Operation
When and How Often to Mow
The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines:
1.Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high.
2.Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings of grass one inch or shorter decompose more quickly than longer blades. Sharp mower blades cut grass cleanly and efficiently, preventing frayed edges which harm the grass.
3.Mow at time of day when the grass is cool and dry. Late afternoon or early evening often provide these ideal mowing conditions.
4.Avoid mowing after rain or even heavy dew. Never mulch when the grass is wet (moist grass does not mulch well and clumps beneath the mower deck).
Where possible, make one or two passes around the outside of the area discharging the grass INTO the lawn to keep the cut grass off fences and walks.
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as trees, fences, buildings, and conditions such as | pp site direc | n so that the clippings are dispersed | ||
slopes and grades must also be considered. | OUT onto he area of lawn previously cut. | |||
1. Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly. | for |
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2. Whenever possible, change patterns to eliminate | Mowing Methods | |||
matting, graining, or a corrugated appearance. | Proper Broadcast Mowing | |||
3. For a truly professional cut, mow across the lawn | ||||
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in one direction, then recut the lawn by mowing | ||||
clippings evenly over the entire lawn. Many golf | ||||
perpendicular to the previous cut. Not | ||||
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courses use this method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allow freer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast evenly over the lawn.
ENGINE SPEED & GROUND SPEED FOR
BROADCASTING
ALWAYS operate the engine at full throttle when mowing.
ALWAYS use an appropriate ground speed for the thickness and height of the grass you are cutting (3rd gear or slower for manual gear models). If you hear the engine slowing down, you are mowing too fast, using a slower ground speed will improve the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems.
HOW MUCH GRASS TO CUT OFF WHEN
BROADCASTING
Mow when the grass is
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