Honda Power Equipment H3000, H1000 manual Mowing and Mulching

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3. MOWING AND MULCHING

MULCHING

Mulching cuts grass clippings and fallen leaves into fine particles that fall through the turf and decompose quickly. This returns nutrients to the soil and reduces'the need for raking, bagging, and disposal.

For best mulching results, mow the lawn frequently, cutting off less than one inch of grass each time. In growing season, you will probably need to mow the lawn twice a week.

This mulching kit closes the discharge port in the mower deck and adds swirl guides that help to recirculate grass clippings through the special mulching blade.

Dealer installation is necessary, because the mower deck and mulchingcover plate must be precisely drilled for swirl guide attachment. After the initial installation,the cover plate and swirl guide B can be easily removed, if you decide to convert the mower deck for side-discharge or bagging use.

H3000 Series Model Shown

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Contents Page Page Damage Prevention Messages Afety MessagesPage NUT and Bolt Diameter Torque Values Dealer Installation InstructionsFt-lb Kg-m 5 5 m m Mulching BladeHold swirl guide B against the cover plate Dealer InstallationinstructionsSwirl Guide a 1Ox28mm Safety Safety Label Locations H3000 SeriesSafety Label Locations H1000SERIES Mowing and Mulching Recommendations Grass CUlTlNG BasicsMowing and Mulching Mowing and Mulching Recommendations SIDE-DISCHARGE Mowing Cover Plate Reinstallationfor MulchingConversion for Side-Discharge Mowing Conversion for Bagging BaggingChute Handle Mulching KIT Part Number 06764-763-ROO Parts ListTelephone 404 Owner Satisfaction