How I clean my EGO Mower Deck NO HOSE NEEDED
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- How I clean my EGO Mower Deck NO HOSE NEEDED
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Before you even mow, spray silicone spray under the deck to keep the surface slick. Keeps the grass from easily sticking and makes for easier cleaning.
Bought this one brand new,, but forgot about the spray.ugh!!.. luckily, I've only mowed a few times in (dry) grass so getting mine back to where it should be with a cleaning followed by a silicone spray won't be a big deal.
What brand of silicone spray?
Yes Silicone spray under deck after cleaning and never ever use a metal tool, screwdriver etc, it leaves small scratches the the build up adheres to.
I have been using sillycone spray on my snow blower for years to keep the Shute from clogging up with ice, and also around the outside, the snow just falls off. I start early in the season and give a few coats. I am researching buying an electric but so far the reviews for the lower price ones are terrible. I'm 79 and don't want to spend $789 on something I won't be around to use.
I was thinking Pam but silicone spray is probably a better idea. Or Johnson's wax.
Coat the plastic housing with anything from a vegetable oil spray to a car wax product, then take a few minutes after each mowing to wipe the debris off. Renew the oil or wax as required. The secret is cleaning every time you mow, so the clippings don't get baked on and dried out.
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I use my Ego mower on multiple properties and I can't put it in my suv without cleaning it first, it makes a grassy mess. I use 3 things to clean the deck and it only takes 2 minutes. First I use my Ego leaf blower (don't forget the mulch plug). Second I use Meguiars Waterless Wash & Wax spray and a Dollar Tree toilet brush. The Meguiars has gentle solvents which removes caked on grass. Third, now that the grass is no longer stuck on, blow it again. The Meguiars also leaves behind a slippery wax which prevents caking of grass. It's 10 bucks a bottle but it only takes a few squirts. I've used one bottle for the past two seasons and it's still half full.
Thanks for sharing Frank 👍🏻
I have used MO-DECK for 20+ Years! Love it and use SNOW-JET on my Snowblower too
Hi guy. I was just outside cleaning my new ego lawn mower on. April 8th 2024.....day of the eclipse.
I used just regular hot water and drill brush under the deck.
And it works very good!!!....and it's real fast. Just let the brush and your drill do the work and wipe clean.....I got my drill brush years ago from Amazon.
Just wanted to share. Takecare.
Excellent idea, thanks!
Did the brush scratch up the deck?
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No
I’ve been using a hose on my ego mower for 5 years now. I live in south Florida so I mow year round. My mower is still in great shape. I have an attachment on my hose that I use to jet spray only the bottom of the deck. I use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe it down. Unless you get a lemon ego lawnmower, which is highly improbable, they build these mowers like tanks. They can take water on the bottom of the deck. And no, I don’t use a hose nor recommend using a hose to clean off the rest of the mower.
I got mine just a few months ago and...I'm old and have been grass for a very long time...and this is new to me...that I should NOT use a waterhose? Pfft. If that's as "well-made" as they are then I guess it's back to gasoline and...now I just get snarky...as I can afford that these days and not to mention that I am aiding in killing the planet....
Just use the water hose. Stop listening to these sissy ego fan boys “oh don’t use water” “eeee don’t take the guard off your weed wacker”. “Aaaaa you’re going to void your warranty”. Stfu noob
Ditto
@@jackmorgan8931 I'm a 77 year old lady with this EGO mower that promises the sky in the ads. I'm just not as happy as I wanted to be, for the price I paid for the darn thing. I have to wait all day for the grass to get as dry as possible after all the dew dries off the grass. My yard is a pretty small suburban lawn, and the battery runs all the way down. I keep having to turn the mower over and clean out the undercarriage at least once to finish mowing the lawn. Then when I'm all done the mess that's stuck underneath!!! Now it's dark, and I have to clean underneath, and not use a hose. If any grass stays stuck under the mower, I need to jackhammer it out the next day. I even sprayed on WD40 to avoid all this sticking. Can you tell I'm not happy with this mower. I did turn it over today, and used the hose with a very small spray. EGO, you need to replace your product design people.
