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Use high blade speed. Your mower is designed to operate at full throt-
tle. The throttle setting directly controls blade speed. The highest blade
speed generally gives best cut.
Direct grass discharge to right, away from unmown area. Select a
mowing pattern that directs grass discharge towards the outside, not towards
center, of mowing area. Generally, this means using a pattern utilizing left
turns because side discharge is to right. In any case, avoid throwing grass
discharge onto unmowed area because grass is then mowed “twice”. Mowing
twice puts an unnecessary load on the unit and reduces mowing efficiency.
When mowing a lawn for the first time cut grass slightly longer than
normal to avoid scalping uneven terrain. When possible, it is best to use the
cutting height that was used in the past. When cutting grass taller than six
inches, you may want to mow the lawn twice to achieve a better quality of
cut.
During normal mowing cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade. Cutting
more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse or it is the end of
the mowing season.
Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass growing straight and bet-
ter dispersion of the clippings.
Remember, grass grows at different rates at different time of the year.
Mow more often in the early spring to maintain the same cutting height. As
the growth rate slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you cannot
mow at a regular interval, mow at a high cutting height; then mow again two
days later at a lower cutting height.
Raise the cutting height of the mower if the cutting width of the mower
is wider than the previous mower. This ensures that uneven turf is not cut
too short.
Raise the cutting height of the mower if the grass if slightly taller than
normal or if it contains a high degree of moisture. Then mow it again with
the cutting height set lower.
If the machine’s forward motion must be stopped while mowing, a
clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move onto
a previously cut area with the blades engaged.
WARNING: Never direct discharge of material from mower
deck towards bystanders. Do not operate the mower without
either the discharge chute or the entire grass collection system
in place. Fig. 3-8
Mower deck operation
DANGER: Never attempt to make any adjustments to the
mower deck while the engine is running or with the deck drive
clutch engaged. Mower blades cannot be seen and are located
very close to deck housing. Fingers and toes can be cut off
instantly.
Three point turn
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Stop handle
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