Operation

Proper Mulching

 

 

Engine Speed & Ground Speed for Broadcasting

Mulching consists of a mower deck which cuts and

 

Use full engine throttle matched with a slow ground

recuts clippings into tiny particles and which then

 

speed so that clippings will be finely cut. Ground

blows them down INTO the lawn. These tiny particles

speed while mulching should be HALF of the

decompose rapidly into by-products your lawn can

 

speed that would be used when broadcasting (side

use. UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS, your mulching

discharging) under similar conditions. Since mulching

mower will virtually eliminate noticeable clippings on

 

requires more horsepower than broadcasting, using

the lawn surface.

 

 

a slower ground speed is vitally important for proper

NOTE: When mulching under heavy cutting

 

mulching operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

conditions, a rumbling sound may be present and is

 

How Much Grass to MULCH

normal.

 

 

The best mulching action typically results from cutting

 

 

 

Mulching Requires EXCELLENT Mowing

 

only the top 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of grass blade. This

Conditions

 

 

provides short clippings which decompose properly

Mulching mowers cannot function properly if the grass

(much more quickly than longer clippings). The ideal

cutting height will vary with climate, time of year,

is wet, or if the grass is simply to high to cut. Even

 

 

and quality of your lawn. We recommend that you

more than normal mowing, mulching requires that the

experiment with both the cutting height and ground

grass be dry and the the appropriate amount is cut.

 

 

speed until you achieve the best cut. Start with a high

 

 

 

Do not use the mower as a mulching mower during

 

cutting height and using progressively lower settings

the first two or three mowings in the spring. The

 

until you find a cutting height that is matched to your

long grass blades, quick growth, and often wetter

 

mowing conditions a d preferences.

conditions are more suitable for broadcasting (side-

for

discharging) or grass bagging operation.

 

Not

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mulching Action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attaching a Trailer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trail r with a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

appropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 13) and clip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(B).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction and

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

loss of control on slopes. Reduce towed weight when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

operating on slopes. The surface being driven on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

greatly impacts traction and stability. Wet or slippery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

surfaces can greatly reduce traction and the ability to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stop or turn. Carefully evaluate the surface conditions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

before operating the unit and trailer, and never

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operate on slopes greater than 10°. See SLOPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATION and TOWED EQUIPMENT in the safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

section of this manual for additional safety information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 13. Trailer Weight Recommendations

 

 

 

A. Clevis Pin

 

 

 

B. Clip

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