Mowing Tips - Husqvarna PZ 72 Owner's Manual

Mowing Tips

• Observe and flag rocks and other fixed objects
to avoid collisions.
• Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it
until the desired mowing result is attained. the
average lawn should be cut to 2½" (64 mm)
during the cool season and over 3" (76 mm)
during the hot months. For healthier and better
looking lawns, mow often after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over 6" (15
cm) in height should be mowed twice. Make the
first cut relatively high; the second to the desired
height.
• the mowing result will be best with a high
engine speed (the blades rotate rapidly) and
low speed (the rider moves slowly). If the grass
is not too long and dense, the driving speed can
be increased without negatively affecting the
mowing result.
• the finest lawns are obtained by mowing often.
the lawn becomes more even and the grass
clippings more evenly distributed over the mown
area. the total time taken is not increased as
a higher operating speed can be used without
poor mowing results.
• Avoid mowing wet lawns. the mowing result
is poorer because the wheels sink into the soft
lawn, clumps build, and the grass clippings
fasten under the cowling.
• Hose the mower deck underside with water after
each use. When cleaning, the mower deck shall
be raised into the transport position. Make sure
the mower is cooled and the engine is off.
• Use compressed air to clean top surface of
the deck. Avoid flooding water on top surface,
engine and electrical components.
• When the mulching kit is used, it is important
that the mowing interval is frequent and that the
deck is cleaned more often.
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OPERATION
Mowing pattern
WARNING!
Clear the lawn of stones and other
objects that can be thrown out by
the blades.
WARNING!
Never drive the rider on terrain that
slopes more than 10 degrees. Mow
slopes up and down, never side
to side. Avoid sudden directional
changes.
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