Mulching Tips - Hayter Double 3 533A Owner's Handbook Manual

Keep mowing regularly and watering as necessary. Fill any cracks
caused by drought with a mixture of sharp sand and soil. In dry weath-
er conditions leave the grass longer to help retain ground moisture.
Raise the height of cut to allow the grass to thicken and protect the
roots from the winter frost and snow.
Rake out the thatch from the turf and spike the lawn to assist in
drainage. Brush in peat and sharp sand.
Use a stiff broom to disperse worm casts before mowing. Keep turf
free from leaves.
Apart from brushing away leaves, December is a slack end of a busy
year. Keep off the lawn if it is very wet or frozen.
- Mulching finely cuts the grass so that it can be easily recycled. Due to
the nutrients that this returns to the soil the lawn will need less fertilizer.
- The grass must be dry. If the grass is wet, it will be difficult to cut
and cause heavy clumps of grass.
- In long grass, two cuts may be necessary. First cut, set the height
adjust in the highest position. Then lower, for second cut to obtain
the desired finish.
- Clean the underside of the mower housing regularly to ensure effi-
cient operation.
To prevent grass damage do not remove more than one third of the
grass height in one cut.
LAWN CARE

Mulching Tips

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