Recommendations For Mowing - Walker B27i Operator's Manual

B27i

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING

Do not mow around overhanging tree
branches or bushes at the same height as
the operator's torso and head where inad-
vertent contact may cause injury.
Avoid Low Hanging Branches
IMPORTANT: Operate the engine at full throttle
when mowing, to allow the engine to produce full
horsepower and to increase efficiency of the
engine cooling system.
● Keep the mower deck and discharge shield
clean.
● Mow with sharp blades. A dull blade tears the
grass (resulting in poor lawn appearance) and
uses extra power (slowing the mowing speed).
● It is preferable to cut grass when it is dry and
not too tall. Mow frequently and do not cut
grass too short. (For best appearance, cut off
1/3 or less of existing grass height.)
● When mowing, operate the engine at full
throttle for the best cutting action. Mowing
with a lower engine RPM causes the mowing
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blade to not cut clean and tear the grass. The
engine is designed to be operated at full
speed.
● When mowing in adverse conditions (tall and/
or wet grass), mow the grass twice. Raise the
mower to the highest setting – 4 in. (102 mm)
– for the first pass and then make a second
pass cutting to the desired height.
Use a slow setting on the FSC for trimming
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operations.
● Make sure the mower is leveled properly for
a smooth cut. Refer to Deck Leveling on page
24.
● Use an alternating stripe mowing pattern for
best appearance and vary the direction of the
stripe each time the grass is mowed to avoid
wear patterns in the grass.
● Avoid damage to the grass by slipping and
skid ding of the drive tires. Use smooth
control move ments of the steering levers
since the transaxles are "power boosted
controls" and jerk ing the levers can easily slip
the tires. For sharp turns, do not allow the
inside wheel to stop and twist on grass; pull
inside steering lever into reverse for a smooth
"rolling" turn (one wheel rolling forward while
the other rolls backward).
● When using a side discharge mower deck, the
side discharge deflector shield must not be
removed and must be kept in the lowest
possible position to deflect grass clippings and
thrown objects down ward. Orient the side
discharge away from side walks or streets to
minimize cleanup of clippings. When mowing
close to obstacles, orient the side dis charge
away from obstacles to reduce the chance of
damage to property by thrown objects.
Discharge
Shield
Side Discharge Deflector
Shield in Lowest Position
Operating Instructions
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