Husqvarna LTH125 owner manual Mulching Mowing Tips

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OPERATION

MOWING TIPS

Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor.

Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming.

Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.

When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig.12).

If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper dis- charge of material. Regulate ground speed by select- ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

FIG. 12

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMP OR TAN T: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings 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.

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.

For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. 13). For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

MAX 1/3

FIG. 13

Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re- quire that an area be mulched a second time to com- pletely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

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.

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Contents LTH125 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersModel Number LTH125 Serial Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Deck Levelness HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsInstall Battery See Figs Install Mulcher Plate See Figs.6 To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Page Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USETires TractorBrake Operation Blade CareBelts Battery See FigTo Clean Battery and Terminals Transaxle CoolingLubrication Clean AIR Screen See FigEngine AIR Filter See FigMuffler CleaningEngine Cooling Fins See Fig Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See FigsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive Belt SeeTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Adjust Motion Control Lever SeeTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Fuse To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See To Replace Headlight BulbPreliminary Setting To Adjust Throttle Control Cable SeeTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Final SettingStorage OtherTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Schematic TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. LTH125 HC125H42C ElectricalKEY Part Description NO. no Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive Repair Parts Steering and Front Axle Repair Parts Engine Repair Parts Seat LBD48 Wheels and TiresLSB42 Lift KEY Part NO. NO. Description Page Mower Deck HYDRO-GEAR Transaxle Model no KEY Part NO. no Description Service Notes Service Notes Page Warranty Statement Husqvarna Forest & Garden CORev