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.

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.

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).

Mowing Patterns

Where possible, make one or two passes around the outside of the area discharging the grass INTO the lawn to keep the cut grass off fences and walks.

Always start mowing on a smooth, level area.

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

The size and type of area to be mowed will determine the

for

 

 

best mowing pattern to use. Obstructions such as trees,

 

 

 

 

fences and buildings, and conditions such as slopes and

 

The remainder

f he m wing should be done in the

grades must also be considered.

 

 

pp site direc

n so that the clippings are dispersed

1. Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly.

 

OUT onto he area of lawn previously cut.

2. Where possible, change patterns occasionally

 

 

 

 

eliminate matting, graining or a corrugated appearance.

 

Mowing Methods

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

Pr per Broadcast Mowing

direction, then recut the lawn by mowing perpendicular

 

to the previous cut.

Not

 

Br adcasting, or side-discharging, disperses fine clippings

 

 

evenly over the entire lawn. Many golf courses use this

Note: Always operate the engine at full throttle

 

method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allow freer

when mowing.

 

 

If you hear the engine slowing down, you are mowing

 

circulation of clippings so they are broadcast evenly over the

 

lawn.

 

 

too fast—using a slower ground speed will improve the

 

 

 

 

Engine Speed & Ground Speed for Broadcasting

cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common

 

cutting problems. Use an appropriate ground speed for the

 

Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing. If

thickness and height of the grass you are cutting (3rd gear

 

you hear the engine slowing down, you are mowing too

or slower for manual gear models). If you hear the engine

 

fast—using a slower ground speed will improve the cutting

slowing down you are mowing too fast, use a slower ground

efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting

speed.

 

 

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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