On Thu, 21 May 2009 14:08:03 -0700 (PDT), "Pete E. Kruzer"
wrote:

A self propelled, mulching/bagging/throwing clippings. I have a seven
year old Toro, it's OK, but it doesn't handle thick grass too well.
The underside of the deck cakes very easily.
Any recommendations?


Clean the underside, dry, spray with non-stick cooking oil. If your
grass is too tall you will need to use the side shoot, then plan to
mow sooner next time. No more than 1/3 of the grass blade should be
removed at any mowing. Walk across your lawn before mowing to pick up
sticks and other objects. If your shoes get wet, wait awhile to mow
dry grass only. Wet grass will certainly cake up on most mowers and
cause them to bog down. Toro is a good brand.