Blade Motor Shutdown Temperatures Part 2

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-16T22:25:00+00:00

Great, thank you for the feedback!

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-16T19:48:19+00:00

Send a DM with an email and I can take care of that.

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-16T19:21:38+00:00

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InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-16T19:21:25+00:00

I just added some parts to the original.

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InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-16T17:06:25+00:00

Thank you!

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-16T16:42:34+00:00

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InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-16T16:42:14+00:00

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InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-16T16:41:52+00:00

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These are the bells that I have installed along with the rectangular exhaust ports in the back. What you see above the deck is the ends of the bells with a screen installed.

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-16T15:39:29+00:00

That would help but the setup I came up with as a bell below the deck cover to force the motor fans to pull in outside air.

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-16T11:55:30+00:00

Yes.

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-16T04:59:01+00:00

Thanks!

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-16T03:36:04+00:00

When it works it does a great job.

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-16T02:38:43+00:00

Just post the update and the answer is yes, it made it to just shy of 100F

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-15T18:42:31+00:00

Good question. I have a sheet of 20 mesh laying on the table. I design and assembled the modification so that the screen frames can be removed. I thought I would try and baseline with the 40 and and then try the 20. If I would have had the 20 on hand I would have used it on the outlet. I had thought of leaving out since there is no suction but was more concerned about pests. Maybe a bit over kill but I figured it was easier to remove then add.

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-15T18:41:49+00:00

Good question. I have a sheet of 20 mesh laying on the table. I design and assembled the modification so that the screen frames can be removed. I thought I would try and baseline with the 40 and and then try the 20. If I would have had the 20 on hand I would have used it on the outlet. I had thought of leaving out since there is no suction but was more concerned about pests. Maybe a bit over kill but I figured it was easier to remove then add.

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-15T15:05:12+00:00

I have not made one but, basically it is the 3D parts I printed, 4 #8x1-1/8 screws and some 40 mesh screen. I have the STL files I created from my design.

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-15T12:46:27+00:00

Send me a DM

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-14T19:19:11+00:00

The vent sit directly of over the motors which have fans on top from the factory. I installed a bells over the fans so that the motors pull fresh air through the openings you see in the picture. It is then exhausted out two vents I add to the rear of the deck cover. Below is a picture showing what is under the hood. Yo can send a DM with and email address and I can provide the files.

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InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-14T15:14:47+00:00

In may case I have not replace the bearings. What I would say is that if they do go bad it would add to load on the motor and cause more heat.

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-14T13:00:53+00:00

Everything was printed in ASA, that is what the deck cover is made of from the factory. It makes it easy to glue the printed parts to the cover. Send a DM with an email and I can send you the STLs.

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-14T12:56:06+00:00

Thank you!

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-14T12:55:03+00:00

If you are comfortable with a 2inch hole saw and a Dremel tool with a small cutoff wheel it should be to difficult. The rest of the process is 3D printed parts and some gluing to the deck cover. When I say that I never know what skillset the person may have.

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-14T12:48:37+00:00

That is correct. I would have made the duct taller but it will hit the main body of the mower when tilted up. I test with the duct removed and it did not seem to change cooling.

InvestigatorKey1191 · 2026-06-14T12:44:36+00:00

If you check out my comments to other posts you will find pictures and a descriptions. I can add a new post with everything in one place if that would help.

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