Operation; Operating Tips - EGO ABP5200 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION

OPERATING TIPS

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Always mow with sharp blades. A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding the grass blade like a
dull blade. Tearing and shredding causes the grass to turn brown at the edges, which impairs growth and increases
susceptibility to disease.
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If the grass has grown slightly longer than normal, or if it contains a high degree of moisture, raise the cutting height
than usual and cut the grass at this setting. Then cut the grass again using the lower, normal setting.
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Cut off only one-third or less of the total length of the grass. In exceptionally lush and dense grass you may need a
narrower cut or a higher cutting height, or convert to side-discharging or bagging operations.
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Do not cut wet grass. Mowing on wet surfaces can cause loss of control and the wheels to sink into the soft lawn.
Wet grass will stick to the underside of the deck and prevent proper mulching of the grass clippings.
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Airflow is required to cut and recut grass clippings in the mower deck, so do not set the cutting height too low or
totally surround the housing by uncut grass. Always have one side of the mower deck free from uncut grass, allowing
air to be drawn into the housing. When making an initial cut through the center of the uncut area, operate the mower
at a slower speed and back up if the mower deck starts to clog.
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Under normal conditions you will need to mow every 4 to 5 days. However, grass grows at different rates at different
times. Thus, in order to maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, you will need to cut more
frequently in early spring; as the grass growth rate slows in mid summer, cut only every 8 to 10 days. If you are
unable to mow for an extended period due to the weather conditions or other reasons, convert to side-discharging
or bagging options or mow first with the cutting height at a high level; then mow again 2 to 3 days later at a lower
height setting.
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To ensure optimum performance, keep the underside of the mower deck clean. If residue is allowed to build up in
mower deck, cutting performance will decrease.
MULCHING KIT — ABP5200
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