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MOWING TIPS
• Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing performance.
See 'TO
LEVEL MOWER
HOUSING"
in the
Service and Adjustments
section of
this manual.
• The left hand side of mower should be
used for trimming.
• Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has been cut. Have
the cut area to the right of the tractor.
This will result in a more even distribu-
tion of clippings and more uniform
cutting.
• When
mowing large areas, start by
turning to the right so that clippings will
discharge
away from shrubs, fences,
driveways,
etc. After one or two
rounds,
mow in the opposite
direction
making
left hand turns until finished.
• If grass is extremely
tall, it should
be
mowed
twice to reduce
load and
possible
fire hazard
from dried
clippings.
Make first cut relatively
high; the second
to the desired
height.
• Do not mow grass when it is wet.
Wet
grass will plug mower
and leave
undesirable
clumps.
Allow
grass to
dry before
mowing.
• Always
operate
engine at full throttle
when mowing
to assure better mowing
performance
and proper discharge
of
material.
Regulate
ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give
the mower cutting performance
as well
as the quality of cut desired.
• When operating attachments,
select a
ground speed that will suit the terrain
and give best performance
of the
attachment
being used.
MULCHING
MOWING
TIPS
IMPORTANT:
For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-up
grass and trash.
Clean after each use.
• The special mulching blade will recut
the grass clippings many times and
reduce them in size so that as they fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into
the grass and not be noticed. Also, the
mulched grass will biodegrede
quickly
to provide nutrients for the lawn.
Always mulch with your highest
engine (blade) speed as this will
provide the best recutting action of the
blades.
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.
Wet grass tends to form clumps and
interferes with the mulching action.
The best time to mow your lawn is the
early afternoon.
At this time the grass
has dried and the newly cut area will
not be exposed to the direct sun.
• For best results, adjust the mower
cutting height so that the mower cuts
off only the top one-third of the grass
blades. For extremely
heavy mulching,
reduce your width of cut on each pass
and mow slowly.
• Certain types of grass and grass
conditions may require that an area be
mulched a second time to completely
hide the clippings.
When doing a
second cut, mow across or perpen-
dicular to the first cut path.
• Change your cutting pattern from week
to week.
Mow north to south one week
then change to eas t to west the next
week.
This will help prevent matting
and graining of the lawn.
Max 1/3"
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