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D When the rider is used to cut a lawn for the first
time, cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure
that cutting height of mower housing will not cause
scalping, which could result from severe undulations
of the ground. In general, however, the cutting height
used in the past is probably the best one to use.
When cutting grass over six inches tall, you may
want to cut the lawn twice to hide clippings down in
the grass.
D If the grass is ever allowed to grow slightly longĆ
er than normal, or if it contains a high degree of
moisture, raise cutting height higher than usual and
cut the grass at this setting. Next, cut the grass
again using the lower, normal setting. This method of
cutting long grass results in an even distribution of
clippings and an acceptable qualityĆofĆcut.
D In the heat of the summer, it is best to cut only
about 1/3 of the grass blade. Cutting below the 3rd
setting is not recommended unless grass is sparse
or it is late fall when grass growth begins to slow
down.
D If the cutting width of the rider is wider than the
mower previously used, raise heightĆofĆcut setting
one notch to ensure undulations in turf are not cut
too short.
D MOWING IN EXTREME CONDITIONSĊAir is reĆ
quired to cut and recut grass clippings in rider housĆ
ing, so do not set heightĆofĆcut too low or totally surĆ
round housing by uncut grass. Always try to have
one side of the rider housing free from uncut grass,
allowing air to be drawn into housing. When making
an initial cut thru center of uncut area, operate rider
at a slower ground speed and back up if rider starts
to clog.
D STOPPING RIDERĊIf forward motion of rider
has to be stopped while cutting, a clump of grass
clippings may be deposited on lawn. Follow this proĆ
cedure for stopping while cutting:
A. With blade engaged, move onto a previously cut
area.
B. Raise deck one or two heightĆofĆcut settings
while driving rider forward and deck is in operaĆ
tion.
C. Depress clutch and brake pedals, move throttle
control lever to IDLE position, disengage mower
and rotate ignition key to OFF.
D MOW AT PROPER INTERVALSĊUnder most
normal conditions you'll need to mow approximately
every 4-5 days. But remember, grass grows at difĆ
ferent rates at different times. This means that in orĆ
der to maintain the same heightĆofĆcut, which is a
good practice, you'll need to cut more frequently in
early spring; as the grass growth rate slows in mid
summer, cut only every 8-10 days. If you are unable
to mow for an extended period due to weather
conditions or other reasons, mow first with the
heightĆofĆcut at a high level; then mow again 2-3
days later with a lower height setting.
D Alternate mowing direction. This helps disperse
clippings over lawn for even fertilization.
D SIDE DISCHARGING OR BAGGINGĊTo side
discharge or use bagging attachment, stop the enĆ
gine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Then reĆ
move the wing nut securing the discharge cover to
the mower housing.
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