OPERATION

 

Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

to assure better mowing performance and proper dis-

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER

charge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting

HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH.

a low enough gear to give the mower cutting perfor-

CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

mance as well as the quality of cut desired.

The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings

• When operating attachments, select a ground speed

 

many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the

 

onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be

attachment being used.

 

noticed.

Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade

 

 

quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch

 

 

with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will

 

 

provide the best recutting action of the blades.

 

Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends

 

 

to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.

 

 

The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.

 

 

At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area

 

 

will not be exposed to the direct sun.

 

For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that

 

 

the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass

 

 

blades (See Fig. 13). For extremely heavy mulching,

 

 

reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

 

Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require

 

 

that an area be mulched a second time to completely

FIG. 12

 

hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow

 

across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

 

 

 

Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow

 

 

north to south one week then change to east to west the

 

 

next week. This will help prevent matting and graining

 

 

of the lawn.

 

 

 

MAX 1/3

FIG. 13

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178500 specifications

The Poulan 178500 is a powerful and versatile string trimmer that caters to the needs of both professional landscapers and homeowners looking for an efficient lawn maintenance tool. Known for its robust design and user-friendly features, the Poulan 178500 stands out in the market of outdoor power equipment.

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