HUSTLER X-ONE Operator's Manual page 25

have additional sets of blades and change blades twice a day:
once in the morning and again at noon. Many problems with
incorrect cutting patterns are due to dull blades or blades which
have been sharpened incorrectly. Information on sharpening
blades is listed in this manual's maintenance section. In
addition, most communities have individuals or companies
which specialize in sharpening mower blades. Blade sharpness
should be checked daily.
DANGER
Never work with blades while engine is running or deck
clutch switch is engaged (on). Always place deck clutch
switch in the disengaged position, place steering control
levers in the park brake position and turn engine off and
disconnect negative battery cable. Block up mower when
you must work under it. Wear gloves when handling
blades. Always check for blade damage if the mower
strikes a rock, branch or other foreign object during mow-
ing!
Use high blade speed. Your mower is designed to operate at
full throttle. The throttle setting directly controls blade speed.
The highest blade speed generally gives the best cut.
Side Discharge Deck – Direct grass discharge to the right,
away from the unmowed area. Select a mowing pattern that
directs grass discharge toward the outside, not toward the center,
of the mowing area. Generally, this means using a pattern
utilizing left turns because side discharge is to the right. In any
case, avoid throwing grass discharge onto unmowed area
because grass is then mowed "twice". Mowing twice puts an
unnecessary load on the unit and reduces mowing efficiency.
When mowing a lawn for the first time cut grass slightly
longer than normal to avoid scalping uneven terrain. When
possible, it is best to use the cutting height that was used in the
past. When cutting grass taller than six inches, you may want to
mow the lawn twice to achieve a better quality of cut.
During normal mowing cut only about 1/3 of the grass
blade. Cutting more than that is not recommended unless grass
is sparse or it is the end of the mowing season.
Alternate the mowing direction to keep the grass growing
straight and for better dispersion of the clippings.
Remember, grass grows at different rates at different times
of the year. Mow more often in the early spring to maintain the
same cutting height. As the growth rate slows in midsummer,
mow less frequently. If you cannot mow at a regular interval,
mow at a high cutting height; then mow again two days later at a
lower cutting height.
Raise the cutting height of the mower if the cutting width of
the mower is wider than the previous mower. This ensures that
uneven turf is not cut too short.
Raise the cutting height of the mower if the grass if slightly
taller than normal or if it contains a high degree of moisture.
Then mow it again with the cutting height set lower.
If the machine's forward motion must be stopped while
mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn.
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To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the blades
engaged. .
Side Discharge Decks – Never direct the discharge of
material from the mower deck toward bystanders. Do not
operate the mower without either the discharge chute or
the entire grass collection system in place. Figure 3-12
Discharge
chute
Rear Discharge Decks – Never direct the discharge of
material from the mower deck toward bystanders. Do not
operate the mower without the rear discharge rubber flaps
or power unit deflector in place. Figure 3-13
Rubber
flaps
3-11
WARNING
NOTE: Discharge chute may
vary from this illustration
Figure 3-12
WARNING
Rubber
flaps
Deflector
guard
Figure 3-13
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