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23. Release the accelerator to come to a complete stop. Then move the switch on the drive control switch to the forward
arrow position (Fig 4.1).
24. To reengage the blades follow step 9. Use the accelerator pedal to begin the forward motion once again.
25. Disengage the blades and come to a complete stop when you are done. Safely park the unit. Engage the parking
brake (Fig 6). When you leave the unit, turn the key to the off position and remove the key.
26. Connect the charger end to the specially designed connection point (Fig 10.2). Plug the other end of the charger into
a standard wall outlet to re-energize the batteries. The charger will automatically shut off and the light will indicate the
color GREEN when the unit is fully charged.
Mowing tips
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Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort
and to keep from over loading the motor and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce
ground speed and /or run the lawnmower over the area a second time.
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For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE
“CLEANING” IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
Mulching mowing tips
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The special mulching blade will re-cut the grass 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 re-
cutting action of the blades.
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Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends 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 and the newly cut area will not be
exposed to the direct sun.
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For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the
grass blades. 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 over-lapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
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Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the
clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.
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Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next
week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.