I use a long handled yellow bristled brush I picked up from HD. If you brush it right after mowing the grass comes right off very easy. Then I use an EGO blower to blow out all the nooks and crannies.
Wow you have that showroom finish! 🥲
Thanks for the video...silicone spatulas with a handle work even better...softer & less likely to scratch.
added benefit is the grass brownies you can make with less cleanup afterwards! Just kidding, don’t do that. That would not be very healthy.
I would first coat the deck when new with a coat of wax or silicone or ceramic coating to prevent build up. If that was not done, instead of scraping, I'd use a drill with a brush (quite a handy setup) and go to town with it....
My Ego mower hasn't gotten that bad.I just let the stuff underneath dry-then blast it out with the blower like yours. Same with my Ego ride mower. So far the blades in mine are still sharp and making clean cuts-no ragged grass. Even when I have cut the areas over the drainage ditches-and in the backyard where I use the Ego walk mower they have cut the near foot tall grass with no problems. The deck on my Ego handmower is not shiny anymore becuase of the sandy soil here in the South.Mower is fine!!!I also blow the ride mower off with the blower after the grass has dried-comes right off!So far no scraper needed
I’ve blown mine out every time since it was new. Looks great
Definitely a good idea, thanks Erik
Looks like brand new! Nicely done.
Thank you I don’t always do it, but I figured I would do it and record it
Cleaned mine with a hose since day 1 and it's 2 years old now.
I used Gyeon Rim on my Honda plasti-deck and it cleans of super fast with very little of the larger piles of crap that used to build up. I cleaned it well, coated, waited an hour, recoated, and gave it two days to lock in. I suspect any quality ceramic coating would work. I used Gyeon because I had left over from coating my grill and oven hood.
Wasting precious time scraping and what not. I've hosed and pressure washed my EGO deck for the past 6 years and it still runs fine. I've also left it outside in the pouring rain and blazing sun for years and it still works. I even hose the top off but use care around the battery area.
The ego mower has an IPx4 rating for water ingress.
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I have a different brand but this video was VERY HELPFUL. Thanks for posting. 👍😎
Thank you
I use a Ryobi blue bristle brush attached to my drill cleans it fast the blow off.
I usually just pick up a stick and scrape it off, but this was fascinating.
Lol thanks
I clean after every use. I use a scraper I made from a 5 gallon bucket lid. I cut it straight on one side that I hold on to and the other side round to roughly fit into the deck. After that I use a 3 foot wand with my air compressor to blow out the rest. I don't bother to thoroughly clean it with a spray cleaner and paper towel but it looks almost as clean as yours.
Thanks for sharing Ron 👍🏻
Pretty much exactly how we clean ours!
Looking good!
Thanks PJ hope you are doing GREAT 🔥
Nice Job!!!! Give Brooklyn a pet for me...🙂
Please include the process of replacing the blades, including use of a torque wrench to the proper ft/pounds measurements. Thanks.
I think if you could find a cap from a ramekin and drill a hole in the center to seal of the motor aperture you could use some kind of spay attachment. The silicone treatment or wax is a good start.
I spray Silicone on the surface and make quick clean up after each cut!
I clean mine after every use with my hand only. Stays nice. Try to mow on dry as possible grass.
Thanks for the video. When new or after cleaning apply a Ceramic Wax such as Griots Garage 3 n 1 Ceramic Spray (bright green color) or Turtle Wax brand similar type product. You could also apply an actual ceramic coating such as those used for car detailing. It will protect and repel grass for months at a time. Save you from removing the blades and scraping.
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Yeah, a ceramic coating would do wonders - should last an entire season (at least) and probably 90% or more of the stuff would come off with just the blower - and probably 9% of the 10% that is left would come off moist rag. Those ridges would be the real issue since there isn't really a good way to coat that area, it's a big design flaw that I know they addressed in the latest top of the line mower.
what about silicone spray?
