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TIPS ON MOWING WITH A FINISHING MOWER
The Locke Turf Mulch Pro is a turf maintenance mower that uses sharp blades to maintain a
healthy and beautiful appearance of your turf. To obtain the maximum effectiveness from
your Finish Pro the tips listed below should be followed:
Mow often – In general, mulching operations require more frequent mowing than
would conventional mowing procedures.
Watch your speed – Normal conditions will allow a speed of up to approximately 5
mph, but thick, heavy, damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.
Mow at 540 RPM to keep tip speed at its maximum.
Mow with a clean mower – Avoid grassy build-up under the deck.
Mow with sharp blades – A sharp blade cuts cleaner.
Wet grass will decrease distribution effectiveness and increase horsepower require-
ments.
Mow at higher cutting heights – Remove no more than 2” – 2-1/2” of grass length
with each mowing. (Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of the grass
blade length at any given time.)
Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low), if grass is extra tall.
Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with the mowing conditions such
as type and height of turf grass, moisture content, whether the terrain is flat or hilly,
etc.
The ideal cutting height may be different from other types of mowing equipment you
have used. Initially you should adjust your FP at least 1/2" higher than other types
of equipment. Use a trial and error method to determine if the FP should be ad-
justed lower. Generally it is best to begin high and work you way lower.
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