opeRatIon31Mowing Tipsobserve.and.flag.rocks.and.other.fixed.objects.to.•.avoid.collisions.begin.with.a.high.cutting.height.and.reduce.it.until.•.the.desired.mowing.result.is.attained..the.average.lawn.should.be.cut.to.2½”.(64.mm).during.the.cool.season.and.over.3”.(76.mm).during.the.hot.months..for.healthier.and.better.looking.lawns,.mow.often.after.moderate.growth..for.best.cutting.performance,.grass.over.6”.(15.cm).in.height.should.be.mowed.twice..make.the.first.cut.relatively.high;.the.second.to.the.desired.height.the.mowing.result.will.be.best.with.a.high.engine.•.speed.(the.blades.rotate.rapidly).and.low.speed.(the.rider.moves.slowly)..If.the.grass.is.not.too.long.and.dense,.the.driving.speed.can.be.increased.without.negatively.affecting.the.mowing.result.the.finest.lawns.are.obtained.by.mowing.often..•.the.lawn.becomes.more.even.and.the.grass.clippings.more.evenly.distributed.over.the.mown.area..the.total.time.taken.is.not.increased.as.a.higher.operating.speed.can.be.used.without.poor.mowing.results.avoid.mowing.wet.lawns..the.mowing.result.is.•.poorer.because.the.wheels.sink.into.the.soft.lawn,.clumps.build,.and.the.grass.clippings.fasten.under.the.cowling.Hose.the.mower.deck.underside.with.water.after.•.each.use..When.cleaning,.the.mower.deck.shall.be.raised.into.the.transport.position..make.sure.the.mower.is.cooled.and.the.engine.is.off.use.compressed.air.to.clean.top.surface.of.the.•.deck..avoid.flooding.water.on.top.surface,.engine.and.electrical.components.When.the.mulching.kit.is.used,.it.is.important.that.•.the.mowing.interval.is.frequent.WARNING!Never drive the rider on terrain thatslopes more than 10 degrees. Mowslopes up and down, never sideto side. Avoid sudden directionalchanges.WARNING!Clear the lawn of stones and otherobjects that can be thrown out by theblades.8050-819Mowing pattern