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BENEFITS FOR YOU
Because you mulch as you mow the time and cost savings are also significant:
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Eliminating raking of leaves before mowing
(Mulch mowing picks up and converts fallen leaves into mulch).
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Eliminating raking of cut grass.
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Saves time spent emptying the catcher.
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Automatically disposing of grass clippings.
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Eliminating the need to dispose of clippings at the refuse tip.
BENEFITS TO YOUR LAWN
Research has shown that lawns are usually cut too short, grass, like any other plant life, relies on
photosynthesis to regenerate and survive. Reduced leaf size (from cutting too low) can seriously
effect a lawn by:
• Making it more susceptible to disease.
• Encouraging weeds to take hold.
• Exposing the soil to:
- greater evaporation
- temperature extremes
- erosion
Raising the cut height and using mulch mowing follows the best practice for nurturing a healthier
more attractive lawn with less water usage.
MULCH MOWING INFORMATION
Some models are fitted with an option for mulch mowing. A mulch plug is supplied with these mowers and
it is installed in the rear discharge chute (as noted in the “OPERATION” section of this manual) to perform
mulch mowing. The following information provides advice on mulch mowing .
MULCH MOWING
The mulch mowing setup reduces the grass clippings into very fine particles.
The design allows for the even distribution of the grass particles at the base of the lawn. The mulched
clippings can then:
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Break down quickly, releasing nutrients into the soil, saving on fertilizer costs.
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Reduce evaporation of moisture from the soil which reduces watering costs and effort.
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Help to control temperature extremes protecting the roots of the grass.
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Assist in controlling soil erosion.
