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Section 4: Operation
Match Speed
To Terrain and Conditions
Adjust the speedto grass conditionsand
terrain. UseLewand Medium speedsfor
normal mowing conditions. You'll get
better resultsat slower speeds,especially
if the grass is tall or lush. Use Highspeed
to transport the mower or when grass
conditionsare light and appearanceis not
as important.
Keep Mower Blade Sharp
A sharpblade cutsthe grass cleanly,
resulting in a smooth, evenly cut lawn. A
dull bladetears at the grass and will fray
the tips so that they dry out quickly
resulting in a dull, brown-looking lawn.
See BladeSharpeningand Balancingin
Section 5 of this manualfor moreinfer-
mation.
Mulching Leaves
A light coveringof leavescanbe effec-
tively mulched into the turf. As the leaves
decompose,they provide valuableorganic
matter and mineralsto the soil.
To ensureeffective mulching,be sure the
leavesare dry. Usea slow travel speed
and don't try to mulch a deep layerof
leaves.
NOTE:Oakleavesareacidic and may
affect thesoil pH levelwhenmulched. A
pH soil test should be used if oak leaves
are abundanton your property.
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