BEFCO C30-CE5H, Operator'S Manual

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3.09 - Working Speed
The mowing speed depends on ground conditions, mowing height, and grass thickness.
Only a test run will enable you to gauge the optimal working speed for your conditions.
Under most conditions a 3 to 5 mph ground speed is best. As a rule of thumb, and if the
conditions permit, grass dispersion is increased by higher ground speeds.
The mulching kit is an option available for our mowers. This kit, containing 3 multilevel
cutting edge blades and add-on containment baffling which bolts to the underside of the
mower deck, mulches and pulverizes grass and leaves.
Another benefit of the mulching kit is safety. In fact, the kit greatly reduces the possibility
of thrown objects. This is particularly important when mowing around schools, public
parks and golf courses.
If you are using a
mulching kit , you need to reduce your ground speed to under 2 mph
(see fig. 11) .
3.10 - Operating Techniques
All of the following factors are important in selecting the proper forward speed:
1. Height of grass.
2. Type of grass.
3. Density of grass.
4. Type of terrain.
5. Grass condition, wet or dry.
This mower has been designed to cut grass with heights from 4” to 8”. It is
recommended to avoid cutting grass taller than 10”. For the best results, try cutting the
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Fig. 11
The mulching kit is an
available option,
consisting in 3
multilevel cutting edge
blades and add-on
containment baffling
which bolts to the
underside of the mower
deck, to mulch and
pulverize grass and
leaves.