Aftercut Appearance
There are several factors that can contribute to unsatisfactory quality of cut,
some of which may be turf conditions. Turf conditions such as excessive thatch,
“sponginess” or attempting to cut off too much grass height may not always be
overcome by adjusting the cutting unit. It is important to remember that the lower
the height-of-cut, the more critical these factors are.
Refer to the
Cutting Unit Operator’s Manual
detailed adjustment procedures.
Refer to
Service and Repairs (page 7–6)
for cutting unit repair information.
Note:
For additional information regarding cutting unit troubleshooting, several
Reel Mower and Aftercut Appearance General Training Books can be found on
the Service Reference Set available from your Authorized Toro Distributor.
Factors That Can Affect Quality of Cut
Factor
Possible Problem/Correction
Reel bearing condition
Check and replace the reel bearings if necessary; refer to
.
Bedknife to reel adjustment
Check the bedknife to reel contact daily. The bedknife must have light
contact across the entire reel. No contact will dull the cutting edges.
Excessive contact accelerates wear of both edges. Quality of cut is
adversely affected by both conditions.
Reel and bedknife sharpness
A reel and/or bedknife that has rounded cutting edges or rifling
(grooved or wavy appearance) cannot be corrected by tightening the
bedknife to reel contact. Grind the reel to remove taper and/or rifling.
Grind the bedknife to sharpen and/or remove rifling.
A new bedknife must be ground or backlapped after installation to
the bedbar. Refer to
Grinding the Bedknife (page 7–14)
for grinding
information or the
Traction Unit Operator’s Manual
for backlapping
information.
Height-of-cut
Effective or actual height-of-cut depends on the mower weight and
turf conditions. Effective height-of-cut will be different than the bench
set height-of-cut.
Proper bedknife for height-of-cut desired
If the bedknife is too thick for effective height-of-cut, poor quality of
cut will result.
Stability of bedbar
Ensure that the bedbar pivot bolts are securely seated and washer free
to rotate; refer to
Bedbar Assembly (page 7–6)
.
Number of reel blades
Use correct number of blades for clip frequency and optimum
height-of-cut range.
Roller type and condition
A variety of cutting unit rollers are available. Refer to the
Cutting Unit
Parts Manual
for a listing of available accessories, or contact your local
Authorized Toro Distributor for additional information.
Ensure that the rollers rotate freely. Repair the roller bearings if
necessary; refer to
Roller Assemblies (page 7–27)
.
Cutting unit accessories
A variety of cutting unit accessories are available that can be used to
enhance aftercut appearance. Refer to the
Cutting Unit Parts Manual
for a listing of available accessories, or contact your local Authorized
Toro Distributor for additional information.
Greensmaster
®
eFlex 1021
Page 3–11
Troubleshooting: Aftercut Appearance
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