MOWING
Cutting Width
For an even lawn finish, overlap
each mowing swath by a few
inches. If the grass is very tall or
thick, use more overlap and a
narrower mowing swath.
Blade Speed
The blades must spin very fast
to cut property. Always use the
FAST throttle setting, and keep
the engine running at maximum
rpm.
If engine speed drops, that
means the blades are trying to
cut too much grass. Mow a
narrower swath, move the
mower more slowly, or raise the
cutting height. THROTTLE LEVER
Blade Sharpness
Sharp blades cut cleanly. Dull blades tear the grass, leaving
shredded ends that turn brown.
When your blades don’t cut cleanly anymore, have them
sharpened or replaced (see page 51).
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