Mowing With Deck
A. Normal Mowing
WARNING: To avoid possi- ble injury, never direct the
discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the machine
while in operation. Although the area has been supposedly cleared of for- eign objects, small objects may be picked up and dis- charged by the mower.
For best results it is recommended that the first two laps should be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn.
Do not cut the grass too short, as the mower will tend to scalp the grass. Short grass invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
Mowing should be done with the engine at full throttle. Do not mow at high ground speed.
During certain times of the year and under some conditions, the mower may leave streaks of uncut grass.
Streaking may occur when attempting to mow heavy weeds and tall grass. Under these conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut.
The following practices will help eliminate streaking:
1.Mow the area more often so the grass doesn’t get too tall and heavy.
2.Operate the tractor at full throttle and slower forward speeds.
3.Keep the blades sharp and replace worn blades.
4.Follow the mowing pattern shown in Figure 53.
Figure 53
B.Mowing With Mulching Option
Installation of Mulching Plug
WARNING: Before installing the mulching plug, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position.
1.If the mower deck has been used, clean any buildup of grass clippings from the chute opening of the deck housing.
2.Lift and hold the chute deflector in the upward position (Refer to Fig- ure 54).
3.Position the mulching plug so that the retaining lip on the backside of the plug partially interlocks with the lower edge of the deck chute opening; then rotate the top of the
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