HTC Z5426 User Manual

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OPERATION

•  Observe 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.

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