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OPERATION
HOW
TO OPERATE
THE UNIT
AS A MULCHER
A Mutcher
cuts the grass
fine
so that
the grass
can be easily
recycled
Because
the nutrients
are returned
to the soil, the lawn
will
need
less fertilizer'.
To correctly
muJch
the lawn,
follow
the
tips below
a
Operate
the
engine
of the
Riding
Mower
at the
FULL
throttle
setting
a
The grass must be dry If the grass is wet, it will be difficult
to
cut and cause clumps
of grass
o
The grass
must
not be too high
Set
the mower
housing
height of cut 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 height
of cut
for the
second
mowing
During
the mowing
season
when
the grass grows
quick_y,
you need to mow
more than once a week
Keep a sharp edge on the blade_ A blade that is not sharp will
cause the ends of the grass to become
brown
Clean the underside
of the mower
housing
Grass and other
debris
can keep the mower
from
working
correctly
If the quality
of cut is marginal, try the following:
o
Set the height
of cut at a higher
cutting
height
Cut the grass more frequently
Operate
the mower
at a slower
ground
speed
and at the
FAST throttle
control
position
Overlap
the path of cut instead
of using the full width
of the
mower
housing
Mow
across
the marginal
areas a second
time
Keep the blade sharpened
See "How To Sharpen
The Blade 't
in the maintenance
section
of the Owner's
Manual
for the
Riding
Mower
a
For a lawn
to took
better,
check
the cutting
level
of the
mower
housing
See "How
To Level The Mower
Housing"
in
the maintenance
section
of the Owner's
Manual
for the
Riding Mower
MOWING
AND
BAGGING
TIPS
I
For a lawn
to look
better,
check
the cutting
level
of the
mower
housing
See "How
To Level The Mower
Housing"
in
the maintenance
section
2
For the mower
housing
to cut level, make sure the tires have
the correct
amount
of sir pressure
{PSI)
3
Ever,/time
you use the unit, check the blade
If the blade is
bent or damaged,
immediately
replace the blade
AIso_ 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
teft side of the mower
housing
to trim
near
an
object
7
8
Discharge
the cut grass onto the mowed
area The result is a
more even discharge
of cut grass
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 tame rounds,
mow in the opposite
direction
making
left turns
until finished
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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 HIGH
position
and
then
lower
the
mower
housing
for
the
second
cut.
I0
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
speed
gears
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
IMPORTANT:
There
are
several
different
types
of
grass.
Because
of the
different
textures
of grass,
some
grass
is
more
difficult
to cut.
If you
remove
the
mulcher
plate
and
the
performance
of the
mower
discharge
or grass
bagger
accessory
is not acceptable
you need
to replace
the mulcher
blade
with
a standard
blade.
A standard
blade,
part
number
5621 2,
is
available
from
your
nearest
Sears
Service
Department_
F-92533
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