Blade Speed
The blade must spin very fast tocut properly. Always use the FAST
throttle setting. If engine speed drops, it could mean the engine is
being overloaded by the blade trying to cuttoo much grass. Mow a
narrower swath, move the mower slower, install the discharge chute,
or raise the cutting height.
Blade Sharpness
A sharp blade cuts cleanly. A dull blade tears the grass,leaving
shredded ends that turn brown. When yourblades don ’t cutcleanly
anymore, have them sharpened or replaced.
Dry Grass
If the ground is too dry, mowing will stir up a lot of dust. Besides being
unpleasantto work in,too much dustwill clog theair filter. Ifdust is a
problem, water your lawn the day before mowing.Mow when the
grass is dry to your touch, butthe soil is still moist.
Wet Grass
Wet grass is slippery and can make you lose yourfooting. Also, wet
grass clippings will clog the mower deck and collect in clumpson the
lawn. Always wait for wet grass todry before mowing.
Fallen Leaves
When equipped with the grass bag, your mowercan be used to pick
up fallen leaves for disposal. If usingthe mower to bag large amounts
of fallen leaves, and not for mowing,set the cutting height adjustment
levers so the front of themower deck is one or two settings higher
than the rear.
If you want to mulch fallenleaves into your lawn, don’t let the leaf
cover get too deep before youbegin. For best results, start mulching
while grass still shows through the leafcover. In places where fallen
leaves completely cover the grass, remove the leavesby raking, or
install a grass bag, so your mowercan pick them up for disposal.
Clogged Mower Deck
Before clearing a clogged mower deck, stop the engine and turn the
fuel valve to the OFF position.With the spark plug cap disconnected, tilt
the mower so the carburetor side is up.
Clear a clogged deck with a stick, notyour hands.
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