Filter
Top Products
MOWING TIPS
• Under certain conditions, such as very
tail grass, it may be necessary to raise
the height of cut to reduce pushing effort
and to keep from overloading the engine
and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It
may also be necessary to reduce
ground speed and/or run the lawn
mower over the area a second time.
o For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut by overlapping previously
cut path and mow slowly.
, When using a rear discharge lawn
mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of
cut grass may not enter the grass
catcher. Reduce ground speed (push-
ing speed) and/or run the lawn mower
over the area a second time
= If a trail of clippings is left on the right
side of a rear discharge mower, mow in
a clockwise direction with a small
overlap to collect the clippings on the
next pass.
o Pores in cloth grass catchers can
become filled with dirt and dust with use
and catchers will collect less grass. To
prevent this, regularly hose catcher off
with water and let dry before using
• Keep top of engine around starter clear
and clean of grass clippings and chaff.
This will help engine air flow and extend
engine life.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-up
grass and trash. See CLEANING in
Maintenance section of this maeuaJ
= The special mulching blade will
recut the grass clippings many
times and reduce them in size so
that as they fall onto the lawn they
wilt disperse into the grass and not
be noticed.Also,the mulched
grass will biodegrade quickly to
provide nutrients for the lawn
', Avoid cutting your lawn when it is
wet. Wet grass tends to form
clumps and interferes with the
mulching aclion The best time Io
mow your lawn is the early
afternoon, At this time the grass
has dried and the newly cut area
will not be exposed to the direct
sun
° For best results, adjust ti_e lawn
mower' cutting height so that the
lawn mower cuts off only the top
one-third of the grass blades If the
lawn is overgrown it will be
necessary to raise the height of
cut to reduce pushing effort and to
keep from overloading the motor
and leaving clumps of mulched
grass° For extremely heavy
mulching, reduce your width of cut,
mow slowly and raise the rear of
the lawn mower one wheel
adjuster setting higher than the
front.
,, Certain types of grass and grass
conditions may require that an
area be mulched a second time to
completely hide the clippings.
When doing a second cut, mow
across or perpendicular to the first
cut path.
° Change your cutting pattern from
week to week. Mow north to south
one week then change to east to
west the next week, This will help
prevent matting and graining of the
lawn_
9