Mowing
Mulching (If So Equipped)
WARNING: To help avoid blade contact or a
thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine
while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
Select models come equipped with a mulch kit which utilizes
special blades, already standard on the tractor, in a process of
recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath the cutting
deck. The ultra-fine clippings are then forced back into the lawn
where they act as a natural fertilizer.
The following information will be helpful when using the cutting
deck with your tractor:
Observe the following points for the best results when mulching:
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Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet grass
tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck
preventing proper mulching of the clippings.
WARNING: Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction which may
cause discharged material to ricochet back toward
the operator.
•
Do NOT attempt to mulch more than 1/3 the total height of
the grass or approximately 1-1/2 inches. Doing so will cause
the clippings to clump up beneath the deck and not be
mulched effectively.
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Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit
or grass collector is installed.
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Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass clippings
more time to effectively be mulched.
For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be
cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the
first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge
to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a
better appearance to the lawn.
Always position the throttle control lever in the FAST
(rabbit) position and allow it to remain there while
mowing. Failing to keep the engine at full throttle places
strain on the tractor’s engine and does not allow the blades
to properly mulch grass.
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Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites weed
growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the discharge chute to
operate the mower with the mulch kit installed.
Mowing should always be done with the engine at full
throttle.
To operate the cutting deck with the mulch plug:
1.
2.
Pivot the discharge chute up to access the deck opening.
Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back
over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut.
Insert the mulch plug, aligning the top edge of the plug
with the deck as shown in Fig. 5-2. Make sure the notches
on the plug are in the slots on the deck opening.
Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and
extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns,
NOT clear brush.
3.
Lightly tap on the plug with your hand to assure that the
notches fit snugly under the chute tabs. See Fig. 5-2.
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Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.
Refer to Cutting Blades in the Maintenance & Adjustment
section of this manual for proper blade sharpening
instructions.
Headlights
•
The lamps are ON whenever the ignition key is moved out
of the STOP position.
•
The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the
STOP position.
Figure 5-
WARNING! Never install or remove the mulch plug
while the engine is running.
sectiOn 5 — OperatiOn
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals |
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| Tags | MTD 600 Lawn Tractor |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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