Mowing Tips - Honda HRB216HXA Harmony Owner's Manual

OPERATION

MOWING TIPS

When to Mow
Most grasses should be mowed
when they have grown 1/2 to 1 inch
above their recommended height.
More frequent mowing is required
for mulching than for bagging. For best results, you may need to mow
the lawn twice a week during the growing season.
Cutting Height
Consult a local nursery or lawn and
garden center for cutting height
recommendations and advice about
LONG ENOUGH
specific types of grasses and growing
conditions in your area.
If you look closely, you'll see that most
grass has stems and leaves. If you cut
off the leaves, you'll scalp the lawn. Let
the grass recover between mowings.
TOO SHORT
Your mower will work better, and your
lawn will look better.
If your grass gets too tall, cut it once at the highest cutting height
setting, then mow again in 2 or 3 days. Don't take off more than one
third of total grass height in any one mowing, or brown patches may
develop.
Cutting height adjustment is explained on page 16.
Cutting Width
For an even lawn finish, overlap each mowing swath by a few inches. If
the grass is very tall or thick, use more overlap and a narrower mowing
swath.
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