Mowing Accessories; Mowing Advice - Masport SMART CHUTE Serie Manual Del Propietário

WARNING
Before clearing away any grass which may have
lodged in the grass chute, ALWAYS STOP THE
ENGINE, make sure the blade has stopped
rotating, AND REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE.
EMPTYING
Dump the grass from the catcher by holding it
vertical, using the rear handle of the moulded
catcher or holding the rear end of the steel
frame of the fabric catcher. Shake if necessary
to dislodge a full load.
CATCHER LEVEL INDICATOR
Some grass catcher models have a Catcher
Level Indicator to show how much grass has
been collected. The indicator functions only
when the engine is running at grass cutting
speed. When the catcher is empty, the indicator
will show all green, but as the grass progres-
sively builds in height, a red indicator zone
will appear and increase in size. Attempting to
over-fill the catcher will result in discharge chute
blockage or a "dribble" of grass from the front of
the catcher.
Experience in your particular grass and cutting
conditions will soon show the size of the red
indicator area corresponding to the ideal catcher
emptying point, Hose the catcher thoroughly
after each use to keep the indicator movement
free.
GRASS CATCHER MAINTENANCE
These depend on a free flow of
FABRIC TYPES.
air thought the fabric for effective grass collec-
tion. Wash as needed to restore an open mesh
in the fabric. Do not leave a fabric bag in direct
sunlight when not in use. While the bag will not
rot if stored wet, prolonged sunlight exposure
can cause premature breakdown of the mate-
rial. Do not leave clippings in the catcher for
extended periods.
WARNING
CHECK THE CATCHER BAG FREQUENTLY
FOR DETERIORATION AND WEAR, AND
REPLACE IF WORN. Use only genuine original
equipment replacement catcher bags as others
could be dangerous.
These also need a
MOULDED PLASTIC TYPE.
free passage of air for efficient catching. Keep
the air outlet mesh clear by hosing it frequently.
Do not leave clippings in the catcher.
CUT HEIGHT CONTROL
The single point cut height control adjusts all
four wheels simultaneously. To operate, steady
the mower by grasping the handle with one
hand, pull the lever outwards from the mower
with the other hand, and move it to the desired
setting.

MOWING ACCESSORIES

A grass deflector chute for mowing without
a catcher is available from your dealer. Not
required for 'Smart Chute' models.

MOWING ADVICE

The best time time to mow your lawn is the
early afternoon. By this time the grass has had
a chance to dry out. Also the sensitive newly cut
grass area isn't exposed to the direct sun.
For healthy growth, grass should not be cut too
short. Using the lowest settings can result in
destruction of the crown of grass, allowing flat
lying weeds to develop.
Vary your cutting pattern from week to week.
One week mow your lawn from north to south,
the next week, mow your lawn from east to west.
This will help prevent matting and graining of the
grass.
For best performance, always keep the mower's
blade sharp. A dull blade tends to tear, not
cut, the blades of grass. When cutting very
long grass, a preliminary cut on a high setting,
followed by a lower cut (preferably a day or so
later), will minimise the overall time required for
the job.
Do not try to cut too much off the grass at one
time. This can cause excessive loads to be
put on the engine and also affect the mulching
performance.
Avoid using the lowest two or three height
settings when mulching. For best results when
mulching; cut off only the top third (or less) of
the grass. Cutting lower than this will have a
detrimental effect on the mulching performance.
AVOID USING THE LOWEST
TWO OR THREE CUT SET-
TINGS IN WET OR VERY
LONG GRASS .
As you turn the mower at the end of a strip while
mulching, you may notice unmulched grass. The
mower deck is naturally tilted upward when turn-
ing so that the air flow which holds the grass in
position for recutting is momentarily decreased.
After mowing the lawn, you can go back and
mow only the turns so that the clippings are no
longer visible.
Clean the mowing chamber frequently to
remove grass build-up. This will keep mowing
performance at its best, especially when mulch-
ing. Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet
grass tends to form clumps and interferes with
the mulching action of the mower.
If you are not collecting the cut grass, mow in a
pattern that deposits the clippings on the previ-
ously cut swathe. So, if your mower discharges
clippings on the left, the next cut should be to
the right of the previous one, and vice-versa.
If you use the mower often without collecting the
clippings, you will find that the accessory grass
delivery chute (available from your Dealer for
most models) will assist by spreading the clip-
pings more effectively.
WARNING
DISCHARGE OPENINGS MUST BE GUARDED
AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT REMOVE THE
GRASS DEFLECTOR OR HOLD THE SAFETY
FLAP UP WHILE MOWING.
When cutting close to obstructions such as tree
trunks, and when mowing to the edge of a lawn
where there is no wheel support, use the left
side of the mower, giving a useful blade 'over-
hang' for ready access to awkward areas.
MOWING ADVICE—'Smart Chute'
The 'Smart Chute' allows you to mow without
catching the grass or mulching. By simply open-
ing the 'door' located on the bottom left hand
corner of the 'Smart Chute', the lawn can safely
be mown while smoothly spreading the clippings
to the left. For wet, heavy or very long grass it
is recommend setting the mower cut height to
#4 or more to avoid the possibility of clogging. If
clogging becomes persistent because of unfa-
vourable conditions, try walking slower, cutting a
narrower strip or raising the cut height more.
SMART CHUTE
OPEN
SMART CHUTE CLOSED
ON CATCHER
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