Snapper Pro S200X Series - Operation; Mowing Frequency and Conditions; Mowing Patterns and Methods

Operation
Whenand How Often to Mow
Thetime of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the
results you'll get when mowing. Forthe best results, follow
these guidelines:
1. Mow when the grass is betweenthree and five inches
high.
2. Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings of grass one
inch or shorter decomposemore quickly than longer
blades.Sharp mower blades cut grass cleanly and
efficiently, preventing frayed edgeswhich harm the
grass.
3. Mow attime of day when the grass is cool and dry. Late
afternoon or early eveningoften provide these ideal
mowing conditions.
4. Avoid mowing after rain or even heavy dew,and never
mulch when the grass is wet (moist grass does not
mulch well, and clumps beneaththe mower deck).
MowingPatterns
Alwaysstart mowing on a smooth, level area.
Thesize and type of areato be mowed will determine the
best mowing pattern to use. Obstructions such astrees,
fencesand buildings, and conditions such as slopes and
grades must also be considered.
1. Cut long straight strips overlapping slightly.
2. Where possible, change patterns occasionally to
eliminate matting, graining or a corrugated appearance.
3. For a truly professional cut, mow across the lawn in one
direction, then recut the lawn by mowing perpendicular
to the previous cut.
Note:Always operatethe engineat full throttle when
mowing.
If you hearthe engine slowing down, you are mowing too
fast--using a slower ground speedwill improve the cutting
efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting
problems. Usean appropriate ground speed for the
thickness and height of the grass you are cutting (3rd gear
or slower for manualgear models). If you hear the engine
slowing down you are mowing too fast, usea slower ground
speed.
Wherepossible, make one or two passesaround the outside
of the areadischarging the grass INTOthe lawn to keep the
cut grass off fences and walks.
Theremainderof the mowing should be done in the
opposite direction so that the clippings are dispersed OUT
onto the areaof lawn previously cut.
Mowing Methods
Proper BroadcastMowing
Broadcasting,or side-discharging, disperses fine clippings
evenly over the entire lawn. Many golf courses use this
method. Your mower has a deep dish deck to allow freer
circulation of clippings so they are broadcast evenlyover the
lawn.
EngineSpeed& GroundSpeedfor Broadcasting
Always operatethe engineat full throttle when mowing. If
you hear the engine slowing down, you are mowing too
fast--using a slower ground speedwill improve the cutting
efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting
problems.
ALWAYSusean appropriate ground speed for the thickness
and height of the grass you are cutting (3rd gear or slower
for manualgear models). If you hearthe engine slowing
down you are mowing too fast, use a slower ground speed.
How MuchGrassto CutOffWhen Broadcasting
Mow when the grass is 3-5 inches long. Do not cut the
grass shorter than 2 to 2-1/2 inches. Donot cut off more
that 1 inch of grass in a single pass
24 www.SnapperPro.com