Cutter Decks - Countax Garden Tractor Owner's Handbook Manual

MULCH MOWING - Fig 7
Mulching can save time, avoids gathering piles of rotting
cuttings and feeds your lawn. It is however necessary to
observe certain rules to mulch mow successfully.
• Reduce the height of the grass by no more than 1/3
height in each pass. If the grass has grown long, make
several passes to achieve the cut height you require.
• Always cut with the throttle set to FAST – mulching
needs the full running speed of your tractors engine.
• Mow often, particularly in spring and early summer.
Short clippings of 25mm (1") or less decompose more
quickly.
• If possible avoid cutting in the wet.
• If an unsightly residue of cuttings is being left –
increase the cutting height.
• Always keep the underside of the Cutting Deck clean to
ensure good grass flow.
• Always check that the blades are sharp and kept in good
condition – but do not attempt to sharpen or replace the
blades yourself – Countax blades are not expensive and
it is good practice to ask your dealer to change them
regularly.
Please Note: - MULCHING
HOW MULCHING WORKS:
The Countax Mulcher Cutting Deck has three mulching
compartments. The grass cuttings are lifted and held until
they are cut several times and injected back into the turf
as small particles. These release nutrients back into the
soil.
PULLEY ARRANGEMENTS - Fig 8 & 9
Figures 8 and 9 illustrate the pulley arrangement and belt
run of the C Series Mulcher Deck and IBS Deck (refer to
decal on Cutter Deck for replacement belts and blades).
These diagrams are for guidance purposes only and
Countax recommends that the replacement of Cutter Deck
drive belts be carried out by your local Countax Dealer.
Mulching Process Illustration
C Series Garden Tractor - Cutter Decks
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Mulch Cutter Arrangement
Fig 7
Mulch Pulley Arrangement
Fig 8
IBS Pulley Arrangement
Fig 9
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