Operation

Mulching Requires EXCELLENT Mowing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attaching A Trailer

Conditions

 

 

The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be

Mulching mowers cannot function properly if the grass

less than 200 lbs (91 kg). Secure the trailer with a

is wet, or if the grass is simply to high to cut. Even

 

appropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 13) and clip

more than normal mowing, mulching requires that the

 

(B).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

grass be dry and the appropriate amount is cut.

 

Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction

Do not use the mower as a mulching mower during

 

 

and loss of control on slopes. Reduce towed weight

the first two or three mowings in the spring. The

 

when operating on slopes. The surface being driven

long grass blades, quick growth, and often wetter

 

on greatly impacts traction and stability. Wet or

conditions are more suitable for broadcasting (side-

 

slippery surfaces can greatly reduce traction and the

discharging) or grass bagging operation.

 

ability to stop or turn. Carefully evaluate the surface

Engine Speed & Ground Speed for Mulching

 

conditions before operating the unit and trailer, and

 

never operate on slopes greater than 10°. See

 

 

 

Use full engine throttle matched with a slow ground

 

SLOPE OPERATION and TOWED EQUIPMENT in

speed so that clippings will be finely cut. Ground

 

the safety section of this manual for additional safety

speed while mulching should be HALF of the

 

information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speed that would be used when broadcasting (side

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

discharging) under similar conditions. Since mulching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

requires more horsepower than broadcasting, using

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a slower ground speed is vitally important for proper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mulching operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Much Grass to Mulch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The best mulching action typically results from cutting

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

only the top 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of grass blade. This

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

provides short clippings which decompose properly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(much more quickly than longer clippings). The ideal

for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cutting height will vary with climate, time f year,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and quality of your lawn. We recommend that y u

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

experiment with both the cutting height and ground

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speed until you achieve the best cut. Start with a high

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cutting height and using progressively lower settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

until you find a cutting height that is matchedNotto your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mowing conditions and preferences.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 13. Trailer Weight Recommendations

 

 

 

A. Clevis Pin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. Clip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

Mulching Action

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