I was told they keep snakes out. I don't know if it's true, though.Most of ours have them off. But sadly the stuff still doesn't fall out but it's quicker to clean it out
If a snake really wants in, it will get in other ways. It may help a little with rodents, but again, they will find a way if they really want in too.I was told they keep snakes out. I don't know if it's true, though.
I kinda agree with that, the covers can keep some dirt out, but it also traps what dirt does gets in.The covers on my machine were removed and discarded by the dealer when it was relatively new. We were told that they did too good of a job of holding debris in rather than keeping it out.
Haven't really missed them at all.
Cheers - SR
I keep mine on, but I also clean out the pedal wells when I notice debris starting to collect.I kinda agree with that, the covers can keep some dirt out, but it also traps what dirt does gets in.
The only time I wish my machine had them is when I'm using my brush cutter. I accumulate a lot of twigs, leaves and everything a mouse would love to nest in.I keep mine on, but I also clean out the pedal wells when I notice debris starting to collect.
I know one guy who should have removed them. I was at a friends shop helping him remove a couple wheel hubs. I got in the machine to move it and could barely move the pedals. The machine was owned by a concrete company and the pedal wells were brim full to the bottom of the pedals with concrete, gravel and dirt...