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Mowing With Deck
A. Normal Mowing
WARNING: To avoid possi-
ble injury, never direct the
discharge of material
toward bystanders or allow
anyone near the machine
while in operation.
Although the area has been
supposedly cleared of for-
eign objects, small objects
may be picked up and dis-
charged by the mower.
For best results it is recommended
that the first two laps should be cut
with the discharge thrown towards the
center. After the first two laps, reverse
the direction to throw the discharge to
the outside for the balance of cutting.
This will give a better appearance to
the lawn.
Do not cut the grass too short, as the
mower will tend to scalp the grass.
Short grass invites weed growth and
yellows quickly in dry weather.
Mowing should be done with the
engine at full throttle. Do not mow at
high ground speed.
During certain times of the year and
under some conditions, the mower
may leave streaks of uncut grass.
Streaking may occur when attempting
to mow heavy weeds and tall grass.
Under these conditions it may be
necessary to go back over the cut
area a second time to get a clean cut.
The following practices will help
eliminate streaking:
1.
Mow the area more often so the
grass doesn’t get too tall and
heavy.
2.
Operate the tractor at full throttle
and slower forward speeds.
3.
Keep the blades sharp and
replace worn blades.
4.
Follow the mowing pattern shown
in Figure 53.
Figure 53
B. Mowing With Mulching
Option
Installation of Mulching Plug
WARNING: Before installing
the mulching plug, place the
PTO switch in the “OFF”
position, engage the brake
pedal lock, turn the ignition
key to the “OFF” position.
1.
If the mower deck has been used,
clean any buildup of grass
clippings from the chute opening
of the deck housing.
2.
Lift and hold the chute deflector in
the upward position (Refer to Fig-
ure 54).
3.
Position the mulching plug so that
the retaining lip on the backside
of the plug partially interlocks with
the lower edge of the deck chute
opening; then rotate the top of the
