Mulching Mowing Tips - Craftsman EZ 917.270722 Owner's Manual

MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: F orbest performance, k eep
mowerhousingfree of built-upgrassand
trash.Cleanaftereachuse.
• The specialmulchingbladewill recut
the grassclippingsmanytimes and
reducethem in size so that as they fall
ontothe lawnthey will disperseintothe
grassand
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-
ring 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
aftemoon. At this time the grass has
dried and the newly cut area will not be
exposed to the direct sun.
• For best results, adjust the mower cut-
ting height so that the mower cuts off
only the top one-third of the grass
• blades. For extremely heavy mulching,
reduce your width of cut on each pass
and mow slowly.
• Certain types of grass and grass condi-
tions may require that an area be
mulched a second time to completely
hide the clippings. When doing a sec-
ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to
the first cut path.
• Change your cutting pattem 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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