I have a John Deere E130 with a 42" deck. I would like have some way of lifting the grass shoot, so I could get through tight places and mow closer to things like rocks etc.

My thought is to drill a hole in the outer rim of the shoot and use a small rope to lift the shoot up.

Has any one resolved the problem in other ways?

If I drill the hole should I reinforce the area round the hole to prevent tear out?

Any comments on your experiences with this would be appreciated.