Rickochet It takes two or three passes
Yes that's what happens even though I have the mulching blades as well. I open the chute a lot just to try to spread them around as some areas have so many leaves I'm pushing them even with the deck set at 4". In many areas I find it easier to use the blower or sweeper rather than making so many passes. I was told too much mulching is not good for the lawn, but the guy that told me that did a horrible job with my lawn so...lol