A - Glove Storage Pocket Mowing Tips Use the storage pocket (A) for small items such as gloves. The following recommendations will produce the best lawn cut quality and appearance: Keep mower blades sharp. Dull blades will tear grass; tips of grass will then turn brown. Cutting grass too short may kill grass and let weeds grow easily. B Adjust cutting height to remove only 1/3 of the grass at a time. Mow grass often. Short grass clippings will decay quickly. Mow with engine at full throttle. Adjust travel speed to match mowing conditions: Travel at slow speed when you mow thick, tall grass, make sharp turns, trim around objects, or when mulching. On Models Without Cruise Control:
Use the storage retainer (B) to hold an electronic device such as garage door opener. MX10528 Travel at moderate speed when you mow thin grass. Use a different mowing pattern each time you mow. Overlap mowing paths 50 to 100 mm (2 to 4 in). Using Weights Drive over ridges and through shallow ditches straight- on, not at an angle. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine may become unstable when operating on slopes and/or with some attachments. A thick layer of mulched leaves can prevent sunlight from getting to grass and smother it. Taller grass heights allow mulched leaves to dispense easier in lawn. Mulch leaves several times if needed.
Use front weights or rear weights to improve stability when operating on slopes or using attachments. Use a thatcher in late spring or summer to pull up dead grass and aerate ground. Remove weights when not required. NOTE: See your Authorized Service Center for recommended weights. Install front weights for added stability and steering control when you use equipment such as the rear-mounted Operating - 26 OPERATI Using Storage Accessories gra • sn • A Us Tir sn Se MX10524 NG ss bagger. Install rear weights when using the snow blade or owblower. Remove weights when not required. ing Tire Chains e chains are recommended for use with snowblower and ow blade.
e your Authorized Service Center for tire chains.