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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 specific
types of grasses
and growing
conditions
in your area.
LONG ENOUGH
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.
Your
mower wilt work better, and your lawn will
look better.
TOOSHORT
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 18.
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.
Blade Speed
The blade must spin very fast to cut properly.
Always
use the FAST
throttle
setting, and keep the engine
running at maximum
rpm.
If engine speed drops, it could mean the engine is being overloaded
by
the blade trying to cut too much grass.
Mow a narrower
swath, move
the mower slower,
raise the cutting
height, or move the clip director
knob toward the BAG position.
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