LAWN MAINTENANCE
• Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall dry or wet grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry
leaves. Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting
a potential fire hazard.
• Do not cut wet grass. For effective mowing do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the
underside of the deck preventing proper mowing of the grass clippings.
• To keep a lawn green, soft and attractive, it should be cut regularly without damaging the
grass. A lawn can be composed of different types of grass. If the lawn is cut frequently, grass
and roots grow more vigorously, forming a solid grassy bed. If the lawn is cut is less frequently,
higher grass and weeds start growing (plus daisies and clovers, etc.).
• It is always better to cut the grass when dry.
• The blades must be in good condition and well sharpened so that the grass is cut straight
without a ragged edge otherwise cause trappings that leads to yellowing at the ends.
• The engine must run full (working) speed, both to ensure a sharp cut of the grass and to get
the necessary thrust to push the cuttings through the collector channel.
• The frequency of mowing should be in relation to the rate of growth of the grass. The grass
should not be left to grow too much between one cut and the next (fig. 27).
• During hot and dry periods, the grass should be cut a little higher to prevent the ground from
drying out.
• The best height of the grass on a well-kept lawn is approx. 4-5 cm. With one cut, you do not
need to remove more than a third of the total height. If the grass is very tall, it should be cut
twice in a twenty-four hour period – the first time with the blades at maximum height, possibly
reducing the cutting width, and the second cut at the desired height.
• The appearance of the lawn will improve if you alternate cutting in both directions (fig. 28).
• If the collector system tends to get blocked with grass, you should reduce the forward speed as
it may be too high for the condition of the grass. If the problem persists, the probable causes
are either badly sharpened blades or deformed wings.
• Be very careful when mowing near bushes or kerbs as these could distort the horizontal position
of the cutting deck and damage its edge as well as the blades.
OPERATING TIMES AND DAYS
The time of operation of the lawnmower could be regulated by specific national or local laws.
Contact the local authorities to find out.
USING THE MACHINE ON SLOPING GROUND
• When mowing lawns on a slope, observe the maximum gradients already mentioned 10° /
17% (fig. 29).
• Lawns on a slope have to be mowed moving up and down and never across them.
• When changing direction, take great care that the wheels facing up the slope do not hit any
obstacles (such as stones, branches, roots,etc.) that may cause the machine to slide sideways,
tip over or make you lose control.
WARNING! REDUCE SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF DIRECTION ON SLOPES, and
always apply the parking brake before leaving the machine at a standstill and
unattended.
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