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MOWING AND MULCHING RECOMMENDATIONS

GRASS

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BASICS

Cutting Height

A cutting height setting of 1 1/2 or 2 inches is appropriate for most lawns during

cool weather. A higher cut may be needed to protect the lawn during hot

summer months. Consult a local nursery or lawn and garden center for advice

about specific types of grasses and growing conditions in your area.

Most grasses should be cut when they have grown 1/2 to

inch above the

recommended height.

your grass gets too tall, cut it back a little at a time,

allowing a few days for the grass

recover between mowings. Avoid cutting

more than one third of total grass height

any one mowing.

For best mulching results, mow the lawn frequently enough that

you

will need to

cut

off

less than one inch. Frequent mowing, with light cuts, makes it easier for

your mulching mower to turn grass clippings into fine particles that will

fall

through 'the turf and decompose quickly.

Cutting Width

For an even lawn finish, overlap each mowing swath by a few inches.

the

grass is very tall or thick, use more overlap and a narrower mowing swath.

clogging or clumping occurs, you may also need to mow more slowly or raise the

cutting height setting.

Blade Speed

For best performance, the blades must spin very fast. Always use the fast

throttle setting, and keep the engine running at or near maximum rpm.

you

hear the engine speed decrease, mow more slowly, cut a narrower swath, or

raise the cutting height setting.

Blade Sharpness

Keep the blades sharp. Sharp blades cut cleanly.

Dull

blades tear the grass,

leaving shredded ends that turn brown.

Moisture

Always wait for wet grass to dry. Wet grass clippings will clog the mower deck

and collect in clumps on the lawn.

If the soil is very dry, mowing can stir up a lot of dust. Besides being unpleasant

to work in, too much dust will clog the carburetor air filter. If dust is a problem,

water your lawn the day before mowing. Mow when the grass dries, and the soil

is still moist.

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