Mulching Tips - Hayter M10/30 Instruction Book

Mowing And Bagging Tips
1. For a lawn to look better, check the cutting
level of the mower housing.
2. For the mower housing to cut level, make
sure the tyres have the correct amount of air
pressure.
3. Every time you use the unit, check the
blade. If the blade is bent or damaged,
immediately replace the blade. Also, make
sure the nut for the blade is tight.
4. Keep the blade(s) sharpened. Worn blades
will cause the ends of the grass to turn
brown.
5. Do not cut or bag grass that is wet. Wet
grass will not discharge correctly. Let the
grass dry before cutting.
6. Use the left side of the mower housing to
trim near an object.
7. Discharge the cut grass onto the mowed
area. The result is a more even discharge of
cut grass.
8. When you mow large areas, start by
turning to the right so that the cut grass
will discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. After one or two rounds,
mow in the opposite direction making left
turns until finished.
9. If the grass is very high, cut two times to
decrease the load on the engine. First
cut with the mower housing in the highest
position and then lower the mower housing
for the second cut.
10. For better engine performance and an even
discharge of the cut grass, always operate
the engine with the throttle in FAST position.
11. When you use a bagger, operate the engine
with the throttle in FAST position and the
shift lever in first or second gear.
12. For better cutting performance and a quality
cut, mow with the shift lever in one of the
slower speeds.
13. After each use, clean the bottom and top of
the mower housing for better performance.
Also, a clean mower housing will help
prevent a fire.
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Mulching Tips

When you use a mulcher attachment, the grass
is cut into very small pieces. These small pieces
will quickly break down. Because the nutrients
are returned to the soil, the lawn will need less
fertilizer. To correctly mulch the grass, follow the
steps below.
1. Set the throttle in the FAST position.
Operate the mower at a slower ground
speed. If ground speed is too fast, the grass
will not have an even cut.
2. Keep a sharp edge on the blade. A blade
that is not sharp will cause the ends of the
grass to become brown.
3. Make sure the grass is dry. Wet grass is
difficult to cut.
4. Set the height of the mower housing so
that only the top third of the grass is cut. If
the grass is too high, set the height of the
mower housing to the maximum height.
Then, lower the mower housing for the
second cut. Also, instead of using the full
width of the mower housing, mulch at half
the width.
5. Clean the bottom of the mower housing.
Grass and other debris can keep the mower
from working correctly.
6. If the grass grows fast, mulch more often.
7. If an area needs improvement, mulch a
second time.