Operating Tips
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MOWING TIPS
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may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce
pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine
and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be
necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn
mower over the area a second time.
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overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
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the engine speed should be set in the fast position.
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dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less
grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with
water and let dry before using.
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and extend engine life.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT:
For best performance, keep mower
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the Maintenance section of the operator’s manual.
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clippings many times and reduce them in size so that
as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the
grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will
biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.
ALWAYS mulch with your highest engine (blade)
speed as this will provide the best recutting action of
the blades.
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to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.
The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.
At this time the grass has dried, yet the newly-cut area
will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
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so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-
third of the grass blades (Figure A). If the lawn is
overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut
to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading
the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For
extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut by
overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
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require that an area be mulched a second time to
completely hide the clippings. When doing a second
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north to south one week, then east to west the next
week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the
lawn.
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FIGURE A
CAUTION: DO NOT use de-thatcher blade
attachments on your mower. Such attachments
are hazardous, will damage your mower, and
could void your warranty.
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