Can I mow with a lawnmower after the rain?

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How To Mow A Lawn That Is Wet or Damp

Type of work	Measurement
Mowing grass or dry weeds	sq.м.	15

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The mulching function in a lawn mower

We use different ways to improve soil fertility in the care of lawns and seedbeds. Mulching is a necessary measure to make lawns healthier and to prevent soil erosion. Lawn clippings have proven effective as mulch. Periodically mowing grass and turning it into compost and using it as an organic fertiliser over the winter is recommended.

There are wheeled units on the market that already have a mulching function built in. With this extra bit of power during mowing, the lawnmower mulches grass and leaves while they are being cut: The process involves chopping up and gently tossing the organic material onto the cut part of the lawn. The advantage of these models is obvious: the lawn is cleaned of plant debris, which in recycled form returns to the soil surface and enriches it. But the cost of a lawn mower with additional features will be higher than a conventional model.

Cylinder lawnmower

Operating principle is based on rotation of knives located on a horizontal shaft. After mowing with such a mower on the lawn is left a traditional striped pattern. Cylindrical lawnmowers can be mechanical (manual), petrol or electric. The cutting width is 30-40 cm; ideal for medium-sized lawns. The quality of mowing depends on the number of blades. expensive models have 8-10 blades, medium models have 5.

The great advantage of a mechanical lawn mower is the absence of an engine. So it is less noisy, does not consume electricity and gasoline, and is easier to use.

The role of the machine

From the start it should be pointed out that there are two main types of trimmers, which treat wet vegetation differently. Some devices are equipped with a gasoline motor, while others are powered by connecting to the power grid or installing a battery. electric mowers, in turn, are divided into two subgroups: those with the motor at the bottom or at the top of the machine. Only gasoline grass trimmers or manual grass trimmers can remove wet grass safely enough for the user.

In such a situation, using an electric lawnmower is absolutely not advised. There are sometimes statements that this requirement applies only to devices with a bottom-mounted motor. Such a motor comes into direct contact with water. This contact can cause the risk of a short circuit.

But using a top-mounted electric lawnmower during rainstorms is not a good idea either.

If water gets inside the powerpack, there is not only the risk of a short circuit, but also an electrical shock. It is worth noting that these restrictions apply not only to grass trimmers, but also to complete lawn mowers. The manufacturers and marketers assurances about safety should not be taken into account. To minimize the risk to yourself and equipment, it is worth using a chainsaw. But there are also a few more factors which must be taken into account.

Even if the mowing machine will not break down, and its owner will not be electrocuted (let’s assume such a favorable situation for a minute), it is still impossible to mow wet grass with an electric trimmer. It is a known abnormal operating mode, because of which the equipment wears out too quickly. Wet vegetation puts much more resistance on the cutting elements than it should. That’s why even very well insulated motors are overloaded.

Wet grass adheres to the blades and spindle and causes an increased stress on the blades and spindle. It cannot be avoided and all the skill of the mowers, all the methods and schemes of lawn clearing do not help. It is not only the engine that suffers, but also the shaft that occasionally gets turned.

Gasoline-driven machines also have trouble mowing wet grass. Yes, they are more powerful than their electric counterparts, but the load still exceeds the normal. Pistons and other moving parts are hit the quickest. If there’s no choice but to use a gasoline mower, you need to take care of it. When mowing damp grass, periodically set the mower to no-load idle mode. 30 seconds is quite enough to dissipate the excess heat, and also to save the grass trimmer’s life.

But it’s not as easy as it looks. Another reason why it is better to mow dry grass. mowing a wet lawn harms the vegetation itself. If you look closely, it is easy to see that the cuts are not straight, they look as if they are torn. The cut edges on the stems will dry out and the grass will turn yellow. The danger can be somewhat reduced by using a less thicker line. Judging by reviews, square or star-shaped lines allow even wet lawns to be mowed evenly. But there’s another problem: the cuttings aren’t scattered evenly, but in piles that should definitely be cleaned up quickly, so that there aren’t spills.

When they talk about mowing wet grass, you need to distinguish the following possible situations:

In the first case it may well be risky to try and tidy up with a petrol mower. In the second, mowing is impractical. In the third, you have to deal with the moisture first and only then get your lawn or lawn in order. If you often have to mow wet grass after rain or in the dew on a small area, it is better to use not a grass trimmer, and not a lawnmower, but a simple handheld mower. You have to look not only at the grass that is being mowed, but also at the one where the mains wire is put.

Moisturizing it can be a very serious risk factor. To mow grass after rain, you need to wait a little longer. A few minutes, even if you are in a hurry, will not noticeably reduce the time you can allocate to mowing.

And the result can clearly be better. To mow the grass in the dew, even with an electric lawnmower or an electric trimmer, is usually allowed.

As for mowing wet grass, there are also the following objections against it

• walking with a trimmer or lawnmower in such conditions is more difficult, you can easily fall and get injured;
• Will have to spend more time on the job;
• The machine itself needs to be cleaned more thoroughly after mowing;
• Wet chlorophyll will leave more stains on clothes, skin, shoes.

Now we need to figure out exactly how to act, if you do decide to use a gasoline grass trimmer to clean the lawn or lawn in wet weather. An important rule is to maintain the optimal length of the grass. By shortening it too much, especially in summer, gardeners risk causing the plants to dry out early. This is unlikely to make the plants look good.

Safety requirements are standard: you have to wear goggles and gloves, and take care to protect your feet.

