What is mulching, Retrofitting for mulching mower, Operating instructions – Powerplus POWXQG7570 LAWNMOWER 160CC 510MM EN User Manual
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6 WHAT IS MULCHING
When mulching, the grass is cut in one working step, then finely chopped and returned to the
grass strip as natural fertilizer.
Hints for mulch-mowing:
Regular cut-back by max.2cm from 6cm to 4cm grass height.
Use a sharp cutting knife
Do not mow wet grass
Set to max. motor speed
Only move at working pace
Regularly clean mulching wedge, housing inner side and mowing blade
6.1
Retrofitting for mulching mower
WARNING: only with a stopped motor and standstill cutter.
Fig 5A
Fig 5B
1.
Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catch bag. (Fig 5A)
2.
Push the mulching wedge into the deck. Lock the mulching wedge with the button into the
opening on the deck. (Fig 5B)
3.
Lower the rear cover again.
7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1
Before starting
Service the engine with gasoline and oil.
WARNING! Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
Refuel only outdoors before starting the engine and do not smoke while refueling or handling
fuel.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area
of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated.