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Mulching Tips
When you use a mulcher attachment, the grass is cut
into very small pieces. These small pieces will quickly
break down. Because the nutrients are returned to the
soil, the lawn will need less fertilizer. To correctly mulch
the grass, follow the steps below.
1. Set the throttle in the FAST position. Operate the
mower at a slower ground speed. If ground speed
is too fast, the grass will not have an even cut.
2. Keep a sharp edge on the blade. A blade that is
not sharp will cause the ends of the grass to be-
come brown.
3. Make sure the grass is dry. Wet grass is difficult
to cut.
4. Set the height of the mower deck so that only
the top third of the grass is cut. If the grass is too
high, set the height of the mower deck to the maxi-
mum height. Then, lower the mower deck for the
second cut. Also, instead of using the full width of
the mower deck, mulch at half the width.
5. Clean the bottom of the mower deck. Grass and
other debris can keep the mower from working
correctly.
6. If the grass grows fast, mulch more often.
7. If an area needs improvement, mulch a second
time.
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Mowing and Bagging Tips
1. For a lawn to look better, check the cutting level of
the mower deck. See “Level the Mower Deck” in
the Maintenance section.
2. For the mower deck to cut level, make sure the
tires have the correct amount of air pressure.
3. Every time you use the unit, check the blade. If the
blade is bent or damaged, immediately replace the
blade. Also, make sure the nut for the blade is tight.
4. Keep the blade(s) sharpened. Worn blades will
cause the ends of the grass to turn brown.
5. Do not cut or bag grass that is wet. Wet grass will
not discharge correctly. Let the grass dry before
cutting.
6. Use the left side of the mower deck to trim near an
object.
7. Discharge the cut grass onto the mowed area. The
result is a more even discharge of cut grass.
8. When you mow large areas, start by turning to the
right so that the cut grass will discharge away from
shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two
rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left
turns until finished.
9. If the grass is very high, cut two times to decrease
the load on the engine. First cut with the mower
deck in the highest position and then lower the
mower deck for the second cut.
10. For better engine performance and an even dis-
charge of the cut grass, always operate the engine
with the throttle in FAST position.
11. When you use a bagger, operate the engine with
the throttle in FAST position and the speed control
pedal at a slow ground speed.
12. For better cutting performance and a quality cut,
mow with the speed control pedal in one of the
slower speeds.
13. After each use, clean the bottom and top of the
mower deck for better performance. Also, a clean
mower deck will help prevent a fire.
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