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PROCEDURES
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Mulching / Catching
Height adjustment allows lawn to be cut at different lengths.
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Mowing & Mulching Tips
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very small size. These are then blown down into the root system as nutrients for your lawn.
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pass, or use grasscatcher.
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may leave an untidy appearance and finish.
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be left on top of the lawn. In this case raise the height setting.
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direct sunlight.
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grass to light grass as this will deposit clippings and encourage growth in these areas.
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grasscatcher.
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Use only genuine Victa blades and replace them regularly.
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