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CAUTION: DO NOT run your lawn mower without the rear door closed or
an approved grass catcher properly installed. NEVER attempt to operate the
mower with the rear door removed or propped open. Serious injury may result
from operating the mower with the rear discharge open.
MOWING TIPS
CAUTION: DO NOT use dethatcher blade attachments on your mower.
Such attachments are hazardous, will damage your mower, and could void
your warranty.
• Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the
height of cut to reduce pushing eort 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.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut
path and mow slowly.
• For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be
set in the fast position (if equipped).
• 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 o with water
and let dry before using.
• Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean o grass clippings and cha. This
will help engine airflow and extend engine life.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and
trash. See “Cleaning” in the Maintenance section of the operator’s manual.
• 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 will disperse into the grass and not
be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for
the lawn. ALWAYS mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide
the best recutting action of the blades.
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and inter-
feres with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.
At this time the grass has dried, yet the newly-cut area will not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
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