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For mulching or rear grass discharge: always avoid removing a large quanti-
ty of grass. Never cut more than one third of the total grass height per single
pass! Regulate the forward speed according to the lawn conditions and the
amount of grass removed.
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For side discharge (if applicable): it is best to mow in a pattern where cut
grass is not discharged on the grass still to be cut.
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For a grass catcher with contents indicator device (if applicable): while
working with the cutting means running, the indicator remains raised for as
long as the grass catcher is able to hold cut grass; when it lowers, it means
that the grass catcher is full and must be emptied.
Lawn care recommendations
Each type of grass has different characteristics and may thus require different
ways of caring for the lawn; always read the instructions on seed boxes for mo-
wing height for the growing conditions in the work area. Keep in mind that most
grass is made up of a stem and one or more leaves. If leaves are fully cut, the
lawn is damaged and growth is more difficult.
The following indications generally apply:
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cutting too low tears and uproots the grass, giving it a "spotted" appearance;
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in the summer, cutting must be higher to prevent the ground from drying;
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do not cut wet grass; this could reduce cutting means efficiency due to sticky
grass and tear the lawn.
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for particularly high grass, initially mow at the maximum height allowed by
the machine then mow again after two or three days.