Of course, wear sturdy, waterproof shoes. Headphones or earplugs are used only when working with a two-stroke gasoline trimmer. In a large meadow with flat grass mowing is carried out on imaginary squares, conditionally dividing the whole territory into them. Move around the perimeter of each square first, then mow it from the inside and move on to the next part of the lawn. Regardless of the weather, the following steps are worth doing before you start:

• Check the serviceability of the equipment;
• Remove all trash and foreign objects from the plot;
• Replace if necessary worn cutting elements;
• Determine the direction of mowing, so that the lawn does not resemble a washboard.

See the following video on how to mow wet grass with a trimmer and lawn mower.

Permanently living in a private home is not difficult to comply with a systematic schedule of care for the lawn. Even though the weather is wet, you can mow wet grass with a lawnmower or trimmer one day later, after it has dried. It is much more difficult to take care of the natural grass cover on a garden plot. Since the visits fall on weekends, the mowing takes place on those days. What to do if it’s raining??

Lawn mowers are designed with an adjustable cutting height. The range may vary from model to model. Equipment manufacturers indicate the minimum and maximum values of this parameter in the accompanying documentation. The inexpensive models usually have 3 interchangeable height positions, the more expensive and advanced models may have 5-7 regulator positions.

If you have a very bumpy lawn, you usually choose a model with a wider range of height adjustment.

Depending on the model the technical solution for adjusting the cutting height may be different. There are two types of height adjustment: manual and mechanical. The first involves stopping the engine and changing the regulator position manually. The mechanical method allows you to change the mowing height by pressing a button on the control lever, with no need to interrupt the process.

Can trimmers mow wet grass?

Using such equipment as grass trimmers for mowing wet grass is not recommended. This is due to the fact that wet lawn care can occur:

When using a brushcutter, while mowing wet grass, moisture can get into the power section components. This in turn can be the main cause of a short-circuit. Also, it should be noted that when mowing a wet lawn, a strong, excessive load is created on the shaft, which may not withstand the engine of the device. Also, the shaft can turn under high loads, which is the main reason for the failure of the used device. Such high loads are caused by the fact that during mowing, wet vegetation starts to stick to the blades and spindles of the device, significantly complicating their work.

Machines that are equipped with gasoline engines, when using them to mow wet lawns, due to excessive loads, often prematurely wear out the main nodes on the units. As a rule, as a result of increased load, such devices rarely fail moving parts, as well as the piston pair. In addition, when mowing wet grass, because of the high load, the engine of such models brushcutter begins to overheat heavily, which can lead to failure of the piston pair.

To understand what trimmers can mow wet grass and what not, it is necessary to understand their structure. To date, two main types of brushcuts are available to the consumer:

Electric trimmers, depending on the location of the engine, can be:

From the standpoint of safety mowing wet from the rain or dew grass can only be gasoline trimmer or “litovka. But using an electric brushcutter is highly undesirable. Particularly with bottom-mounted machines, since they are in the water zone. As a result. there may be a short circuit.

It is not recommended to mow during rain and with top-mounted trimmers. If water gets into the power unit it may not only short out, but also electrocute the mower.

Wet grass should not be mowed with lawnmowers with an electric drive. The reason is the same as with bottom mounted power unit trimmers. there is a good chance of a short circuit. There is also a danger that the power cable supplying the machine could be accidentally cut because of negligence.

If there is still a need to cut the grass in wet weather or in the dew, it is better to use carbureted brushcutters and lawnmowers. This is much safer for your health and life.

How to mow grass on a plot

After you have sown the lawn seeds, you need to immediately think about what tools you need for mowing the lawn. A simple grass scythe will not make a straight cut. A number of different tools have been produced for this purpose:

Can you mow wet grass with an electric lawnmower after rain

Of course, such a question will not arise for those who live in close proximity to the lawn. Then you can wait for some time, and work when the grass dries up. But the need to remove the wet grass immediately arises if you can only visit the site occasionally. What to do if you have to mow the lawn at the weekend, on a different day with rainy weather, that’s the trick. Opinions of the dacha owners themselves differ, so it makes little sense to focus on their position. It is necessary to understand the nuances on your own.

The main faults of the equipment

All machinery breaks down at the most inopportune times, and lawn care equipment is no exception. Gasoline mowers most often have the following breakdowns:

• The engine is faulty. You should check the fuel in the tank, spark plugs, filters cleanliness.
• The carburetor is clogged. Check the gasket between the carburetor and the engine, blow out the fuel hose.
• Muffler malfunction. Clean the anti-sparking grid.
• Gearbox damaged. Check gears and bearings.
• Starter failure. Check the cord tension.
• Air filter problem. If the grasshopper without a filter starts, it must be replaced with a new one.

Important! If you carefully monitor the benzososa, conduct preventive inspections and replace its components, the tool will last a very long time without any repair.

The etletric trimmer for grass is arranged easier than its gasoline relative, therefore, it has fewer problems, but still there are:

• The electric cord is defective;
• the electrical socket is faulty;
• Check the gasket between the carburettor and engine, blow out the fuel hose;
• There is a problem with the control handle;
• The motor stator has burned out;
• The contact connection is broken.

You can use an indicator screwdriver and multimeter to detect the above problems, and to fix the breakage in most cases you need a soldering iron.

If you follow safety rules, including in no circumstances cut wet grass with devices that run on electricity, and refrain from mowing wet lawn gasoline mower in order not to harm plants, the tools will last long enough.

Improvement of the countryside (and even the yard in the city). a very complex matter. Especially because you have to take care of the household all the time. Many people also have questions about how to do this or that job, for example, whether it is possible to mow wet grass with a trimmer.