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6.5 FOR THE BEST RESULTS WHEN MOWING
Clear the lawn of debris. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other foreign objects which
could be accidentally thrown out by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the
operator and others as well as damage to property and surrounding objects.
Do not cut wet grass. For effective mowing do not cut wet grass, because it tends to stick to the underside of
the deck preventing proper mowing of the grass. Cut no more than 1/3 the length of the grass. The
recommended cut for mowing is 1/3 the length of the grass. Where possible adjust the ground speed for best
results, so the clippings can be dispersed evenly into the lawn. For especially heavy cutting in thick grass it
may be necessary to use one of the slowest speeds in order to get a clean well mowed cut. When mowing long
grass you may have to cut the lawn in two passes, lowering the blade another 1/3 of the length for the second
cut and perhaps cutting in a different pattern than was used the first time.
Overlapping the cut a little on each pass will also help to clean up any stray clippings left on the lawn. The
mower should always be operated at full throttle to get the best cut and allow it to do the most effective job of
mowing. Clean underside of the deck. Be certain to clean the underside of the cutting deck after each use to
avoid a build-up of grass, which would prevent proper mulching.
Mowing leaves. The mowing of leaves can also be beneficial to your lawn. When mowing leaves make sure
they are dry and are not laying too thick on the lawn. Do not wait for all the leaves to be off the trees before you
mow.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine
. Remove the wire from spark plug,
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the
mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be
promptly inspected and repaired. If a large object has been struck during mowing this could cause terminal
damage to your machine.
