turning radius mowers (ZTR),
utility vehicles, and 4 wheelers (ATV).
3. How big of a tow vehicle is required to pull an AcrEase
Wing Mower?
Each AcrEase Wing Mower requires about 1 to 1.5 HP to pull
it. Small 10 HP lawn tractors have pulled wing mowers very
well on gradual slopes. As the slopes get steeper, heavier
lawn and garden tractors are needed for traction. If the
slope is unsafe for a lawn and garden tractor, a 4 wheeler
could possibly be used.
4. How steep of a slope can an AcrEase Wing Mower be used
on?
If AcrEase Wing Mowers are towed in tandem, they should not
be used on slopes greater than 15 degrees because the back
unit will push the front unit sideways. If the units are
attached directly to the side of the tow vehicle, they are
extremely stable on as much as a 40-45 degree angle. The
Briggs & Stratton and Tecumseh Engines should not be used on
angles greater than 25 degrees for any length of time
because the engine will lose lubrication. Honda engines
should not be used on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Kohler
Engines that are equipped with an Oil Pressure Switch can be
used on 45 degree angle slopes without problems.
Note: Most slopes appear to be steeper than they actually
are. From our experience a 25-30 degree bank appears to be
approximately 45 degrees. Caution should be used when mowing
on steep banks. Most tow vehicles will become unstable after
20-25 degrees.
5. Why does the AcrEase Wing Mower deck pull at an angle?
The 20" blades under the deck are in a straight line.
These blades are not timed because of the problems
associated with timed blades. In order to get the necessary
blade overlap, the deck is pulled at a slight angle.
6. How easy is the AcrEase Wing Mower to mow with?
The AcrEase Wing Mower is extremely user friendly.
Since it is extremely maneuverable, the AcrEase Wing Mower
can give a standard lawn and garden tractor
zero-turning-radius capabilities in the direction of the
wing mower. Mowing around trees, under low branch trees, and
next to buildings becomes easy with only a small amount of
practice.
7.
How fast will an AcrEase Wing Mower mow?
In normal conditions, the AcrEase Wing Mower will do a
good job at 4 to 6 MPH. Even at speeds up to 8 MPH, the
mowing job is not that bad. The blade tip speed is
approximately 17,500 feet per minute. The deep deck with the
built in wind tunnel and a large discharge gives the mower
its high capacity.
8. Does
the AcrEase Wing Mower scalp?
The four anti-scalp wheels in the front and the two in
back located under the deck make the AcrEase Wing Mower one
of the least scalping 60" mowers on the market. The deck
flexes as it is pulled over uneven yards giving an extremely
level mowing job. Extra pneumatic tires can be added to the
central section of the mower to make it pull easier on
extremely rough areas or road banks or to allow the end of
the mower to be extended over a pond edge.
9. How much time can be saved with an AcrEase Wing Mower?
In general if a 60" AcrEase Wing Mower is added to the
left of a lawn and garden tractor with a 48" deck, you can
get time savings as much as a four hour yard reduced down to
1.5 hours. Normally a 7" overlap is used. Since the 60" wing
mower has a 57" cutting width, a 50" additional cut is
gained. In the above situation, you would go from a 48" to a
98" cutting width. Add another wing mower and your cutting
width becomes 148". Pull the pins and you go from a wide
mower back to a 48" mower, which can be used to get into
those tight places.
10. Is the
AcrEase Wing Mower safe?
There are no voluntary safety standards that
specifically cover wing mowers, but the safety standards for
lawn and garden tractor mowers can be used. The AcrEase
Wing Mower has passed the OPEI Lawn Mower Safety Test. For
added safety, an additional safety zone has been built into
the mower both front and back so the mower blades are not
next to the outer layer of metal. It is in this safety zone
that the anti-scalp wheels are placed. The discharge chute
is also fixed so it cannot be flipped up to create an unsafe
condition.
11. How available are parts for the AcrEase Wing Mower?
Many of the parts in the mower are standard parts that
can be purchased locally. All bearings, belts, tires, and
many other parts are standard. All nonstandard parts are
available through Kunz Engineering, Inc or local AcrEase
dealers in your area.
12. Why doesn't the AcrEase Wing Mower pull around behind
the tractor?
The fixed tires in the back determine how and at what
angle the AcrEase Wing Mower will pull. The front caster
wheels along with the short coupled hitching system gives
the mower its agility and maneuverability.
13. Do the 60" AcrEase Wing Mowers need a battery?
The 60" AcrEase Wing Mowers are equipped with an
electric start engine and a battery box. The battery is not
included. Information on where to purchase a durable dry
cell type battery is included in the Owner's Manual packet.
If desired, an optional electrical starting cord that is
attached permanently to the tow vehicle battery can be
purchased. To start the wing mower using the optional
starting cord first plug the starting cord on to the
starting terminal. The ground will be completed back through
the hitch. Then start your wing mower. Once the wing mower
is started, the starting cord is wound back up on the back
of the tow vehicle. This option eliminates the need to have
extra batteries on each wing mower.
14. How easy is it to work on an AcrEase Wing Mower?
If the AcrEase Wing Mower is raised up vertically on
its front casters, it is very easy to remove the blades for
sharpening and to do other inspections.
15. Can the AcrEase Wing Mower be pushed in front of
something?
There are several people pushing an AcrEase Wing Mower;
however, we do not provide the brackets needed to push an
AcrEase Wing Mower. In most cases, front mowers on ATV's
make them very clumsy to operate. The best place to use a
single wing mower with an ATV is behind and off to the side
because then you can mow around trees and not have to look
over your shoulder to see the mower. For people who have
equipment other than an ATV that is capable of pushing the
mowers up front, the wing mower can be equipped with casters
in all four locations.
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