Operation
Selecting the Proper Height
of Cut
Remove approximately 25 mm (1 inch) or no
more than 1/3 of the grass blade when cutting. In
exceptionally lush and dense grass you may need
to raise the height of cut setting or convert to side
discharge or bagging.
Mowing in Extreme
Conditions
Air is required to cut and recut grass clippings in the
mower housing, so do not set the height-of-cut too
low or surround the housing by uncut grass. Always
try to have 1 side of the mower housing free from
uncut grass, allowing air to be drawn into the housing.
When making an initial cut through the center of an
uncut area, operate the machine slower and back up
if the mower starts to clog.
Mowing at Correct Intervals
Grass grows at different rates at different times of
the year. To maintain the same cutting height, mow
more often in early spring. As the grass growth rate
slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you
cannot mow for an extended period, first mow at a
high cutting height, then mow again 2 days later at a
lower height setting.
Mowing with Sharp Blades
A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or
shredding the grass. A dull blade tears and shreds
the grass. Tearing and shredding causes the grass to
turn brown at the edges, which impairs growth and
increases susceptibility to disease.
After Operating
To ensure optimum performance, clean the underside
of the mower housing after each use. If residue
builds up in the mower housing, cutting performance
decreases.
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