PREPARATION
HOW TO ATTACH THE SIDE MOUNTED DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR
WARNING: To prevent the en- gine from starting, disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
1.Raise the mulcher cover (Figure 13).
2.Slide the two tabs on the side deflector un- der the pivot pin.
3.Lower the side deflector. Make sure the locking tab goes through the slot in the side deflector (Figure 14).
4.Lower the mulcher cover (Figure 15).
| Mulcher Cover |
Side Deflector |
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Tabs | Figure 13 |
| Mulcher Cover |
Side Deflector |
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Locking Tab | Figure 14 |
|
Mulcher Cover |
Side Deflector |
Figure 15 |
MULCHING TIPS
Mulching finely cuts the grass so that the grass can be easily recycled. Because the nutrients are returned to the soil, the lawn will need less fertilizer. To correctly mulch the lawn, follow the tips below.
SThe grass must be dry. If the grass is wet, it will be difficult to cut and cause heavy clumps of grass.
SThe grass must not be too tall. The maxi- mum height to effectively cut is 4 1/2 in- ches. Set the height adjusters so that only the top third of the grass is cut.
SIf the grass is more than 4 1/2 inches high, two mowings will be necessary. For the first mowing, set the height adjusters in the highest position. Then, lower the height ad- justers for the second mowing.
SKeep a sharp edge on the blade. A blade that is not sharp will cause the ends of the grass to become brown.
SClean the underside of the mower housing. Grass and other debris can keep the mow- er from working correctly.
If the quality of cut is marginal, try the following:
SSet the height adjusters at a higher cutting height.
SCut the grass more frequently.
SOperate the mower at a slower ground speed.
SOverlap the cutting swaths instead of cut- ting a full swath with each pass.
SMow across the marginal areas a second time.
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