Mowing Patterns
Always start mowing on a smooth, level area.
OPERATION
When and How Often to Mow
The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines:
1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high.

3. Mow at time of day when the grass is cool and dry. Late afternoon or early evening often provide these ideal mowing conditions.

4. Avoid mowing after rain or even heavy dew, and never mulch when the grass is wet (moist grass does not mulch well, and clumps beneath the mower deck).

2.Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings of grass one inch or shorter decompose more quickly than longer blades. Sharp mower blades cut grass cleanly and efficiently, preventing frayed edges which harm the grass.

Note: Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing.

The size and type of area to be mowed will determine

If you hear the engine slowing down, you are mowing

too fast—using a slower ground speed will improve

the best mowing pattern to use. Obstructions such as

the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents

trees, fences and buildings, and conditions such as

many common cutting problems. Use an appropriate

slopes and grades must also be considered.

ground speed for the thickness and height of the grass

1. Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly.

you are cutting (3rd gear or slower for manual gear

2. Where possible, change patterns occasionally

models). If you hear the e gi e slowing down you are

mowing too fast, use a slower ground speed.

to eliminate matting, graining or a corrugated

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appearance.

 

 

3. For a truly professional cut, mow across the lawn

in one direction, then recut the lawn by mowing

perpendicular to the previous cut.

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Where possible, make one or two pass s around the

The remainder of the mowing should be done in the

outside of the area discharging the grass INTO the

opposite direction so that the clippings are dispersed

lawn to keep the cut grass off fences and walks.

OUT onto the area of lawn previously cut.

 

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MOWING METHODS

PROPER BROADCAST MOWING

Broadcasting, or side-discharging, disperses fine clippings evenly over the entire lawn. Many golf courses use this method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allow freer circulation of clippings so they are broadcast evenly over the lawn.

ENGINE SPEED & GROUND SPEED FOR

BROADCASTING

Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing. If you hear the engine slowing down, you are mowing too fast—using a slower ground speed will improve the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems.

ALWAYS use an appropriate ground speed for the thickness and height of the grass you are cutting (3rd gear or slower for manual gear models). If you hear the engine slowing down you are mowing too fast, use a slower ground speed.

HOW MUCH GRASS TO CUT OFF WHEN

BROADCASTING

Mow when the grass is 3-5 inches long. Do not cut the grass shorter than 2 to 2-1/2 inches. Do not cut off more that 1 inch of grass in a single pass.

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