Lawn Careand Mowinginformation - Snapper LT-200 Series Operator's Manual

WARNING
The engine will shut off if the reverse groundspeed
pedal is depressedwhile the PTOis on and the RMO
has not been activated. The operatorshouldalways
turnthe PTOoff prior to driving acrosson roads,
paths or any area that maybe used by othervehicles.
Suddenloss of drive could create a hazard.
WARNING
Mowing in reverse can be hazardous to bystanders.
Tragicaccidentscan occurif the operatoris not alert
to the presenceof children. Never activateRMO if
childrenare present. Childrenare often attractedto
the unit and the mowing activity.
Mowing in Reverse
If an operator chooses to mow in reverse, the RMO system
can be used. To use the ReverseMowing Option (RMO) turn
the RMO key after the PTOis engaged.The LED. light will
illuminate, and the operator can then mow in reverse. Each
time the PTOis engaged the RMO needsto be reactivated if
desired. The key should be removed to restrict access to the
RMO feature.
AttachmentOperationin Reverse
If an operator chooses to operate a PTOdriven attachment in
reverse, the RMO system can be used. To use the Reverse
Mowing Option (RMO) turn the RMO key after the PTOis
engaged.The L.ED. light will illuminate, and the operator
can then operate the attachment in reverse. Eachtime the
PTO is disengagedthe RMO needs to be reactivated if
desired. The key should be removed to restrict access to the
RMO feature.
Lawn Careand MowingInformation
How and When to Water, Fertilize and Aerate
Most lawns are watered too
often, but with too little
water. Howevertoo much
water can allow
development of diseases
with your lawn. It is best to
water the lawn only when
necessary,and then to
water it slowly, evenly, and
deeply- imitating a slow, soaking rain.
When to Water Your Lawn - When the lawn begins to wilt,
the grass's color dulls, or footprints stay compressed for
more than a few seconds, the lawn is beginning to dry out,
and needs additional moisture. The best time to water is
early morning to allow the water to soak deeply into the lawn
and reducethe amount that evaporates in the hot afternoon
sun.
How to Water YourLawn - The best method of watering a
lawn is to imitate a slow, soaking rain, applying about 1 inch
of water.
How to Fertilize YourLawn - Fertilizing with a slow-release
fertilizer provides missing nutrients which help create slow,
even growth. Rememberthat over-fertilizing can cause harm,
and that most fertilizing should be applied in the spring so
that it will releaseinto the lawn through the summer.
AeratingYourLawn - Consider aeratingyour lawn in spring.
Using an aerator to remove cores of soil from the lawn
increases the speed of clipping decomposition and
encourages deeper root growth by opening up the soil and
permitting greater movement of water, fertilizer, and air.
How High to Mow the Grass
Cutting the grass too short causes weak, thin grass plants,
which are easily damaged by dry periods and pests.
Letting grass grow a bit longer - especially when it is hot and
dry - reduces heat build-up, preserves needed moisture and
protects the grass from heat damage and other problems.
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