Jacobsen ECLIPSE 360, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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QUALITY OF CUT
QUALITY OF CUT TROUBLESHOOTING _________________________________
It is recommended that a “test cut” be performed to evaluate the mower’s performance before beginning repairs.
An area should be available where “test cuts” can be made. This area should provide known and consistent turf condi
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tions to allow accurate evaluation of the mower’s performance.
Another “test cut” should be performed after the completion of the repairs and/or adjustments to verify the mower’s per
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formance.
Before performing a “test cut” to diagnose cut appearance and mower performance, the following items should be veri
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fied to ensure an accurate “test cut.”
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Mowing (Ground) Speed. See Operator Mode on page 28..
• Reel Bearing Condition and Pre-Load (End Play) Adjustment.
• Reel and Bedknife Sharpness
• Bedknife Alignment to Reel.
• Reel-to-Bedknife Contact.
• Height-of-Cut (HOC).
• Roller and Roller Bearing Condition
• Reel Speed.