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If the grass is not very thick or tall, you can mow a wide swath. Keep the
wheels close to the swath line for maximum cutting width.
If the grass is very thick or tall, cutting a wide swath may slow or stall the
engine, clog the cutter deck, and cause poor bagging performance. For thick
or tall grass, cut a narrower swath, and/or push the mower more slowly. If
necessary, mow twice; first with a high cut, then at final cutting height.
For best grass cutting and bagging performance, the blade must spin very fast.
Always use the FAST (*
1 throttle setting when mowing, and keep the
engine running at or near maximum rpm. If you hear engine speed decrease,
that means you should mow a narrower swath, and/or push the mower more
slowly. You may also need to raise the mower's cutting height.
Always empty the grass bag or hard-
shell grass catcher before it becomes
filled to the limit of its capacity.
Bagging
performance
will diminish
after
the
bag or grass
catcher
becomes about 90% filled. Also, the
bag or grass catcher is easier to empty
when it is not packed full.
Always empty the grass bag or hard-
shell grass catcher when you have
finished mowing, even it it is not full.
Stored lawn clippings are a fire hazard.
A clogged grass bag will not collect
grass efficiently.
If the bag becomes
clogged
with dirt, wash it with
a
garden hose, and allow
it to dry
completely before use; a wet bag will
clog quickly.
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