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Tightening all Fasteners
No Parts Required
Procedure
1. Tighten all nuts and bolts for the baffles
Figure
5,
Figure
8,
Figure
2. Rotate the blades and ensure that there is clearance
between the blades and the baffles. If there is
interference, loosen the baffle and reposition it.
Operation
Selecting the Proper Height of
Cut
Remove approximately 25 mm (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 or
convert to side discharge or bagging.
Mowing in Extreme Conditions
Air is required to cut and recut grass clippings in the mower
housing, so do not set the height-of-cut too low or surround
the housing by uncut grass. Always try to have 1 side of the
mower housing free from uncut grass, allowing air to be
drawn into the housing. When making an initial cut through
the center of an uncut area, operate the machine slower and
back up if the mower starts to clog.
Mowing at Proper Intervals
Under most normal conditions you will need to mow every 4
or 5 days. However, grass grows at different rates at different
times. Thus, in order to maintain the same height-of-cut,
which is a good practice, you'll need to cut more frequently in
early spring; as the grass growth rate slows in mid summer,
cut only every 8 or 10 days. If you are unable to mow for an
extended period due to weather conditions or other reasons,
convert to the side discharge or bagging option or mow first
at a high height of cut. Then mow again 2 or 3 days later
with a lower height.
Mowing with Sharp Blades
A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding
the grass. A dull blade tears and shreds the grass. Tearing and
shredding causes the grass to turn brown at the edges, which
impairs growth and increases susceptibility to disease.
(Figure
4,
9, and
Figure
11).
After Operating
To ensure optimum performance, clean the underside of the
mower housing after each use. If residue builds up in the
mower housing, cutting performance decreases.
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