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Mowing and Bagging Tips
1.For a lawn to look better, check the cutting level of the mower deck. See “Level the Mower Deck” in the Maintenance section.
2.For the mower deck to cut level, make sure the tires have the correct amount of air pressure.
3.Every time you use the unit, check the blade. If the blade is bent or damaged, immediately replace the blade. Also, make sure the nut for the blade is tight.
4.Keep the blade(s) sharpened. Worn blades will cause the ends of the grass to turn brown.
5.Do not cut or bag grass that is wet. Wet grass will not discharge correctly. Let the grass dry before cutting.
6.Use the left side of the mower deck to trim near an object.
7.Discharge the cut grass onto the mowed area. The result is a more even discharge of cut grass.
8.When you mow large areas, start by turning to the right so that the cut grass will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left turns until finished.
9.If the grass is very high, cut two times to decrease the load on the engine. First cut with the mower deck in the highest position and then lower the mower deck for the second cut.
10.For better engine performance and an even dis- charge of the cut grass, always operate the engine with the throttle in FAST position.
11.When you use a bagger, operate the engine with the throttle in FAST position and the speed control pedal at a slow ground speed.
12.For better cutting performance and a quality cut, mow with the speed control pedal in one of the slower speeds.
13.After each use, clean the bottom and top of the mower deck for better performance. Also, a clean mower deck will help prevent a fire.
Mulching Tips
When you use a mulcher attachment, the grass is cut into very small pieces. These small pieces will quickly break down. Because the nutrients are returned to the soil, the lawn will need less fertilizer. To correctly mulch the grass, follow the steps below.
1.Set the throttle in the FAST position. Operate the mower at a slower ground speed. If ground speed is too fast, the grass will not have an even cut.
2.Keep a sharp edge on the blade. A blade that is not sharp will cause the ends of the grass to be- come brown.
3.Make sure the grass is dry. Wet grass is difficult to cut.
4.Set the height of the mower deck so that only the top third of the grass is cut. If the grass is too high, set the height of the mower deck to the maxi- mum height. Then, lower the mower deck for the second cut. Also, instead of using the full width of the mower deck, mulch at half the width.
5.Clean the bottom of the mower deck. Grass and other debris can keep the mower from working correctly.
6.If the grass grows fast, mulch more often.
7.If an area needs improvement, mulch a second time.
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