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OPERATION
MOWING TiPS
o Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may
be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce
pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine
and leaving clumps of grass clippings
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut
and raise the rear of the lawn mower housing one (!)
wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better
discharge of grass..
• For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions,
the engine speed should be set in the fast (,_,) position
o When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist,
heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not enter the
grass catcher. Reduce ground speed (pushing speed)
and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time.
o If a trailof grass clippings is left on the right side of a rear
discharge lawn mower, mow in a clockwise dicection
with a small overlap to coIlect the clippings on the next
pass..
° Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of
grass cJippings and chaff° This will help engine air flow
and extend engine life
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt
and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass
To prevent this, regularly hose catchers off with water
and let dry before using.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP
MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND
TRASH, SEE "CLEANING" iN CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBiLiTIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL
The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-
pings many times and reduce them in size so that as
they fall onto the lawn tiley wilt disperse into the grass
and not be noticed Also, the mulched grass will
biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.
Always mulch with your highest engine (biade) speed
as this witi provide the best recutting action of the
blades
Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends
to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.
The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.
At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area
will not be exposed to the direct sun.
• For best results, adjust the fawn mower cutting height so the
blades (See Fig 11). If the fawn is overgrown it will be necc
to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of
width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow s1
. Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require th_
clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perp_
o Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north t
This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.
I MAX 1/3
FIG. 11
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