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Operation
Operating Tips
Selecting the Proper Height-of-Cut
Setting to Suit the Conditions
Remove approximately 1 inch or no more than 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.
Mowing 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. In order to maintain the same height-of-cut, 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.
Mowing 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. Allowing the residue to build up in mower deck
will decrease cutting performance.
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