Glossary D

Glossary D

Decibel (dB)

A unit of measurement used to express the intensity of sound.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: 2-Stroke Vs. 4-Stroke Engines (Unpacked)
  • Deck cleaning and rust prevention

    Features that prevent rust and make cleaning the cutting deck easier.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Deck height adjustment

    The ability to adjust the height of the cutting deck.

  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Flat Vs. Hilly Terrain (Clarified)
  • Deck height adjustment mechanism

    The mechanism used to adjust the height of the cutting deck.

  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Deck lift system

    The mechanism used to raise and lower the cutting deck.

  • Deck Size: Small Vs. Large Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Deck pitch

    The angle of the cutting deck in relation to the ground.

  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Deck size

    The size of the cutting deck on a zero turn mower.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Front Vs. Rear Engine (Unpacked)
  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Flat Vs. Hilly Terrain (Clarified)
  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Tractor Mower: Maneuverability (Compared)
  • Deck Size Comparison

    A comparison of the cutting deck size between different zero turn mowers.

  • Zero-Turn Vs. Tractor Mower: Maneuverability (Compared)
  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Deck wash system

    A system that allows for easy cleaning of the cutting deck.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Deck width

    The width of the cutting deck on a zero turn mower.

  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Decomposition

    The process by which organic matter breaks down into simpler substances.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Decomposition rate

    The speed at which organic matter breaks down into simpler substances.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Direct fuel injection (DFI)

    A fuel injection system that delivers fuel directly into the combustion chamber, resulting in improved fuel efficiency and performance.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: 2-Stroke Vs. 4-Stroke Engines (Unpacked)
  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Discharge chute

    The opening through which grass clippings are discharged from a zero turn mower.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Discharge chute blocker

    A device used to prevent grass clippings from being discharged from a zero turn mower.

  • Zero-Turn Mower: Bagging Vs. Mulching (Unpacked)
  • Drive belt

    A component of the drive system that transfers power from the engine to the wheels of a zero turn mower.

  • Hydrostatic Vs. Automatic: Zero-Turn Transmissions (Decoded)
  • Drive system

    The mechanism responsible for transferring power from the engine to the wheels of a zero turn mower.

  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Dual hydrostatic transmissions

    A type of drive system used in zero turn mowers that provides smooth and efficient power transfer.

  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Durability

    The ability of a zero turn mower to withstand wear and tear.

  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Front Vs. Rear Engine (Unpacked)
  • Zero-Turn: Single Vs. Twin-Cylinder Engines (Compared)
  • Cutting Width: Narrow Vs. Wide Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Deck Size: Small Vs. Large Zero-Turn Mowers (Defined)
  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Zero-Turn Mower: Flat Vs. Hilly Terrain (Clarified)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Riding Mower: Efficiency (Explained)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Tractor Mower: Maneuverability (Compared)
  • Zero-Turn Vs. Walk-Behind Mower: Speed (Explained)
  • Durability and lifespan

    The ability of a zero turn mower to withstand wear and tear and last for an extended period of time.

  • Gas Vs. Electric: Zero Turn Mowers (Decoded)
  • Duration

    The length of time a zero turn mower can operate before requiring maintenance or replacement.

  • Residential Vs. Commercial: Zero Turn Mowers (Clarified)