Figure 34
Side-discharging the Clippings
Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass.
If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the
mulch plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag) before
side-discharging the clippings.
Important:
The mower has a safety switch that
prevents you from starting the mower unless you first
install the mulch plug securely on the mower (refer to
Mulching the Clippings).
Installing the Side Discharge Chute
1. Unlock the side discharge door (Figure 35).
Figure 35
2. Lift open the side discharge door (Figure 36).
Figure 36
3. Install the side discharge chute and close the door onto
the chute (Figure 37).
Figure 37
Removing the Side Discharge Chute
To remove the side discharge chute, reverse the steps above.
Important:
Lock the side discharge door after you
close it (Figure 38).
Figure 38
Operating Tips
General Mowing Tips
•
Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and
other debris that the blade could hit.
•
Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never
deliberately mow over any object.
•
If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from
the spark plug, and examine the mower for damage.
•
For best performance, install a new blade before the
cutting season begins.
•
Replace the blade when necessary with a Lawn-Boy
replacement blade.
Cutting Grass
•
Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do
not cut below the 2 inch (51 mm) setting unless the
grass is sparse or it is late fall when grass growth begins
to slow down. Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height.
•
When cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, mow
at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower;
then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn
appearance. If the grass is too long, the mower may
plug and cause the engine to stall.
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