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Operation
Operating Tips
Selecting the Proper Height-of-Cut
Setting to Suit the Conditions
Remove approximately one inch or no more that 1/3
of the grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally lush
and dense grass you may need to raise the height-of-cut
setting another notch or convert to side-discharging or
bagging operations.
Long Grass
If the grass has grown slightly longer than normal, or if
it contains a high degree of moisture, raise the cutting
height higher than usual and cut the grass at this setting.
Then cut the grass again using the lower, normal setting.
Mowing in Extreme Conditions
Air is required to cut and recut grass clippings in the
mower deck, so do not set the height-of-cut too low or
totally surround the housing by uncut grass. Always
have one side of the mower deck free from uncut
grass, allowing air to be drawn into the housing. When
making an initial cut through the center of the uncut
area, operate the machine at a slower speed and back up
if the mower deck starts to clog.
Mowing at the Proper Intervals
Under normal conditions you'll need to mow every 4
to 5 days. However, grass grows at different rates at
different times. Thus, in order to maintain the same
height-of-cut, which is a good practice, you'll need to
cut more frequently in early spring; as the grass growth
rate slows in mid summer, cut only every 8 to 10 days.
If you are unable to mow for an extended period due
to the weather conditions or other reasons, convert to
side-discharging or bagging options or mow first with
the height-of-cut at a high level; then mow again 2 to 3
days later at a lower height setting.
Always Mow with Sharp Blades
A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or
shredding the grass blade like a dull blade. Tearing and
shredding causes the grass to turn brown at the edges,
which impairs growth and increases susceptibility to
disease.
Cleaning After Operating
To ensure optimum performance, clean the underside
of the mower deck. If residue is allowed to build up in
mower deck, cutting performance will decrease.
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