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Seeding/Multipurpose Height
The seeding/multipurpose blades are used for cutting
grooves for over-seeding and can also be used for
verticutting grasses. To set the height properly place
unit on the lawn surface and adjust the wheel height
up (see Fig. 4 ). Adjusting the wheel height up
lowers the blades.
Seeding
The proper height setting for over-seeding is
approximately 1/4” into the ground. Adjust the
wheel height up approximately one notch. If
set deeper, grass seed being applied may not
germinate.
For best results, over-seed in two passes of 1/2
application rate at right angles or in a criss-cross
pattern. Water heavily immediately after seeding
then lightly for 10-14 days keeping soil moist.
Slicing
The proper height setting for slicing or aerating is
1/2” to 3/4” into the ground. Adjust the wheel height
up one or two notches.
For crawling grasses such as Zoysia, Bermuda,
Bahia, etc. raise the wheels only one notch.
Crawling grasses should not be sliced too deeply.
For single strand grasses like Bluegrass or Rye,
aerate in perpendicular directions for more even
slicing. For example, slice in a North-South
direction on the first pass, switching to an
East-West direction on the second pass.
As the seeder/multipurpose blades wear they may be
rotated to provide a new cutting edge. The wheels
may be raised to allow the blades to penetrate
deeper into the ground.
CAUTION
BE CERTAIN THAT THE SET SCREWS ARE
TIGHTENED PROPERLY IN BEARINGS AND
PULLEY WHEN REASSEMBLING.
Slicing Height
The slicer blade assembly is recommended for
slicing, verticutting or aerating when a thinner blade
is preferred. This is the recommended blade for use
on golf course greens. To set the height properly
place unit on the lawn surface and adjust the wheel
height up (see Fig. 4). Adjusting the wheel height up
lowers the blades.
The proper height setting for slicing or aerating is
1/2” to 3/4” into the ground. Adjust the wheel height
up one or two notches.
For crawling grasses such as Zoysia, Bermuda,
Bahia, etc. raise the wheels only one notch.
Crawling grasses should not be sliced too deeply.
For single strand grasses like Bluegrass or Rye,
aerate in perpendicular directions for more even
slicing. For example, slice in a North-South
direction on the first pass, switching to an
East-West direction on the second pass.
As the slicer blades wear they may be rotated to
provide a new cutting edge. The wheels may be
raised to allow the blades to penetrate deeper into
the ground.
Fig. 4
