Operating The Mower; Making The Most Of Your Mower; Cutting Height - Kubota RCK72P-F39 Operator's Manual

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OPERATING THE MOWER

OPERATING THE MOWER

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MOWER

1. When using your mower for the first time, choose a
smooth level area and cut in straight and slightly
overlapping strips.
2. The size and type of the area to be mowed will
determine the proper mowing pattern. Take into
account obstructions, such as trees, fences and
buildings. To keep grass clippings off fences,
sidewalks, etc., it is advisable to go over the outside of
the area to be mowed several times in a clockwise
direction. To mow the area remaining, work in a
counterclockwise direction so the clippings are
dispersed onto the previously cut area. (For side
discharge mower)
3. Always keep the left side of the mower toward trees,
posts or other obstacles on the first trip around the
obstacle. (For side discharge mower)
4. Most lawns should be mowed to keep the grass
approximately 50 to 80mm (2 to 3 in.) high. Best
results are obtained by cutting often and not too short.
To keep a green lawn, never mow more than one third
of the height of the grass or a maximum of 25mm (1
in.) in 1 mowing.
For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at
maximum for the first mowing, then reset to the
desired height and mow again. Allow the grass to grow
to 80mm (3 in.), then cut off only the top growth.
5. On thick or springy grass or soft ground, the mower
rollers may sink into the ground, resulting in the cut
being too low.
Adjust the cutting height to get the desired height of
cut.
6. For best appearance, grass should be cut in the
afternoon or evening when it is free of moisture.

CUTTING HEIGHT

To avoid serious injury or death:
A Never engage the PTO and blades in transport
position.
1. Check both the front gauge wheel pressures daily and
inflate as necessary to prevent uneven cutting height.
(See "FRONT GAUGE WHEEL" in "MAINTENANCE"
section.)
2. Cutting height can be adjusted from 25 to 129 mm (1.0
to 5 in.). To set the cutting height, adjust the front
gauge wheels and lift rods.
3. Adjust the anti-scalp roller as shown in the figure.
[4WD]
(1) Front gauge wheel
(2) Lift rod
(3) Front roller
(4) Anti-scalp roller