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On weeks 4 and 5 follow with repeating the original
pattern. After the primary striping pattern grain is
established, you may alternate the pattern each
week to establish a checkerboard or a plaid style
of mowing pattern.
•
Do not mow in the exact same pattern every week.
This will cause compaction in wheel tracks, and
may produce ruts or depressions along the wheel
tracks.
Turning while using the striping kit
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Raise the deck when turning. Striping is generally
not enhanced by end turns.
•
Raising the deck will reduce confusing the pattern
at the ends of the pattern.
Driving the machine to different
cutting areas
•
Raise the deck and drive along a previous cut
path to transport from one area of the property to
another section.
•
A nice striping pattern can be ruined by driving
across the pattern.
Follow all general mowing
common practices
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It is usually best to first mow the perimeter to
establish a boundary.
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When side discharging, direct the clippings away
from walks, drives, flower beds, buildings and
vehicles. If the discharge throws clippings a
long distance, mow additional passes to avoid
unwanted cleanup of clippings.
•
Avoid excessive trimming. Making frequent
forward and reverse maneuvers around obstacles
compresses the grass and disturbs a professionally
cut look.
•
Follow all safe mowing practices as describe in the
Operator's Manual. Do not let the striping pattern
cause you to mow into a hazardous situation.
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