MAINTENANCE - Mulch mowers (only)
Mulching Equipment
For optimum mulching performance
The mulch blades are to be kept sharp.
Maintain the blade sharpening angle when sharpening.
Keep the cutting edge feather free when sharpening
Keep the underside of the mower deck and the mulch plug free of
Refer to the Cleaning section on page 10.
MULCH MOWING INFORMATION
Some Rover 460 models are fitted with an option for mulch mowing.
A mulch plug is supplied with these mowers and it is installed in the rear discharge chute (as noted in the “OPERATION” section of this manual) to perform mulch mowing.
The following information provides advice on mulch mowing.
MULCH MOWING
The Rover mulch mowing setup reduces the grass clippings into very fine particles. The design allows for the even distribution of the grass particles at the base of the lawn.
The mulched clippings can then:
Break down quickly, releasing nutrients into the soil, saving on fertiliser costs.
Reduce evaporation of moisture from the soil which reduces watering costs and effort.
Help to control temperature extremes protecting the roots of the grass.
Assist in controlling soil erosion.
BENEFITS TO YOUR LAWN
Research has shown that lawns are usually cut too short,
Grass, like any other plant life, relies on photosynthesis to regenerate and survive. Reduced leaf size (from cutting too low) can seriously effect a lawn by:
Making it easy prey for disease.
Encouraging weeds to take hold.
Exposing the soil to:
-greater evaporation
-temperature extremes; and
-erosion
Raising the cut height and using mulch mowing follows the best practice for nurturing a healthier more attractive lawn with less water usage.
BENEFITS FOR YOU
Because you mulch as you mow the time and cost savings are also significant:
Eliminating raking of leaves before mowing (Mulch mowing picks up and converts fallen leaves into mulch).
Eliminating raking of cut grass
Saves time spent emptying the catcher.
Automatically disposing of grass clippings.
Eliminating the need to dispose of clippings at the refuse tip.
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