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Mowing Patterns
Always start mowing on a smooth, level area.
The size and type of area to be mowed will determine
the best mowing pattern to use. Obstructions such as
trees, fences and buildings, and conditions such as
slopes and grades must also be considered.
1. Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly.
2. Where possible, change patterns occasionally
to eliminate matting, graining or a corrugated
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.
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.
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.
The remainder of the mowing should be done in the
opposite direction so that the clippings are dispersed
OUT onto the area of lawn previously cut.
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).
Note: 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. 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.
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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