Nice job, looks great. My battery mower manufacture says to use a hose and water to clean the underside of the mower. Interesting. Also, I've been mowing wet grass for eons. Never had a problem.
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You should show putting the blades back on to the proper torque. Just a suggestion.
Spray the deck real good with Pam when it's brand new, before you ever use it !
Hi Paul
I never tried that how has that worked long term for you? Might be a good idea
@@TechMadeEzy So far pretty good , grass doesn't clump to deck, just light dusting of dry grass . But I don't cut when grass is wet.
OK thank you
@@paulsamples8999 I have a plastic deck on both my ego mower and my Ego snowblower. Only tried Pam on my snowblower..found it to be too "greasy" so tried WD40 and it worked better. As far as the mower, I've only read about a type of silicon spray that a detailer might use and it did a good job of keeping the grass from sticking. I live in a Chicago suburb where temps past 2 winters can get bitter cold.
That's great. Let me say in addition : I use Pam with coconut oil, I figure the coconut oil would also help protect the plastic deck.
Put traffic film remover mixed with water in a small hand sprayer . Spray it on leave for 1-2 minutes then use a scraper/cloth . This works for me
Thanks
Thank you
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I found a different way to clean my mower, just won't work year round...blowing leaves into a pile then mulching them via mulching attachment that comes with the mower. mulching DRY leaves cleans the deck and leaves nothing but a little dust to blow off. Also, takes MUCH fewer trash bags if you haul your leaves off. I don't, I mix the leaf mulch with mulched grass clippings which over time turns into compost for vegetable garden...mulched leaves are also good mulch in flower beds as they soak up the rain and keep plants hydrated longer between waterings...
Thanks for sharing
Removing the mulching insert makes it easier to clean
Yes and turning it upside down also
Once cleaned apply a light coating of Fluid Film. Lanolin based, safe for wiring. Keeps the clipping from sticking to the plastic deck and will wipe right off.
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I’ve been washing mine with a hose for 4 years, never thought I wasn’t supposed to, still runs like new and take me about a min after use
Think it all comes down to if the person is willing to do it after they mow. Most people just mow and go.. untill it's to late and the deck starts to rust
The good news is, it’s a poly carbonate deck so won’t rust, but with all that grass in the gook stuck down below, it’ll definitely affect the mulching performance
Great video, this was. Really helpful video
Hey Alex! Thank you good to see you as always 👍🏻
Do you have a video on how to change the trimmer cord on an ego string trimmer I've got the first model out where you have to insert it and then twist it a little at a time I can't get the line through the holes and I taking it all part and everything before I can file to get it the does not work in very very frustrating he likes it goes 3/4 of the way through the spool and then it quits so I can't wind it up I'm about ready to buy the new model that does the auto load it's like the holes on the outer spool don't match up with the holes on the spool that holds the line
Not sure if this will help
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So would you make a video on sharpening the blades? Seems that the blades are lighter and a different method may be needed?
Stevie Good idea
you can use a car sealer like turtle was spray stuff to keep it from sticking.
I might try that at some point
I've had Mine 2 years I've used my pressure washer 3 times a year for a total of 6 times now still runs like brand new. 5 minutes I'm done.
Thanks!
Thank you so much
Can you tell me an impact driver that isn’t super expensive that will work to change the blades?
Here is one , it’s a craftsman will do the job comes with battery and charger
If not really any impact driver will do the job, not a drill as much but like you said impact driver amzn.to/44aa2nJ
Why on earth did ego leave such massive crevices under the deck. I filled mine in with silicone so it's smooth. Seems like it serves no purpose but to shed weight and cost saving
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Nice video. That’s way to much trouble. I just use a water hose. Takes like 3 min. Wd40. Done.
Just wipe mine out with a rag after I use it each time. Spray with WD-40. Takes about 5 minutes. Wish all my mowers were that easy to clean.
