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OPERATION
MULCHING
MOWING
TIPS
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Forbestresults, adjustthemowercuttingheightsothat
the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass
blades (See Fig. 10B). For extremely heavy mulching,
reduceyourwidth ofcut on each pass and mow slowly.
IMPORTANT:
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE;
KEEP
MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND
TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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The special mulching blade wi!l recut the grass clip-
pings many times and reduce them in size so that as
they fall onto the lawn they will disperse intothe grass
and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass wilt
biodegrade quickly to provide nutrientsfor the lawn.
Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed
as this will provide the best recutting action of the
blades.
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Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re-
quire that an area be mulched a second time to
completely hide the clippings. When dotng a second
cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.
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Change your cuttingpattern from week to _veek. Mow
northtosouthone week then change to east towest the
next week. This willhelp prevent matting and graining
of the lawn.
Avoid cuttingyour lawn when itiswet. Wet grasstends
to form clumps and interfereswith 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,
FIG, 10B
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