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583152 - Masport Lawnmower Owner’s Manual - March ‘17 PANTONE 648C
MOWING ACCESSORIES
A grass deflector chute for mowing without a
catcher is available for some models from your
dealer. Not required for ‘Smart Chute’ models.
MOWING ADVICE
The best time time to mow your lawn is the
early afternoon. By this time the grass has had
a chance to dry out. Also the sensitive newly cut
grass area isn’t exposed to the direct sun.
For healthy growth, grass should not be cut too
short. Using the lowest settings can result in
destruction of the crown of grass, allowing flat
lying weeds to develop.
Vary your cutting pattern from week to week.
One week mow your lawn from north to south,
the next week, mow your lawn from east to west.
This will help prevent matting and graining of the
grass.
For best performance, always keep the mow-
ers blade sharp. A dull blade tends to tear, not
cut, the blades of grass. When cutting very
long grass, a preliminary cut on a high setting,
followed by a lower cut (preferably a day or so
later), will minimise the overall time required for
the job.
Do not try to cut too much off the grass at one
time. This can cause excessive loads to be
put on the engine and also effect the mulching
performance.
Avoid using the lowest two or three height
settings when mulching. For best results when
mulching; cut off only the top third (or less) of
the grass. Cutting lower than this will have a
detrimental effect on the mulching performance.
AVOID USING THE LOWEST
TWO OR THREE CUT SET-
TINGS IN WET OR VERY
LONG GRASS .
As you turn the mower at the end of a strip you
may notice unmulched grass. The mower deck
is naturally tilted upward when turning so that
the air flow which holds the grass in position for
recutting is momentarily decreased. After mow-
ing the lawn, you can go back and mow only the
turns so that the clippings are no longer visible.
Clean the mowing chamber frequently to
remove grass build-up. This will keep mowing
performance at its best, especially when mulch-
ing. Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet
grass tends to form clumps and interferes with
the mulching action of the mower.
If you are not collecting the cut grass, mow in a
pattern that deposits the clippings on the previ-
ously cut swathe. So, if your mower discharges
clippings on the left, the next cut should be to
the right of the previous one, and vice-versa.
If you use the mower often without collecting the
clippings, you will find that the accessory grass
delivery chute (available from your Dealer for
most models) will assist by spreading the clip-
pings more effectively.
WARNING
DISCHARGE OPENINGS MUST BE GUARDED
AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT REMOVE THE
GRASS DEFLECTOR OR HOLD THE SAFETY
FLAP UP WHILE MOWING.
When cutting close to obstructions such as tree
trunks, and when mowing to the edge of a lawn
where there is no wheel support, use the left
side of the mower, giving a useful blade ‘over-
hang’ for ready access to awkward areas.
MOWING ADVICE—‘Smart Chute’
The ‘Smart Chute’ allows you to mow without
catching the grass or mulching. By simply open-
ing the ‘door’ located on the bottom left hand
corner of the ‘Smart Chute’, the lawn can safely
be mown while smoothly spreading the clippings
to the left. For wet, heavy or very long grass we
advise not using the lowest two of three cutting
heights as this may cause clogging. If is still
persists, try walking slower, cutting a narrower
strip or raising the cut height more.
SMART CHUTE
OPEN
SMART CHUTE CLOSED
ON CATCHER
WARNING
Never use the ‘Smart Chute’ on the catcher with
its door open. This could cause damage or injury
to property or bystanders.
FITTING THE MULCHING
BLOCK TO THE MOWER
1. Stop the engine
2. Make sure the discharge chute and the
underside of the mower are clean.See
AFTER MOWING.
3. Raise the flap, and using the hand hold
on the mulching block, insert the mulching
block, the angled section to the mowers
right, into the discharge chute.
In the case of “open-back” mowers, make sure
that the back of the block is sitting on the rear
axle before lowering the flap. When fitting the
block into a mower with a grass discharge chute,
ensure that the lug at the left side of its base
is slipped into the notch at the bottom rear of
the chute sidewall before lowering the flap. See
‘Mowing Advice’ for mulching tips.
420MM MODELS
Raise the flap, and using the hand hold on the
mulching block, insert the mulching block, the
angled section to the mowers right, into the
discharge chute.
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