How do you mulch with a Toro 22 recycler?
Keeping this in consideration, do I need a mulching plug?
A "mulch plug" is necessary to mulch the grass clippings during mowing. The plug is used to close the discharge opening in the mowing deck and recycle the lawn clippings back into the blade area for repeated cutting and eventually deposited into the lawn as fine mulch.
Additionally, what is a lawnmower mulch plug?
The mulching function on a lawn mower is activated by simply inserting a mulch plug into the discharge chute which prevents the cut grass from leaving the mower deck and entering the grass collector. This results in the cuttings being circulated within the deck and cut up into very fine pieces.
Is it better to mulch or side discharge?
If you're mowing large, open areas, where you can direct cut grass back onto your lawn as fertilizer, side discharge is the best choice for lawn health. Mulching mowers are more specialized and typically work more slowly and yield less pristine cuts than side discharge.
Can I use Toro recycler without bag?
You can forgo the clippings catcher, or the bag, on your lawnmower. To use your lawnmower without the bag, you can have the clippings redistributed into the yard via mulching.Is it bad to leave grass clippings on lawn?
Uses for Grass ClippingsNote: Grass clippings are good for your lawn as they will offer healthy nutrients to your lawn's soil, and it is still fine to leave them behind after mowing. Longer grass can invite lawn pests, which often hide in shady areas of your yard.