Mowing Tips; Mulching Tips - Murray 2691585 Assembly And Owner's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Mowing Tips

NOTE: Refer to Figure 12.
A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of the mower, especially when
cutting high grass. Be sure to check the blade and to replace it at least once per year, as
described in the Maintenance section.
• Verify that the lawn is free of stones, sticks, wires and other objects that could damage
the blades or the motor. These objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in
any direction, and could cause serious personal injury to the operator and to others. In
order to prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in damp or wet conditions.
• When cutting thick grass, reduce walking speed in order to allow for a more effective
cut and a proper discharge of the clippings.
• When you begin to mow, please follow the direction as shown in the Fig, to avoid
twisting the power cord or the risk of cutting the cord.

Mulching Tips

• Set mower to the highest cutting height when mowing on uneven ground or in tall
weeds.
• For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass, because it tends to stick to the underside
of the deck, preventing proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass may
require a narrower cut. The ground speed should be adjusted to the condition of the
lawn. If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow longer than
4" (10 cm), mow the lawn twice in order to reduce the grass height to a maximum of 3
1/4" (8.3 cm).
• Walk at a steady pace. Overlap the cutting rows. Do not let the grass get too tall. If the
grass gets too long, start at the highest cutting position and work down to the desired
cutting height.
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WARNING
Mow across the face of slopes, never up & down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes, always be
sure of your footing on slopes.
Fig. 12