Mowing techniques are different for different conditions. The aim of a mulch mower is to repeatedly cut grass until it
is cut up fine enough to drop below the grass left standing. To achieve the perfect result you must cut off one third
of the grass height. This allows the cut up grass to be concealed achieving the perfect result. If you cut lower than
one third of the grass it
won’t be concealed and will be visible lying on top of the standing grass and a poor result
will be achieved. Grass with low moisture content is best cut with a mulch mower. This prevents the grass sticking
together so allow rain or dew to dry off before mowing. To achieve the best results follow the
MOWING &
MULCHING GUIDE
below.
MOWING & MULCHING GUIDE
GRASS HEIGHT
CONDITION
HEIGHT
ADJUSTER
POSITION
MOWING TYPE FOR
BEST RESULT
Result
Desired
Before Cut
1.5cm
1.5cm- 2cm
DRY/WET/GREEN
3
Side Discharge/ Mulch
2cm
2cm- 4cm
DRY/GREEN
4
Side Discharge/ Mulch
2cm- 4cm
DRY/WET/ HEAVY
GREEN
4
Side discharge
4cm-6cm
DRY/WET/ HEAVY
GREEN
4
Side Discharge
6cm or more
DRY/WET/HEAVY GREEN
First Cut 12 then 4
Side Discharge
3cm
3cm- 6cm
DRY/GREEN
6
Side Discharge / Mulch
3cm- 6cm
DRY/WET/ HEAVY
GREEN
6
Side Discharge
4cm-6cm
DRY/WET/ HEAVY
GREEN
6
Side Discharge
6cm or more
DRY/WET/ HEAVY
GREEN
First Cut 12 then 6
Side Discharge
4cm
4cm-6cm
DRY
8
Side Discharge /Mulch
4cm-6cm
WET/GREEN
8
Side Discharge
6cm or more
DRY/WET/ HEAVY
GREEN
First Cut 12 then 8
Side Discharge
5cm
4cm-6cm
WET/ HEAVY GREEN
10
Side Discharge
6cm or more
DRY/WET/ HEAVY
GREEN
First Cut 12 then 8
Side Discharge
Tip: If grass is higher than 6 cm always take the first cut at the highest position. This reduces the amount
of work your mower engine has to do and allows you to move throughout the grass without stalling the
engine. You can now check for any objects low in the grass that would previously have been hidden. Now
set the mowing height to the desired result and continue mowing.
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