· Clean top of deck, engine, and chute with compressed air, if possible-to help prevent buildup and fire. · Clean under deck with water under pressure-to prevent buildup and remove corrosive lawn chemicals. Bagging Tips For best performance, bagger needs good airflow. To help increase airflow: · Keep underside of deck and chute clean. · Cut grass high. · Mow at full throttle. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Don't leave clippings in bag(s): · Moisture may damage bag(s). · Damp clippings are fire hazard. · Clean bag(s) often with water from garden hose, from outside to inside of bag. Let bag(s) dry before use. LOOK: Check level of clippings in bags often. When bag(s) are full:
· Mower may leave a trail of clippings. · Clippings may blow to side. Bagging and Composting Many communities will no longer haul lawn clippings and leaves to landfills. Bagging and composting clippings and leaves is one way to solve this problem. Clippings from grass bag may also be used as mulch, or sheet compost, between garden rows and around trees and shrubs. This mulch will: · Keep weeds from growing. · Help soil keep moisture. · Add nutrients to soil as it decays. · Help keep soil temperature down during hot weather. 55