Speedtrap Chute blocker opens and closes via the cable attached to the steel chute plate. Pull the cable, while the chute is up in the resting position, and the chute will quickly close, pull it again and it will flip back up into resting position. Hold it in place, temporarily, to deflect as needed.

No, we eliminated as many wearable parts as we could to extend chute life, cut down on failures, and decrease owner input over the long haul. Also, the Speedtrap pivots open and closed freely, allowing the ability to deflect when needed. A spring closure would prevent this feature.

 Most Speedtrap’s weigh in at 7-9 lbs. The weight of the steel, in the closed position, holds back most discharge under normal operating conditions. While doing a long pass fully closed, as discharge builds up under the deck, the Speedtrap will eventually “burp” a little out, and reclose itself.

Speedtrap Chute deflection is a convenient feature that allows operators to control the precise angle that grass is discharged, by holding the chute cable manually open by hand. This is commonly used more than complete closures in many circumstances, due to less clippings piling up, and it yields a more even spread. With the Speedtrap held slightly open with the cable, the grass hits the plate, and deflects down at the corresponding angle at which the plate is held. Adjust the angle, as needed, for conditions.