That’s OCD level clean right there! Great job!
OCD ? Lol 😂
@@TechMadeEzy Ya, and way too much work.
I’ve got a plastic Honda deck I’ve had for 19 years and I’ve never had to clean the underside of the deck.
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This is a lawn mower, folks. EGO needs to build a better e-lawn mower, one that shields the motor so it can be hosed. This cleaning process is plain old ridiculous. I like the mower's light weight, rechargeable, and self propelled. But it's a lawn mower, folks. This cleaning process, and not and not be able to use a hose to protect the electric motor? What? We use this thing outdoors, cutting grass. You don't need to take as much care of a kitchen appliance! I am so disappointed, for the money I paid for this thing.
While I admire your dedication and hard work, it seems like that level of detailing is mostly overkill since it will immediately be dirty again the second you turn it back on. I just scrape the majority off then hit it with the blower.
Yeah I'd probably only go that crazy if I planned to sell it
I'll try with the leave lower. Mine is very strong.
leaf blower
I have gasoline mowers and I spray them off with water after every cut. Not a problem.
Could you show us how you sharpen the Ego Blade?
I just started using these , so far so good
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I use a standard bench grinder. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just sharp and balanced (meaning, take equal amounts of metal off the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock blade edges).
Thanks, I think I'll stick to using a hose.
would a pressure washer be easier?
Water isn’t really supposed to be used, especially a pressure washer, water can get into areas and potentially damage the mower. I used to use a hose but I stopped. I rarely do this type of cleaning but every so often I need to.
Spray wd40 let it soak and wipe off. It also works.
Cool thank you
Are electric mowers rated to be stored outside? Rain resistant?
I do believe there is a slight rating, IPX4
Resistant to water splashes from any direction. See this link to help
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_code
I keep mine in a shed all year round.
How long does it take you from start to finish? It seems like it is not a quick process.
It really depends on how bad your deck is. I don't always have time to clean my deck so sometimes it gets a buildup. If you clean your deck after ever use you should be fine
Why not cover the middle part with plastic and then use hose for cleaning to protect the electricals.
I'm here for Brooklin
She’s in heaven now
I wonder how hard is it to remove the motor off the deck for cleaning for winter?
You got me on that one
Looking for a plastic deck scraper for plastic deck mower, no luck so far.
Just use a plastic putty knife from Ace Lowes or home depot. That works fine
@@TechMadeEzy - I have a metal Grassbuster one with a curved blade but afraid to use it on this new EGO plastic deck mower. EGO should sell a curved plastic scraper. Just ordered a flexible plastic curved bowl scraper from Amazon.
I just hose mine off and then run the blade for a couple minutes to toss off all the excess water... putting silicon makes good sense though.
Come to think of it, the instructions don't really tell you where the motor is, or what needs to be shielded from hose water. That would be very helpful for those of us who need to use a hose.
jet wash,yjats all ive ever done and nothing wrong with my mowers
Cut the grass when it is dry and eliminate the problem
You did a really good job but to be honest i've always used my water hose from day 1 with no issues. I do remove the battery and even hose out the battery compartment
Why EGO doesn't make the undercarriage water resistant and seal around the electrical parts so you can safely use water is beyond me. Any clues?
@@kroynenno I fixed an electrical problem with my EGO mower that was a result of poor design. Although I use a hose on the underside of my mower, are use a blower on the top and sides.
@@brianwhoreadsobjectiveinfo1122 Sign yourself onto the EGO product design staff. They need you.
Spray the underside of the lawnmower with WD40 spray and the grass won't catch you and it will be easier to clean.
I heard there’s some good ceramic spray. Also, I’ve never tried it yet, but I’m gonna probably need to one day.
your before and after are different lawn mowers?
No, did you watch the video I cleaned it
@@TechMadeEzy I did watch it. The only reason why I thought it was different is because the clean one doesn’t have the metal disc? Amazing job though. Hope I can get mine as clean.
