Gator Blades (Acc-0002) 36" Models (Acc-0011) 44" Models; Mulching Tips - Better Outdoor Products Quick Series Operator's Manual

Gator Blades (ACC-0002) 36" models
(ACC-0011) 44" models
Note: Install Gator blades teeth up.
1.
Support the front of machine with jack stand.
2.
Secure blades so that they will not spin and
remove blades Figure E.
3. Install new Gator blades making sure to keep
bolt, lock washer, and blade washer in correct
order Figure F.
Figure E
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Bolt
Lock washer
Flat washer
Note: It is important to keep blades sharp for a
good quality of cut.

Mulching Tips

Obtaining good results when mulching depends on a lot
of different variables: Moisture content of the grass,
thickness of the turf, ground speed of the mower, etc.,
are just a few of the factors determining performance.
But, the two Cardinal rules of mulching are:
1. Mulch when it's fairly dry.
2. Mulch often.
If the grass is damp (recently rained, morning dew,
sprinkler has been running, etc.), the clippings can
clump together and become too heavy to remain aloft
and recirculate under the deck. That's why it's important
to mulch when it's dry, so that the grass is light enough
to remain moving under the deck and recycle through
the cutting blades.
A mistake people sometimes make when transitioning
from side discharge mowing to mulching is to mow on
the same "once every week to ten days" schedule
they've been used to in the past. When mulching, one
should mow the area every 4-5 days. Because if the
grass becomes too long, the deck can simply become
overwhelmed with the volume of clippings. Mowing more
often keeps the volume manageable.
Figure F