Mulching Tips - Craftsman 536.885600 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
2. Remove the mulch cover.
3.
HOW TO INSTALL
THE SIDE DISCHARGE ATTACHMENT
_ ARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, dis-
connect the wire from the spark plug.
1. Remove the three wingnuts that secure the mulch cover to
the mower housing (see Figure 9).
4.
Mount the side discharge attachment on the mower hous-
ing (see Figure 10).
Make sure the side discharge attachment is mounted on all
three bolts and fasten with the wingnuts that were removed
in step 1.
Wingnut
Wingnut
Figure 9
Wingnut
Side Discharge
Attachment
Wingnut
Figure 10
MULCHING TIPS
When you use a mulcher attachment, the grass is cut into very
small pieces. These small pieces will quickly break down.
Because the nutrients are returned to the soil, the lawn will need
less fertilizer. To correctly mulch the grass, follow the steps
below.
1. Set the throttle in the FAST position. Operate the mower at a
slower ground speed. If ground speed is too fast, the grass
will not have an even cut.
2. Keep a sharp edge on the blade. A blade that is not sharp
will cause the ends of the grass to become brown.
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Make sure the grass is dry. Wet grass is difficult to cut.
Set the height of the mower housing so that only the top third
of the grass is cut. If the grass is too high, set the height of
the mower housing to the maximum height. Then, lower the
mower housing for the second cut. Also, instead of using the
full width of the mower housing, mulch at half the width.
Clean the bottom of the mower housing. Grass and other
debris can keep the mower from working correctly.
If the grass grows fast, mulch more often.
If an area needs improvement, mulch a second time.
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