@@TechMadeEzy Busted! I went back and watched the last bit.
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Why not use a white nylon brush on a drill to clean out all the grass with your cleaner over a scraper.
Might try that
I don't get it. When removing or installing the blade
you say to put the screwdriver either "here" or "here",
but you are putting it in the same hole????? 😁✌🖖
Why didn’t you sharpen the blade while you did your cleaning the bottom of the mower video?
I’d like to see the blade sharpened…..
Thanks
Am I the only one that thinks this dude sounds like Howard Stern?
Nope 😎
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You clean it once a month. I have to clean mine twice each time I cut grass!
me too.
You sound a little like Alan Alda. I like your videos. If this is actually Mr Alda, I enjoyed you on M.A.S.H.
I heard that a few times, thanks
Tbh I just mow the lawn when the grass is just a little wet lol it’ll clean itself. Try it out. Not too wet but just enough to make it look good
Are you cutting your grass wet ?
Sometimes I have no choice but most of the time no.
I use hose but maybe I should stop
I use a hose too, but never had a problem.
I use the EGO blower after I wash the deck to remove the excess water. This keeps the rear axle from rusting.
I love using the blower for so many other things 👍🏼
I really think the handle should be lowered, the front wheels keep coming up.
It's pretty clear your cutting your grass while its wet. I've never had this type of build-up!!!!!
Never shows the spray going on, or wiping it down….🙄🙄😏
should clean it every time...
100% if we lived at home with Mom and didn't have to work 3 jobs 💪🏼
Power wash it. Blow dry. Coat with Pam.
This guy sounds like Howard Stern. Right?
Robin helps me setup 😎
That's way too much work. Spray with WD40, mow, brush with Dollar Tree nylon brush. Done. If you mow dry grass, it won't gunk up with grass. If the grass is wet, it actually comes right off with the brush and cleans the old grass off as well. I have SP2021 model, single blade. I used to dig out all the nooks and crannies filled with grass when I first got it. It's way too time- consuming and doesn't affect performance. As long as the blade is sharp, it will cut the grass.
That’s a mower?😂
Hard to tell but yep
That's way too much work just too clean the deck!
Water hose is all you basically need!
I have better things to do with my time than spending all this time
We are all different people and that’s OK
Don't cut the grass when it's wet.
Why did they design the bottom deck so shitty.
Using a hose will definitely "NOT" void the warranty. But looks good though 😋
Get that in writing from EGO 😎
@@TechMadeEzy Seriously dude? It's a mower... to use outdoors...
I and many others won't be wasting the 5-year warranty by making that mistake but that's up to you
U should get a torque wrench if u r so worried about warranty. Either way, Ego (or any major conpany) won't void ur warranty because u cleaned it with a hose. It's just common sense.
It literally says not to use a hose in the handbook 😂 It's an electric mower. Electric and water don't mix, dummy!
Women really do not like a dirty deck. 😂
I have to say, my woman really doesn’t care, but I hear you 👍🏼
@@TechMadeEzy It's not the dirtyness that's troubling. The battery is used more when the grass under the deck drags on the blades. It's just a pain.
Poor design if it’s clogging up that bad.
You say don't use water to clean the bottom of your electric mower? Have you researched this before saying it? With that mentality do you tell people not to wash their electric vehicle because it might ruin the vehicle? Do you not mow at all since its electric on a wet or moist lawn because it might ruin it? C'mon, its perfectly fine to spray the bottom of the deck. Just don't aim the hose inside the battery compartment and it will be fine.
dont mow wet grass and you wont have this issue
Not true. Grass has water in it itself. Any plant has water in it. So there will be a little grass sticking...
I don't have a EGO mower nor do I want a electric Piece of crap.
They actually work pretty good.
This is garbage. If this is what's required to clean the product, I don't want a battery powered mower anymore. That looks miserable. I love how you cut out the worst parts of the scraping. Terrible video.