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When cutting
tall, heavy grass,
don't try to cut
to the desired
height
in one pass.
Set the
blades higher
than the final
height and make
several
passes,
gradually
reducing
grass
height.
Maintain
high
engine
speed
at all
times
for
fast
blade
rotation
and
select
ground
speed suitable
for ground
conditions
with the sh ift lever.
MOWING PATTERNS
The
side discharge
mowing
deck will throw grass
clippings
to the right.
You can take advantage
ofthis
as follows:a.
If you are going
to remove clippings
after you
mow,
start mowing
at one side
of your
lawn
and proceed
around
the lawn
in a clockwise
pattern.
Using
this
pattern,
th~
discharge
chute will distribute
clippings
to a center
spot
for easier pick-up
and removal.
See figure 14.
2.
When cutting
deep grass,
it is recommended
that the clipping
be raked off the lawn.
..or
removed with a Trail Sweep or Vac-Sweep.
FIGURE 14.
Keep
in mind,
however,
that
in subsequent
passes a poor quality
of cut can result because
the mower will have to cut BOTH grass and the
clippings
which
have been thrown
toward
the
center
of the lawn.
If the clippings
are heavy
and if the grass
is also heavy,
the combined
load may cause the mowing
deck to clog.
In
such situations
it is best to mow in a counter-
clockwise
direction
so clippings
will
not be
re-cut.
See figure 15.
3.
Cut the lawn before spreading
fertilizer,
weed
killer,
etc.
Otherwise
the
blade
action
will
suck
up the material
you
have spread
and
discharge
it through
the chute along with the
grass clippings.4.
Mow before
you water
the lawn.
Wet grass
clippings
are likely
to cling
to the underside
of the mowing
deck housing.
5.
~ CAUTION
Always
check
the gasoline
supply
BEFORE
you start to use the tractor to be sure you have
enough
gasoline
in the tank to do the entirejob.
If a refill is necessary
let the engine
cool
before
pouring
gasoline
in the tank.
A hot
engine
can
ignite
gasoline,
causing
an
injurious
explosion.
6.
If grass develops
a brown
look after cutting,
the cause
can
be dull
cutting
blades...
or
cutting
was done at too slow a blade speed.
Keep the blades sharp and the engine
at 3/4 to
full throttle.
FIGURE 15.
b. If you are not going to remove grass clippings,
a mowing pattern is of no concern. However,
you should criss-cross
or generously overlap
each pass to avoid missed spots. See figure
16.
7.
It is a good idea to have an extra set of blades
on hand. This will allow you to use the mower
while
one
set is being
sharpened.
Always
have the
blades
sharpened
by a qualified
service
Genter with
proper
balancing
equip-
ment.
For blade
replacement
use
only
the
authorized
original
blade, see the parts list for
the correct part number.
C~iss:Cr~ss
8.
Where grass has been trampled,
it is a good
idea to rake such areas before mowing.
This
will make the grass stand up for a better cut.
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9.
If you try to cut too close to small
trees the
mower can scrape or cut into the tree bark,
causing
damage.
It is better to adopt a policy
of cutting
reasonably
close
to such
objects
and clipping
close with hand clippers.
FIGURE 16.
With
the rear discharge
mowing
deck
you
have
freedom
of choise
between
the
three
patterns
shown here. However,
overlap each pass to avoid
missed spots.
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