Countax D50 - Manual (Page 7)

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Cutting Decks
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MULCH MOWING
Mulching can save time, avoids gathering piles of rotting
cuttings and feeds your lawn. It is however necessary to observe
certain rules to mulch mow successfully:
• Reduce the height in each pass. If the grass has grown long
make several passes to achieve the cut height you require.
• Always cut with the throttle set to FAST– mulching needs the
full running speed of the engine.
• Mow often, particularly in spring and early summer. Short
clippings of 25mm (1") or less decompose more quickly.
• If possible avoid cutting in the wet.
• If an unsightly residue of cuttings is being left – increase the
cutting height.
• Vary the mowing pattern from cut to cut.
• Always keep the underside of the cutting deck clean to ensure
good grass flow.
• Always check that the blades are sharp and in good condition
– but do not attempt to sharpen or replace them yourself. New
Countax blades are not expensive and it is good practice to ask
your dealer to change them regularly.
REAR DISCHARGE DECK
The Countax IBS Rear Discharge deck in contrast to the Mulch
Deck, finely cuts the grass and then ejects it rearwards where it is
collected by the Powered Grass Collector. This system offers the
benefit of the ‘striped lawn’ finish to your garden and tidies loose
leaves and garden debris from your lawn.
Specified Belts and Blades
Part No. Part:
Engine/Deck Belt -
Dayco Super II B56 (Mulcher)
22871200
Deck Internal Drive (Mulcher)
BB112
228000900
Deck Internal Drive (IBS)
BB155
22950200
Mulcher Blades x3 16938100
IBS RH Blade 169381300
IBS LH Blade 169381400
PGC Drive Belt A47 22898000
PTO Drive Belt - Dayco II A98 22950100
Transmission Drive Belts A98
Dayco Super II
2295000
Engine/Deck Belt -
Dayco Super II B57 (IBS)
22940100
Remember - only use specified Belts
and Blades. Never accept a substitute!
Mulch Deck
Pulley
Arrangement
Mulch Deck
Blade
Arrangement
IBS Deck
Pulley
Arrangement
Mulching
Process