Operating Procedures
Ground Speed
Operating Procedures
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LOW-LIFT BLADE
Low-Lift Blade is recommended for 1”-2” cutting height. Use a Low Lift Blade when the
conditions are dry, the region is experiencing a drought, in sandy soil areas or when per-
forming seasonal scalping. When conditions like this are evident, lift created by the cutter
blades can be reduced, decreasing the abrasion wear to the cutter blades and deck
caused by sand. The Low Lift Blade will also help reduce cutter deck blowout during the
conditions stated above.
HIGH-LIFT BLADE
High-Lift Blade is recommended for cool season grasses and cut heights of 2” and above,
unless in sandy conditions. These blades are shipped standard on all mowers.
Use a High Lift Blade when the conditions are extremely wet or heavy. The High Lift
Blades will create greater lift that may be needed in difficult cutting conditions. Additional
deck cleaning may be required when using High Lift Blades.
GATOR MULCHING BLADE
Mulching blades are designed for use with a mulching (discharge block-off) plate or with a
complete mulching system. These blades feature a high lift, “double-cut” edge for quick,
thorough shredding of grass clippings, leaves and debris.
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Ground Speed
Your Articulator is designed to cut cleanly and efficiently at relatively high ground speeds.
Reduced ground speed is required when operating on severe contours, when cutting
excessively tall, wet, or thick grass, or when traveling up or down large or steep hills.
Attempting to change directions at high ground speed, whether cutting or transporting,
can cause damage to the turf, especially in wet conditions. Direction changes should be
made by slowing to a near or complete stop (returning the control levers to neutral posi-
tion), and slowly changing the control lever positions to begin travel in the desired direc-
tion. This prevents turf damage, as well as prolonging equipment life and promoting safer
operation of your Articulator.
Maximum ground speed is intended for transport to and from the work site only, and
should not be attempted during any cutting operation.