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SECTION 4: OPERATION
This mulch kit incorporates special blades in a process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath the
cutting deck. After which, the ultra-fine clippings are forced back into the lawn where they act as a natural
fertilizer. Observe the following recommendations for the best results when mulching.
• ALWAYS operate the tractor with the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position while mulching
• Clear the lawn of all debris prior to mowing. Running over stick, rocks, children's toys, etc. can damage the
mulching blades and make them less effective. Such objects can also be thrown by the mower and cause
serious personal injury or damage to surrounding property, even with the mulch plug in place.
• Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet grass tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck
preventing proper mulching of the clippings.
• Do NOT attempt to mulch more than 1/3 the total height of the grass or approximately 1-1/2 inches. Doing
so will cause the clippings to clump up beneath the deck and not be mulched effectively.
WARNING:
inches in height. Debris may build up on the mowing deck and come into contact with belts and other
moving parts or the engine's exhaust system presenting a potential fire hazard.
• Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass clippings more time to effectively be mulched.
Do NOT under any circumstances attempt to mow through grass which exceeds ten
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
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