.. illlll .... iilllll illlllllll iilll iii ..................................................... OPERATION /!llllll i ................. ....... ........... lUlt III1' IL // I'll I ................. MULCHING MOWING TIPS Forbestresutts, adjustthemowercuttingheightsothat the mower cuts off only the top one-thirdof the grass IMPORTANT:
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND blades (See Figo !1 )_ For extremely heavy mulching, TRASH_ CLEAN AFTER EACH USE_ reduceyourwidthof cuton each pass and mow slowly,, The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size sOthat as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed° Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your' highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades.
Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re- quire that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week., This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action_ The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun. MAX I/3 FIG_ 11 1R