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SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN
CONVERTING
YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING
-
1. Rear mulcher plug installed.
2. Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1. Rear mulcher plug removed.
2. Grass catcher installed.
3. Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING
-
1. Rear mulcher plug installed.
2. Discharge deflector installed.
_I,CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mow-
er without mulcher plug, clipping deflector
or approved grass catcher in place.
Never
attempt to operate the lawn mower with
the rear door removed or propped open.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator pres-
ence control bar.
Let the blade come to a complete stop,
then remove key and battery from mower.
TO START
ENGINE
* Close and secure motor shroud.
, Insert safety key into starter switch.
, Hold down operator presence control
bar to handle and press start button.
, Mower will begin to operate.
NOTE: Wait 5-10 seconds for maximum
blade speed before cutting grass.
MOWING
TIPS
_i, CAUTION:
Do not use de-thatcher
blade attachments
on your mower. Such
attachments
are hazardous,
wil! damage
your mower and could void your warranty.
, Under certain conditions,
such as very
tall grass, it may be necessary to raise
the height of cut to reduce pushing effort
and to keep from overloading
the engine
and leaving clumps of grass clippings.
It may also be necessary to reduce
ground speed and/or run the lawn
mower over the area a second time.
, For extremely
heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut by overlapping
previously
cut path and mow slowly.
, Pores in cloth grass catchers can
become filled with dirt and dust with use
and catchers will collect less grass. To
prevent this, regularly hose catcher off
with water and let dry before using.
, Keep engine clear and clean of grass
clippings and chaff. This will help engine
air flow and extend engine life.
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MULCHING
MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT:
For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-up
grass and trash. See "CLEANING"
in the
Maintenance
section of this manual.
• The special mulching blade will recut
the grass clippings many times and
reduce them in size so that as they fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into
the grass and not be noticed.
Also, the
mulched grass will biodegrade
quickly to
provide nutrients for the lawn. Always
mulch with your highest engine (blade)
speed as this will provide the best recut-
ting action of the blades.
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.
Wet grass tends to form clumps and
interferes with the mulching action.
The
best time to mow your lawn is the early
afternoon.
At this time the grass has
dried, yet the newly cut area will not be
exposed to direct sunlight.
• For best results, adjust the lawn mower
cutting height so that the lawn mower
cuts off only the top one-third of the
grass blades.
If the lawn is overgrown
it will be necessary to raise the height of
cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep
from overloading
the engine and leaving
clumps of mulched grass. For extremely
heavy grass, reduce your width of cut
by overlapping
previously cut path and
mow slowly.
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• Certain types of grass and grass
conditions
may require that an area be
mulched a second time to completely
hide the clippings.
When doing a sec-
ond cut, mow across (perpendicular)
to
the first cut path.
• Change your cutting pattern from week
to week.
Mow north to south one week
then change to east to west the next
week.
This will help prevent matting
and graining of the lawn.
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