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Mowing
 1.  Engage the parking brake.  Make sure the PTO switch is 
disengaged, the motion control levers are locked in the 
NEUTRAL position and the operator is on the seat.
 2.  Start the engine (see Starting The Engine).
 3.  Set the mower cutting height (see Mowing Height 
Adjustment).  
 4.  Set the throttle to FULL.
 5.  Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch.
 6.  Begin mowing.
 7.  When finished, shut off the PTO by pushing the PTO 
switch down completely..
 8.  Stop the engine (see Stopping The Rider and 
Engine).
Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting
For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at maximum 
for the first pass, and then reset it to the desired height and 
mow a second or third time.
Don’t cover the grass surface with a heavy layer of 
clippings. Consider using a grass collection system and 
starting a compost pile.
Figure 16.  Proper Cutting Height
Figure 17.  Incremental Cutting
Cut Here On 
First Pass
Cut Here 
On Second 
Pass
Mowing Recommendations
Several factors can affect how well your machine cuts 
grass, Following proper mowing recommendations can 
improve the performance and life of your machine. 
Height of Grass
Often cutting height is a matter of personal preference. 
Typically, you should mow the grass when it is is between 
three and five inches high. The proper cutting height 
range for a specific lawn will depend upon several factors, 
including the type of grass, the amount of rainfall, the 
prevailing temperature, and the lawn’s overall condition. 
Cutting the grass too short causes weak, thin grass plants, 
which are easily damaged by dry periods and pests. Cutting 
too short is often more damaging than allowing the grass to 
be slightly higher. 
Letting grass grow a bit longer—especially when it is hot 
and dry—reduces heat build-up, preserves needed moisture 
and protects the grass from heat damage and other 
problems. However, allowing grass to grow too high can 
cause thin turf and additional problems. 
Cutting off too much at one time shocks the plant’s growth 
system and weakens the grass plants. A good rule of 
thumb is the 1/3 rule: to cut no more than one 
third of the grass height, and never more than 1 
inch at a time. 
The amount of grass you are able to cut in one pass is 
also effected by the type of mowing system you are using 
(for example, broadcasting with side discharge decks can 
process a much larger volume of grass than mulching 
does). 
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